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The rot in the EPFO data

The rot in the EPFO data

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Out of around 80 million accounts that were analysed, there were 10 million records with only names and no other details about the subscribers, including their date of joining, date of birth and father's name, among others, in the EPFO's records.

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

All you need to know about the case and the man behind the drama that has ensued.

Permission for 'Kiss of Love' denied in Bengaluru

Permission for 'Kiss of Love' denied in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

As it raised a storm of protest, the proposed 'Kiss of Love' event in Bengaluru on November 30 has been denied permission by the police, saying it would lead to public display of affection and other obscene act barred under law.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Mumbai is observing the sixth anniversary of the dastardly attacks that shook the city

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Taking the first step towards launch of online PF transfer claim facilities, retirement fund body EPFO has unveiled the revised transfer claim form for the purpose.

Fake shootout: Film producer held for implicating Salman

Fake shootout: Film producer held for implicating Salman

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

In a plot straight out of Bollywood, a film producer was arrested for allegedly trying to implicate Salman Khan in a fake attack on himself in order to coerce the film star to work in his next project.

Fresh report on Sunanda's death inconclusive: Delhi police, BJP, Cong spar

Fresh report on Sunanda's death inconclusive: Delhi police, BJP, Cong spar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The fresh report submitted to the police by All India Institute of Medical Sciences doctors on the reasons for the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar is 'inconclusive', according to the Delhi police, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were locked in a slanging match on the issue.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

So much for tax compliance under GST

So much for tax compliance under GST

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Deadline ends, after two extensions and only 70% file detailed return for July

Ishrat case: SC refuses to give interim protection from arrest to Pandey

Ishrat case: SC refuses to give interim protection from arrest to Pandey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant interim protection to senior Indian Police Service officer P P Pandey from being arrested by the Central in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case but agreed to hear his plea on August 12.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

JNU row: Umar, Anirban being questioned by different teams of cops

JNU row: Umar, Anirban being questioned by different teams of cops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

A police source said Umar and Anirban are presently being interrogated by two separate teams led by Assistant Commissioner of Police rank officials.

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Apprehending trouble in the state especially in violence-affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in the aftermath of declaration of results of election in the state on Friday, the Assam government has requested the army to be in stand by for quick deployment, if the need arises while helicopter surveillance is being continued in vulnerable areas of the violence-affected BTC areas and along India-Bhutan border.

What ails our cities?

What ails our cities?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Reforms do happen and one example is Odisha which has taken steps to create a dedicated municipal cadre.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

In Kolkata, there is a community of chartered accountants, and it is easy to find 'directors', who for Rs 5,000 will sign anywhere.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

'We would have gone to war with Pak after Parliament attack, but...'

'We would have gone to war with Pak after Parliament attack, but...'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Union Minister Gen (Retd) V K Singh has said that the Indian Army is capable of executing daring operations to avenge 26/11-like attacks by eliminating offshore criminals but certain "considerations" preventing it from doing so.

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The EPFO launched one-page simplified forms for withdrawal.

Hisar village tense after attack on Dalits, 4 held

Hisar village tense after attack on Dalits, 4 held

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Many Dalits claim that an atmosphere of fear continues to prevail in the village after the attack and some Dalit families were reported to have fled from the village.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'This is a long haul, god knows where it will end.' 'So it is best to conserve all the funds right now for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.'

Government nurses call off nationwide strike

Government nurses call off nationwide strike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Nurses in government hospitals across the country on Saturday called off their indefinite strike after reaching a compromise with the Centre, in a major relief for Delhi and some other cities battling rising cases of dengue and chikungunya.

Reclaim your inoperative EPFO a/c money

Reclaim your inoperative EPFO a/c money

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Experts say it's better to transfer the amount to one's current EPFO account than opting for a withdrawal.

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Polling in Madhya Pradesh was marred by complaints of faulty EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail machines.

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twenty-one serving and retired Indian Police Service officers have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the last three years in 16 different cases ranging from disproportionate assets to destruction of evidence, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A low-intensity blast set off by an IED planted in a motorcycle parked in front of a police station in Pune on Thursday left three injured, including a constable, even as police did not rule out the possibility of involvement of a terror group in the incident.

Delhi chief secretary alleges assault by AAP MLAs, cops file FIR

Delhi chief secretary alleges assault by AAP MLAs, cops file FIR

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The incident took place on Monday night in the presence of Kejriwal, a senior official alleged.

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Indrani's former husband Sanjeev Khanna was also charged with murder.

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Reserve Bank of India official and a JDS leader K C Veerendra, who is also a casino owner, in connection with separate cases relating to alleged illegal conversion of currency post-demonetisation.

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'Perhaps it isn't protocol at all, but power before which we abase ourselves,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The party refuted Mishra's charges and said he was 'parroting' the Bharatiya Janata Party.

CBSE leak: Paper shared on 10 WhatsApp groups; Google's reply sought

CBSE leak: Paper shared on 10 WhatsApp groups; Google's reply sought

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Scores of students on Friday staged a protest outside the CBSE office in Delhi against the paper leak.

EC proposes to make paid news an electoral offence

EC proposes to make paid news an electoral offence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Seeking to provide a level-playing field for parties in elections, the Election Commission has proposed making paid news an electoral offence to provide a strong deterrent in a bid to stamp out the menace. It also wants a ceiling on the campaign expenditure of political parties that is used as a ruse to pump in unlimited resources.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'The prime minister expressed concern and assured all possible help to the state,' CMO said.

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Babri Masjid wasn't just a mosque, it was a test of our secularism,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Conversations with Dawood Ibrahim

Conversations with Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar is one of the few Indian police officers to speak to Dawood Ibrahim at length after the fugitive gangster fled India. A gripping excerpt from his new book, Dial D For Don: Inside Stories Of CBI Missions.