News for 'Advisory Committee'

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.

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.

'No word if Census will happen in 2024'

'No word if Census will happen in 2024'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'A delay of two years has happened, but stretching it to 2024 is a bit too far.' 'And we do not know about 2024 also.'

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.

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.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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".

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.

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud's first 100 days in office saw the Supreme Court take a giant leap towards reforms, especially making courts more technology-friendly, and ensuring relatively fast judicial appointments including those of eight judges to the apex court.

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".

RBI rejected advice of external experts on rate cut

RBI rejected advice of external experts on rate cut

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Five of the six external members had suggested that the central bank should reduce the policy rate.

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.

Byju's lenders agree to complete term loan amendment by Aug 3

Byju's lenders agree to complete term loan amendment by Aug 3

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

In a breather to the troubled edtech company, the steering committee of lenders has agreed to amend a $1.2 billion term loan with Byju's by August 3, 2023, the lenders announced on Monday. Successful execution of the amendment would "immediately" solve the loan's acceleration and end all open litigation while avoiding further enforcement actions, they in a statement. An e-mail sent to Byju's did not elicit a response.

India, China must raise wages: US

India, China must raise wages: US

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

"When wages rise in China, India, Brazil and elsewhere it helps relieve downward pressure on American wages," Labour Secretary Hilda Solis said.

Corporate India sets ball rolling for banking play

Corporate India sets ball rolling for banking play

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

A host of companies started the ground work for their banking play.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

Soon, NCC in all new private schools

Soon, NCC in all new private schools

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju said it has been recommended that provision be made for NCC junior division/junior wing in the private schools having classes VIII to X/XII at the time of application for registration by the education boards. The plan could be initially rolled out for CBSE and ICSE affiliated schools and later extended to schools under the state education boards.

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.

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.

India waits for record cotton production

India waits for record cotton production

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Cotton production in India is expected to rise to a record 4.7 million tones while the world cotton production is forecast at 25.2 million tonne for 2007-08.

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said it was Anil Kumble's personal decision to step down as head coach but refused to comment on the speculated rift with Virat Kohli.

'If you don't win this two-captain's theory doesn't work'

'If you don't win this two-captain's theory doesn't work'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

He is one of the most successful Indian captain's. Now part of the BCCI cricket advisory committee alongside Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, Ganguly, 43, prefers to play with a straight bat to the team's response of Virat Kohli as Test captain and Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ODI leader.

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

In a letter signed by 16 of 17 committee members including two Indian-Americans Jhumpa Lahiri and Kal Penn, they said reproach and censure are necessary following Trump's "support of the hate groups and terrorists who killed and injured fellow Americans in Charlottesville."

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

New panel to revisit oil PSU mergers

New panel to revisit oil PSU mergers

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Investor protection tops Sebi agenda

Investor protection tops Sebi agenda

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The market regulator is mulling safeguards relating to power of attorney.

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The six, including current head coach Ravi Shastri, will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by the legendary Kapil Dev.

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.

Fate of Posco's Orissa plant will be decided today

Fate of Posco's Orissa plant will be decided today

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Project opponents, led by Posco Pratirodha Sangram Samiti, the organisation spearheading the agitation against the South Korean company, held a massive rally and protest meeting on Saturday at Balitutha, entry point to the project site. People from the affected villages such as Dhinkia, Gobindpur, Nugaon and Gadkujang attended.

IPO close and listing gap may be cut to 3-5 days

IPO close and listing gap may be cut to 3-5 days

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

The proposal, which will be one of the biggest capital market reforms in recent years if it is implemented, has been made by a Group on the Review of Issue Process, which is likely to submit a report on Thursday or Friday.

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Former India cricketers Anil Kumble, Pravin Amre and Lalchand Rajput made their respective presentations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member cricket advisory committee held interviews to select a new coach at a city hotel in Kolkata on Monday.

Was it right to stop Vedanta?

Was it right to stop Vedanta?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The mining ban has implications beyond just protecting the environment and tribal rights.

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Board of Control for Cricket in India CK Khanna hailed the decision to appoint Sourav Ganguly as the president of the cricket governing body.

Sebi expands scope of brokers' agents

Sebi expands scope of brokers' agents

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The regulator has decided to allow registered brokers (including trading members) of stock exchanges to provide security market access to their clients through authorised persons. The regulation follows the recommendations made by the Secondary Market Advisory Committee of Sebi and discussions with the stock exchanges.

Sebi panel to rewrite Takeover Code

Sebi panel to rewrite Takeover Code

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

India's merger and acquisition rules are all set for a makeover, with a panel set up by the market regulator virtually rewriting the Takeover Code. The new rules, experts said, were likely to make M&As expensive, while offering better terms to minority shareholders.

Swati Piramal is new president of Assocham

Swati Piramal is new president of Assocham

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Harvard-educated Piramal is also in the boards of several companies, including Piramal Life Sciences, SBI Capital Markets Ltd and Prudential ICICI Management.