Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

CBI to probe hotel sale in NDA regime

CBI to probe hotel sale in NDA regime

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2014

The inquiry will bring under a scanner Arun Shourie, the then disinvestment minister, and Bharat Hotels Chairperson Jyotsna Suri.

21% rise in Indians travelling abroad: TripAdvisor

21% rise in Indians travelling abroad: TripAdvisor

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2014

A foreign holiday has now become non-negotiable for Indian consumers.

New WPI to have bigger food basket

New WPI to have bigger food basket

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Will give truer reflection on price movements of food products, impact of cereal procurement prices.

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2014

Climate change can impact the amount and quality of livestock produce,says a report released by inter-governmental panel.

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2014

According to a senior CBI official, the agency has evidence to suggest the finance ministry's recommendations were overlooked while giving a licence to MCX-SX in 2008.

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

A CBI official has clarified that the agency did not find any criminal offence again DLF regarding land rights.

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

Taj to have longer stay at Mansingh

Taj to have longer stay at Mansingh

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2014

This would be the fourth time the New Delhi Municipal Council would be giving an extension.

CVC meets United Bank, warns of strict action if found guilty

CVC meets United Bank, warns of strict action if found guilty

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

The Central Vigilance Committee has sought loan data from United Bank

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

According to the final recommendations of an expert committee, the weight of primary (unprocessed) food items will go down by 0.5-1.0 percentage points in the new series compared to the current one

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

For 2014-15, the bill on this account is likely to be 12.8% more than in 2013-14.

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2014

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September. The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes other than paid employment and education with a one-month time limit, are Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia. The facility is currently available to 11 countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg, Japan and Finland.

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

The agency had earlier alleged that the company had sold its 9.1% stake to Delphi for Rs 10 crore --a rate much lower than the prevalent market price.

Investment outlays below target in most infra sectors over FY14

Investment outlays below target in most infra sectors over FY14

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Infrastructure investments in politically-expedient sectors such as water supply, sanitation and irrigation have seen an increase during the first year of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-13 to 2016-17), but the same did not get replicated in other critical sectors.

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

The city's landmark five-star Taj Mahal hotel, popularly called the Taj Mansingh after the road it's situated on, is likely to get yet another lease extension.

India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

The number of foreign tourists coming to India grew a modest four per cent between January and December 2013, coinciding with women travellers' perception on the country as a safe destination hitting rock bottom.

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting of chief ministers of party-ruled states to chalk out the party's strategy in the run-up to the general election. The leaders would focus on setting up of Lokayuktas in a time-bound manner in states and curbing food inflation.

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2013

Cabinet note being readied, on basis of study, to ensure against foodgrain shortage; might require buffer of up to 50% more.