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BofA In SEBI Probe Over Confidential Deal Data Leak

BofA In SEBI Probe Over Confidential Deal Data Leak

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

India's market regulator has found that Bank of America shared confidential details ahead of a 2024 block trade and later misled regulators during the investigation.

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

According to a post on X by the US European Command, the tanker violated US sanctions and was tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro prior to the operation.

Russia demands swift return of nationals from seized oil tanker

Russia demands swift return of nationals from seized oil tanker

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

According to a statement cited by TASS, the Russian foreign ministry said it is closely monitoring reports that the US military has boarded the tanker Mariner, originally Bella 1, on the high seas, noting that Russian citizens are among the crew.

Gautam Adani under US lens once again, WSJ reports

Gautam Adani under US lens once again, WSJ reports

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Adani Group on Monday said it does not handle any cargo coming from Iran or any Iranian-owned ship at any of its ports, as it denied any deliberate engagement in sanctions evasion. In a stock exchange filing, the group said reports of links between any of its entities and Iranian LPG are "baseless and mischievous".

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots on Friday initiated legal action through a formal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their recent reports on the AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12.

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Bank of America has been hit by a whistleblower complaint that its officials in Asia had shared "non-public information" with investors "before the bank sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock", reports the Wall Street Journal.

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

After job cuts at Twitter, Facebook's parent company Meta is planning to begin "large-scale layoffs" this week in what could be the largest reduction to date at a "major technology corporation in a year that has seen a tech-industry retrenchment," a media report said.

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

China on Wednesday expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, the largest expulsion of overseas media personnel from the country in more than three decades, after the newspaper declined to apologise for a column which Beijing criticised as "racist" and tarnishing its efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus epidemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China made repeated representations to the US newspaper over the opinion piece which had the headline: 'China is the real sick man of Asia', but regretted that it had not offered a public apology.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

PwC US to cut 1,800 jobs over restructuring, its first layoffs in 15 years

PwC US to cut 1,800 jobs over restructuring, its first layoffs in 15 years

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The US unit of PwC will lay off about 1,800 workers, marking its first formal job cuts since 2009 as the company seeks to restructure its technology group. This comes amid a slowdown in demand for some of its advisory business, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Half of the anticipated layoffs will target offshore positions, impacting a wide range of employees from associates to managing directors.

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is going to visit Taiwan, with scheduled meetings with government officials at the self-governed island that China threatens to forcefully overtake, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

WSJ, FT push content via digital channels

WSJ, FT push content via digital channels

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The Wall Street Journal is working towards aligning its India strategy to the practices it follows globally, that is, to increase focus on digital distribution.

HT Media ties up with WSJ

HT Media ties up with WSJ

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Kicking off its plans for a business newspaper, HT Media Ltd announced on Friday an editorial content tie-up with the Wall Street Journal, though not going for equity participation as of now.

BJP most important foreign political party in world: WSJ

BJP most important foreign political party in world: WSJ

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The opinion piece added that the party combines the most striking principles of three major political entities in the world -- the Likud Party of Israel, the Communist Party of China and the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt.

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,' tweeted the FBI.

Is She India's Hottest Model?

Is She India's Hottest Model?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Akanksha Maurya says she dresses to 'slay'.

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The move points to a potential escalation of fighting in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal said citing experts.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

Binny Bansal, Accel and Tiger Global exit Flipkart with bumper returns

Binny Bansal, Accel and Tiger Global exit Flipkart with bumper returns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has paid $1.4 billion to buy out US-based Tiger Global's investment in e-commerce firm Flipkart, according to sources. The transaction puts Flipkart's valuation at $35 billion, against nearly $38 billion in 2021 when it raised funds from Japan's SoftBank, Walmart, and other investors. Tiger Global, Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, and Accel now have all fully exited the e-commerce firm by selling their stake to Walmart.

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The panel had called him on the issue of the citizens' data safety.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Chrysler preparing for bankruptcy: WSJ

Chrysler preparing for bankruptcy: WSJ

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Ailing auto maker Chrysler is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as early as next week, irrespective of whether the company reaches a deal with its lenders or forges an alliance with Italian entity Fiat SpA, says a media report.

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Whether the beleaguered Tokyo Olympics begin as planned this July could come down to support from the United States and its new president, the Wall Street Journal quoted Tokyo Organising Committee member Haruyuki Takahashi as saying in an interview.

Modi to WSJ: I have undertaken the maximum reforms

Modi to WSJ: I have undertaken the maximum reforms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

"I have actually undertaken the maximum reforms but I have an enormous task ahead for myself."

Envelopes with white powder scares WSJ

Envelopes with white powder scares WSJ

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Envelopes containing white powder were received by top editors and executives of the Wall Street Journal, triggering a scare and rekindling the memories of the anthrax mailed in 2001. But after tests showed that it was apparently flour or food based, the powder was declared harmless.

News Corp mulls splitting into two: WSJ

News Corp mulls splitting into two: WSJ

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

News Corp is mulling to split into two companies, separating its publishing assets from the entertainment businesses.

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney currently is valued at $20 billion on Citigroup's books, which is $ 5 billion more than it is on Morgan Stanley's, the report said citing Credit Suisse's analyst Howard Chen.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Rediff.com5 May 2011

An influential American daily on Thursday claimed that there are signs that slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was being protected by some elements of the Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter Service Intelligence.

Report indicates Wuhan scientists got sick with Covid before outbreak

Report indicates Wuhan scientists got sick with Covid before outbreak

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Three researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology sought hospital care in November 2019, weeks before Beijing disclosed the COVID-19 pandemic, a United States media report said, citing a previously undisclosed American intelligence document that could add weight to growing calls for a full scale probe of whether the coronavirus may have escaped from China's top bio lab.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Superstar Hollwyood director Steven Spielberg and Anil Ambani are about to sign a deal that will see the ADA Group bankroll Spielberg's DreamWorks SKG with between $500 million to $600 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

<I>WSJ </I> managing editor to resign

WSJ managing editor to resign

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

The Journal's parent, Dow Jones and Company was acquired by media Moghul Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, four months ago. Murdoch declined to comment last night, the Times said even as some analysts see a possible war between the Journal and the New York Times.

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Indian household helps are among the lowest paid workers.

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Spokesperson said the hackers wanted to monitor the daily's coverage of China.

Rajat Gupta tipped off Galleon: <i>WSJ </I>

Rajat Gupta tipped off Galleon: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Goldman Sachs' director Rajat Gupta tipped off Raj Rajaratnam, an accused in insider trading scam, about a deal between Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway and the Wall Street giant, before the public announcement.

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Facebook -- which counts India among its largest markets with over 300 million users -- has been in the eye of a storm after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleged that the social media platform's content policies favoured the ruling party in India. The report had accused Facebook of ignoring posts containing hate speech by BJP MLA Raja Singh. Since then, the ruling BJP and Congress have been trading barbs over the social media giant's alleged political bias.