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R Gandhi appointed RBI deputy governor
05 Apr 2014
An RBI veteran, R Gandhi has vast experience in various aspects of banking operations, markets, risk monitoring and legal affairs
Spare Samsung chief from appearance, govt to tell SC
04 Apr 2014
Samsung in a statement, “There are no grounds, let alone evidence, to support the accusation against Chairman Lee"
Spare Samsung chief from appearance, govt to tell SC
04 Apr 2014
Samsung in a statement, “There are no grounds, let alone evidence, to support the accusation against Chairman Lee"
Pakistan army, govt mull easing up on Musharraf
02 Apr 2014
Pakistan's military chief Gen Raheel Sharif is reported to have advised the government to allow former military ruler Gen Pervez Musharraf to travel abroad for medical treatment
Musharraf indicted on five counts of treason
01 Apr 2014
A special court in Islamabad on Monday indicted Pakistan’s former military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, on five counts of high treason, a charge that potentially carries death penalty
Noel Tata takes over as chairman of Trent
01 Apr 2014
Like Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry, Noel Tata is rarely seen in public, but industry watchers say he is working quietly to build a world-class retail organisation in India
Noel Tata takes over as chairman of Trent
01 Apr 2014
Like Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry, Noel Tata is rarely seen in public, but industry watchers say he is working quietly to build a world-class retail organisation in India
Sunil Gavaskar to take over as IPL chief administrator
28 Mar 2014
The Supreme Court has asked Gavaskar to get out of contractual obligations with the BCCI for commentary, and said he will be compensated for the job of interim president by the cricket board
Patni brothers invest in Waterfield Advisors
27 Mar 2014
Patni brothers invest in Waterfield Advisors
27 Mar 2014
SC proposes Gavaskar as interim head of BCCI; bars CSK, RR from IPL 7
27 Mar 2014
Acting to the apex court's observation, Gavaskar said he would be "honoured" and "happy" to adhere to the directives of the highest court of the land
Uninor appoints Vivek Anand as CFO
26 Mar 2014
Rajat Gupta loses appeal against conviction
26 Mar 2014
Former global managing director of consulting firm McKinsey, Rajat Gupta, now faces two years in prison besides penalty in millions
Rajat Gupta loses appeal against conviction
26 Mar 2014
Former global managing director of consulting firm McKinsey, Rajat Gupta, now faces two years in prison besides penalty in millions
M J Akbar, N K Singh join BJP
22 Mar 2014
Bharatiya Janata Party has inducted two known faces - noted journalist M J Akbar and ex-bureaucrat and Rajya Sabha member N K Singh – in the run-up to the coming general elections
SEC seeks $13.9m penalty, life ban on Rajat Gupta
22 Mar 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission wants Rajat Gupta to be banned for life from serving as director of a public corporation
SEC seeks $13.9m penalty, life ban on Rajat Gupta
22 Mar 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission wants Rajat Gupta to be banned for life from serving as director of a public corporation
SEC seeks $13.9m penalty, life ban on Rajat Gupta
22 Mar 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission wants Rajat Gupta to be banned for life from serving as director of a public corporation
Nandan Nilekani and wife Rohini declare assets worth Rs7,700 crore
21 Mar 2014
Infosys co-founder and Congress Party candidate for Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency Nandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini have declared their personal wealth as Rs7,700 crore
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