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Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

Bill Gates Under Fire for 'Lab' Remark

Bill Gates Under Fire for 'Lab' Remark

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Bill Gates' remark, intended to underscore India's role in global development efforts, faced swift backlash on social media, where many criticised the choice of words as inappropriate and patronising.

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, bringing extensive experience and a record of significant verdicts on key issues.

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

If cashless services are suspended, AHPI said, its member hospitals will continue to treat Star Health policyholders, but patients will have to pay upfront and later seek reimbursements directly from the insurer.

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the man

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year.

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

To handle the sudden loss of cashless facility, patients should maintain an emergency fund or a short-term credit line to manage all or part of hospitalisation costs.

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his Bihar assembly poll campaign, asserting that the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break all previous electoral records. He criticized the INDIA bloc and highlighted the NDA's cohesiveness and development efforts in Bihar.

'Let's Conquer Asia!': Captain SKY Sounds Clarion Call

'Let's Conquer Asia!': Captain SKY Sounds Clarion Call

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India captain Suryakumar Yadav called upon his team to live up to their top billing and emerge champions in the Asia Cup.

Nuns' arrest fuels Chhattisgarh's push for tougher anti-conversion law

Nuns' arrest fuels Chhattisgarh's push for tougher anti-conversion law

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced plans for a new anti-conversion law following the arrest of two nuns from Kerala on charges related to religious conversion and human trafficking. The announcement comes amid political tensions and accusations of wrongful arrest.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'Our focus would be to onboard top 100 merchants in top 10 different segments.'

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Investors having a moderate-risk profile can use these funds in their retirement portfolios.

New I-T Bill next week; 100% FDI in insurance sector

New I-T Bill next week; 100% FDI in insurance sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill next week to take forward the "trust first, scrutinise later" concept, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. In another major reform move, the minister announced that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector will be increased to 100 per cent from 74 per cent.

SC to examine President's 14 questions on governor's powers

SC to examine President's 14 questions on governor's powers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

A Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar, would fix the timelines on July 29 and commence hearing on the presidential reference in mid-August.

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

With the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE, the team could play without a sponsor logo after the government passed the Online Gaming Bill.

EPF: How To Withdraw Smart, Protect Your Corpus

EPF: How To Withdraw Smart, Protect Your Corpus

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

When and how you can access EPF money before retirement without jeopardising your long-term retirement savings.

Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The latest decision of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, commonly known as Opec+, to boost output is being seen as an attempt to regain market share lost to the US, Brazil, and other oil producers, who have been increasing production recently.

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is set to create history as the first capped India men's player to play in the Australia's Big Bash League.

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

New I-T bill may be introduced in LS next week: Sitharaman

New I-T bill may be introduced in LS next week: Sitharaman

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said she is likely to introduce the new income tax bill, which will replace the six-decade-old I-T Act, in the Lok Sabha in the coming week.

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

If the fans can separate the game from politics, treating it as a spectacle rather than a battle, is it not time the stakeholders did the same?

Insurer rejects mediclaim over Google Timeline mismatch

Insurer rejects mediclaim over Google Timeline mismatch

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Vallabh Matka, who had a mediclaim policy from Go Digit General Insurance Limited, was admitted to a private hospital in Silvassa in September 2024 for four days after he contracted viral pneumonia.

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

In a rivalry born of pride and provocation, Bangladesh's one ball victory over Sri Lanka felt like more than just a win, it was a tale of heritage, heartbreak and the unshakable passion that makes the Naagin Derby cricket's most emotional stage.

IOA ends feud over CEO; sets up anti-doping panel

IOA ends feud over CEO; sets up anti-doping panel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Indian Olympic Association's Executive Council agreed to set up a panel to tackle doping after India's poor record was flagged by the IOC during a national delegation's visit to push for the 2036 Olympic bid.

Parliament likely to discuss Waqf bill on day 1 of winter session

Parliament likely to discuss Waqf bill on day 1 of winter session

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Parliament session is set to start today, with various issues slated to be discussed, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill.

TN urges SC to dismiss Presidential reference on Guv's powers

TN urges SC to dismiss Presidential reference on Guv's powers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the Presidential reference concerning the Governor's powers to assent to bills, arguing it is an 'appeal in disguise' to overturn settled law.

Passenger vehicle retails surge 35% during Navratri; total Sep sales grow 6%

Passenger vehicle retails surge 35% during Navratri; total Sep sales grow 6%

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Passenger vehicle retail sales shot up 35 per cent year-on-year during the nine-day Navratri period this year, helping the overall registrations last month grow 6 per cent, as offtakes remained muted in the first 21 days of the month and only took off after the roll-out of new GST rates on September 22, dealer' body FADA said on Tuesday.

One nation, one election bill: President can delay state polls

One nation, one election bill: President can delay state polls

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The bill which seeks to put in place a mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country has a provision for situations when election to an assembly cannot be held with those of Parliament.

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India has nearly 490 million online gamers, and an estimated Rs 10,000 crore is spent every month on online gaming transactions.

New Income Tax Bill: What YOU Must KNOW

New Income Tax Bill: What YOU Must KNOW

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Implications for capital gains, wealth taxes, and investment strategies require careful consideration, notes Anil Rego, founder and CEO, RightHorizons.

Went too far: Musk says he 'regrets' his posts about Trump

Went too far: Musk says he 'regrets' his posts about Trump

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Trump made it clear he had no plans to speak with Musk anytime soon, stating, "I'm too busy doing other things," and added, "I have no intention of speaking to him," NBC News reported.

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates, criticising government subsidies for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and questioning the broader push for EV adoption in the United States.

7-year jail, no bail, property seizure: Inside Maha's harsh new security law

7-year jail, no bail, property seizure: Inside Maha's harsh new security law

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra legislature has passed a special bill, the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, to curb activities of Left-wing extremist organizations, introducing strict measures and penalties for individuals and organizations involved in unlawful activities.

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Experts and stakeholders have raised concern over the refund provision in the draft Bill. That was a drafting error, which will be rectified,' a government official said.

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms - fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. The first powers the present; the second paves the way for Viksit Bharat in 2047.