News for '-finance-department'

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Even as the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation is currently facing a survival crisis due to a rebellion by Sena minister Eknath Shinde, the departments -- mostly controlled by ruling allies Nationalist Congress Party and Congress -- have issued government orders for the release of funds for various development-related works worth thousands of crores in the last four days.

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

Rediff.com26 May 2021

BCCI official says while the board has tightened the system further, issues raised by players are swiftly answered by the finance department.

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The CBI after registering the FIRs carried out searches on Thursday morning at 14 locations in Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Trivandrum in Kerala and Darbhanga in Bihar, they said.

Minister Eshwarappa complains to Guv against CM Yediyurappa

Minister Eshwarappa complains to Guv against CM Yediyurappa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Eshwarappa, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Shivamogga and who had been a long time associate of Yediyurappa, met Governor Vajubhai Vala and submitted a five-page letter on "serious lapses and authoritarian way of running the administration" by the chief minister.

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Major Shweta Pandey was commissioned in the Army in March 2012 from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

K'taka BJP MLC alleges Rs 21,473cr tender 'scam', targets CM's son

K'taka BJP MLC alleges Rs 21,473cr tender 'scam', targets CM's son

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The BJP MLC, who had switched his loyalty from the Janat Dal-Secular to the BJP two years ago, alleged that the "entire state" including ministers, had been talking about Vijayendra's interference in the administration.

Delhi allows home delivery of liquor for orders placed on app, website

Delhi allows home delivery of liquor for orders placed on app, website

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The move will boost the government's revenue at a time when Delhi's economy is struggling in view of the Covid-induced lockdown that has been in place since April 19.

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Acting on a specific input, the Raipur police apprehended the seer from a rented room near Bageshwar Dham, located around 25 km from Khajuraho town in MP, Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said.

Maharashtra MLAs, MLCs to take 60% pay cut

Maharashtra MLAs, MLCs to take 60% pay cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The decision has been taken after a detailed deliberation with various unions of employees.

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Chhattisgarh Police arrested Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh on Thursday over his alleged derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, following which a court here sent him to police remand for two days, an official said.

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Accusing the Centre of setting a new trend of playing "dirty politics" for votes through the budget, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the allocation of more funds to poll-bound states is a kind of "bribery".

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAS officer, who was posted for nearly 15 months in the sports and youth affairs department, headed by Minister Anil Vij, has been transferred over 45 times in his career so far.

Maharashtra opposes pension for new govt employees

Maharashtra opposes pension for new govt employees

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The proposal is currently with the finance department and is expected to be placed before the Cabinet in the coming days.

Maha govt transfers 73 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Maha govt transfers 73 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The transfers were effected keeping in mind the demands of ministers, an official said, adding the conflict between them was resulting in inefficiency of work.

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

There are 1.9 million employees and 650,000 pensioners in Maharashtra.

Imported O2 concentrators: SC stays HC order on levy of IGST

Imported O2 concentrators: SC stays HC order on levy of IGST

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of a Delhi high court order holding as "unconstitutional" the imposition of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) by the Centre on import of oxygen concentrators by individuals for personal use. A special bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah issued notice on the plea and sought response from the petitioner, who filed a PIL before the high court.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

Sebi mulls separate department to check misuse of IPO funds

Sebi mulls separate department to check misuse of IPO funds

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The new wing will be known as the corporate finance investigation department, which will be headed by one of Sebi's executive directors. This department will have information technology solutions experts, particularly to detect the menace of frauds.

Govt to break 150-yr tradition, gives nod to Railway board restructuring

Govt to break 150-yr tradition, gives nod to Railway board restructuring

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The new board will have a leaner structure on functional lines headed by the chairman and four members - covering infrastructure, operations and business development, rolling stock, and finance.

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Confident that a cyber attack won't affect you? Think again, says Nandakishore Harikumar.

Bengal's job sops land it in soup

Bengal's job sops land it in soup

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The 2,75,000 new jobs would cost a monthly Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion), officials with knowledge of the development said.

Realise your financial dreams with your spouse

Realise your financial dreams with your spouse

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

If only one partner handles personal finance, there could be a lot of mismatch between you and your partner in saving and spending money. This can lead to marital stress.

Dubai to cut govt spend by 15%

Dubai to cut govt spend by 15%

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The Dubai's government has ordered its departments to cut spending by 15 per cent to save 3.7 billion dirhams (about Rs 4,602 crore), with the aim of reducing the emirate's deficit, its finance department has said.

Shocking! How a govt treats a commission of inquiry

Shocking! How a govt treats a commission of inquiry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

'The circumstances indicate that the government is not serious about the commission...' '...We are not at the mercy of the government.'

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of neighbouring Puducherry are likely to go to polls in April or May.

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'If you want Aatma Nirbhar, your policies should favour self-reliance, but your policies do not help the idea.' 'How are we going to be self-reliant if you make things difficult for us?'

Rajasthan to charge 10% on stamp duty for cow protection

Rajasthan to charge 10% on stamp duty for cow protection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Conservation of cows in Rajasthan will entail a cost for those making rent agreements, mortgage papers and lease agreement as they will now pay a surcharge of 10 per cent on stamp duty for cow protection.

Fadnavis govt hit by another scam: Vinod Tawde faces graft allegations

Fadnavis govt hit by another scam: Vinod Tawde faces graft allegations

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Another minister -- Vinod Tawde -- has been accused of corruption in awarding contracts.

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

More rift in the IOA?

More rift in the IOA?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

IOA Finance Committee chairman Khanna defends decision on Tokyo Games hotel bookings for Tokyo Games, says can't authorise expenditure in absence of approval from President or Secretary General. Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary general Sahdev Yadav resigned as member of the finance committee, saying he was doing so "to maintain self-respect".

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Mumbai court clears extradition proceedings

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Mumbai court clears extradition proceedings

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The case pertains to a criminal complaint filed by BCCI which has accused the former IPL commissioner of misappropriating funds during his tenure.

Maruti urges Guj Gov to rework Hansalpur plant agreement

Maruti urges Guj Gov to rework Hansalpur plant agreement

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Maruti Suzuki is keen that the Gujrat government revises payment condition in the agreement it signed with the former for setting up a plant in Hansalpur.

Haryana govt bars ICICI Prudential for 3 yrs

Haryana govt bars ICICI Prudential for 3 yrs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

ICICI Pru is barred from doing any further business with the state government or any of its departments.

Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

As the assembly elections are on the way in Tamil Nadu, the major parties have promised for reduction in the price of goods.

Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel gets a lease of life

Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel gets a lease of life

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Development authority said to have passed Taj's file to Delhi lieutenant governor for approval.

E-payment facility to cover entire state by January 2013

E-payment facility to cover entire state by January 2013

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Electronic disbursement of government payments to the bank accounts of beneficiaries which was rolled out on Wednesday, is expected to cover all blocks in Odisha by January 2013.

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes sent defence ministry officials on familiarisation trips to various parts of Jammu and Kashmir and to the areas bordering China in Arunachal to see for themselves the difficulties faced by border guards.

Meet Rajiv Bansal, the next CFO

Meet Rajiv Bansal, the next CFO

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Infosys describes him as "a very bright star in the finance department", with it for 13 years and working under Balakrishnan for the past four years.

How govt plans to buy med devices cheaply for Ayushman

How govt plans to buy med devices cheaply for Ayushman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

According to a senior government official, the plan is to do "collective bargaining" for certain medical devices and implants by assuring a bulk requirement to the manufacturers. "The requirement for these devices runs into millions. We assure them that the requirement is going to be in bulk. In return, they should offer us better rates," he said.