News for 'party restructuring'

On Dhirubhai's birthday, Mukesh joins hand with Anil

On Dhirubhai's birthday, Mukesh joins hand with Anil

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Reliance Jio to take over mobile business assets of troubled RCom at an estimated value of Rs 24,000-Rs 25,000 crore.

Holcim-Ambuja deal: Sebi examines minority stakeholder issue

Holcim-Ambuja deal: Sebi examines minority stakeholder issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

As per Sebi's regulations, the proposed deal as such need approval from majority of public shareholders in the two listed companies -- ACC and Ambuja Cements-- as the transaction involves their promoters.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The steady decline of economy recently made Chinese youth anxious.

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'If Walmart is a physical retailer, why is it striking a deal with Flipkart for the online space?'

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The government has made it much harder for tycoons to get special dispensations from Delhi

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Sun Pharma's market capitalisation stood at Rs 100,050 crore on December 5, with its share price closing at Rs 417 a piece - lowest since March 2013.

Mutiny in the ranks: Congressmen against Rahul

Mutiny in the ranks: Congressmen against Rahul

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

We look back at the many leaders who took contention with Rahul Gandhi in the recent past.

ICC approves rule change to DRS

ICC approves rule change to DRS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

Dumped by Amitabh and Ambani, Amar Singh fights on

Dumped by Amitabh and Ambani, Amar Singh fights on

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

After being deserted by people whose battles he fought, Amar Singh is going to have another go at politics, says Aditi Phadnis

Lay retrospective tax claims to rest: Experts

Lay retrospective tax claims to rest: Experts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Retrospective claims may not stand the test in international courts.

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Former CFO V Balakrishnan seeks exit of Infosys chairman, co-chairman R Seshasayee, co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan, audit committee chairman Roopa Kudva and nomination committee chairman Jeffrey S Lehman.

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

China and India on Wednesday held their upgraded strategic dialogue to shore up bilateral ties amid hectic parleys to resolve differences over Beijing's reluctance to support India's bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership as well as a United Nations ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Past experience shows us that cross-border strikes have not prevented Pakistan from continuing with further terror attacks.'

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The NCLAT's order is offensive because it goes against every tenet of bankruptcy reorganisation. If Justice Sudhansu Mukhopadhyay's tenets are accepted by the Supreme Court, we will not only regress in modern bankruptcy reorganisation but also slide back in the Doing Business rankings, says Omkar Goswami.

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The song, called 'Battle Declaration' focusing on winning wars, was posted on the People's Liberation Army daily's website last Thursday. It is the first PLA-made hip-hop video, the state media reported on Tuesday.

'If you sweat in peacetime, you don't bleed in wartime'

'If you sweat in peacetime, you don't bleed in wartime'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'We have to work for our victories.' 'We have to offer a better alternative governance model.' 'Not just criticise the current government.' 'You have to build bridges, learn from what has gone wrong and create a party for all people.'

So where does Sonia go from here?

So where does Sonia go from here?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The decision to take to the streets and demonstrate support for beleaguered former PM Manmohan Singh could be a turning point for the Congress.

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The company said it had extended financial support to the UK business.

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Rampant corruption by Congress ministers must be counted as the single biggest factor to prompt the electorate to hand over a thumping mandate to the Communist parties, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Sahara's Grosvenor House put on sale; may fetch Rs 5,000 cr

Sahara's Grosvenor House put on sale; may fetch Rs 5,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It is one of the three marquee hotels owned by Sahara outside India.

Congress reconciled to a stint in the opposition

Congress reconciled to a stint in the opposition

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

As the Lok Sabha election draw closer, a weary Congress is gradually getting reconciled to the idea of a stint in the opposition even though its strategists are convinced that the party will win up to 140 seats. Anita Katyal reports.

Shazia Ilmi: Good, minority appeasement has ended

Shazia Ilmi: Good, minority appeasement has ended

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

'It has done a disservice to the cause of Muslims... Modi also spoke of Muslims progressing with the Quran in one hand and a computer in the other, which I think is welcome... I wish he had spoken his mind on the issue of communal discord much earlier and shown swiftness in nipping it in the bud,' says former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi.

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.' 'So on whose neck will the sword fall next?' 'To that extent, the outing of the ICICI Bank-Videocon story is cathartic,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'

BUSTED: 6 myths about investing in InvITs

BUSTED: 6 myths about investing in InvITs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Understanding InvITs properly will enable investors to make an informed decision, says V K Bansal.

Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China

Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'Trump's sparring with China is good for business,' Raymond's CMD tells Pavan Lall.

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Students of class VIII in Rajasthan schools will no longer study the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru in their social science textbook as references to the first prime minister have been dropped.

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Last year, someone told us you must remove 's' otherwise you won't perform well and we didn't perform well.' 'Obviously, that's not the reason for not performing well, but it didn't hurt us to remove the 's'.'

Warning! Some govt banks may go bust

Warning! Some govt banks may go bust

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The entire government-owned banking system (excluding SBI) is now in the red.' 'But worse is to come,' warns T N Ninan.

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Elections in four assembly seats, Nasirabad in Ajmer, Kota South and Weir in Bharatpur and Surajgarh in Jhunjhunu, are scheduled for Saturday. Results will be declared three days later on September 16

UP should be chopped into 3-4 states: Jairam Ramesh

UP should be chopped into 3-4 states: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In a television interview, Union minister Jairam Ramesh claimed that a state of UP's size was ungovernable

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Bibek Debroy raised seven questions about the new institution.

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.