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Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Delhi BJP chief Tiwari said each poor family will be provided good quality, subsidised 'atta' (wheat flour) at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram. The BJP will bring an ambitious 'Samridh Delhi Infrastructure Scheme', with a provision of Rs 10,000 crore, to ensure "focussed and priority" development of roads, flyovers, foot over-bridges and other key infrastructure projects, the manifesto stated. The manifesto promises to set up a 'Colonies Development Board' for undertaking development of various civic amenities.

No photos of politicians except for PM to appear in govt ads: SC

No photos of politicians except for PM to appear in govt ads: SC

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of guidelines on regulation of public advertisements.

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Action against auditors, last of the 276 recommendations of a JPC probing Ketan Parekh scam, is still pending.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies.

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

India is on the brink of overhauling its tax system, implementing the BEPS project and seeing a further evolution of the GST at the same time as a general election. This makes 2019 an exciting and challenging year, note Maulik Doshi and Jigar Doshi.

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

FIFA's executive committee approved a package of planned reforms on Thursday aimed at cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued world governing body, proposing integrity checks and term limits for senior officials and a new separation of policy and management positions.

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The government has suffered a loss of Rs 12,488.93 crore (Rs 124.88 billion) due to under-invoicing of gross revenue by six telecom companies including Reliance Communications, Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, the CAG said in a damning report on Friday.

Sanjay Nirupam demands reduction in power tariff in Mumbai

Sanjay Nirupam demands reduction in power tariff in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Taking a cue from the Delhi government's decision of a 50 per cent cut in power tariff, All India Congress Committee secretary and Member of Parliament Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday demanded that the Maharashtra government should reduce the tariff for power consumption of less than 500 units per month in the city.

Banks can't insist on FDs for lockers

Banks can't insist on FDs for lockers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to refrain forthwith from the restrictive practice of linking locker facility provision to placement of fixed or other deposits.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

Lodha panel moves SC to appoint G K Pillai as BCCI observer

Lodha panel moves SC to appoint G K Pillai as BCCI observer

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The apex court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to appoint former home secretary G K Pillai as an observer to guide' the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the administrative works including award of contracts, transparency norms and holding of future domestic, international and Indian Premier League matches.

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

After scrapping the selection of six UPA-appointed bank chiefs, the government has now decided to make significant changes to the selection process.

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The company said, due internal processes as applicable for sanctions of loans of such nature and value were followed

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

There is a need for further focus and strengthening of guidelines.

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Modi has appointed P K Sinha, who superannuated as cabinet secretary on Friday, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he said.

New Companies Act empowers minority shareholders to block deals

New Companies Act empowers minority shareholders to block deals

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The new provisions strengthen the hands of minority shareholders and will improve corporate governance.

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

The AIIMS administration has initiated an internal inquiry to look into the cause of the fire and further strengthen preventive measure.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

FIFA to publish Garcia report in 'appropriate form'

FIFA to publish Garcia report in 'appropriate form'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

FIFA's executive committee has unanimously agreed to publish an 'appropriate' version of a report into the bidding process for the 2018/2022 World Cups but said Russia and Qatar would still stage the tournaments.

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the vacant number four slot when India take on West Indies in Sunday's second ODI of the three-match series.

Supreme court restores Sethi as PCB head

Supreme court restores Sethi as PCB head

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restored Najam Sethi as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board just four days after the Islamabad high court reinstated his predecessor, Zaka Ashraf, as head of the organisation.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

This may mean easier access, simplified KYC and documentation requirements, and fewer investment restrictions for a majority of FPIs, especially broad-based funds and pooled vehicles that were earlier part of Category-II.

Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Seen as a major initiative, the 'strategic partnership model' aims to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country through involvement of both the major Indian corporates as well as the MSME sector.

Reforms will not pull you back: Supreme Court tells BCCI

Reforms will not pull you back: Supreme Court tells BCCI

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India will not pull the cash-rich body back, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and made it clear that it does not intend to reduce the popularity of the BCCI or hinder its growth but wants structural reforms which would make the cricket body more transparent.

CA panel tastes blood, wants more

CA panel tastes blood, wants more

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Swiss authorities search FIFA HQ in corruption probe

Swiss authorities search FIFA HQ in corruption probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Swiss authorities have again searched the Zurich headquarters of FIFA and seized documents and electronic data in its corruption probe surrounding the global soccer body, the Swiss attorney general's office said on Friday.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Huawei denies hacking BSNL network

Huawei denies hacking BSNL network

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

There were reports of a mobile tower being impacted a few months ago in coastal area of Andhra Pradesh that was attributed to hacking by the company's engineers.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

19 UTI investments under probe

19 UTI investments under probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Recently-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino was told on Monday that 'women are part of the solution' to the problems that have plagued football's scandal-plagued world governing body.

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Sebi bars NSE from accessing securities market for 6 months

Sebi bars NSE from accessing securities market for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Moreover, Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramkrishna -- who had served as MD and CEO of the exchange -- have been asked to disgorge 25 per cent of respective salaries drawn during a certain period.

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Rediff.com28 May 2019

She began her career as an aspiring model in the late 1990s. A few decades later, she is one of India's best known politicians.