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Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The famous Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has witnessed a steady rise in its fortunes in the form of donations from devotees over the last few years, a senior official of the organisation said on Friday.

Minister promises to look into NRIs' visa concerns

Minister promises to look into NRIs' visa concerns

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The minister, who is in New York to attend high-level meetings of the UNGA, assured INOC that while he was aware of some of the concerns of the non-resident Indians, he did not know the extent of the problems and that the government will address the issues as soon as possible.

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

Rupee snaps five days of gain; ends at 63.5

Rupee snaps five days of gain; ends at 63.5

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The domestic currency spurted by 425 paise or 6.28 per cent in last five straight sessions.

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian diaspora remain bullish despite single-digit equity market returns since May 2014, says Pavan Burugula.

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Move aimed at giving more headroom to foreign investors.

Govt announces simpler forms for I-T returns

Govt announces simpler forms for I-T returns

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The new return forms also make life easier for expatriates.

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

On Wednesday, rupee depreciated to an all time low of 60.72 against dollar.

Gold imports hit a 6-month high in Jan

Gold imports hit a 6-month high in Jan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Recovery is attributed to higher domestic demand, export orders and import by NRIs.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The ministry, under Ravi Shankar Prasad, will soon prepare a Cabinet note for bringing Aadhaar under its administrative jurisdiction.

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Given the concerns around trade wars that threaten to jeopardise global capital flows as well, attracting foreign capital needs to be a policy priority, says Neelkanth Mishra.

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Siddaramaiah's dramatic gesture came when the House reassembled after two adjournments with the BJP and the JDS persisting with their demand for a discussion on the issue.

Nifty ends below 8,800; US Fed, BoJ meets eyed

Nifty ends below 8,800; US Fed, BoJ meets eyed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Investors have turned cautious ahead of the policy meetings of central banks in Japan and the US

HC defers hearing on Mallya's plea in cheque bounce cases

HC defers hearing on Mallya's plea in cheque bounce cases

Rediff.com8 May 2015

DIAL has filed four cases against Mallya over KFA's cheques totalling Rs 7.5 crore not being honoured.

India's external debt up 13% at $390 billion

India's external debt up 13% at $390 billion

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

India's external debt rose by almost 13 per cent to $390 billion in 2012-13, mainly due to an increase in short-term trade credit and external commercial borrowings amid a high current account deficit.

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

If the view is that rupee will depreciate, hedge your exposure by using forward cover

BJP sets conditions for support to insurance Bill

BJP sets conditions for support to insurance Bill

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The party says 23% of foreign investments should be by FIIs.

Find out what Kotak e-Lifetime Income Plan has to offer

Find out what Kotak e-Lifetime Income Plan has to offer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Kotak Life Insurance has launched e-Lifetime plan which has unique features.

India's external debt up 13% at $390 bn in FY13

India's external debt up 13% at $390 bn in FY13

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

There has been sizeable rise in external commercial borrowing and and rupee denominated Non-resident Indian deposits.

NIA seeks assistance of 6 countries in ISIS case probe

NIA seeks assistance of 6 countries in ISIS case probe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The agency claimed that these accused were trying to "advance the cause of ISIS and establish Caliphate in India".

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approached about a dozen well-known scientists from across the world in an effort to bring them back to various departments under the ministry, said Jitendra Singh, minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology.

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Interest on NRE accounts is tax-free, but the I-T department creates hurdles to tax these accounts.

FY14 CAD estimated at $40 billion

FY14 CAD estimated at $40 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

With trade deficit falling 24% in Apr-Dec and stable capital flows, FY14 may end with a balance-of-payments surplus.

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The surprise victory of the Aam Aadmi Party in the recent Delhi assembly elections has brought to the fore the crucial role played by the party's Non Resident Indian supporters across the globe.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

2 IIT grads' startup firm may change the way you gift

2 IIT grads' startup firm may change the way you gift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apurv Bansal and Prateek Rathore are keen to expand their business

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

CBI sources said a case has been registered against UK-based NRI Vipin Khanna, whose named had also figured in another defence deal probed by the agency. They said the kickbacks were allegedly paid in 2009 through subsidiaries of Embraer via a Singapore based company which is owned by the middleman.

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Two Indian-Americans running a grocery store in the state of Indiana have been shot dead by masked men, sending shock waves among the Sikh community in the United States.

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Domestic I-T laws require you to deduct tax on software, e-books and music albums; must report every such transactions while filing returns.

The WhatsApp retailers

The WhatsApp retailers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

After at least 50 women got in touch with me, I realised that housewives had suddenly discovered that WhatsApp could give them a whole new profession, says Keya Sarkar.

Rupee edges up on hike in gold duties

Rupee edges up on hike in gold duties

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Analysts worry that without more fundamental reforms, India will struggle to contain its record high current account deficit and hence support the rupee.

India seeks NRI flows for rupee defence, not sovereign bond

India seeks NRI flows for rupee defence, not sovereign bond

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Government sources say India could consider raising the policy repo rate if the rupee falls towards 61-62 to the dollar.

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The new Income Tax return forms are much simpler in many respects.

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Intermediaries, TPAs will also benefit, but investments will be under 26% FDI cap

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

If there is no possibility of NRIs coming to India to vote, why should they get enrolled, asks Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath.

Did you know that PPF gives you triple tax benefit?

Did you know that PPF gives you triple tax benefit?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Public Provident Fund is one of the safest and convenient modes of investment.