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C.L.E.V.E.R. Tips To KEEP New Year Resolutions

C.L.E.V.E.R. Tips To KEEP New Year Resolutions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Vital ways to keep your New Year resolutions alive and kicking through the year.

Faceless assessment: Fresh SOPs issued to address taxpayers' conflicts

Faceless assessment: Fresh SOPs issued to address taxpayers' conflicts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The faceless authority has suggested a host of changes in the assessment process following conflicts and practical difficulties raised by taxpayers since the new regime was introduced. On August 3, the National Faceless Assessment Centre issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address several anomalies in the regime. The faceless centre, constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, is the nodal authority and works as an interface for the faceless regime.

Not seeking BCCI's help for life ban review, says Kaneria

Not seeking BCCI's help for life ban review, says Kaneria

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banned Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria denied media reports that he is seeking the Board of Control for Cricket in India's help to take up his case with the International Cricket Council.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Justice Nazeer, along with then Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, was in minority in the 'triple talaq' judgement which was delivered in August 2017.

PHOTOS: Rohit hits century; India dominate Day 2

PHOTOS: Rohit hits century; India dominate Day 2

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Friday

Review: Badmashiyaan is complete baloney!

Review: Badmashiyaan is complete baloney!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Badmashiyaan does not have any real plot to tell so it crams the script with numerous characters, who just enter and leave at will, warns Sukanya Verma.

What England must do to become a better Test team

What England must do to become a better Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

England have lost the first three matches in the Ashes series and are playing only for pride in the remaining two Tests in Sydney and Hobart.

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'The cross-pollination between the states has always been happening.' 'It's only over the past one or two years that all this talk about South versus Bollywood has been happening.'

Loan recast: FM to meet heads of banks, NBFCs on Thursday

Loan recast: FM to meet heads of banks, NBFCs on Thursday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Banks are in the process of getting a board-approved restructuring framework in line with the RBI's framework and eligibility defined by the central bank.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Media company New Delhi Television (NDTV) recorded its highest-ever consolidated profit at the group level in over a decade for financial year 2021-22 (FY22), said co-chairpersons Radhika Roy and Prannoy Roy in the firm's latest annual report. Addressing shareholders, the Roys, founder-promoters of NDTV, said the company had emerged financially strong in FY22, continuing the turnaround of recent years. "Both the television and digital branches of the NDTV group reported their highest-ever profit. NDTV Ltd (television arm) recorded a profit of Rs 59.18 crore.

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

CBSE cancels class 10 exams, postpones class 12 exams

CBSE cancels class 10 exams, postpones class 12 exams

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The exams were scheduled to be held from May 4.

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

In a first of its kind move, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the ticket booking arm of the Indian Railways, is looking to monetise its bank of passenger data while conducting business with private and government companies. IRCTC has a large bank of data related to every online railway ticket ever generated as it is the country's only railway ticketing platform, an IRCTC official told Business Standard. The public sector undertaking, which has sought the services of a consultant to assist with the monetisation process, plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through this exercise.

Cricket Buzz: Shehzad provisionally suspended; Herath contemplating retirement

Cricket Buzz: Shehzad provisionally suspended; Herath contemplating retirement

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been provisionally suspended and charged with violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May, the country's cricket board (PCB) has said.

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The mysterious Himalayan 'yogi' who allegedly advised Chitra Ramkrishna, former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on important matters of the bourse could be none other than Anand Subramanian, according to a letter written by former NSE chairman Ashok Chawla to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Subramanian was group operating officer of the NSE and advisor to Ramkrishna during 2015-16. He joined as chief strategic advisor in April 2013.

Small, frequent spikes in fuel prices to dent consumption, challenge growth

Small, frequent spikes in fuel prices to dent consumption, challenge growth

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The recurrent increases in fuel prices over the past 10 days are eating into the margins of transporters, who will be forced to pass on the hikes to their customers. This, in turn, is set to make the prices of daily consumables and other goods dearer, affect consumption, and slow economic growth, said transporters and analysts. Freight rates on grand trunk routes have shot up 3-4 per cent month-on-month in the past few days, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training (IFTRT).

Govt wants Rs 10,000 cr interim dividend from RBI to bridge fiscal gap

Govt wants Rs 10,000 cr interim dividend from RBI to bridge fiscal gap

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

This demand comes at a time when the government is falling short of its revenue targets due to dwindling tax and low disinvestment receipts. It could account for the dividend in the upcoming Union Budget on February 1. RBI is, however, yet to take a final call on the government's demand and might decide on this at its central board meeting scheduled for February 15 in New Delhi.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Cricket Australia in trouble

Cricket Australia in trouble

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Embattled Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman David Peever is set to step down in the wake of a review into the board's governance and culture, local media reported on Thursday.

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the air quality is considered to be in the emergency category if the PM2.5 and PM10 levels continue to be above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and 500 micrograms per cubic metre respectively for 48 hours or more.

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank on Friday extended the regulatory restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank by another six months till December 2021 to enable the completion of its takeover by Centrum Financial Services. Paving the way for takeover of the crisis-ridden bank, the RBI had earlier in the month granted in-principle approval to Centrum Financial Services to set up a small finance bank (SFB). "Taking into account the time required for completion of various activities involved in the process...the validity of the ...Directive dated September 23, 2019, as modified from time to time, has been extended for a further period from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, subject to review," the RBI said in a notification.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Indians having undisclosed income in the United States (US) may face proceedings under Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, this financial year. Also, those named in global leaks may be searched, show-caused, and prosecuted, according to the FY23 internal action plan of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT has rolled out an aggressive target and timeline to investigate tax evasion matters, especially those involving undisclosed foreign assets.

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse or frauds by bank employees. As per the revised guidelines, which shall come into effect from January 1, 2022, banks will be required to incorporate a clause in the locker agreement prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or hazardous in lockers. The RBI said it has reviewed the 'Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks' after taking into consideration various developments in the area of banking and technology, nature of consumer grievances and also the feedback received from banks and Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'There are unscrupulous traders who create fake invoices by showing bogus e-way bills, movement of goods.' 'Since the entities registered across different states, and kept on changing their numbers, tracing them was difficult.'

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

How to trade safely? BSE, NSE's advice to investors

How to trade safely? BSE, NSE's advice to investors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Both the exchanges advised their trading members to exercise additional due diligence while trading in illiquid stocks either on own account or on behalf of their clients.

PMC Bank depositors can now withdraw Rs 100,000

PMC Bank depositors can now withdraw Rs 100,000

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

With the latest relaxation on withdrawal, more than 84 per cent of the depositors of the bank will be able to withdraw their entire account balance, the RBI said.

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

In second class AC, third class AC and chair car, tea to cost Rs 20, up by Rs 5, breakfast Rs 105, up by Rs 8, lunch and dinner Rs 185, up by Rs 10.

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Wipro board has also approved a Rs 10,500 crore buyback plan under which it will buy back up to 32.3 crore shares at Rs 325 apiece.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

British nationals arriving in India, irrespective of their vaccination status, will have to undergo 10 days of mandatory quarantine from October 4 as part of the reciprocal actions initiated by the government following the vaccine certification row between the two countries.

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As a result of this moratorium, individuals' EMI payments of loans taken will not be deducted from their bank accounts, providing much needed liquidity to borrowers whose income has been disrupted due to the lockdown till May 31.

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Local trains will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm, while all shopping malls and markets will be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities, he said.

PMC: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 40,000

PMC: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 40,000

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

With this relaxation more than 77 per cent of the depositors will be able to withdraw their entire account balance.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The prime minister may go for new faces with an eye on grooming younger leaders while also factoring in caste and regional balances