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DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Ganguly took charge as BCCI president on October 23 and duly resigned from his CAB position, clearing him of any conflict.

India may rest senior players for NZ T20I series

India may rest senior players for NZ T20I series

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

India are likely to rest most of their senior players during the T20I series against New Zealand at home, which starts less than a week after the final of the T20 World Cup next month.

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The inclusion of two new franchises in the Indian Premier League, a discussion on the contentious tax exemption demanded by the ICC for global events in India and the formation of various cricket committees will be on top of the agenda when the BCCI holds its 89th AGM, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Won't be party to rail budget passage sans debate: BJP

Won't be party to rail budget passage sans debate: BJP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Opposition, including Bharatiya Janata Party, Left and other parties, on Tuesday walked out of the Lok Sabha, charging the government with indulging in one scam after another and saying they would not be party to the passage of the Finance Bill and the Railway Budget.

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

According to a source in the BCCI, Kumble said: 'He doesn't want to continue with the team'

PF funds in stocks? No, says panel

PF funds in stocks? No, says panel

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The finance and investment committee of the EPFO, which met this morning, unanimously rejected the proposal for parking up to 15 per cent of its funds totalling around Rs 1,82,000 crore (Rs 1,820 billion) into shares of listed companies as also equity linked schemes of mutual funds. The committee, sources said, was opposed to the proposal of the finance ministry in view of the volatility witnessed in the stock markets in the recent past.

India team coach to be selected on July 10: Ganguly

India team coach to be selected on July 10: Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said that the interview to select the new India coach will be held on July 10 in Mumbai.

Opposition against extending Parliament session: Sources

Opposition against extending Parliament session: Sources

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The ongoing session is scheduled to conclude on July 26, but the sources said the government was mulling to extend it till August 2 to ensure passage of all the bills listed for business.

Another youth succumbs to the bullets in Kashmir

Another youth succumbs to the bullets in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Umar Sulaiman Sheikh, 22 had been among the injured after security forces fired live ammunition to quell a protest in the village on September 16. The youth had been under treatment in the institute where doctors tried to revive him.

Recession: UK cuts jobs for foreigners

Recession: UK cuts jobs for foreigners

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The Migration Advisory Committee said 270,000 less posts should be on the 'shortage list' of jobs, which allows employers to bring in foreign workers without trying to fill them with British staff first. In the latest review published on Thursday, construction workers and quantity surveyors were suspended from the list because unemployment among workers in those professions has risen by 500 per cent as a result of the downturn.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, wife Rekha, settle Aptech insider trading case

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, wife Rekha, settle Aptech insider trading case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, his wife Rekha Jhunjhunwala, and eight other individuals on Wednesday settled a case related to insider trading in the shares of Aptech Ltd after paying more than Rs 37 crore. The amount included settlement charges, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains along with interest charges. The other eight individuals who settled the case are -- Rajeshkumar Jhunjhunwala, Shushila Devi Gupta, Sudha Gupta, Ushma Seth Sule, Utpal Sheth, Madhu Vadera Jayakumar, Chugh Yoginder Pal and Ramesh S Damani, according to two separate orders passed by Sebi. The orders come after the settlement applications by these perons with Sebi proposing to settle, "without admitting or denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law, through a settlement order".

Women's groups up in arms against anti-rape law

Women's groups up in arms against anti-rape law

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Women's groups rose up in arms in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow on Saturday to mark their protest against the anti-rape ordinance being sent by the Union cabinet to President Pranab Mukherjee for approval.

Govt plans social security insurance scheme

Govt plans social security insurance scheme

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

National Advisory Committee-pushed plan might be part of Budget 2013-14.

Promoters face a rough pitch

Promoters face a rough pitch

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

The committee said that promoters will have to make mandatory disclosures when they raise finances by pledging their shares. This is because lenders ask promoters to pay additional margins when the value of the shares pledged as collateral falls.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The shutdown has been complete in not only major cities like Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung, but even smaller towns such as Tuli, Jalukie, Pfutsero, CNCCI president Khekugha Muru told PTI.

Easier investment rules for insurance cos likely

Easier investment rules for insurance cos likely

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

According to a source close to the development, the investment advisory committee of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has suggested far-reaching changes to make the investment norms more flexible, while adhering to the existing prudential investment guidelines.

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The former all-rounder was roped in as a senior bowling consultant for the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The technical report of the NSSO has generated controversy following its observation that as much as 36 per cent units forming part of MCA-21 database, used in computing GDP, could not be either identifiable or traceable in the field.

Team India gearing up for three back-to-back Test series WITHOUT a coach

Team India gearing up for three back-to-back Test series WITHOUT a coach

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

However, the BCCI instead named Ganguly to a three-member advisory committee, which also includes greats Indian Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.

'Fuel price hike unlikely as drought cloud looms'

'Fuel price hike unlikely as drought cloud looms'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Technical Advisory Committee was for status quo in policy rate on little hope of government action.

AERB nod for fuel loading for Koodankulam

AERB nod for fuel loading for Koodankulam

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

India's nuclear regulator on Friday said it has granted permission for loading of fuel into the much-delayed Kudankulam atomic power plant.

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson.

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

BCCI's stand on DRS same, but open to talks: Dalmiya

BCCI's stand on DRS same, but open to talks: Dalmiya

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A couple of days after India's Test captain Virat Kohli sent positive signals about the use of the Decision Review System, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's president, Jagmohan Dalmiya, clarified that board's "stand remains same" but the Cricket Advisory Committee could take a call in future.

7 key Bills listed on RS agenda for final week of Budget session

7 key Bills listed on RS agenda for final week of Budget session

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Six of the seven Bills listed on the agenda of the Rajya Sabha have already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

Aruna Roy slams Hazare, says people can't make law

Aruna Roy slams Hazare, says people can't make law

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

In an apparent criticism of social activist Anna Hazare and his protest for passing Lokpal bill, National Advisory Committee member Aruna Roy on Thursday said "people cannot make a law" and it had to be done by a drafting committee.

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation".

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The David Cameron government has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee to specialist jobs such as pharmacists, veterinary surgeons, and speech and language therapists.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

'Shortage occupation list' is a list of jobs that Britain allows non-EU professionals to come to the UK and take up employment.

Power trading: Electricity regulator mulls steps

Power trading: Electricity regulator mulls steps

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

These measures, which sought to improve market design in power exchanges, were discussed in the central advisory committee meetings chaired by the CERC chairman.

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Indian chefs will be allowed to work in Britain's multi-million pound Indian restaurant industry, but Indian IT workers are no longer required in the UK, a key government committee on immigration said on Tuesday.

BCCI set to appoint Madan Lal, Gambhir as CAC members

BCCI set to appoint Madan Lal, Gambhir as CAC members

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The committee will meet just once as only two changes are required in the senior selection panel.

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'We are not organising any large celebrations on New Year's Eve to avoid last-minute changes in guidelines.'

Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The women's selection committee, headed by Neetu David, are inclined towards a female head coach for the national team, which has a lot of work to do before the ODI World Cup in New Zealand early next year.