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Black money: India signs multilateral agreement

Black money: India signs multilateral agreement

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The agreement, convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters, is a multilateral agreement of 31 other nations.

How to invest NOW so you can retire with Rs 1 crore

How to invest NOW so you can retire with Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

This is how you should plan for your golden age in the absence of any social security

It's time to focus on human capital

It's time to focus on human capital

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

About 5,000 students from China, included for the first time in the The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development educational test, PISA, stunned the world by coming first across 65 countries in all three tested categories -- science (ahead of Finland), reading (beating Korea) and math (outperforming Singapore).

Happiest countries in the world

Happiest countries in the world

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Economic prosperity, health and a strong social support network continue to correspond highly with happiness around the world.

Ole! Spain's La Liga fires up again after old foes unite

Ole! Spain's La Liga fires up again after old foes unite

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

After an almighty push by all parties concerned, Spain's La Liga roars back into action next week after a three-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with matches taking place every day and with everything to play for. The season resumes on Wednesday in bizarre circumstances with the second half of a Segunda Division match between Rayo Vallecano and Albacete that was abandoned in December due to offensive chanting.

Google tax contributes merely 1% of direct tax kitty

Google tax contributes merely 1% of direct tax kitty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

A total of Rs 396 crore has been mopped up, as on August 20 against Rs 407 crore collected in the same period last year. This was despite the expansion of the levy to online e-commerce players from this financial year.

Court extends police remand of Jigna Vora; says no to narco

Court extends police remand of Jigna Vora; says no to narco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Claiming that journalist Jigna Vora, held in connection with the murder of senior crime reporter J Dey, is not co-operating in probe and contradicting statements, police on Thursday sought permission from a special court to conduct narco-analysis test on her but its plea was turned down.

Covid-19: Should you postpone your wedding?

Covid-19: Should you postpone your wedding?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

It should be best to consider postponing the wedding if you have the option to do so, says Sanna Vohra.

China's WTO entry may hit India

China's WTO entry may hit India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Why RBI officers are peeved with the central bank

Why RBI officers are peeved with the central bank

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

RBI's oversight cadre move creates HR trouble, officers threaten agitation.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The athletes who are there in SAI Bengaluru and Patiala will continue to remain there'

Rich-poor gap: World's 16 most unequal nations

Rich-poor gap: World's 16 most unequal nations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The rich-poor divide has been growing despite the economic boom in several countries.

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

26/11 mastermind should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US

26/11 mastermind should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The reaction by the State Department came after Pakistan Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, during an interview to Geo TV on Tuesday, referred to Saeed as 'sahib' or 'sir'.

Indians world's 13th hardest workers; Mexicans top

Indians world's 13th hardest workers; Mexicans top

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Indians work for 8.1 hours every day, more than the average figure for the entire developed world and individual countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Italy and Germany.

India's GDP may contract by 7.3% if COVID strikes again

India's GDP may contract by 7.3% if COVID strikes again

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

However, the growth during the next financial year would be higher at 8.1 per cent in case of a second wave of the coronavirus and bit slower at 7.9 per cent if the virus recedes and remains under control.

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

India has been maintaining that Pakistan extends regular support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen, whose prime target is India, and has urged FATF to take action against Islamabad.

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The government also proposed promoting 'one product one district' for better marketing and export of horticulture crops. It also called on states for early implementation of three key central model laws on land leasing, agriculture produce and livestock marketing and contract farming.

Made-in-America tax plan may hit India's manufacturing firms

Made-in-America tax plan may hit India's manufacturing firms

Rediff.com3 May 2021

US proposal to raise the global corporate tax rate to 28% from 21% might face resistance from countries unwilling to give up their edge and compete with America on its terms.

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

July-Sep GDP growth may fall below 5%

July-Sep GDP growth may fall below 5%

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

'We expect a pick-up in the second half of the current fiscal. But before that, data is likely to show a further slowdown. The second quarter print is likely to be worse than the first quarter,' said a senior official.

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

G-20 to discuss tax transparency

G-20 to discuss tax transparency

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The G-20 finance ministers are scheduled to discuss a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development which recommends, among other things, use of Tax Information Exchange Agreements to force tax havens to share information with a minimum of 12 countries.

India to grow 7 per cent in 2010: OECD

India to grow 7 per cent in 2010: OECD

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has in its latest report applauded the Indian economy's resilience and has projected a growth rate of 7 per cent in 2010 and 7.5 per cent for 2011. However, it says that India's central bank must tighten its monetary policy fairly soon to contain the rising inflation. "Given the speed at which inflation has bounced back, monetary policy will need to be tightened fairly soon," the Paris-based OECD.

OECD region jobless rate rises to 8.6%

OECD region jobless rate rises to 8.6%

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Reflecting a strained labour market even as signs of economic recovery are rising, the unemployment rate in the OECD region rose to 8.6 per cent in August.

Tough to get back funds in Swiss a/cs

Tough to get back funds in Swiss a/cs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The Swiss authorities have never considered tax evasion a reason for breaking banking secrecy on an account; what they have acknowledged now is that they will cooperate in cases of tax fraud, which has a tighter definition.

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Mumbai Cricket Association, on Wednesday, said it has adopted a wait and watch policy on the issue of complimentary passes for the October 29 India-West Indies ODI, in Mumbai, but made it clear that the number allotted at this point is too low.

Now withdraw 90% EPF to buy home, pay EMI

Now withdraw 90% EPF to buy home, pay EMI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Under the new provision, an EPF subscriber being a member of a co-operative or housing society with at least 10 members can withdraw up to 90 per cent from the fund for purchase of a dwelling house or flat or construction of a dwelling house and acquisition of site.

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

In a letter addressed to Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra, IOC's Director (Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations) James Macleod expressed the world body's satisfaction with the written guarantee from the Indian government on the issue.

Major economies are 'close to low point'

Major economies are 'close to low point'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Most of the world's major economies are now close to the low point of their slowdowns, in a sign that the global recession is easing, according to data published on Monday.

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The move to launch two new premium products back-to-back is significant since it marks the first attempt by Amul to trade up its portfolio.

Bank unions threaten 2-day nation-wide strike from May 30

Bank unions threaten 2-day nation-wide strike from May 30

Rediff.com11 May 2018

During the negotiations held on May 5, IBA made two unacceptable propositions including an offer of 2 per cent hike in the wage bill cost as on March 31, 2017

India gets biggest share of water aid

India gets biggest share of water aid

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Despite New Delhi's self-reliant public stance, India receives almost twice as much development assistance for water and sanitation as any other country, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is a political case and police is being used here right from the day one.'

I'll abide by high command's directives: Deshmukh

I'll abide by high command's directives: Deshmukh

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Facing criticism from his cabinet and party colleague Narayan Rane over the functioning of the state government, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday said he will abide by the directives of his party leadership.

Now e-kisoks for Bengal farmers

Now e-kisoks for Bengal farmers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The agriculture department of West Bengal would use the network of e-kiosks being set up in the state by the information technology department to build links between farmers, agricultural experts and regional rural and co-operative banks. The move was aimed at improving the accessibility of farmers to credit facilities, said Sanjeev Chopra, secretary, department of agriculture, West Bengal, on the sidelines of a seminar organised in Kolkata.