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Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

US-based Schall Law Firm has said it will file a class action lawsuit against Infosys Ltd to recover losses suffered by investors in the wake of allegations of "unethical practices" at the Indian IT major. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

Budget 2012: Domestic IT revenue to improve

Budget 2012: Domestic IT revenue to improve

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Overall, the budget was Neutral for IT sector. Services sector continues to grow in double digits. Services sector growth pegged at 9.3 per cent.

Sebi pitches for tax rationalisation in capital markets

Sebi pitches for tax rationalisation in capital markets

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The regulator has sought an increase in the investment limit for tax-saving equity mutual fund schemes to Rs 200,000 from the current Rs 150,000.

Dutee wins gold in Taiwan but still short of Olympic mark

Dutee wins gold in Taiwan but still short of Olympic mark

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Left to compete within an hour of reaching here from China, promising sprinter Dutee Chand won the gold in women's 100m sprint event in the Taiwan Open Athletics Championships on Thursday. Dutee competed in the 100m heats within an hour of reaching Taiwan from Beijing and five hours later ran the finals which she won in 11.50secs to bag the gold. Her timing was far below the Olympics qualification standard of 11.32 secs. Long jumper Ankit Sharma leapt 7.67m on his last attempt to also seal a gold medal. Dutee was part of the national record breaking women's 4x100m relay quartet which finished fourth in the IAAF World Challenge event in Beijing yesterday and she few from the Chinese capital to Taiwan where she reached two hours before the start of her event.

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

What stocks should you invest in?

What stocks should you invest in?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'One can start accumulating economy driven stocks in the next few months with a two-three year view.'

Steps to broaden govt securities' market in coming weeks: Rajan

Steps to broaden govt securities' market in coming weeks: Rajan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

A 13-member group, headed by RBI Executive Director R Gandhi, has made various recommendations on G-Sec market, retail participation and interest rate derivatives market.

Sensex ends 192 points lower, Nifty below 11,800

Sensex ends 192 points lower, Nifty below 11,800

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Top losers in the Sensex pack included Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, RIL, ONGC, Bajaj Auto, Vedanta, Tata Steel, TCS, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, which fell up to 3.29 per cent.

22 more sentenced in fodder scam case

22 more sentenced in fodder scam case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

A special court, which convicted 35 people in a fodder scam case, on Wednesday sentenced 22 of them to prison terms ranging from three to six years and slapped fines ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 1.2 crore on the 22 convicted, all suppliers. Of the convicted, Md Tohid got the maximum imprisonment of five years and a fine of Rs 1.2 crore.

RBI relaxes norms to boost foreign investment

RBI relaxes norms to boost foreign investment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Currently, FPIs can invest up to $30 billion in Government securities, of which $5 billion is reserved for long-term investors.

FinMin raises investment limit in G-secs, bonds by $5 bn each

FinMin raises investment limit in G-secs, bonds by $5 bn each

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The investment limit in long-term infrastructure bonds, however, has been kept unchanged at $25 billion.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

NCLT initiates bankruptcy proceedings against Anil Ambani

NCLT initiates bankruptcy proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Anil Ambani had given a personal guarantee to the loans given by SBI to Reliance Communications and Reliance Infratel in August 2016.

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

Perez gives Force India 4th podium finish

Perez gives Force India 4th podium finish

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Sergio Perez gave Sahara Force India its fourth ever podium finish by taking the third spot while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line at sixth in a memorable race at the Monaco Grand Prix of the Formula One Championships, in Monaco, on Sunday.

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names

'Gupta violated Goldman's code of conduct'

'Gupta violated Goldman's code of conduct'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Indian American Rajat Gupta, a former director at Goldman Sachs, had violated the firm's code of conduct by disclosing details from a 2008 board meeting to hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, the main accused in the largest hedge fund insider trading case to hit US courts, the company CEO Lloyd Blankfein has testified.

FinMin unlikely to take Covid-hit FY21 as a base for FY22 Budget

FinMin unlikely to take Covid-hit FY21 as a base for FY22 Budget

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Instead, 2019-20 could be the base from which the Budget estimates for next year are calculated.

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The provisions do not apply to Trump, "since he is no longer 'President,'" his lawyers say.

How this Delhi blogger found her bikini body

How this Delhi blogger found her bikini body

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Radhika Bose turned her love for travel and fitness into a way of life.

Sandeep Sejwal qualifies for London Olympics

Sandeep Sejwal qualifies for London Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

Indian swimmer Sandeep Sejwal qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after clocking 1:02.62sec in the 100m Breaststroke event at the FINA World Championships in Shanghai.

Possible corrupt act by Cadbury in India: Kraft

Possible corrupt act by Cadbury in India: Kraft

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Kraft Foods, the world's second biggest food company, has said it is facing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for possible corrupt practices in India by its arm Cadbury, relating to a manufacturing plant there.

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

As many as 77 rape cases were reported across India on an average every day in 2020, totalling to 28,046 such incidents during the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau data.

Asian Athletics: Sudha settles for silver

Asian Athletics: Sudha settles for silver

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

India grabbed a silver and bronze through Sudha Singh and Tintu Luka respectively on the final day to end their Asian Athletics Championships campaign with just one gold, two silver and seven bronze medals in Kobe.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

Harley Davidson's exit to hit around 2,000 jobs in India

Harley Davidson's exit to hit around 2,000 jobs in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Besides job loss, the exit of the American cult bike maker would also lead to a loss of up to Rs 130 crore for the brand's dealer partners in the country.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Tyson Gay wins 100m in year's fastest 9.84 sec

Tyson Gay wins 100m in year's fastest 9.84 sec

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Gay won the race in 9.84 seconds, by an impressive 0.23 seconds, the largest margin of victory in a US championships 100 metres since electronic timing began in 1975.

Recipes: Dry Fruit Laddoo and Patishapta

Recipes: Dry Fruit Laddoo and Patishapta

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Taruna Bakshi shares her recipes for Diwali.

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Post office savings deposit, recurring deposit accounts and the senior citizen savings scheme account have shown the highest growth in the current financial year.

RBI mulls comprehensive debt management plan

RBI mulls comprehensive debt management plan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The focus shall also be on consolidation of public debt and reducing rollover risk through active switch/buyback operations.

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Addressing a press briefing, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said healthcare workers and frontline workers need not register themselves as their database has been populated on to the Co-WIN vaccine delivery management system in a bulk manner.

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday raised concerns over India's drugs regulator granting permission for restricted use of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine and asked the government to explain why mandatory protocols and verification of data has been dispensed with.

Bolt thinks he can lower 100m record to 9.4 secs

Bolt thinks he can lower 100m record to 9.4 secs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Jamaican Usain Bolt has his sights set on smashing his already electrifying 100 metres world record, the triple Olympic champion said on Sunday. 'I think I could definitely go faster -- 9.5,' Bolt, whose record is 9.69 seconds, said. 'I think I could go 9.4, but I think the world stops at 9.4.'

COVID-19 outbreak under control, curve flattening, says Govt

COVID-19 outbreak under control, curve flattening, says Govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

In a press briefing, officials said the virus outbreak is under control in the country and credited a robust surveillance network along with implementation of the lockdown and other containment measures for it.

Asian Games: Khade enters 50m butterfly finals

Asian Games: Khade enters 50m butterfly finals

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Virdhawal Khade was once again the lone Indian swimmer to create a splash in the pool, qualifying for the men's 50m butterfly event even as the rest of his compatriots continued to disappoint at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Asiad: Khade qualifies for 50m freestyle finals

Asiad: Khade qualifies for 50m freestyle finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Virdhawal Khade was the lone Indian swimmer who made an impression by making the cut for the 50m freestyle finals while the rest fell by the wayside in the qualifying stages of their respective events in the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.