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When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Given all the linkages, the monthly registration data for new vehicles, may well be the single most accurate indicator of India's economic health,' points out Devangshu Datta.

Hard to digest: Remains of frog, lizard found in flour packet

Hard to digest: Remains of frog, lizard found in flour packet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Tomar said that when they opened the packet they were shocked to see parts of a frog and a lizard in it.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

A round-up of off-beat stories from around the world

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Police has alleged that Kumar had incited the mob to shout anti-India slogans.

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The move by these broadcasters comes close on the heels of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announcing a review of its earlier tariff order, announced six months ago, which among others capped the prices for la carte channels.

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Even if it wants to censor what you read, watch, or consume, the amount of content online is so huge that it is physically impossible for any government to do it, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Tour guide rapes Italian in cab in Mumbai

Tour guide rapes Italian in cab in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

In her complaint, the 37-year-old stated that a cab was booked by the accused and then stopped the vehicle nearby to purchase liquor. "She was then forced by the accused to consume alcohol and touched her inappropriately. He then raped her in the car.

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

16 national and regional industry bodies and sectoral business lobbies video-conferenced with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday and raised key concerns facing Indian industry in the wake of the 21-day lockdown over coronavirus.

Now, you have the right to say no to service charge at restaurants

Now, you have the right to say no to service charge at restaurants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The guidelines, which have made service charge "totally voluntary and not mandatory", will be sent to states for necessary action

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The applications range from disaster recovery to predicting demand and understanding customer choices using artificial intelligence.

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The government has initiated the process to safeguard buyers from online frauds.

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tata Starbucks had hiked the base price of one its coffee variant after the GST Council cut tax rates on restaurants from 18 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from November 15, 2017.

How Sahara Q Shop is duping investors

How Sahara Q Shop is duping investors

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

There is no end to fraudulent investment schemes in India.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The ministry has proposed similar penalty and jail term for adulteration, besides license suspension and cancellation

'Why would Shiv Sena target Kangana Ranaut?'

'Why would Shiv Sena target Kangana Ranaut?'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There was no fight between the Shiv Sena and her.' 'But if she is still targeting the Shiv Sena, then only she can talk about the reason behind it.'

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

What seems to have changed over the last two-three years is that earlier the CCI considered online as another channel for retail sales, while it now seems dividing the retail market into two -- online and offline, and looking at them separately, say competition law experts.

Sushant case: ED summons Goa businessman; NCB gathers details

Sushant case: ED summons Goa businessman; NCB gathers details

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Officials said Gaurav Arya, who runs a hotel in the coastal state, has been asked to depose before the central probe agency at its office in the Ballard Estate area of Mumbai on August 31.

LPG users' cash subsidy scheme may be reinstated

LPG users' cash subsidy scheme may be reinstated

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG scheme was rolled out in 291 districts from June 1, 2013 in six phases to do away with the practice of selling the fuel at below cost rates.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Scindia did not just come to a new party, it was an ideological shift for him. In the past one and a half years, Scindia never lost communication with RSS leaders in the state. He left no stone unturned to ensure his acceptability in the party'

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The RBI is thinking of a model code of conduct for banks, to ensure customer rights in line with the earlier charter it had framed in this regard.

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole time director, Liberty General Insurance, answers readers health insurance queries.

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

China has overtaken the US as the world largest online retail market with $442 billion compared to US.

Call centres in India used to swindle American citizens

Call centres in India used to swindle American citizens

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

This is first of its kind case that has come to light in the US wherein call centres in India have been used to make fake debt collection calls to the US.

Pay all bills, make investments from one place

Pay all bills, make investments from one place

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

BBPS allows you to pay electricity, telephone, water supply, gas and DTH bills. Its scope will be expanded to include other payments like school and university fees, government taxes, insurance premiums, mutual fund investments, even credit card bills.

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A case has been registered in Hyderabad against Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Raja Singh for his remarks which allegedly defended the attacks on Dalits in Gujarat's Una and supported the cow vigilantes involved.

Maggi samples being tested, brand ambassadors can be liable: Govt

Maggi samples being tested, brand ambassadors can be liable: Govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Celebrities endorsing Maggi can face action If Maggi is tested of high content of MSG.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

Trai tightens norms for activation of mobile VAS

Trai tightens norms for activation of mobile VAS

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Telecom operators have to take double confirmation from consumers before activating value added services (VAS) and must complete de-activation requests in four hours, sectoral regulator Trai said.

DTH operators may have to offer inter-operable box

DTH operators may have to offer inter-operable box

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Direct to Home (DTH) operators could be asked to provide inter-operable set-top boxes to their customers with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeing prima facie merit in a complaint filed by a consumer organisation that it is in violation of competition laws.

The chink in the e-commerce draft

The chink in the e-commerce draft

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

While the new norms are part of the draft policy's guidelines to fight counterfeit and fake products on platforms, they might end up helping brands and e-commerce firms sign exclusive sale deals.

Air India fined for forcing passengers to pay extra

Air India fined for forcing passengers to pay extra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Not informing the complainant about the payable charge... amounts to deficiency in service, said the consumer forum.

Pending insurance claims at ombudsman office is now a thing of the past

Pending insurance claims at ombudsman office is now a thing of the past

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

One may now not have to wait to get their insurance claims redressed.

Restaurants may now be forced to cut prices

Restaurants may now be forced to cut prices

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Govt doesn't buy restaurants' input tax excuse and has swing into action and looking into profiteering complaints on social media against prominent restaurant and franchise chains.

NOT AGAIN! Chit funds resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

NOT AGAIN! Chit funds resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the consumer affairs department, these chit funds are operating at a small level.

Why e-tailers find it tough to mention 'country of origin' on goods

Why e-tailers find it tough to mention 'country of origin' on goods

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Experts say it is difficult to determine country of origin where most products are manufactured and sold, as part of a complex global value chain.

Essential medicine likely to get dearer as price revision looms

Essential medicine likely to get dearer as price revision looms

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

NPPA seeks data from firms to revalidate existing prices.

Sushant death: NCB files criminal case against Rhea, others

Sushant death: NCB files criminal case against Rhea, others

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

They said various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) have been pressed in the complaint filed by the federal anti-drugs agency on an official reference received from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).