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BJP not to announce CM face in Assam before polls: State chief

BJP not to announce CM face in Assam before polls: State chief

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The BJP will not announce the chief ministerial candidate before the Assam polls and a decision in this regard will be taken by its Parliamentary Board at the time of forming the next government, the saffron party state unit president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said on Monday.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has decided to amend the All India Services (discipline and appeal) Rules, 1969, applicable to IAS, IPS and IFS officers, in this regard.

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'India is not so distant from years of high and entrenched inflationary expectations that it should start trying to play games with the economy the way the West's central bankers think they are entitled to,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The critics are getting carried away.' 'The challenge for the RBI is not any erosion of autonomy caused by demonetisation.' 'It's the whole attempt to reduce the RBI's stature and role that has been under way,' says T T Ram Mohan.

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The income tax department on Monday released rules for equalisation levy - a tax on online advertisements that would come into effect from June 1.

Govt renegotiating tax treaties to curb illicit wealth flows

Govt renegotiating tax treaties to curb illicit wealth flows

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The comments come at a time when the Supreme Court-constituted Special Investigation Team has detected funds worth about Rs 4,479 crore (Rs 44.79 billion) held by Indians in a Swiss branch of HSBC bank, while unaccounted wealth totalling Rs 14,958 crore (Rs 149.58 billion) have been traced within home.

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', the players are likely to meet with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials later on Wednesday.

EPFO to announce interest on deposits; expected to be over 8.5%

EPFO to announce interest on deposits; expected to be over 8.5%

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The EPFO is likely to decide soon the rate of interest on PF deposits for 2013-14, which is expected to be over 8.5 per cent.

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council will be hoping to end the impasse surrounding the future of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia and sort the nomination process for its next chairman when the board members meet virtually on Wednesday.

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The resignation is sure to create more political firestorms for the government as it comes on the eve of the winter session of Parliament where the Opposition has already made it clear to the treasury benches that infringing on the RBI autonomy would be a big talking point for them.

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The FAQ also clarified that companies, including Titan, which supplies watches and jewels through their own websites will not be considered as e-commerce operators

EPFO likely to raise maximum insurance cover to Rs 5.5 lakh

EPFO likely to raise maximum insurance cover to Rs 5.5 lakh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

EPFO fund body EPFO is likely to increase the maximum amount assured under its Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) to Rs 550,000 from the existing Rs 360,000.

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Income tax department sends out notices to cryptocurrency investors on suspicion of tax evasion.

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The decision wasn't surprising as almost all the senior players in unison, had made it clear that the contracts offered by the Sri Lanka Cricket wasn't to their liking

CoA vs BCCI war heats up!

CoA vs BCCI war heats up!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

CoA takes away all functioning powers of BCCI office-bearers

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is reportedly the first time that the names recommended by a search committee have been shot down by the HRD ministry

India at doorstep of economic revival, says RBI Governor Das

India at doorstep of economic revival, says RBI Governor Das

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the country is at the doorstep of economic revival on the back of accommodative monetary and fiscal policies being pursued by the central bank and the government.

HC to hear plea against acquittal of Babri demolition accused today

HC to hear plea against acquittal of Babri demolition accused today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Allahabad high court will hear Wednesday a plea against the acquittal of all 32 accused, including Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, in the Babri mosque demolition case.

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

A staunch defender of demonetisation, it would be interesting to see how he handles the government's increasing demand for more cash from the RBI, and letting some weak banks get out of prompt corrective action.

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'To keep the next catastrophe at bay, a carbon free economy will be an imperative. 'Our 2000 cc internal combustion engine powered personal cars and public transport may have to give way to electric and hydrogen powered fuel cells. 'The oil refineries which were so much part of my professional life may have to be dismantled and trees planted in its place. 'The smokestacks, which once upon a time represented growth and prosperity, will now be gory symbols of a polluting past,' notes former Hindustan Petroleum chairman Arun Balakrishnan.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

With a view to protect prudent commercial decision of bankers, the government has taken a slew of decisions, including doing away with personal responsibilities of MD and CEO of PSBs for compliance in dealing with large value frauds committed by bank officials.

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The organisation of the Indian Premier League will largely depend on India's COVID-19 situation during that time but with the central government trying to bring in normalcy, the cash-rich league could get a five-week condensed window to go ahead.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

How Modi govt plans to ensure 24x7 power supply

How Modi govt plans to ensure 24x7 power supply

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

A greater payment security mechanism for power generation companies to ensure timely payouts for supply of electricity will be in focus in 2022 as stricter rules are on the anvil for 24x7 power supply amid discoms' outstanding dues at a whopping Rs 1.56 lakh crore. Mounting outstanding dues of distribution companies (discoms) to electricity generation companies (gencos) have been a perennial issue affecting the entire value chain in the power sector and are also a hindrance for the ambitious goal of 24x7 power supply across the country even when the payment for coal is made in advance. The situation persists despite the fact that discoms' dues become overdue after 45 days of generating bills and they also have to pay penal interest on the overdue amount in most of the cases to gencos.

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

These BJP leaders found NO place in new team

These BJP leaders found NO place in new team

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Jaswant Singh and Yashwant Sinha are among prominent leaders who have failed to find a place in party president Rajnath Singh's core team.

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

US-based Oaktree on Monday pipped Piramal Enterprises and Adani Group to emerge as the highest bidder for DHFL after fresh bids were invited under the insolvency process, according to sources. The committee of creditors had fixed December 14 as the last for submission of revised bids. According to the sources, Oaktree raised the bid to Rs 36,646 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore for insurance and Rs 3,000 crore of interest earned, while Piramal Enterprises offered Rs 35,550 crore, including Rs 300 for insurance and Rs 3,000 of interest earned.

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

As many as 104 listed companies have fewer independent directors than mandated by the regulations, according to the figures from Prime Database, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

Priests' body moves court against plea to remove Mathura mosque

Priests' body moves court against plea to remove Mathura mosque

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The Akhil Bharatiya Tirath Purohit Mahasabha and the Mathur Chaturved Parishad pleaded to be made respondents in the case. They said the suit for the removal of the mosque should not be allowed as it is detrimental to communal harmony in the country, according to their counsels.

Why staff of big firms are likely to lose PF tax benefits from April 2014

Why staff of big firms are likely to lose PF tax benefits from April 2014

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Employees of around 150 firms may lose out on PF benefits as their companies failed to get an exemption certificate from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The PCA framework was revised and tightened in April 2017, but there was no discussion in any board meeting. The government does not know the rationale behind revising the framework and how the RBI arrived at it. Similarly, there was no discussion in the board meeting on the revised NPA framework,' said an official.