News for 'Advisory Committee'

2022 winter session of Parl is 8th straight sitting to be cut short: Report

2022 winter session of Parl is 8th straight sitting to be cut short: Report

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Over the last 50 years, the number of sittings of Parliament has been declining and has halved since the 1950s and the 1960s, the report stated.

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has termed playing under Aunshuman Gaekwad as some of the "better years" of his cricketing career and that the former India coach was someone who could always be trusted.

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Prasad's departure means the Ganguly-led BCCI has gone by the old constitution that has a provision of a maximum of four-year term for the selection committee. The amended constitution had a maximum five-year term.

BJP restless as Cong warms up to Bihar special status demand

BJP restless as Cong warms up to Bihar special status demand

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are getting more and more restless over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's bonhomie with the Congress regarding the special category status to his state.

RBI raises temporary liquidity limit for states, UTs by 46%

RBI raises temporary liquidity limit for states, UTs by 46%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced an extension of interim ways and means advances (WMAs) limit of Rs 51,560 crore to state governments till September, to help them tide over the financial stress posed by the second wave of COVID-19. WMAs are temporary advances given by the RBI to the states to tide over any mismatch in receipts and payments. There are two types of WMA - normal and special. While normal WMA are clean advances, special WMA are secured advances provided against the pledge of the government of India dated securities.

BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former Supreme Court judge D K Jain will continue as BCCI's ethics officer and ombudsman after getting a one-year extension. Jain was appointed by the Supreme Court in February 2019 as BCCI's first ever ombudsman. He was later given the additional role of ethics officer.

FPIs seek six more months from FinMin to comply with PMLA tweaks

FPIs seek six more months from FinMin to comply with PMLA tweaks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are likely to seek from the finance ministry a six-month extension of the date for complying with the amendments to the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), citing implementation challenges. Sources said FPIs, through their custodians, were planning to approach the ministry, highlighting key concerns and seeking more clarification. The ministry, through a notification on March 7, lowered the threshold for reporting ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) for non-profit organisations and politically exposed persons to 10 per cent from 25 per cent.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

Tendulkar, Laxman depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Tendulkar, Laxman depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Next hearing on May 20

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.

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.

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.

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain sought written submissions from Sourav Ganguly and the three complainants in the alleged Conflict of Interest case against the the former India captain.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In an advisory, DGCA said there are provisions under the civil aviation requirement for action to be taken by the airline to deal with unruly passengers.

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.

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.

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.

Cong's Bharat Jodo Yatra to be a reach out exercise

Cong's Bharat Jodo Yatra to be a reach out exercise

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Congress will reach out to civil society members and like-minded political groups for the 'Bharat Jodo' yatra from October 2 for rallying support to combat polarisation and protect Constitution, democracy and various institutions, senior party leaders said on Thursday.

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.

Omicron has been around for some time, says SA doctor who raised alarm

Omicron has been around for some time, says SA doctor who raised alarm

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Omicron very different from Delta, Beta COVID variants, says South African doctor Angelique Coetzee.

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.

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

As Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle.

India's batting star Shafali to feature in The Hundred

India's batting star Shafali to feature in The Hundred

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India's teen batting sensation Shafali Verma is set to play for Birmingham Phoenix in the inaugural edition of The Hundred and might also turn up for a Sydney franchise in the Women's Big bash League later in the year.

'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.

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.

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A team of three Union ministers will hold talks on Monday with a delegation of farmer leaders, who are planning to march towards Delhi to press for their demands.

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.

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.

Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The governor's approval came a day after the AAP government informed him about the issues to be taken up during the session.

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched 23 out of 27 Scheduled Tribe seats in Gujarat as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the new entrant in the state's politics, swept aside the Congress to find a footing in the state's tribal belt.

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.