News for 'Circular'

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Mint Road, on December 21, 2023, flagged the role of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in strengthening the compliance culture in regulated entities (REs) and providing a consultative platform for policymaking. It also decided to issue an omnibus framework for SROs.

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan, therefore, said the age of the deceased had to be determined from the date of birth mentioned in the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

NPAs: New RBI circular scraps 1-day default rule

NPAs: New RBI circular scraps 1-day default rule

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The new circular provides for a framework for early recognition, reporting and time-bound resolution of bad loans.

Brokerages revise fee as true-to-label norms kick in

Brokerages revise fee as true-to-label norms kick in

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Leading brokerages have revised their charges with the true-to-label norms by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) kicking in from Tuesday.

Shivaji statue collapse: Look-out notice issued against sculptor

Shivaji statue collapse: Look-out notice issued against sculptor

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Jaydeep Apte, a Thane-based sculptor, had executed the contract to make the statue.

'All Algo Orders Shall Be Tagged'

'All Algo Orders Shall Be Tagged'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'There has been a spurt of algo platforms, and algo developers, which are neither empaneled nor regulated, but are still active in the ecosystem.'

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable if there were no claims made in the previous year, according to the circular released by the regulator.

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The much-delayed election for ten seats was held on September 24 following a Bombay high court directive.

SC order on RBI circular: How it will hit banks

SC order on RBI circular: How it will hit banks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Bankers said the SC verdict might prolong the resolution process and force lenders to bring back cases to the drawing board.

World's most amazing circular buildings

World's most amazing circular buildings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

The circular shape of these magnificent buildings have made them architectural wonders.

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A special website has also been created to mark the year-long celebrations, Union Culture Secretary Arunish Chawla told reporters during a briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

Taxmen allowed to waive or reduce interest due from assessee with riders

Taxmen allowed to waive or reduce interest due from assessee with riders

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The income tax department has allowed tax officials to either waive or reduce interest payable by a taxpayer, subject to specified conditions. Under the Income Tax Act Section 220 (2A), if a taxpayer fails to pay the tax amount specified in any demand notice, he/she is liable to pay interest at 1 per cent per month for the period of delay in making the payment. The Act also empowers Principal Chief Commissioner (PrCCIT) or Chief Commissioner (CCIT) or Principal Commissioner (PrCIT) or Commissioner rank officers to reduce or waive the amount interest due to be paid.

RBI directs gold loan providers to review policies and practices

RBI directs gold loan providers to review policies and practices

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) offering gold loans to thoroughly review their policies, processes, and practices to identify any gaps. The central bank also told them to closely monitoring their gold loan portfolios amid significant growth observed in this segment vis--vis some lenders. Additionally, the RBI, through a circular, instructed these lenders to ensure adequate controls over outsourced activities and third-party service providers.

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Officials said the CBI has not felt the need to issue LOCs against public servants so far because they cannot leave the country without intimating the government.

Foreign cos get GST relief on loans to Indian arms

Foreign cos get GST relief on loans to Indian arms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

In a relief for foreign firms giving loans to Indian subsidiaries, tax authorities have said goods and services tax (GST) will not be imposed on them, subject to some caveats. Additional fees, commissions, or related payments - over and above the amount charged as interest - on these loans will attract GST at 18 per cent, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said.

'Our higher growth is coming from retail lines'

'Our higher growth is coming from retail lines'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'There is more expansion in the industry happening in retail lines, so we will continue to focus on those lines.'

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

All 80 people stuck at Pali waterfall in Goa's Sattari taluka were rescued on Sunday by the state's Fire and Emergency Services and the police, an official said.

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.'

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area.

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The three gunmen involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai practiced firing near a waterfall in adjoining Raigad district before executing the murder, police officials said on Tuesday citing their investigation.

Insider trading norms for MFs to be applicable from Nov 1

Insider trading norms for MFs to be applicable from Nov 1

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

All transactions in the units of an asset management company's mutual funds exceeding Rs 15 lakh executed by designated persons, trustees, or their immediate relatives must be reported to the compliance officer within two business days from such transactions, Sebi said on Tuesday. The threshold of Rs 15 lakh could be either in a single transaction or multiple transactions within a quarter, per PAN, across all schemes except exempted ones. The new rules will be applicable from November 1, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular.

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on a Nashik prison jailor for illegally rejecting a prisoner's parole application. The court stated that the jailor's decision contravened the law and was based on a government circular that is inconsistent with existing prison rules. The court has ordered the jailor to reconsider the parole application and forward it to the appropriate authority for a decision.

Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!

Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court has slammed the decision of Maharashtra government to not charge the Board of Control for Cricket in India for police protection given during cricket matches conducted in the state.

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan warned the probe agency and remarked it had moved a "frivolous petition" only because one of the accused was a high-profile person.

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology.

TISS withdraws sacking notice for 105 staffers amid backlash

TISS withdraws sacking notice for 105 staffers amid backlash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In the circular, the TISS said all 55 faculty and 60 non-teaching staff were appointed under programmes funded by Tata Education Trust and were on a contractual basis with exact programme period.

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The probe agency is understood to have alerted all airports and other ports of entry to prevent Chidambaram from leaving, sources said.

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police probing the Baba Siddique murder case have found that the five newly-arrested accused had demanded Rs 50 lakh for the killing, but backed out later due to disagreement over payment and also considering the Nationalist Congress Party leader's clout, officials said.

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

Bank customer has zero liability for unauthorised transaction: HC

Bank customer has zero liability for unauthorised transaction: HC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The bench referred to three reports submitted by the cyber cell police which said the beneficiaries were added to the bank account without any message or OTP received on the registered mobile number and email to the registered email account.

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In its master circular on general insurance products, which takes immediate effect, Irdai specified, 'The customer may be required to submit only those documents directly related to claim settlement.'

MP: Circular on profiling Christians withdrawn

MP: Circular on profiling Christians withdrawn

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The controversial circular directing all police stations in Madhya Pradesh to profile the Christian community has been withdrawn by the Police Head Quarters (PHQ), officials said.The circular was issued recently by the PHQ, directing all police stations in the state to profile the churches and their source of funding, schools run by the community, political leanings among others, officials said.The move attracted sharp criticism from the community.

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

None of Adani group portfolio companies, comprising 11 listed firms, have been accused of any wrongdoing, conglomerate's CFO Jugeshinder Robbie Singh said on founder and chairman Gautam Adani's indictment on bribery charges in the US. In a post on X, Singh said the group would make a detailed comment on the US indictment once it gets counsel approvals.

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

It had been pointed out to the banking regulator that one-day default was difficult to monitor in large companies, especially where cash flows are dependent on government payments.

NMC withdraws guidelines listing lesbianism as offence

NMC withdraws guidelines listing lesbianism as offence

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The National Medical Commission on Thursday withdrew and cancelled guidelines under Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum in which it had reintroduced sodomy and lesbianism as unnatural sexual offences in the forensic medicine and toxicology curriculum for undergraduate medical students.

HC raps Maharashtra govt over circular

HC raps Maharashtra govt over circular

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The Bombay High Court directed the state government to file an affidavit, explaining its motive behind issuing a circular asking police officials not to record instructions coming from politicians, within two weeks.

NPCI nod to onboard users may help Paytm streamline UPI operations

NPCI nod to onboard users may help Paytm streamline UPI operations

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

One97 Communications (OCL), the company that operates brand Paytm, received a nod from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to onboard new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users. This comes nearly nine months after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed an embargo on OCL to add new customers.

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving police protection charges levied during cricket matches in Maharashtra with a retrospective effect from the year 2011, and said "something is amiss".

RBI's diktat to banks for issuance of credit cards

RBI's diktat to banks for issuance of credit cards

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Reserve Bank has directed banks to provide their eligible customers with an option to choose from multiple card networks at the time of issuing credit or debit cards, a move which will benefit card users. The central bank also asked issuers of credit cards not to enter into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain customers from availing the services of other networks.