News for 'Compensation Committee'

NGT holds AoL responsible for damaging Yamuna floodplains

NGT holds AoL responsible for damaging Yamuna floodplains

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The NGT, however, refused to impose any further environment compensation on the AoL.

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Negotiations near deadlock, as states oppose Constitution Amendment Bill.

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud warned if there is a false statement given by BCCI office bearers on affidavit, then perjury or contempt proceedings could be initiated.

Reforms plan fires PSU bank stocks

Reforms plan fires PSU bank stocks

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The rally followed the govt's plan to bolster state-owned lenders.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

A dummy's guide to GST

A dummy's guide to GST

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Here's everything you need to know about the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Polling in Madhya Pradesh was marred by complaints of faulty EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail machines.

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

PCB gets green light for legal action against BCCI

PCB gets green light for legal action against BCCI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday gave approval for adopting legal recourse against the Board of Control for Cricket in India for not honouring the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two boards in 2014 to play bilateral series.

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu till further orders.

There's more than bad rains behind farmer suicides

There's more than bad rains behind farmer suicides

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Harassment, corruption and the burden of compound interest for years are also the reasons.

How lenders game the system

How lenders game the system

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Yet, no bank has been taken to task for its actions, says Harsh Roongta.

Did SA govt bribe FIFA's ex-official Warner to get 2010 World Cup hosting rights?

Did SA govt bribe FIFA's ex-official Warner to get 2010 World Cup hosting rights?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

According to reports across media, then president Thabo Mbeki and foreign minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma approved the payment which the authorities again insisted on Friday was for a legitimate development project in the Caribbean.

Post riot, India assures support to its workers in Singapore

Post riot, India assures support to its workers in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

India on Friday assured support to its nationals that law-abiding people have nothing to fear after authorities here arrested 31 Indians for alleged rioting in Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years.

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Blowing the bugle for the 2014 Parliamentary elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hit out at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for dilly dallying on granting special category status to the state.

India contests UN report on climate financing

India contests UN report on climate financing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The report was presented at the UN Climate Convention Summit in Peru on Thursday by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's Standing Committee on Finance.

Mamata invites corporates for doing business in Bengal

Mamata invites corporates for doing business in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Friday invited industrialists to set up base in the state, but cautioned against acquiring land forcefully.

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'Obviously, MSP hike raises chances of a reduction in exports. Even without an MSP hike, India's exports of a number of agri-commodities, like sugar, were unviable in the overseas markets.'

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The meanness of the board statement apart, it nowhere answers the most fundamental and damaging aspects of the deteriorating work culture among top company executives to which Narayana Murthy had been repeatedly drawing attention,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

How best to restore India's toxic banks to health

How best to restore India's toxic banks to health

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The government must set up a Bank Investment Company to shrink its role in PSBs, if we are serious about tackling the two persistent issues - lax corporate governance practices and discretionary decision-making, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Why private bankers prefer giving top jobs at public banks a miss

Why private bankers prefer giving top jobs at public banks a miss

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Bankers said the mammoth task of cleaning up the PSBs and improving their health will be a mammoth task for any chief executive.

Two more reform bills get Parliament nod

Two more reform bills get Parliament nod

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Two crucial bills, forming part of NDA government's reforms agenda, got approval of Parliament within minutes today after a number of non-NDA parties backed the legislations in Rajya Sabha where the ruling coalition is short in numbers.

'Rahul is rubbing salt on the wounds of 1984 riot victims'

'Rahul is rubbing salt on the wounds of 1984 riot victims'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Scores of Sikh protesters led by the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee on Monday held a protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence, demanding revelation of names of Congressmen who were allegedly involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Top corporates chip in as component makers face cash crunch

Top corporates chip in as component makers face cash crunch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

An increase in sales across all categories in the automobile industry, has made need for higher working capital inevitable.

Who tipped off bizmen about Nanar refinery project?

Who tipped off bizmen about Nanar refinery project?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'One investor told us one leader in Gujarat had sent him to Konkan to buy land.' 'How did these people come to know about this project in advance when locals didn't know?' 'It means those who are running the country are somewhere interested in selling the country's resources to private businessmen.'

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Voicing "dissatisfaction" over remarks by Modi on Friday at a university in Lucknow, the Joint Action Council spearheading the stir asked if the prime minister would now take action against his ministers.

Norms for higher remuneration for bank directors soon: RBI

Norms for higher remuneration for bank directors soon: RBI

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

RBI may revise remuneration for banks.

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers

Cabinet clears re-promulgation of land ordinance

Cabinet clears re-promulgation of land ordinance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday night decided to recommend re-promulgation of the land acquistion ordinance incorporating nine amendments that were part of the bill that was passed in Lok Sabha earlier this month.

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Act says remuneration to directors and key managerial personnel should involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay.

Kerala: 65-year-old woman mauled by 50 stray dogs, another injured

Kerala: 65-year-old woman mauled by 50 stray dogs, another injured

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The hapless woman, Siluvamma, a resident of the coastal belt, was attacked by a large number of stray dogs at Pulluvila beach, according to her family.

Bloody tale of land acquisition in India

Bloody tale of land acquisition in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Most conflicts arise from government takeover of land, often on behalf of private investors: Report

All that is wrong with the NDA's land bill

All that is wrong with the NDA's land bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Thus, the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement (amendment) bill, 2015 as passed by the Lok Sabha still contains major lacuna's in regard to farmer's rights. It is best advised and hoped that the government will send the bill to the parliamentary standing committee for more changes and consultation.

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The clarifications came directly from the board of directors.

Soon, farmers can insure against losses from natural disasters

Soon, farmers can insure against losses from natural disasters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Currently, the Department of Agriculture runs two crop insurance schemes, one of which is weather-based.

'The cops came out and started firing'

'The cops came out and started firing'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'I joined the protest on the 100th day to show solidarity with the farmers.' 'I was outside the collector's office when people started running.' 'I was wondering what had happened when I felt a pain in my hand and it began bleeding.'

Manipur violence: 2 govt offices incinerated in Churachandpur

Manipur violence: 2 govt offices incinerated in Churachandpur

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Violence and arson continued in Manipur's trouble-torn Churachandpur town where two government office buildings were burnt down by agitators.

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.