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I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The I-T department said NuPower's balance sheet did not substantiate the high premium paid by Singapore-based DH Renewables for its shares, and suspects it could be a case of round-tripping of unaccounted income by NuPower.

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.

Why the World Culture Festival matters

Why the World Culture Festival matters

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

There will remain those, though, who will remain in opposition to this massive endeavour for world peace with an aim not to improve, but to scuttle the project. But for the rest of us, a cultural and spiritual event of this significance and scale is a feast for the mind and soul, say Sankrant Sanu.

Govt cuts import tariff on gold

Govt cuts import tariff on gold

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing.

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'We must look at the entire question of military preparedness anew, taking into account the new realities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Samsung swings into action after Note 2 explosion

Samsung swings into action after Note 2 explosion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The company will meet DGCA next week and is putting in place a strategy to contain the damage

New insider trading norms on the anvil; delisting to get easier

New insider trading norms on the anvil; delisting to get easier

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

In its efforts to make listed firms more responsible towards investors, Sebi may announce new insider trading norms as early as next week.

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The government had in October 2007 set a sale price of $4.20 per million British thermal unit based on the price discovered by RIL from key customers.

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Insolvency professionals feel the bankruptcy code will deter defaulters, but NPAs will not cease unless banks are sensitised on credit appraisal and experts are hired by banks to inspect what is happening with their loans.

Good monsoon washes away power cuts in Kerala

Good monsoon washes away power cuts in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The load-shedding has been in force for the last several months as the water level in reservoirs depleted drastically due to deficient rainfall last year.

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'The list of things to be done or added or removed will keep growing and it will be a while before the emerging models settle down into lasting structures,' predicts Umesh Shrikhande, CEO, Taproot Dentsu.

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Mergers to create at most six state banks

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka gets more as SC reduces Tamil Nadu's share

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka gets more as SC reduces Tamil Nadu's share

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The SC ruled that Karnataka will now have an enhanced share of 14.75 tmcft water per year while Tamil Nadu will get 404.25 tmcft, which will be 14.75 tmcft less than what was allotted by the tribunal in 2007.

Now, Kingfishers' auditors see no future for the airlines

Now, Kingfishers' auditors see no future for the airlines

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The parent entity, (Holdings) Ltd, have also expressed concern over the company's significant exposure to the airline.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer China 9-0, stay in the hunt for top spot

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer China 9-0, stay in the hunt for top spot

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

India thrashed China 9-0 to stay in the hunt for top spot in the round-robin league competition of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Kuantan, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Air India to fly out trapped J&K tourists for free

Air India to fly out trapped J&K tourists for free

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

As Kashmir valley remains under flood water, Air India has decided to ferry free of cost tourists trapped in Srinagar while Gujarat and Bihar governments are sending 75,000 food and dry food packets for affected people.

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Resolution to the bad loans problem has to be incremental, and the RBI has to ensure NPAs are not swept under the carpet, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh tells Joydeep Ghosh.

How India Inc can change the lives of others

How India Inc can change the lives of others

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

A new book may help companies in getting corporate social responsibility right, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

Birla, Dhoot join banking bandwagon

Birla, Dhoot join banking bandwagon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Aditya Birla Nuvo gets board's nod, Videocon submits application.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

Corporate frauds to rise next 2 years: Survey

Corporate frauds to rise next 2 years: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Theft, bribery and corruption, and regulatory non-compliance are the top three frauds

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The industry began to upgrade its practices even before the NGO alleged Indian tea contained harmful pesticides.

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

FBT was an unpopular tax and withdrawn before the General Elections in 2009

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says it's the 'biggest failure of our system'.

Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A random check of the database for India displays about 22 offshore entities, 1,046 officers or individual links, 42 intermediaries and as many as 828 addresses within the country ranging from the tony and posh locations of metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to mofussil locations like that in Haryana's Sirsa, Bihar's Muzaffarpur and Madhya Pradesh's Mandasaur and state capital Bhopal.

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Those people without the Aadhaar number have found a loophole in the system

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The law minister said 20 Muslim countries in the world, including Pakistan and Malaysia, have banned the triple talaq. "Why can't a secular India do it?" he asked.

The mystery behind the Rs 3 lakh crore deposits in 15 days

The mystery behind the Rs 3 lakh crore deposits in 15 days

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The second fortnight of September saw Rs 3 lakh crore of time deposits, something unique, followed by liquidation of Rs 1.2 lakh crpre of these right after.

United Spirits, Vijay Mallya set for a lengthy legal battle

United Spirits, Vijay Mallya set for a lengthy legal battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

USL is already contesting a Karnataka High Court order.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

While Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked the protestors not to make the House a "clog in the wheel" of progress, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said they should keep in mind the larger interests of the nation.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Lokpal Bill to weed out corruption, boost investments

Lokpal Bill to weed out corruption, boost investments

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Welcoming the passage of Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, India Inc said that once enacted it will help weed out corruption, boost investor confidence and expedite the decision making process.

SC orders attachment of Sahara's Aamby Valley property

SC orders attachment of Sahara's Aamby Valley property

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The apex court also asked Sahara Group to provide it within two weeks the list of 'unencumbered properties' which can be put on public auction.

Sensex cracks below 25,000-mark as weak global cues negate RBI rate cut

Sensex cracks below 25,000-mark as weak global cues negate RBI rate cut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Banks led the decline with Nifty Bank and BSE Bank index dropping over 3% each.

Algo trading will soon be under Sebi scanner

Algo trading will soon be under Sebi scanner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Market regulator is trying to build a large team of software experts for efficient monitoring and surveillance

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

US embarrassed! Says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

US embarrassed! Says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Two US Olympic swimmers flew home from Brazil on Thursday after a local crowd jeered them, calling them "liars" and "fakes", and police accused them of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Rio Games.