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Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has agreed to pay over $205 million (over Rs 1,371 crore) as settlement with American and Brazalian authorities for resolving corruption charges in India and three other countries.

US postpones '2+2 dialogue' with India due to 'unavoidable reasons'

US postpones '2+2 dialogue' with India due to 'unavoidable reasons'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were to travel to the US to take part in the meeting with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis on July 6.

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The 26-year-old Avinash Sable, who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 3000m steeplechase event during the World Athletics Championships last year, became the first Indian to run a half marathon under sixty one minutes.

WGC taps SEC to float 'gold shares'

WGC taps SEC to float 'gold shares'

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Polling was held for over hundred civic bodies in Punjab on Sunday amid stray incidents of skirmishes at some places.

Hopeful of launching Covovax by Oct: Adar Poonawalla

Hopeful of launching Covovax by Oct: Adar Poonawalla

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On production capacity of Covishield, the vaccine being manufactured and supplied by Serum in India under a licensing agreement with Oxford and AstraZeneca, he said the present capacity is 130 million doses per month and always try to increase it further.

BSE offers a platform to whistleblowers

BSE offers a platform to whistleblowers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Participants can provide anonymous feedback on market manipulation.

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Last month, President Trump offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue when he met Prime Minister Imran Khan for the first time at the White House.

Cheapest places in the world to buy an iPad; India ranks 5

Cheapest places in the world to buy an iPad; India ranks 5

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Argentineans pay almost double of Indians to buy the tablet.

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Six years ago, the company discovered an incident of embezzlement of about $4 mn by an employee.

Maheswary, Johny add to India's medal tally at Asian Indoor Athletics

Maheswary, Johny add to India's medal tally at Asian Indoor Athletics

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary won a silver to swell India's medal tally to five on the third day of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Doha on Sunday.

Per sec billing: Boon for users, bane for firms

Per sec billing: Boon for users, bane for firms

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The per second billing introduced by telecom companies has come as a boon to millions of mobile users in the country but it is proving to be a bane for cellular service providers as it is affecting their revenues, feel industry experts.

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World University Games silver medallist shot putter Inderjeet Singh achieved the qualification mark for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 with a throw of 20.65m on the second day of the 19th Federation Cup at Mangala Stadium, in Mangalore, on Saturday.

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

So far, no other vaccine has been approved globally for children below 12 years. Sohini Das reports.

Corporate bond yields may come under pressure over AT-1 bond rule

Corporate bond yields may come under pressure over AT-1 bond rule

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

This is a key reason for the finance ministry's objection to fixing the tenure at 100 years, as it is pushing PSBs to be self-dependent and raise funds from the market, reports Hamsini Karthik.

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Completing a marathon below two hours and 10 minutes is considered an arduous task, but Kenyan athlete William Kipsang is determined to do just that at the ninth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A strong foreign exchange reserve is the best safety net against global spillovers.'

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Pompeo, who became the Trump administration's highest ranking official to visit Sri Lanka, said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a vision for democracy to build a relationship and the "freedom to hold democratic elections".

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

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

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The IAF transport aircraft landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat with over 120 people including officials and security personnel from the embassy.

Exclusive! Cop statement in Ishrat Jahan case not under Sec 164

Exclusive! Cop statement in Ishrat Jahan case not under Sec 164

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

No statement has been recorded by the accused police officer, GL Singhal, in the Ishrat Jahan case under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, sources have told rediff.com

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to leave benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance as the economy faces heat of the second Covid wave.

Mohsina Kidwai quits as Cong gen-sec, likely to become minister

Mohsina Kidwai quits as Cong gen-sec, likely to become minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

In her letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi three days ago, Kidwai said she was relinquishing charge as party general secretary and Mahila Congress chief as he felt that Rahul Gandhi should be given the necessary space to bring in younger leaders of his choice

Haryana wrestlers win 18 gold; Ghosal, Chinappa squash champs

Haryana wrestlers win 18 gold; Ghosal, Chinappa squash champs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A fit-again Irfan Pathan feels that he is close to bowling at his best and it's just a matter of time before he is again back in contention for the seam bowling all-rounder's slot in the Indian cricket team that has been up for grabs for some time.

Saradha case: CBI questions Kunal Ghosh in jail

Saradha case: CBI questions Kunal Ghosh in jail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

CBI sources told PTI that the investigating team went to Presidency Correctional Home and questioned Ghosh under Section 161 of CrPC (examination of witnesses by police).

Winter Recipes: Meethi Sonth and Lup'pi

Winter Recipes: Meethi Sonth and Lup'pi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Taruna Bakshi shares healthy winter recipes.

Sec 377 should not be misused against gays: Moily

Sec 377 should not be misused against gays: Moily

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

Apprehending misuse of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code against homosexuals in the future, Law Minister Veerappa Moily has said the law should not become an instrument of exploitation by authorities.

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that you can get a tax benefit of up to Rs 50,000 under a health insurance policy?

RBI asked to maintain inflation target of 4% till March 2026

RBI asked to maintain inflation target of 4% till March 2026

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The government on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side for another five-year period ending March 2026. To control the price rise, the government in 2016 gave a mandate to the RBI to keep the retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side for a five-year period ending March 31, 2021.

Centre won't rush Sec 377 repeal, says Moily

Centre won't rush Sec 377 repeal, says Moily

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

A decision on repealing the controversial Section of the Penal Law which criminalises homosexuality would be taken only after considering concerns of all sections of society, including religious groups like the church, Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily said on Sunday.

'RBI faces an uphill task this year'

'RBI faces an uphill task this year'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'It is going to be a tough balance for the RBI to manage economic stability and ensure smooth government borrowing.'

Now, ICICI Prudential MF is under Sebi lens

Now, ICICI Prudential MF is under Sebi lens

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sebi had also ordered the fund house to compensate investors who had redeemed their units since the date of allotment of shares in the I-Sec IPO.

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment.

After shock and anger, spirit of bonhomie in sec 66A detainee's home

After shock and anger, spirit of bonhomie in sec 66A detainee's home

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Bonhomie replaced an atmosphere of shock and anger in the house of Gulrez Khan alias Vickky, after Supreme Court scrapped a section 66A of IT Act.

'Husband is not the master of woman': What the judges said on adultery law

'Husband is not the master of woman': What the judges said on adultery law

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

On Thursday, the Constitution Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, along with Justices Rohinton Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra declared as unconstitutional the penal provision on adultery, saying it was manifestly arbitrary and dents the individuality of women. Here are highlights from their judgments.

Speaker's ruling cannot be questioned: LS Sec Gen

Speaker's ruling cannot be questioned: LS Sec Gen

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Lok Sabha Secretary General says protesting in House amounts to contempt of Speaker and asserts need to follow procedure when registering disagreement

Rajiv took 30 sec to call army: Alexander

Rajiv took 30 sec to call army: Alexander

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

He said the cabinet secretary had brought to Rajiv Gandhi's notice the deterioration in situation in the capital and asked him whether they could invoke his authority to call the army.

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Usain Bolt said that advances in spike technology that could help wipe out his world records are laughable and that the new shoes also give an unfair advantage over any athletes not wearing them.