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CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He has also sought stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986 batch Odisha-cadre IPS officer.

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.

Indira paid a heavy price for Emergency, writes Pranab in new book

Indira paid a heavy price for Emergency, writes Pranab in new book

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was not aware of the Constitutional provisions allowing for declaration of Emergency that was imposed in 1975 and it was Siddartha Shankar Ray who led her into the decision, says President Pranab Mukherjee.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Modi government dictatorial, situation worse than emergency: Mamata

Modi government dictatorial, situation worse than emergency: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday tore into Narendra Modi government, accusing it of bulldozing the federal structure and running a Presidential form of government, drawing sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the govt will extend a loan of Rs 551 crore to two civic bodies; and alleged a situation was being created through the ongoing strike to prepare grounds for imposition of central rule.

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ordered the inspection of the books of accounts of NSEL and Financial Technologies India Ltd to ascertain if any rules under the Companies Act were violated, a senior official said.

Kovind to visit Lucknow on Sunday to seek support for presidential polls

Kovind to visit Lucknow on Sunday to seek support for presidential polls

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

A senior Congress leader said the Opposition's presidential pick Meira Kumar might also pay a visit to Lucknow to seek votes from the electoral college as the party "will not leave any stone unturned" for the election.

DMK writes to vice-prez; seeks Katju's removal as PCI chairman

DMK writes to vice-prez; seeks Katju's removal as PCI chairman

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday shot off a letter to the vice-president and Supreme Court Chief Justice, seeking removal of Press Council Chairman Markandeya Katju saying a person with continuous outbursts and temperamental behaviour is not fit for holding office.

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of ACC Cement, ruling that if a product is manufactured by one firm and sold by another with the latter's brand name, that sale would attract sales tax, not the first transaction.

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Debashis Basu lists various reasons why laundering through the stock market thrives.

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The era of 'lalten' is gone. In the last six years consumption of electricity has increased 3 fold in Bihar," PM Modi said. "Voters of Bihar have taken a resolve that they won't let those who have a history of making the state 'Bimaru' come near them," he added.

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'To deal with a bully, you have to deal from a position of strength, not a position of weakness.'

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget is remarkably coherent.

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Database to contain taxable financial transactions and history of any tax-paying individual.

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Planning Commission, which was established in 1950, will be called 'Neeti Ayog' in its new avatar, months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that it will replaced by a new body.

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The prime minister said if the government emphasises on policy-driven state then there will be less scope for interpretation by an individual.

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

First time voters say they expect political leaders to focus on "real issues".

Economic Survey pegs GDP at 7.75%; pitches for more reforms

Economic Survey pegs GDP at 7.75%; pitches for more reforms

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Survey projected growth rate of 7-7.75 per cent for 2016-17 with downside risks due to weak global economic scenario.

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A government that confuses PowerPoints for policy is delaying structural change too much.

Veteran Marxist leader Samar Mukherjee passes away

Veteran Marxist leader Samar Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Centenarian Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and freedom fighter, Samar Mukherjee, who was known for his oratory and leadership, died of old age ailments on Thursday.

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do'

'My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has slashed rated by 50 bps.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Sidbi acquires Ahmedabad-based start-up at hefty premium; founders deny link to govt.

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

How to prevent exam scams

How to prevent exam scams

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

It had all the makings of a movie thriller. Students who paid a few lakh rupees were supplied with vanishing ink. Answer papers were intercepted on the way and corrected. No one would have been wiser had the perpetrators of the exam scam not gotten greedy.

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It would be perfectly possible for a rogue customer to disconnect a call and then claim compensation.

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Women candidates have bagged the three top slots in the prestigious Civil Services examination to select Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers among others.

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

he Aam Aadmi Party will host a fundraising dinner in Bengaluru on March 15 during AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's two-day visit to the city.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion.

RBI simplifies gold monetisation scheme

RBI simplifies gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Banks can also allow the depositors to deposit their gold directly with the refiners.