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Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Olympics fan ban: Athletes say show must go on

Olympics fan ban: Athletes say show must go on

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The New Zealand Olympic Committee said its athletes had been preparing for a scenario where there were no fans present.

FIFA agrees to publish Garcia report in appropriate form

FIFA agrees to publish Garcia report in "appropriate form"

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

FIFA's executive committee has voted to allow publication of former ethics investigator Michael Garcia's investigation into the bidding process for the 2018/2022 World Cups, president Sepp Blatter said in a statement on Friday.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

Jet Air employees seek interim financial help

Jet Air employees seek interim financial help

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

An employees' consortium has demanded that the Committee of Creditors should look at providing one month's salary as an interim financial assistance.

'China's blocking of terror tag for Azhar won't affect resolve to fight terror'

'China's blocking of terror tag for Azhar won't affect resolve to fight terror'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

India will continue to work with like-minded countries to fight terrorism, the MEA spokesperson said.

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Morocco has lodged a last-minute bid to host the 2026 soccer World Cup and will compete against a three-way bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A larger bench of the apex court -- comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail -- took up the matter after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the move to dislodge the prime minister by declaring the no-trust motion unmaintainable due to its link with a so-called foreign conspiracy.

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics Games after reaching a deal with Olympic organizers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source close to the negotiation.

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The new owners of Air India will have to retain all the employees of the national carrier for at least one year post which they can offer a VRS. The gratuity, pension fund and post retirement medical benefits of existing and past employees too would be honoured by the new owner, civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal said. Tata Sons has emerged as the winning bidder for Air India with the government accepting its Rs 18,000 crore offer to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden state-run carrier.

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The MoD panel had submitted its report in March 2015, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would procure 36 jets.

Joshi's fresh bid to make PAC take up 2G report

Joshi's fresh bid to make PAC take up 2G report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Public Accounts Committee Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday made a fresh attempt to make the panel take up his controversial report on the 2G scam that had questioned the role of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

'Strong economy attracts investment'

'Strong economy attracts investment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'm not sure it's a bubble.'

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Justice Bhushan, who was elevated as an apex court judge on May 13, 2016, was part of several landmark judgements including the November 2019 verdict by a five-judge Constitution bench which cleared the way for construction of Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya and directed the Centre to allot a five-acre plot to Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic launched his bid to stay on course for a Golden Slam with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 win over 139th-ranked Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on Saturday, as sweltering conditions in Tokyo took a toll on the players on the opening day of tennis at the Games.

Big win for India, UN designates Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Big win for India, UN designates Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com1 May 2019

A UNSC designation will subject Azhar to an assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo.

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

It appears that the party has some kind of political death wish, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

IOC, IPC thank Super-Mario Abe for Tokyo vision

IOC, IPC thank "Super-Mario" Abe for Tokyo vision

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

He also thanked Abe for his leadership in bringing the Olympic Games back to Japan after the Tokyo 1964 Games. His engagement was crucial, IOC President Thomas Bach said.

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 1,642 crore.

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Ruchi Soya was admitted to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in December 2017 and owes lenders Rs 12,000 crore.

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

This election will decide in what shape and form the Akali Dal will survive.

I'm under house arrest, claims Mehbooba Mufti

I'm under house arrest, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

She also hit out at the Centre alleging that while the Government of India was expressing concern for the rights of people in Afghanistan, the same were denied to Kashmiris.

Swiss open criminal proceedings tied to 2018, 2022 World Cup bids

Swiss open criminal proceedings tied to 2018, 2022 World Cup bids

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against individuals on suspicion of mismanagement and money laundering related to the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA soccer World Cups in Russia and Qatar.

41 coal blocks on sale for commercial mining

41 coal blocks on sale for commercial mining

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The proposed auction has business-friendly terms and conditions, including reduced upfront amount, adjustment of upfront amount against royalty and liberal efficiency parameters to encourage flexibility to operationalise the coal mines. Besides, 100 per cent FDI through automatic route has been allowed.

India elects new officials in bid to overturn Olympic ban

India elects new officials in bid to overturn Olympic ban

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The decks were cleared for India's return to the Olympic fold after a 14-month suspension with Indian Olympic Association conducting its polls with N Ramachandran being elected as the president.

Cong not a patrisan to JMM's bid to form govt.

Cong not a patrisan to JMM's bid to form govt.

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

The Congress on Wednesday termed the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leadership's decision to project two new persons for the post of chief minister as their own, saying that the party would not initiate any step to form a new government in Jharkhand, which is under President's Rule.

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The proposal is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The key assets put on the block include its entire stake in Reliance General Insurance Company, the third-largest private sector insurer, and a 49 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a joint venture with Nippon Life, which is among the top five private-sector insurance companies.

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Monday reported multiple irregularities in the accounts of units under the IT and telecom ministries, including purchases of hardware and software worth Rs 890 crore by NICSI in contravention of rules. In its audit report for financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged anomalies in the decision taken by state-run telecom firm BSNL, C-DoT, the Department of Posts, ITI Limited and CDAC that had adverse financial implications. "NICSI procured hardware and software costing Rs 890.34 crore through the 'Strategic Alliance' route in contravention of General Financial Rules, 2005 and departmental instructions and thus failed to ensure transparency and competitiveness in the procurement process," according to the CAG report tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Airport sale bids to be decided on Jan 24

Airport sale bids to be decided on Jan 24

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

The government on Saturday said it is expected to take a decision on privatisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports at the meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers on January 24.

Germany to host 2024 Euro football Championships

Germany to host 2024 Euro football Championships

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Germany and Turkey were the only candidates to stage the 24-team tournament.

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mark your calendars! Here's all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022...

Pak election commission says not possible to hold polls in 3 months

Pak election commission says not possible to hold polls in 3 months

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Pakistan's election commission has expressed its inability to hold general elections within three months due to legal, constitutional and logistical challenges, according to a media report on Tuesday.

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

In this photograph, which is being circulated on social media, Manhas, a commando with the 210th CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is seen sitting in a hut alone without any Naxal in the frame.

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The rights have been split across three categories -- a global television rights plus rest-of-world digital rights package, an Indian-subcontinent digital rights package, and a global consolidated rights package.

IBC amendment: Why it's important to get the language right

IBC amendment: Why it's important to get the language right

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

While the basic premise and spirit of the Code will remain the same, the commas and the full-stops in the draft report being prepared by a high-level committee will make interpretation of the law simpler

FinMin approves bailout for roads sector

FinMin approves bailout for roads sector

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Experts believe scrapping some projects is likely to bring some stability in road sector.