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AI accepts debt restructuring plan

AI accepts debt restructuring plan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

In early-December, Air India had appointed global consultancy firm Deloitte to vet the SBI Caps-prepared financial restructuring plan.

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill.

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

There will be tripartite pact with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO.

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

Who will succeed Rana Kapoor at Yes Bank?

Who will succeed Rana Kapoor at Yes Bank?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The bank has hired US-based advisory firm Korn Ferry to help with the selection process.

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Officials said the addition shows the measure was set on the basis of security and was not a 'Muslim ban'.

India Inc faces 2% CSR levy

India Inc faces 2% CSR levy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Several Indian companies might have to set aside 2 per cent of their average net profits during the preceding three years to meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending requirements. A parliamentary standing committee on finance, which vetted the Companies Bill, 2009, said in its report that the ministry of corporate affairs has agreed to the suggestion.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

Taxman plans super sleuth to monitor cash trails!

Taxman plans super sleuth to monitor cash trails!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Under a blueprint currently being vetted by the I-T department, the directorate will house a centralised repository of data culled from telephone and Internet intercepts, banking and market transactions, cross-border deals and even your friendly neighbourhood ATM.

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Haley said that she believes that legal immigration is the "fabric" of America, pointing out that she is the "proud daughter" of Indian immigrants.

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Regarding road safety, stricter provisions have been proposed for offences like juvenile driving, driving without licence, dangerous driving, drunken driving, over-speeding and overloading.

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra says good bye to the ramp

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra says good bye to the ramp

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The model walked her final Victoria's Secret show this year.

Jolt for West Asia trade

Jolt for West Asia trade

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

How will the financial crisis in Dubai affect exporters and importers in India?

Govt scraps consumer expenditure survey over 'data quality'

Govt scraps consumer expenditure survey over 'data quality'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The findings of the report showed consumer spending falling for the first time in over four decades in 2017-18. The government has, however, termed it a "draft" report, reports Somesh Jha.

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

New fund raising norm for start-ups

New fund raising norm for start-ups

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Deposit amount can equal investor's stake, won't impact his holding as it is a loan

Air India seeks Rs 2k-cr further equity infusion

Air India seeks Rs 2k-cr further equity infusion

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

This demand is over and above the Rs 1,200 crore.

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"These people are sick. And here's the good news: the people get it," he said

Trump now says 'fake news' media misreported his talk with Turnbull

Trump now says 'fake news' media misreported his talk with Turnbull

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The White House says President Trump is 'extremely upset' with the 'poorly-crafted' refugee deal with Australia.

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The lay of the runway is not at all safe.' 'Even operating a 737 is dangerous there.' 'During the monsoon, they must ban landing on runway 10.'

MCA shelves peer audit review plan

MCA shelves peer audit review plan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has shelved its idea of auditing the books of listed companies by independent auditors.

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The Centre has put the blame on state governments while state governments complain that money is not released for the proposals given by them to the Empowered Committee that has been tasked with recommending proposals to be funded under this framework.

CAG audit: Setback to GSM operators

CAG audit: Setback to GSM operators

Rediff.com20 May 2010

In a blow to GSM operators, who have been demanding that auditor CAG be stopped from vetting their account books, tribunal TDSAT has declined an interim relief, saying it had no powers to intervene.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Tax code bill to retain most draft proposals

Tax code bill to retain most draft proposals

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

But contentious areas like special economic zones, capital gains and Ulips may see changes

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday night rubbished as "mischievous" the reports that a statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was changed at its behest. "Such allegations being made are mischievous and have no basis," a PMO spokesman said.

Will press for Headley extradition: India

Will press for Headley extradition: India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

India on Wednesday said it would press for access to Lashkar-e Taiba operative David Headley and his extradition and that his plea bargain with the US authorities is being examined in this context.

Good demand for certified wood

Good demand for certified wood

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Global demand for certified wood has prompted Indian companies to get their logging vetted by monitoring agencies.

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Following several instances of poor drafting of Cabinet notes and bills in the recent past, on September 11, the Cabinet Secretariat wrote to all ministries and departments to read up paragraph 55 of the 'Handbook of Writing Cabinet Notes'. Archis Mohan reports.

Modi's quota: Utmost secrecy, precise execution

Modi's quota: Utmost secrecy, precise execution

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Thus it was that for the first time in the history of the republic a constitutional amendment was announced and passed by Parliament within 72 hours, reports R Rajagopalan.

Victoria police delays varsity report on racism

Victoria police delays varsity report on racism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

An Australian university research paper providing new evidence that Indian students in Australia feel racially targeted has been delayed for over two months by the Victoria police as it took time to vet its findings.

Air India may table turnaround plan tomorrow

Air India may table turnaround plan tomorrow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The plan, vetted by the finance and civil aviation ministries, is likely to include proposals relating to the nature of financial assistance it wants from the government, including equity infusion and soft loan.

9 more airports may charge development fee

9 more airports may charge development fee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

After imposing development fee in four private airports, the government is mulling charging it from passengers departing from another nine airports in the country.

The US may have no nuclear trade with India

The US may have no nuclear trade with India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

President Obama is sensitive to the criticism that he is willing to dilute his commitment to non-proliferation for the sake of commercial advantages, says T P Sreenivasan.

Centre trying to initiate dialogue with Maoists

Centre trying to initiate dialogue with Maoists

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

While an operation is on to destroy the infrastructure of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa, a move is also being initiated for a dialogue.From Saturday, a two-day session will be held at Delhi with some human rights activists to chalk out the talking points before the Naxalites are approached formally. Though the meeting is being held under the aegis of a newly formed Delhi Policy Study Group, it appears to have the Union home ministry's blessings.

Satyam case: CBI prepares Letters Rogatory

Satyam case: CBI prepares Letters Rogatory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

A Letter Rogatory is a formal request from a court in India to a foreign court for judicial assistance. To be sent through a consular or diplomatic channel, the LRs are meant to get evidence.

SBI Caps to prepare Air India growth plan

SBI Caps to prepare Air India growth plan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

"We have appointed SBI Caps. Soon, we would be getting feedback on what would be the short-, medium- and long-term restructuring required for Air India," Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said while speaking at an event on India Aviation 2010 international exhibition in New Delhi on Wednesday.

US lawmaker quizzes Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife'

US lawmaker quizzes Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Oklahoma Representative John Bennett asked his constituents taking part in the state's third annual 'Muslim Day' to fill out the bizarre questionnaire.

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Experts believe market launches can now happen seamlessly and quickly if FSSAI is removed from the process.