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AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

It refuted the allegations that its three-day mega event had damaged Yamuna floodplains and hinted that it may approach the Supreme Court against the NGT's order which asked it to pay Rs 5 crore as compensation.

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were no evidence of any kickbacks, inappropriate contracting or unreasonable expenses

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The BCCI will hold its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on December 1 to discuss a three- point agenda including the all-important Future Tours Programme (FTP) of the Indian team spanning 2019-2023.

Soon, you will go to jail if you call them 'Chinki'

Soon, you will go to jail if you call them 'Chinki'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Calling anyone 'Chinki', 'Chinese' or making any other derogatory remark relating to race, culture or physical appearance will land you in jail for up to five years, according to a proposal which the home ministry is considering.

Pakistan says India should not be given international sporting events

Pakistan says India should not be given international sporting events

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The National assembly's Standing Committee on Sports in Pakistan observed that in recent months, India had been trying to isolate Pakistani sportspersons by depriving them a chance to compete in international events.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

Cabinet drops 1% additional tax from GST Bill

Cabinet drops 1% additional tax from GST Bill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

By doing away with the 1 per cent inter-state tax over and above the GST rate, the government has met one of the three key demands over which Opposition Congress has been blocking the Bill in the Upper House

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Reaching a consensus might also get tougher, as already seen with issues like inclusion of natural gas in GST and imposition of a sugar cess, both central proposals being resisted.

Delhi riots: 'Truth had to be told'

Delhi riots: 'Truth had to be told'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Especially at a time when truth is being twisted and a new narrative is being manufactured.'

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The government will find it difficult to pass the Bill without the Congress's help

In blow for Cairn, court rules no exporting of crude till India turns self-sufficient

In blow for Cairn, court rules no exporting of crude till India turns self-sufficient

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

A plea of the UK-based Vedanta group company to export its share of crude oil from Barmer oil field in Rajasthan was on Tuesday rejected by the Delhi high court on the ground that domestic crude cannot be exported till India attained "self sufficiency".

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Thomas Bach has virtually complete control over the body and by far the biggest influence on whether the Games will go ahead or not. With the Games having only been cancelled in the past due to World Wars One and Two, Bach will undoubtedly do everything in his power to protect the IOC's prime product

Not afraid of resigning: Punjab CM on farm laws issue

Not afraid of resigning: Punjab CM on farm laws issue

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Addressing the members of the House, Singh said agriculture is a state subject but the Centre ignored it. "I find it very strange what the government of India wants to do," he said.

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

Antrix-Devas deal: India to appeal against Hague tribunal's verdict

Antrix-Devas deal: India to appeal against Hague tribunal's verdict

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

India will appeal against the verdict of the Hague tribunal in Antrix-Devas deal case, in which the international court had declared the annulling of the contract as "unfair" and "inequitable" and asked it to pay huge amount as compensation.

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The GST Bill, introduced in Parliament in 2010, is being vetted by the Standing Committee on Finance. Now, the states and the Centre would together finalise the draft and bring it back to Parliament.

ONGC alleges RIL deliberately extracted gas from its KG blocks

ONGC alleges RIL deliberately extracted gas from its KG blocks

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Reliance concealed and did not reveal the data to ONGC.

GST: What played out behind the scenes

GST: What played out behind the scenes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The largest challenge for the gigantic exercise between the Centre and the 29 states was to keep the latter interested over the years.

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the carmaker to deposit the amount within two months.

The nuclear liability bill needs a rethink

The nuclear liability bill needs a rethink

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

There is an urgent need for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the current liability regime besides a high-powered trans-disciplinary independent experts committee to study the issue, says Gopal Krishna.

UP farmers ask Tikait to take over agitation

UP farmers ask Tikait to take over agitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The farmers of Aligarh, Mathura and Agra have formed a joint action committee to continue their agitation to seek an enhancement in the compensation given to them for the land acquired by the Mayawati government to build the 165-km long Noida - Agra Yamuna Expressway.They also reportedly decided to hand over the leadership of the agitation to powerful Bhartiya Kisan Union chief Mahendra Singh Tikait. The committee has already extended an invitation to Tikait.

How Sports Ministry plans to attract top coaches to train elite athletes

How Sports Ministry plans to attract top coaches to train elite athletes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The Sports Ministry removed the Rs 2 lakh cap on the salary given to Indian coaches for training elite athletes in a bid to encourage them to produce better results. The move is also aimed at attracting former players to become high performance trainers.

'If India doesn't want to play us in ICC events, we should get the match points'

'If India doesn't want to play us in ICC events, we should get the match points'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'I told the ICC members that we had been suffering huge losses since the last nine years cause India was just not ready to play with us as per the bilateral calendar'

No foreign pressure on Nuke Liability Bill: Govt

No foreign pressure on Nuke Liability Bill: Govt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The government refuted the charge that the Nuclear Liability Bill was being brought under foreign pressure and said it is willing to refer the measure to a Parliamentary Standing Committee for scrutiny on Thursday.

Certain issues on GST that must be resolved

Certain issues on GST that must be resolved

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The Congress filed a dissent note on eight provisions.

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri will pocket around Rs 8 crore per annum, which is atleast a crore more than previous coach Anil Kumble's salary.

Vengsarkar issue not on agenda: Shah

Vengsarkar issue not on agenda: Shah

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

However, there is no bar on the matter being taken up at the meeting if a member wishes to do so, said BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah.

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation.

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a resolution passed at its national assembly in Haridwar, the SJM said the Modi government's proposed strategic divestment of PSEs was an "imprudent business decision" and "against national interest".

3 killed as hoarding on railway land falls on road in Pune

3 killed as hoarding on railway land falls on road in Pune

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

There seemed to be some negligence on the part of the contractor, police said.

Sebi may crack down on corporate executive pay

Sebi may crack down on corporate executive pay

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Move to make board accountable for performance appraisal.

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Customers can now WhatsApp their complaints on 9869691666 or dial 022-22886666 between 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. to register their complaints.

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir administration Rohit Kansal said there is no question of lying in the apex court and reiterated the stand that Soz is a free man.

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Participating in the discussion on the Motion on Thanks to President's Address to the joint sitting of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress member Ghulam Nabi Azad suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself should make the announcement on repeal of the laws. Modi was present in the House at the time.