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'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Cabinet approves 10% reservation for general category poor in J-K

Cabinet approves 10% reservation for general category poor in J-K

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Union Cabinet also decided to promulgate an ordinance -- The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 -- to give reservation benefits to the people living along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, who often face shelling from across the border.

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Congress, however, dubbed Swamy as the 'undeclared spokesman' of Modi.

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

SBI Capital, Axis Capital, GMR Holdings, United Breweries, Alpic Finance (a Cipla group unit), Saradha Realty, United Bank of India and Trident India are among the prominent entities named in the list.

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A 10-hour RBI central board meeting, on November 19, decides to set up a panel on the economic capital framework for the central bank and directs it to give forbearances to small businesses.

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The ICICI board is looking to the retired petroleum secretary to provide 'maturity and sagacity'.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Don't replace Gandhi with other leaders on banknotes: RBI panel

Don't replace Gandhi with other leaders on banknotes: RBI panel

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A Reserve Bank panel has decided against the inclusion of any other national leader's image on banknotes saying that no other personality could better represent the ethos of India than Mahatma Gandhi.

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In case of any grievance, file a complaint with Sebi on its SCORES (Sebi Complaints Redress System) web site, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till Aug 7

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till Aug 7

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram were named in the chargesheet filed by the CBI in the case on July 19.

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Considering the facts and circumstances, I am of the view that police custody is justified," the judge said.

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Budget has changed the rules for Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin visiting India. Instead of 182 days, the number of days has been reduced to 120. You will be treated as a resident of India for tax purposes if you stay in the country for more than 120 days in a financial year and 365 days in the past four years. One consequence of the change will be that people of Indian origin who reside outside India will be able to spend a smaller number of days in the country if they wish to keep their non-resident status intact, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Do you know what is 'credit repair'? And how to go about it?

A doctor's tips to keep COVID-19 away

A doctor's tips to keep COVID-19 away

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Maintain at least 2 metre distance from each other; this will help in reducing the spread of COVID 19, says Dr Sharanya Rajan.

'Every day, we hear about factories closing down'

'Every day, we hear about factories closing down'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Businessmen are reluctant to invest because there is a fear that private investors are being targeted by various agencies.'

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Sale of electoral bonds up by 62 per cent: RTI

Sale of electoral bonds up by 62 per cent: RTI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The data provided by the SBI shows that highest purchase of electoral bonds for the year 2019 was reported from Mumbai where the bonds worth Rs 495.6 crore were sold.

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

There are over 25 crore PAN card holders in the country while Aadhaar has been issued to 111 crore people.

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Pranabda hasn't given us any indication of the tough period when he realised Sonia Gandhi had decided to give the presidency not to him, but to then vice-president Hamid Ansari. He wrested the presidency from her, and handed her the biggest defeat of her UPA years, observes Shekhar Gupta.

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

They were arrested with the 'cooperation of district authorities of Satara on the strength of Non-bailable Warrant of Arrest issued by the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, City Sessions Court, Mumbai', CBI spokesperson R K Gaur said in New Delhi.

What kind of 'Hindu dharm' does Modi follow: Rahul

What kind of 'Hindu dharm' does Modi follow: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing his first rally in the national capital in the run-up to the February 8 Delhi Assembly polls, he said the current environment in the country, the hatred, the violence and the attacks on women were harming India and people were not benefitting from it.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'His (Das) approach to work seems that of working as a team with ease in communication.'

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The Manipal Hospital where the 77-year-old leader is admitted said he was "doing well" and "clinically stable."

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.

Jaitley pitches for interest rate cut ahead of RBI policy

Jaitley pitches for interest rate cut ahead of RBI policy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Reserve Bank will hold its first bi-monthly monetary policy review for 2016-17 on Tuesday.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan has been a constant.'

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

Did Jaitley have prior knowledge of Urjit Patel's decision?

Did Jaitley have prior knowledge of Urjit Patel's decision?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Highly-placed sources in the government say that none of the senior ministers had any inkling of Patel's resignation

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

Kisan Vikas Patra to be launched; money to double in 100 months

Kisan Vikas Patra to be launched; money to double in 100 months

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In view of popular demand, the government will on Tuesday relaunch saving instrument Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), wherein the invested money will get doubled in 8 years and 4 months.

Guess what Tiger's new passion is!

Guess what Tiger's new passion is!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Will Tiger sing for Heropanti 2?

'This government is playing a very, very, dangerous game'

'This government is playing a very, very, dangerous game'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'Igniting in this country, a false feeding of nationalism combined with religion.' 'They are promoting the religion of the majority people in the country to feed their political agenda.'

Jaitley snubs Debroy, says no to tax on agri income

Jaitley snubs Debroy, says no to tax on agri income

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

"I categorically state that the central government has no plan to impose any tax on agriculture income," Jaitley said in a tweet.

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A well-know journalist, Kumar, 44, a senior executive editor with NDTV India, is among five winners of the Asia's prestigious award.

Budget may do away with dividend distribution tax

Budget may do away with dividend distribution tax

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

DDT is levied on dividends that a company pays its shareholders out of its profits. It is currently charged at the rate of 20.55 per cent, including a surcharge and education cess. Government may instead tax the shareholders receiving dividends, in a bid to help improve investor sentiment by addressing the multiplicity of taxes and bring down the effective tax rates for companies.

Get a credit card this Onam!

Get a credit card this Onam!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Let the festivities and celebrations begin; get yourself a credit card this Onam. Shop with it, earn reward points, make your family happy but remember to never go overboard or miss your payments, says Rajiv Raj

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.