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Warring promoters of IndiGo call for EGM on Dec 30

Warring promoters of IndiGo call for EGM on Dec 30

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of the country's largest airline IndiGo, will convene a shareholders' meeting on December 30 to amend the company's Articles of Association (AoA) following a joint request from its promoters. The promoters -- Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal -- together with their related entities and individuals own 77.4 per cent stake in InterGlobe Aviation. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company said it will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on December 30 to amend the AoA to remove restrictions on transfer of shares by the promoters.

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September, where she pulled out of her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia in Tokyo due to illness.

The VAR debate still rages on

The VAR debate still rages on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness said FIFA needed to be more transparent over VAR decisions.

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri

No urgent listing of cases by senior advocates, says CJI Ramana

No urgent listing of cases by senior advocates, says CJI Ramana

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Wednesday did not permit senior advocates to mention cases for urgent listing in the court presided over by him, saying, "No question of allowing seniors to mention".

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The airliners will be withdrawn from Air India, sent to France to fit airborne radars, then handed over to DRDO to be integrated with the complex software that will allow these aircraft to function as 'eye-in-the-sky' controllers of air force battles.

Tata Sons shareholders want separate chairpersons for company, Tata Trusts

Tata Sons shareholders want separate chairpersons for company, Tata Trusts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Tata Sons shareholders have approved a resolution to have separate chairpersons for the company and its largest shareholder -- Tata Trusts. An amendment to the articles of association (AoA) of Tata Sons, which sought to prevent a single person heading Tata Sons as well as Tata Trusts simultaneously, was passed at the company's annual general meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday. With the special resolution being passed with requisite majority of 75 per cent at the AGM, it will now be legally binding for Tata Sons and Tata Trusts to have separate chairpersons.

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the matter pertaining to review of the sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in an over 32-year-old road rage case has not been listed "unexpectedly".

Court says NSCN-IM runs parallel govt in Nagaland, rejects leader's bail plea

Court says NSCN-IM runs parallel govt in Nagaland, rejects leader's bail plea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Coupled with the fact that arms were recovered at the instance of Jamir, there is also evidence showing running of parallel government which was never acknowledged under any peace accord, the judge said.

Meet Ayushmann's NAGA Co-Star

Meet Ayushmann's NAGA Co-Star

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Andrea Kevichusa grabbed everyone's attention in the Anek trailer, making us wonder who she really is.

Practice of permanent board seats at listed companies likely to end

Practice of permanent board seats at listed companies likely to end

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed to put a stop to the practice of certain directors occupying permanent board seats at listed companies. The regulator has suggested that the directorship of any individual serving on the board should be subject to periodic approval from shareholders, at least once in five years. In a discussion paper issued on Tuesday, Sebi said a few promoters enjoyed permanency on the board, giving them an undue advantage, prejudicial to the interests of public shareholders.

60-65 small- to mid-sized cos on I-T radar for TDS mismatch

60-65 small- to mid-sized cos on I-T radar for TDS mismatch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Ahead of the second instalment of advance tax, the revenue department is scrutinising entities that have registered negative growth in their tax deducted at source (TDS) payments, even when they reported healthy advance tax payments. According to sources, taxmen have observed a mismatch in TDS payments from at least 60-65 small to mid-sized companies. Officials said it is unusual for TDS to not increase, given the improved turnover and profits - if higher advance tax payments are any indication.

Next year's Australian Open at risk due to coronavirus?

Next year's Australian Open at risk due to coronavirus?

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Next year's Australian Open could be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and even if the first Grand Slam of 2021 goes ahead fans from abroad will not be able to attend, Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley said on Wednesday. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 3.68 million people around the world while killing over 256,000 so far.

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The warship is packed with a plethora of sophisticated sensors, modern radar and weapons systems such as surface-to-surface missiles and surface-to-air missiles, according to the Indian Navy.

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley confirmed in an email to players that authorities had agreed to allow players to train during two weeks of strict quarantine.

MoD clears defence buys worth Rs 13,700 cr, including 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks

MoD clears defence buys worth Rs 13,700 cr, including 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Sources said of the 13,700 crore, Rs 8,300 crore will be for procuring 118 Arjun (Mk-1A).

IndiGo promoters' feud simmers; shareholders to meet on Jan 29

IndiGo promoters' feud simmers; shareholders to meet on Jan 29

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The EGM would discuss deleting various Articles pertaining to transfer and acquisition of the company's shares, including 'Right of First Refusal' and ' Tag Along Right', in the company's Articles of Association.

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will feature in an exhibition match ahead of this month's Australian Open to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts, organisers announced on Wednesday. All funds raised from the two-and-a-half hour event on January 15 at Rod Laver Arena -- called AO Rally for Relief -- will be donated to the relief cause with tickets priced at A$54 ($37.09).

'A TDS refund is only possible by way of...'

'A TDS refund is only possible by way of...'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Germany and Japan on Wednesday.

Thousands take out rally to seek early solution to Naga issue

Thousands take out rally to seek early solution to Naga issue

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Thousands of people joined a public rally organised by Nagaland People's Action Committee (NPAC) on Friday to demand an early solution to the Naga political issue.

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Slogans for his long afterlife rented the air, as coffin of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal arrived at his home in Jinder Mehlu hamlet of border belt of R S Pura, where thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the fighter pilot.

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

There was, however, no official word from the country's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.

Federer, Djokovic quick to congratulate Nadal on record Slam feat

Federer, Djokovic quick to congratulate Nadal on record Slam feat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The win put Nadal one clear of Federer and world number one Djokovic on the all-time Grand Slam titles race.

Where in the world is Mallika Sherawat?

Where in the world is Mallika Sherawat?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Where in the world in Swastika Mukherjee? Where in the world is Fatima Sana Shaikh?

Centre approves acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 28,000 cr

Centre approves acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 28,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The procurement proposals were cleared at a time India and China are locked in a bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A huge cadre restructuring in the I-T department, with the creation of over 20,700 posts recently, has brought about a number of changes in the existing jurisdictions of assessing officers of the department across the country.

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The new penalty regime could create a fresh set of complications for tax payers.

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Army is set to procure a fleet of light tanks for deployment in high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh under 'Project Zorawar' to bolster its overall firepower and operational prowess to deal with any eventualities.

IndiGo breached governance norms, finds Sebi probe

IndiGo breached governance norms, finds Sebi probe

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

IndiGo has been facing a probe by Sebi ever since a public spat came to light between two founders of the airline, including over certain related party transactions involving one of the warring promoters.

Defence equipment sector: Street suggests big upside

Defence equipment sector: Street suggests big upside

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The move towards indigenisation of defence procurement creates new opportunities for India's military industrial sector. The Government of India (GoI) has so far released five lists of items for positive indigenisation - these should be manufactured in India, rather than imported. Each item on these lists represents an opportunity for some local firm.

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Wang Junzheng, Tibet's new Communist party boss, is on a number of sanctions lists by the US, Britain, the EU and Canada, for his tough role in Xinjiang, aimed at China's Uyghur ethnic minority, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

Art of Living faces land-grabbing charge

Art of Living faces land-grabbing charge

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The allegation comes a day after AoL stated it had received extortion calls demanding Rs 42 crore, failing which the institution would be defamed.

Investors get tax relief on investment gains

Investors get tax relief on investment gains

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Once the income has been classified as either business income or capital gains, be consistent.

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.

I-T dept has a new plan to assess taxpayers

I-T dept has a new plan to assess taxpayers

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

It will launch jurisdiction-free assessment from October

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Aussies Cate Campbell and Patty Mills are both attending their fourth Olympics. Mills, a basketballer who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, will be the first indigenous Australian selected to carry the flag for the Opening Ceremony.