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India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The death toll also saw a record single-day increase of over 350 fatalities to move closer to the 8,500-mark, more than one-third of which have been recorded in 11 days since June 1 -- the day that marked the beginning of a phased exit from most restrictions imposed under a nationwide lockdown with effect from March 25.

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.

Over Rs 3 crore in old notes seized after raid in Delhi hotel

Over Rs 3 crore in old notes seized after raid in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The raid was carried out at a hotel in Karol Bagh in the national capital.

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The apex court asked the counsel for the Centre to specify the status of rules which were to be formulated in pursuance of its direction to protect cattle smuggling to Nepal and posted the matter for further hearing after summer vacation from May 10 till July 2.

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The boy was allegedly denied admission by five prominent private hospitals

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

India and Singapore had in 2013 amended the DTAA to help exchange banking and tax-related information more effectively.

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Security researchers with Kaspersky Lab have recorded more than 45,000 attacks in 99 countries, including the UK, Russia, Ukraine, India, China, Italy, and Egypt.

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

Health officials in India to be trained to handle Ebola cases

Health officials in India to be trained to handle Ebola cases

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Bracing to deal with Ebola epidemic which has claimed more than 4000 lives globally, the government took stock of the measures being undertaken for strengthening the preparedness, surveillance and response system in states.

No tax on inherited gold, purchased from agri/disclosed income

No tax on inherited gold, purchased from agri/disclosed income

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has said the government has not introduced any new provision regarding the chargeability of tax on jewellery.

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the coronavirus infection rose to 7,466 and the cases mounted to 2,66,598 in the country.

Banks, exchanges come under cyber attacks

Banks, exchanges come under cyber attacks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Axis Bank recently informed the Reserve Bank of India that it had experienced a cyber attack, while the State Bank of India said it was re-issuing over 600,000 debit cards because of a potential security breach.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

Sunanda case: Homicide not mentioned in AIIMS medical report

Sunanda case: Homicide not mentioned in AIIMS medical report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The head of the AIIMS medical board based on whose report a murder case was registered into Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death, on Wednesday said the panel did not mention "homicide" in its findings and it found "poisoning" as the cause of her death.

Sherin's foster mother denies any role in her death

Sherin's foster mother denies any role in her death

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The lawyers write that Mathews is "trying to grieve for her lost daughter while still caring for her remaining daughter.

Tax demands to Nokia may cross Rs 10,000 crore

Tax demands to Nokia may cross Rs 10,000 crore

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The department has calculated and arrived at the figure and may raise two separate demands.

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The incident caused panic among passengers who were not allowed to exit the terminal for some time.

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Traders allegedly over-invoicing jewellery from Hong Kong

Traders allegedly over-invoicing jewellery from Hong Kong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Import of jewellery from Hong Kong attracts no duty in India, due to a free trade agreement.

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'We have not issued notices randomly.' 'We have done the risk profiling of individuals, and sent to those whose profile has not matched with their declared income.'

How many of the PAN numbers are 'real'?

How many of the PAN numbers are 'real'?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

About 45 per cent of those who are part of the workforce, or about 207 million, are estimated to be engaged in agriculture and many of them will be outside the income-tax net and hence may not need a PAN. So, what does allotting PAN to 369 million individuals actually mean, wonders A K Bhattacharya.

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

American and British intelligence authorities have suggested that a bomb from the dreaded Islamic State might have caused the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The Wuhan lockdown was lifted even as epidemiologists warned that it is not the time to completely lower the guard and ease on full-scale restrictions, considering the looming asymptomatic patients and possible rebound in infections, the official media reported.

Is the Asus ZenFone 5Z better than the OnePlus 6?

Is the Asus ZenFone 5Z better than the OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Asus ZenFone 5Z, which was unveiled at MWC 2018, Barcelona, finally arrives in India. Ashish Narsale gives you a sneak peek into what the phone has to offer.

Ebola scare: Government tightens steps, says no need to panic

Ebola scare: Government tightens steps, says no need to panic

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

A day after the first Ebola case was reported in India, Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday said arrangements similar to the one at Delhi airport, which helped detect the virus in a man returning from Liberia, have been put in place at 24 airports and stressed the situation was under "complete control".

Govt to soon make PAN must for cash spending beyond a limit: FM

Govt to soon make PAN must for cash spending beyond a limit: FM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

FM Arun Jaitley says I-T dept's capacity to access information and apply technology driven analytical tools to expose evasion has been enhanced

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The government can seek details from sellers such as sources of funds while buying.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

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.

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The top cop of the state said despite the verdict coming out last week every district is on a "high state of preparedness" and no untoward incident has been reported so far.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

Underwater search for Flight MH370 resumes; hunt to end next week

Underwater search for Flight MH370 resumes; hunt to end next week

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The robotic mini-submarine deployed to search for the crashed MH370's debris on Thursday resumed the hunt after eight days of suspended operations ahead of its final week of scouring the Indian Ocean seabed, which will now be mapped to locate the final resting place of the jet.

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After it received complaint that beef was being added to biryani, police and cow vigilantes in Mundaka village in Mewat, Haryana are keeping close vigil to avoid any such incident in view of Eid al-Adha to be celebrated next week.

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

4-month window for domestic black money holders to come clean

4-month window for domestic black money holders to come clean

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

In the last Budget, the government had come out with similar compliance window for people holding undisclosed assets abroad.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.