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Budget 2019 - Is the Rs 6.63 trillion GST target too ambitious?

Budget 2019 - Is the Rs 6.63 trillion GST target too ambitious?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

A well-established tax system would have a predictable buoyancy - how fast the collections grow as a proportion to the growth of the economy. But that is not the case with GST. It is still undergoing substantial changes as the government responds to structural as well as administrative glitches.

No privatisation of Railways: Prabhu

No privatisation of Railways: Prabhu

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Privatisation, he said, "is a bogey.

Vadra's Sky Light Hospitality made a profit of Rs 33 cr in FY13

Vadra's Sky Light Hospitality made a profit of Rs 33 cr in FY13

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the Centre and in Haryana beginning to turn the heat on him, businessman Robert Vadra, also the son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, recently ensured his companies filed their pending balance sheets.

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

CBI officials, who questioned former RBI deputy governor H R Khan on Friday, wanted to understand from him why the gold scheme was rushed through without taking into the account the impact and potential misuse.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Railways in existential crisis but no stock market route: Prabhu

Railways in existential crisis but no stock market route: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Raiwalys in existential crisis but no stock market route: Prabhu.

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A group of 11 American lawmakers has written to President Barack Obama to discuss the issue of religious freedom in India with visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their meetings at the White House.

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Central Bureua of Investigation sought a maximum of seven years imprisonment for the five convicted persons and imposition of heavy fine on the private firm.

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar on Wednesday said that he is following the developments in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and that a 'strong BCCI' based on solid governance foundations is good for the game.

'Why is the prime minister not transparent?'

'Why is the prime minister not transparent?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'I am only asking about his travel bills and expenditure.'

Alok Verma tells SC his tenure of 2 years as CBI chief can't be altered

Alok Verma tells SC his tenure of 2 years as CBI chief can't be altered

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The CBI chief's advocate said there was no basis for the Central Vigilance Commission to pass such an order recommending to send him on leave.

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.

After Lodha, BCCI is set for a showdown with ICC's Manohar

After Lodha, BCCI is set for a showdown with ICC's Manohar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur is set for a showdown with current International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar during the ICC Board meet in Cape Town, where the richest cricket board will specifically push for a three-point agenda that includes bringing back the 'Big Three' module.

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.

Expert group on new bank licences to hold 1st meeting on Nov 1

Expert group on new bank licences to hold 1st meeting on Nov 1

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Other members of the high-level advisory committee are former RBI Deputy Governor Usha Thorat, former Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman C B Bhave, and Nachiket M Mor, Director of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, Governor Raghuram Rajan said.

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Virat Kohli's aura in Indian cricket has grown exponentially over the past few years but contrary to popular perception, he has never wielded 'disproportionate influence' when it comes to policy decisions, says Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai.

Why political class is betting on welfare spending

Why political class is betting on welfare spending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

There appears to be a growing perception among the political class that faster growth will not create jobs fast enough and, therefore, welfare spending needs to be drastically increased, says T T Ram Mohan.

Guidelines soon to operationalise NPA ordinance

Guidelines soon to operationalise NPA ordinance

Rediff.com22 May 2017

RBI has identified about 50 cases for NPA resolution after it was empowered by the government to ask banks to initiate insolvency proceedings.

Nature's Basket wants to be the 'friendly neighbourhood store'

Nature's Basket wants to be the 'friendly neighbourhood store'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Nature's Basket is changing its offering. Its new strategy zeroes in on pushing joint ventures, focusing on private labels and reentering Delhi.

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

"We refuse to grant any relief," the SC said.

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The BCCI submitted a 60-page affidavit to the Supreme Court in which it stated it's opposition to certain points in the Lodha Committee report including one association and one vote for each state and also the inclusion of a representative of the Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) in the Board.

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Baijal also ordered an inquiry into the spendings on advertisements projecting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party and asked the chief secretary to fix responsibility.

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is likely to issue permanent account numbers to employees.

ICAI red-flags auditor selection process at PSU banks

ICAI red-flags auditor selection process at PSU banks

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The current process for selecting auditors could compromise their "independence".

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

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