News for 'Advisory Committee'

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Rediff.com1 May 2019

BCCI's Ombudsman cum ethics officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain rejected complainant Sanjeev Gupta's request for access to contractual obligations of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman with their respective IPL franchises.

First part of Budget Session likely to conclude 2 days earlier

First part of Budget Session likely to conclude 2 days earlier

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The first part of the Budget Session of Parliament is likely to end on February 13 instead of February 15, sources said on Friday, underling that the total number of working days would however remain the same.

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'

Karnataka imposes night curfew over new Covid strain

Karnataka imposes night curfew over new Covid strain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Neighbouring Maharashtra on Monday had declared a night curfew in municipal corporation areas as a precautionary step amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

If other states follow suit, it is going to become difficult for the GST Council to decide on the next stage of reforms.

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar was linked to the chief selector's post in the past as well, but this time, he is likely to get the high pressure job.

Govt for panels to monitor FCI godowns

Govt for panels to monitor FCI godowns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

To ensure effective distribution and supply of foodgrains through rations shops, the food ministry has called for creating advisory committees of experts in places where godowns of Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other state agencies are located.

Govt declines Oppn's demand for debate on LAC standoff

Govt declines Oppn's demand for debate on LAC standoff

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The govt said that the issue is sensitive and related to national security and thus can't be made public.

Winter session begins today, farm law repeal among 26 bills on agenda

Winter session begins today, farm law repeal among 26 bills on agenda

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The government's agenda also includes the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021.

Monsoon session: No-trust debate to be focus of last week

Monsoon session: No-trust debate to be focus of last week

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

At the outset, all eyes will be on the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday when it is expected to review the stay granted by the Supreme Court on the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in the 'Modi surname' case and decide on the revocation of his Parliament membership.

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad, who picked the current India coach have been to respond by October 10.

Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI for 2nd time

Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI for 2nd time

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The members of the advisory panel, which was constituted by the West Bengal School Education Department in November, 2019 for monitoring pending recruitments of teaching and non-teaching staff in the schools, were questioned by CBI sleuths earlier.

Obama picks another Indian American for top job

Obama picks another Indian American for top job

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Obama has appointed eminent Indian American attorney, Amy K Singh, as President's Advisory Committee on the Arts for the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the White House has said.

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory board

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory 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.

India elected to IAAC

India elected to IAAC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

India has been elected to the newly established Independent Audit Advisory Committee, a five-member body which is expected to contribute to improving the accountability of the UN Secretariat to the member states.

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The board said that while Shaheen has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup and the seven-match T20 home series against England, he is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution, but new Board president Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel will complete the mandated five years in office.

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 10 am on Thursday in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP.

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a relief to homebuyers, assets in a real estate project that have been handed over to the allottee would be kept out of the liquidation process of the company, the latest amendment to the rules by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has said. The notification dated February 12 said: "For the purposes of clause (e) of sub-section (4) of section 36, wherever the corporate debtor has given possession to an allottee in a real estate project, such asset shall not form a part of the liquidation estate of the corporate debtor." Real estate experts call it a "pragmatic approach" by the regulator. "However, there are many cases where possession has not been given because the property is stuck in insolvency.

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 41-year-old double world champion, enjoying a renaissance with his much-improved team, finished third in Jeddah but was demoted to fourth by a 10-second post-race penalty.

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Muzumdar was the only one to appear for the interview in person.

Speaker faces MPs' tug of war over housing

Speaker faces MPs' tug of war over housing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

From deciding on the composition of various House committees to fixing the seating arrangement of MPs, Speaker Om Birla has a full plate.

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The legendary batsman is likely to tour with India A team while he prepares to shape India's cricketing future

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The strategy of frontal organisations of the Maoists is to create unrest and ensure that such unrest leads to a law and order problem.' 'To cover such acts it was necessary to bring in a different definition of unlawful activities which is different from the definition of unlawful activities in the UAPA.'

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The appointment will be effective from February 1 to 20.

New selectors to be named by month-end

New selectors to be named by month-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said the two replacements in the selection panel will be picked by the end of this month.

BJP may move EC for Sonia's disqualification

BJP may move EC for Sonia's disqualification

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Sonia Gandhi is the chairman of National Advisory Committee.

RSS-affiliated organisation fumes at PMO over denial of award

RSS-affiliated organisation fumes at PMO over denial of award

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Vijnana Bharati or Vibha, an RSS-affiliated organisation, lashed out at the Prime Minister's Office and called upon the PM to constitute Scientific Advisory Committee 'on an urgent basis'.

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'There must be ideological differences but Savarkar is a freedom fighter, then ask Siddaramaiah, whose poster must be put, of Dawood Ibrahim?'

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted.

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Besides vice president N A Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa, all other newly elected executive committee members, and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the committee, except Bhutia, were present in the meeting.

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has categorically refuted all allegations of Conflict of Interest levelled against him, claiming to have neither "received any compensation" nor of held any decision-making role in IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

Rediff.com28 May 2024

India currently does not have any XBB 1.5 variant-based vaccines available.

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Ravi Shastri was retained as the Team Director of the Indian cricket team till the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, based on the recommendations of the BCCI advisory committee.

T20 WC: Umpire Gough gets 6-day ban for bubble breach

T20 WC: Umpire Gough gets 6-day ban for bubble breach

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

English umpire Michael Gough was due to officiate Sunday's game between India and New Zealand in Dubai but was withdrawn following his breach and was replaced by South Africa's Marais Erasmus.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the United Kingdom and, Canada.

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet climate action goals, sources told Business Standard. Currently, the IBC has various categories of claims and creditors, including those related to environmental liabilities.

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.