News for 'Advisory Board'

National Security Advisory Board revamped: Ex-R&AW chief appointed head

National Security Advisory Board revamped: Ex-R&AW chief appointed head

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The NSAB is an advisory body that provides inputs to the National Security Council Secretariat.

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Test Twenty, cricket's new format, debuts in Colombo on November 14, with 160 young cricketers and boys' and girls' scores combining to decide one winner.

Why Have Major Trade Unions Been Excluded From Minimum Wage Panel?

Why Have Major Trade Unions Been Excluded From Minimum Wage Panel?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'Major unions should be included. If this goes on, decision-making will become heavily one-sided and we will be forced to continue our strikes.'

'NEET-UG Has No Age Limit'

'NEET-UG Has No Age Limit'

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with nearly 34 years of experience in teaching, research and career guidance, explains the benefits of pursuing higher education in India.

'Dangerous path': India warns citizens against joining Russian military

'Dangerous path': India warns citizens against joining Russian military

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a strong advisory warning Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, citing significant mortal dangers. The MEA noted instances of individuals seeking recruitment for monetary benefits, with some even renouncing Indian citizenship. The government is actively engaged with Russia to ensure the safety and early discharge of Indians already serving, having secured the release of 139 nationals previously.

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Army captured Thang in Ladakh in the 1971 War. Ghulam Hussain had left home for a routine errand found himself on the other side of an altered border. He could never return and found a new country and a new home.

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Rediff.com7 days ago

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings will utilise the expertise of Deepak Parekh and Paresh Sukthankar, former HDFC leaders, as it moves to acquire a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for 52,878 crore, with N S Kannan proposed as chairman.

CJP stir: Ensure Metro, Internet; no illegal detentions, SC tells Centre

CJP stir: Ensure Metro, Internet; no illegal detentions, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and issued a notice to the Centre regarding alleged violations of its earlier order during a CJP protest in Delhi. The court also asked the Solicitor General to ensure normal metro services and no internet disruption, while addressing concerns about widespread detentions and transport closures.

Ratan Tata to head AI advisory board?

Ratan Tata to head AI advisory board?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The government is understood to have approached industrialist Ratan Tata to head an advisory board of the ailing Air India.

Wadhwa Group Holdings opts for confidential IPO route with Sebi filing

Wadhwa Group Holdings opts for confidential IPO route with Sebi filing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Wadhwa Group Holdings Ltd, the holding company of real estate developer The Wadhwa Group, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) using the confidential route, keeping offer details private for now.

Sept IPO Fundraising Highest In CY26

Sept IPO Fundraising Highest In CY26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The Indian IPO market recorded its highest monthly fundraising in September, with 34 mainboard companies raising 39,309 crore, despite a significant decline in the Nifty 50 index.

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

HCLTech announced a robust 21.18 per cent increase in its Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 5,132 crore, largely propelled by the strong performance and higher margins from its advanced AI operations and a reduced tax burden.

India Sets 10-Year Vision For Defence Diplomacy

India Sets 10-Year Vision For Defence Diplomacy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

'India is trying to project that it can engage with the world in a different way too.'

Bira 91 Founder Ankur Jain Exits Board, Executive Roles Following Settlement

Bira 91 Founder Ankur Jain Exits Board, Executive Roles Following Settlement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain and his family have stepped down from the board and executive positions of B9 Beverages, the parent company, after reaching a settlement with the craft beer maker's lenders and investors.

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The BCCI is set to take up an important matter at its 95th AGM in Mumbai on Friday -- the appointment of a new selector to replace outgoing chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

Aaqib Javed's selection role under threat as PCB steps up Pakistan cricket 'clean-up'

Aaqib Javed's selection role under threat as PCB steps up Pakistan cricket 'clean-up'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly undertaking a major "clean-up" operation, which could see senior selector Aaqib Javed removed and a new selection committee formed. This follows the controversial return of players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha from England, with concerns raised over their form and behaviour. The PCB is also reviewing coaching staff and player conduct.

Exit Iran 'Expeditiously': India Issues Fresh Advisory

Exit Iran 'Expeditiously': India Issues Fresh Advisory

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The embassy also said that the exit must be undertaken in coordination with the mission.

'Can I Apply For JEE With Two Class 12 Marksheets?'

'Can I Apply For JEE With Two Class 12 Marksheets?'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, clarifies doubts and guides young aspirants on eligibility for science, and engineering entrance exams.

Kolkata's Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh roads on BJP govt's renaming list

Kolkata's Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh roads on BJP govt's renaming list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A committee formed by West Bengal's BJP government is considering proposals to rename several prominent roads, bridges, and public places in Kolkata, including those named after communist leaders Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx, and Ho Chi Minh. This move has sparked sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress and CPI(M), who view it as "vendetta politics" and an attempt to disrespect differing ideologies.

'When We Divert A River's Flow, We're Inviting Trouble'

'When We Divert A River's Flow, We're Inviting Trouble'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

'When a glacier collapse or a major flood event does occur, the water will simply reclaim its original path, and anything built in that path will be swept away.'

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are undertaking a comprehensive review and reset of their engagement terms with fintech firms, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance and the stringent compliance requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its 2025 Rules.

Bengal govt can now detain suspects without trial, raze rioters' properties

Bengal govt can now detain suspects without trial, raze rioters' properties

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

West Bengal has enacted two controversial legislations, the Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act and the Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Act, aimed at curbing organised crime and violent protests. These laws grant authorities significant powers, including preventive detention without trial and property attachment for riot damages, drawing both support and criticism.

'Chandra Has Taken Right Professional Decision At the Right Time'

'Chandra Has Taken Right Professional Decision At the Right Time'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

While the latest trigger for him stepping down could be the uncertainty around his renewal as a director at the AGM, which is otherwise a routine matter, Chandra may have been contemplating quitting for some time now because of the overall turbulence with the principal shareholder on the leadership issue.

Cough syrups to be available only with doctor's prescription

Cough syrups to be available only with doctor's prescription

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The Union Health Ministry has amended drug rules, making it mandatory to have a doctor's prescription for the sale of all syrups, including cough syrups. This move aims to enhance regulatory oversight and patient safety following concerns over drug quality and contamination-linked deaths.

New Science And Innovation Centre Opens In Bengaluru

New Science And Innovation Centre Opens In Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Param Foundation inaugurates 'ParSEC Whitefield', a 30,000 sq ft experiential science and innovation centre in Bengaluru, designed to engage visitors through interactive exhibits, innovation workshops and public programmes.

Air India is in the midst of an ambitious transformation plan, but...: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India is in the midst of an ambitious transformation plan, but...: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the airline's foundations have been rebuilt over the last four years, but non-delivery of aircraft on schedule has significantly impacted growth and fleet modernisation. He also revealed he has no plans to take up another full-time executive position after stepping down.

How J&K Police Are Using PIT-NDPS Act Against Drug Peddlers

How J&K Police Are Using PIT-NDPS Act Against Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two habitual drug peddlers, Suresh Kumar and Hussain Mohd, have been detained in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. This action by the Reasi Police underscores their commitment to combating the drug menace, leveraging the Act's provisions for preventive detention against individuals repeatedly involved in narcotics trafficking.

J-K: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi pilgrimages suspended amid rain forecast

J-K: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi pilgrimages suspended amid rain forecast

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Authorities on Sunday temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir as well as the pilgrimages to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines in Jammu after the India meteorological department (IMD) forecast of widespread rainfall across the Union Territory over the next few days.

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Bharat Singh Chauhan has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for another four-year term.

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Delhi is implementing heightened security and traffic restrictions for the five-day AI Impact Summit, deploying over 10,000 police personnel and issuing traffic advisories to minimize disruption to commuters and students.

How To Get A Rs 14 LPA Package After Engineering

How To Get A Rs 14 LPA Package After Engineering

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

'There is no college that can guarantee a Rs 14 lakh per annum (LPA) package,' clarifies rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

Finfluencer Advice: What Investors Must Know

Finfluencer Advice: What Investors Must Know

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Verify a content creator's Sebi registration, qualifications and certifications before acting on their advice.

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank, the official export-credit agency of the United States, has appointed Indian American entrepreneur and investor Frank F Islam, of McLean, Virginia, as a member of the Bank's Advisory Committee for 2010 to provide expert guidance of small business.

Why Bank Frauds Keep Rising

Why Bank Frauds Keep Rising

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'It's not about individuals operating the mule accounts being more or less skilled. Instead, 'lower-level' refers to the role the individual account plays in the broader mule network.'

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sandeep Singh, a major drug trafficker, for a year under the PITNDPS Act, following a history of drug-related criminal activities and cross-border operations.

NCW mandates annual POSH audits to strengthen women's workplace safety

NCW mandates annual POSH audits to strengthen women's workplace safety

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a comprehensive advisory to all states and Union Territories, recommending mandatory annual POSH audits and other measures to strengthen the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The advisory aims to ensure safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive working environments for women across all sectors, emphasising institutional accountability, proper committee constitution, and robust awareness programmes.

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

'We can integrate AI and tech into education, but that is just a means and not an end.' 'Ultimately, we need to control what happens in a classroom and we need to let teachers innovate their teaching style to suit the needs of Gen Z and beyond.'