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'Jet Airways' revival plan is discriminatory'

'Jet Airways' revival plan is discriminatory'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Challenging the "illegal" reduction in its claim by the erstwhile resolution professional (RP) in the Jet Airways revival plan, the Punjab National Bank (PNB) has moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) citing discrimination. The NCLAT on Thursday issued notices to RP Ashish Chhawchharia and the committee of creditors on PNB's plea to set aside the insolvency court's approval of the airline's revival plan. It has posted the matter for further hearing on September 21.

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Future Retail on Saturday said it has missed the due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 crore to banks and lenders as it could not sell assets due to its ongoing litigation with amazon, impacting its monetisation plans. Future Retail had last year entered into a one-time restructuring (OTR) scheme for COVID-19 hit companies with a consortium of banks and lenders and was to discharge "an aggregate amount of Rs 3,494.56 crore" on or before December 31, 2021. Kishore Biyani-led Future group firm would be "co-operating for completing the monetisation of the specified business within next 30 days" as per directions of the banks to resolve the current situation, said a regulatory filing by Future Retail.

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Valuers have found almost no assets to pay for their claims against the Videocon group that entered the insolvency process in 2018. But the dissenters suggest that the money is elsewhere, possibly in the group's oil and gas assets, which are not part of the group's bankruptcy case.

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The government is considering withdrawing legal cases against telecom companies, involving disputes of about Rs 40,000 crore, a source said on Tuesday. In line with this, the Department of Telecom has already filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in a case against Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Communications to take an informed decision whether to proceed with the present appeal or not, the source said. DoT has said the telecom sector is passing through a financial stress due to various circumstances and telecom services providers are making losses.

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Earlier on Friday, the IOC voiced serious concerns over the amateur boxing world body IBA's ban of the Ukraine National Federation, saying it would conduct a full review at its next meeting in December.

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called for seamless coordination among various agencies involved in protecting India's maritime interests in the face of emerging security challenges and increasing rivalries and competitions in the Indian Ocean.

If you have elderly parents, please read this

If you have elderly parents, please read this

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The life insurance kind of 'statutory nomination', which confers final ownership on the nominee, is the need of the hour for all assets, suggests Harsh Roongta.

Indrani Mukerjea confesses Sheena was her daughter: Report

Indrani Mukerjea confesses Sheena was her daughter: Report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Indrani had earlier maintained that Sheena Bora, murdered in 2012, was her sister

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Both are finding it difficult to sell one each of their plants -- Chennai Maraimalai Nagar (Ford) and Talegaon near Pune (GM) -- and are finding the road blocked by employee severance snarl-ups, report Sohini Das and Shine Jacob.

Ram temple trust invites PM to lay foundation stone on Aug 3 or 5

Ram temple trust invites PM to lay foundation stone on Aug 3 or 5

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, the spokesperson of Trust's president Nritya Gopal Das said, "We have suggested two auspicious dates -- August 3 and 5 -- for the prime minister's visit based on calculations of movements of stars and planets."

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Companies today are taking a very fashionable way to reduce their workforce. Instead of the outright firing of employees, an alternative approach that some companies are using is the passive-aggressive method which is both deliberate and accidental, points out corporate lawyer Ishanee Sharma.

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The BMC election will hold the key to a new shift in political power -- not just in Mumbai but in Maharashtra, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

World Bank stops all projects in Russia, Belarus with 'immediate effect'

World Bank stops all projects in Russia, Belarus with 'immediate effect'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The World Bank has announced that it will stop all its programmes in Russia and Belarus with "immediate effect" in response to Moscow's military operations in Ukraine and "hostilities" against the people of the war-torn country. On February 24, Russian forces launched military operations in Ukraine, three days after Moscow recognised Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities. The decision comes as a large number of countries, organisations and businesses are severing ties and have imposed sanctions on Russia over the country's invasion of Ukraine, and with Belarus for its support and cooperation with Moscow.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

In an attempt to prevent a diplomatic dispute, Sheikh Ahmad said on Tuesday he was looking to avoid a vote by persuading one city to hold the 2030 Games while the other staged the following edition in 2034.

Your Home Loan Queries Answered

Your Home Loan Queries Answered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Gaurav Mohta, chief marketing officer, Home First Finance Company, answers home loan queries.

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The protracted disagreement between Cardiff City chairman Vincent Tan and manager Malky Mackay reached its inevitable conclusion on Friday when the Scot was sacked seven months after winning promotion to the Premier League.

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

These mistakes can turn out very expensive and not just in terms of your finances, but also in the time it will take to resort to the conflict at hand. Having a legal hand can save you from any unforeseen troubles, alerts Harshit Malik, entrepreneur, wisdom coach and enrichment guide.

Videos that led to lynchings in Maha were manipulated: Police

Videos that led to lynchings in Maha were manipulated: Police

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Some of these clippings were from places like Bengaluru, Syria and Karachi in Pakistan, he said.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Personal income tax rises to Rs 5.7 trillion

Personal income tax rises to Rs 5.7 trillion

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Personal income tax collections have been high on account of impressive advance tax mop-up.'

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Lawyers representing govt point out that telcos, because of the large money they can save if they get a favourable judgement, prefer to fight till all legal options are exhausted

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

With Western corporations, including Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, shutting down their operations in Russia, the rest of the world has become acutely aware of its dependence on a clutch of technology service providers.

Journalist not expected to dramatise incident, create news: HC

Journalist not expected to dramatise incident, create news: HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Allahabad high court has rejected the bail plea of a reporter accused of abetting a suicide, saying a journalist is not expected to dramatise sensational incidents and create news by putting a person's life in danger.

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The couple-Rajan, 47, and his wife Ambili, 40, natives of Nellimoodu at nearby Neyyattinkara- succumbed to burns at the government medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after they sustained multiple organ failure on Monday.

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Departing Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced out by club president Florentino Perez and is too good to play for a 'third-tier' side like Porto, his parents were quoted as saying on Sunday.

Govt grants tax relief, eases compliances in time of coronavirus

Govt grants tax relief, eases compliances in time of coronavirus

Rediff.com3 May 2020

From 100% tax deductions for contributions to PM-CARES fund to extending the due date for linking Aadhar and PAN card, the government has provided various tax relief and extensions in deadlines for statutory compliances, says Homi Mistry.

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the team sponsorship rights of the Indian team on Monday for a period of three years after Sahara's bid was declared ineligible by the BCCI in Chennai.

Vodafone says future in India 'could be in doubt'

Vodafone says future in India 'could be in doubt'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Vodafone's operating loss from India business jumped to 692 million euros in April-September from 133 million euros in the same period last year.

Biden administration to revisit Trump-era trade deal with China

Biden administration to revisit Trump-era trade deal with China

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

In January last year, the US signed the first phase of the trade deal with China, which former President Donald Trump described as historic, concluding more than a year of tough negotiations including several months of suspension of talks between the two largest economies of the world.

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Centre doubles Nov tax devolution amount for states

Centre doubles Nov tax devolution amount for states

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Centre will release Rs 95,082 crore as tax devolution to the states this month after including one advance instalment to help them push their capital expenditure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. After a meeting with all chief ministers and state finance ministers, Sitharaman said states had said that it would be helpful for them if the tax devolution is front loaded.

US signs 'historic' trade deal with China

US signs 'historic' trade deal with China

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The first phase of the trade deal includes IP protection and enforcement, ending forced technology transfer, dramatic expansion of American agriculture, removing barriers to American financial services, ending currency manipulation, rebalancing the US-China trade relationship and effective dispute resolution.

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Just a few weeks ago, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw did some tough talking with the senior managers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, the ailing state-owned telecom service provider. The message was clear: They had to perform, quit by taking the voluntary retirement package or be compulsorily retired from service. The terse message from an otherwise polite and soft-spoken minister came just days after he announced a second and bigger package of Rs 1.64 trillion as part of a four-year turnaround plan for BSNL.

Anil Pehelwan, one of 3 most wanted criminals in Delhi, arrested

Anil Pehelwan, one of 3 most wanted criminals in Delhi, arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Anil Pehelwan alias Leela, who was one of the three most wanted criminals of Delhi and had a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh on his arrest, has been arrested by the Crime Branch following a brief encounter.