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Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Bourses ask for okay in the 'permitted to trade' category; brokers and legal experts speak in favour.

India to follow OECD model to combat black money issue

India to follow OECD model to combat black money issue

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

India has already signed the OECD's global standard for automatic exchange of information between tax authorities two years back and once the new format is implemented, the country will follow the new protocols envisaged in it.

Black money: Will punishment and threats be truly effective?

Black money: Will punishment and threats be truly effective?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Enforcement agencies will be empowered to confiscate assets

What Modi got wrong about the economy

What Modi got wrong about the economy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'There has been far too much overconfidence about the size and composition of the Indian consumer economy,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

What ails our cities?

What ails our cities?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Reforms do happen and one example is Odisha which has taken steps to create a dedicated municipal cadre.

Fiscal consolidation is key to growth

Fiscal consolidation is key to growth

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

These are valuable suggestions and one hopes the Budget will make a start on that.

Budget: Time to improve on the good work done

Budget: Time to improve on the good work done

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Budget has unveiled measures that should now pave the way for India to progress from Make in India to 'Innovate in India'.

Old, disabled retirees should get pension at doorstep: Govt

Old, disabled retirees should get pension at doorstep: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare is working on this front with the vision of ensuring a life of dignity for pensioners, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said.

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.

FTII row: Talks fail to break deadlock; next meeting on Oct 6

FTII row: Talks fail to break deadlock; next meeting on Oct 6

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

A second round of talks in Mumbai on Thursday between the striking FTII students and I&B Ministry officials failed to break the deadlock.

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Abu Dhabi national carrier had bought 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways for $379 million in April.

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

After Raghuram Rajan leaves, the world for the succeeding RBI governors will be distinctly different.

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Trade ministers from 162 WTO countries will gather in Kenya's capital from Dec. 15-18 to work on an agreement to liberalise global trade.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

More needs to be done to boost growth: FinMin

More needs to be done to boost growth: FinMin

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The economic growth fell to a decade low of 5 per cent in 2012-13 fiscal.

How new norms will regulate direct selling

How new norms will regulate direct selling

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Compliance costs and legal scrutiny could rise.

Can Project Sashakt take off in time to prevent NPAs from moving to IBC?

Can Project Sashakt take off in time to prevent NPAs from moving to IBC?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The cut-off date the RBI chose was March 1, 2018. This meant that by the end of August if these accounts were not resolved, then they would have to proceed through insolvency.

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The need of the hour, as the Supreme Court readies to rule on the constitutionality of Aadhaar, is for the UIDAI to fix the bugs, says Geetanjali Krishna, in the second and final part of her series.

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stringent action should also be taken against persons involved in terrorism and their extradition should be ensured, he said.

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

There is clearly something deeply rotten in the systems of institutional governance in the bastions of higher education in India, says TCA Anant.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We are looking at the Budget with the hope that it will address all issues even at the cost of exceeding the fiscal deficit target.'

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

Modi@1: There is progress but also gaps on various fronts

Modi@1: There is progress but also gaps on various fronts

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Progress on several parameters creates a tipping point situation.

All you wanted to know about the national food security bill

All you wanted to know about the national food security bill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Nowhere on the planet, nowhere in mankind's history has such an idea taken the concrete shape in form of a law. The National Food Security Bill, which will come via ordinance and not after the debate in Parliament, is an incredible economic tool to tackle the hunger of poor Indians. Also, it has already been condemned widely as a political gimmick.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Real estate biggies expcet single window clearance for upcoming projects.

'Float scheme to get back $2 trillion of black money stashed abroad'

'Float scheme to get back $2 trillion of black money stashed abroad'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The amnesty scheme is a 'practical and pragmatic' approach to bring back the black money stashed abroad, the chairman of Assocham's Legal Affairs Council R K Handoo said on the sidelines of the release of a study on black money in New Delhi on Friday.

Food Bill historic, says Sonia; BJP dubs it as 'vote security bill'

Food Bill historic, says Sonia; BJP dubs it as 'vote security bill'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Monday described the United Progressive Alliance's ambitious Food Security Bill as nothing but a 'vote security bill'.

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Film certification guidelines need contemporary interpretation and should be as non-discretionary as possible, Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday as he met the government-appointed Shyam Benegal panel to look into the revamp of Censor Board, in Mumbai.

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Modi is keen to get more investments into Gujarat.

The case for autonomy in higher education

The case for autonomy in higher education

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'Providing funds and autonomy to a few institutions that may not have the intent to excel must not become a case of trying to feed those who are not hungry and starving those who are famished,' says Jitendra Kumar Das, Director, FORE School of Management, New Delhi.

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jaitley slammed lack of ethics in certain sections of businesses and said multiple layers of auditing system chose to either look the other way or did a casual job.

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Buy these stocks on any correction as both the companies have strong long-term prospects

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.