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'LIC keeps investing in companies...'

'LIC keeps investing in companies...'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'In equities, it has diversified portfolios.' 'So the short-term movement of individual stocks does not impact them.'

SC denies temporary release to jailed Maha leaders to vote in council polls

SC denies temporary release to jailed Maha leaders to vote in council polls

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court Monday declined the plea of jailed Nationalist Congress Party leaders and MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh seeking temporary release from prison to cast their votes in the Maharashtra legislative council election.

How To Make Banks Treat Customers Fairly

How To Make Banks Treat Customers Fairly

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Nobody is held accountable for lapses, no matter how badly it affects the person or business whose accounts are frozen. Nor is there compensation for losses. Most people get to know their accounts are blocked only when a cheque bounces, points out Debashis Basu.

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

There is no provision for the state government to either install or remove loudspeakers, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Monday after an all-party meeting on the issue.

TRS emerges as single largest party in Hyderabad civic polls

TRS emerges as single largest party in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party bagged 48 wards and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen of Asaduddin Owaisi secured 44.

Bhujbal, son, nephew discharged in Maharashtra Sadan scam case

Bhujbal, son, nephew discharged in Maharashtra Sadan scam case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Thursday allowed the discharge applications of Maharashtra minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and seven others in the Maharashtra Sadan scam case.

ED issues lookout notice against ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh

ED issues lookout notice against ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Sources said that the lookout circular was issued to prevent Deshmukh from fleeing the country.

Uniform order religion-neutral, PFI behind troubles: K'taka to SC on hijab row

Uniform order religion-neutral, PFI behind troubles: K'taka to SC on hijab row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mehta told a bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia the PFI started the social media campaign over the Islamic headscarf earlier this year and there were continuous social media messages asking students to "start wearing hijab".

BOI drags Future Retail to insolvency tribunal NCLT

BOI drags Future Retail to insolvency tribunal NCLT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Public sector lender Bank of India has moved to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking initiation of insolvency proceedings against Future Retail Ltd and a moratorium over the assets of the Kishore Biyani-led debt-ridden firm. Besides, Bank of India (BOI), the lead banker of a consortium of banks that lent money to Future Retail Ltd (FRL), also suggested the insolvency tribunal appoint Vijay Kumar V Iyer as the interim professional of the company. Meanwhile FRL, in a regulatory filing, said it has been served and received a copy of the petition and is in the "process of taking legal advice".

Highways within 100 km of borders won't need green nod: Govt

Highways within 100 km of borders won't need green nod: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The notification issued by the Union Environment Ministry also exempts projects pertaining to the expansion of terminal buildings at airports (without an increase in the existing area of the airport) from seeking green nod.

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

So far, 758 million Aadhaar numbers have been generated.

Realty group IREO's Lalit Goyal arrested by ED on money laundering charges

Realty group IREO's Lalit Goyal arrested by ED on money laundering charges

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the vice chairman and managing director of real estate group IREO, Lalit Goyal, in connection with a money laundering probe against him, officials said on Tuesday. The businessman has been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the federal probe agency in Chandigarh and will be produced before a local court for seeking his remand, they said. Goyal was stopped by immigration authorities last Thursday at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in New Delhi on the basis of an ED look out circular against him.

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps rearing its ugly head.

Meat ban: Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against Bombay HC order

Meat ban: Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against Bombay HC order

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed against a Bombay high court order staying the decision to ban sale of meat in Mumbai during Jain festival.

1 more day of meat ban in Mumbai after court slams 'regressive' outlook

1 more day of meat ban in Mumbai after court slams 'regressive' outlook

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Under fire for its decision to ban slaughter and sale of meat in Mumbai for two days during Jain festival 'Paryushan', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday told the Bombay high court that it has decided to withdraw its decision.

Hijab row: K'taka extends holiday for PU colleges till Feb 15

Hijab row: K'taka extends holiday for PU colleges till Feb 15

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The government has already ordered closure of the degree and diploma colleges till February 16.

People free to approach courts directly against false affidavits, says EC

People free to approach courts directly against false affidavits, says EC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Flooded with complaints of alleged falsification of election affidavits, the Election Commission has said people are free to approach the courts directly against candidates for concealing information in nomination papers.

SC asks Centre to place on record Kamath report on interest waiver

SC asks Centre to place on record Kamath report on interest waiver

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The Supreme Court asked the Centre and the RBI on Monday to place on record the K V Kamath committee recommendations on debt restructuring in view of Covid-19 related stress on various sectors as well as the notifications and circulars issued so far on loan moratorium.

Mysuru gang-rape: 5 labourers from Tamil Nadu arrested

Mysuru gang-rape: 5 labourers from Tamil Nadu arrested

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Five labourers allegedly involved in the rape of a college student near Mysuru have been arrested, Karnataka DG and IGP Praveen Sood said on Saturday.

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that China has made a huge build-up in the Tibet region and the Army needs broader roads to move heavy vehicles up to the India-China border to avoid a 1962 war-like situation.

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The CBI had sought the sanction of the government to prosecute the international human rights organisation because of mandatory clause of Section 40 of the FCRA.

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Ahmedabad-based crypto firm Kali Digital Ecosystems' plea against the ban will be heard on July 20.

SC allows double lane for Chardham over security concerns

SC allows double lane for Chardham over security concerns

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The strategic 900-km-long Chardham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath -- in Uttarakhand.

Karnataka hijab row: 3-day holiday brings some respite

Karnataka hijab row: 3-day holiday brings some respite

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Protests for and against the hijab had intensified in different parts of Karnataka and turned violent in some places on Tuesday.

Lockdown: SC extends protection to employers for not paying full wages

Lockdown: SC extends protection to employers for not paying full wages

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in its circular, had asked all employers to make payment of wages to their workers without any deduction for the period their establishments were under closure during the lockdown to contain COVID-19.

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The government is mulling changes in the income tax laws to bring cryptocurrencies under the tax net, with some changes that could form part of the Budget next year, a top official said. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj said that in terms of income tax, some people are already paying capital gains tax on the income from cryptocurrency, and in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST) also the law is "very clear" that the rate would be applicable as those in case of other services.

RBI junks banks' plea on stressed assets

RBI junks banks' plea on stressed assets

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Loans of over Rs 1.8 trillion, for which agreement has been signed by banks, are likely to be referred to IBC.

Mumbai gang-rape case trial in fast track court: R R Patil

Mumbai gang-rape case trial in fast track court: R R Patil

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The trial of the case relating to the gang rape of a photojournalist will be held in a fast-track court and the charge-sheet be filed in a "very short time", Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil said on Friday.

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voters can be relied on to punish a party which makes reckless promises without actually implementing them, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

SC to resume physical hearings twice a week from Oct 20

SC to resume physical hearings twice a week from Oct 20

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In a step towards resumption of physical hearings, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that from October 20, all the matters listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays would be heard in physical presence of lawyers and litigants in courtrooms only.

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The official order read, 'Kamal Pant, IPS, Commissioner of Police and Additional District Magistrate, Bengaluru City, hereby prohibit any gathering, agitation or protest of any type within the area of 200 metres radius from the gate(s) of the Schools, PU Colleges, Degree Colleges or other similar Educational Institutions in Bengaluru City, for a period of two weeks with immediate effect i.e. from 9-2-2022 to 22-2-2022.'

Hijab row: K'taka asks schools to follow current uniform rules till HC order

Hijab row: K'taka asks schools to follow current uniform rules till HC order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In the wake of the 'hijab' (headscarf) row, the Karnataka government has asked educational institutions to follow existing uniform related rules, until the high court comes out with an order in this regard, next week.

RBI's new stressed asset resolution is 'practical'

RBI's new stressed asset resolution is 'practical'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'If there is a technical issue and the borrowers can resolve it within 30 days, you don't have to go through the bankruptcy court.' 'If the borrower is expecting a large disbursal of a facility or expecting a payment or receivables, in such cases it becomes practical to give a window for taking care of such circumstances. 'If banks had aggregated the assets and benefited with a long relationship with borrowers and now when assets get into a trouble, it is incumbent on banks to find resolution and take responsibility.'

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will administer the oath of office to the two judges on Friday, an official circular said.

Kingfisher should be given loan, other papers by PNB: Court

Kingfisher should be given loan, other papers by PNB: Court

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru, which later decided to hear the matter on Thursday again, also said that the ailing airlines can be allowed to be represented by a lawyer in the proceedings to be conducted by the PSU bank against it.

Rabri Devi slapped unruly supporter to make way for CBI sleuths

Rabri Devi slapped unruly supporter to make way for CBI sleuths

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The RJD supporters were creating a ruckus outside 10, Circular Road, where Rabri Devi lives and had been locked from inside by a Central Bureau Investigation team which had raided the house on Friday in connection with its case against Lalu Prasad Yadav, her husband, in the railway recruitment scandal.

RJD feud deepens as Tej Pratap shifts to Rabri home

RJD feud deepens as Tej Pratap shifts to Rabri home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The legislator visited the residence of mother Rabri Devi on Tuesday evening, spent the night at her place and, according to party sources, announced that he will henceforth not be living at the bungalow allotted to him by the state government.

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday said that successful civil services aspirants have no right to be allocated a cadre of their choice or their home state, and also noted that before selection they opt to serve anywhere in the country "with eyes open" but later "scramble" for home cadre.

Centre to waive interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore

Centre to waive interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

In an affidavit filed by Union finance ministry on behalf of the Union of India, it said that the relief to all borrowers in respect of compounding of interest during the period of moratorium would be admissible to the categories specified irrespective of whether the borrowers had availed the moratorium or not.

Bill on crypto currencies likely in winter session of Parliament

Bill on crypto currencies likely in winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The government is likely to introduce a bill on crypto currencies during the winter session of Parliament beginning November 29, amid concerns over such currencies being allegedly used for luring investors with misleading claims and for funding terror activities, sources said on Monday. Currently, there are no particular regulations or any ban on use of crypto currencies in the country. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, held a meeting on the crypto currencies with senior officials and indications are that strong regulatory steps could be taken to deal with the issue.