News for 'Directorate General of Safeguards'

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'To safeguard himself he moves around with his personal security. That's it.'

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A group of lawyers and activists want India's privacy law to ensure that autonomy, dignity and privacy are safeguarded, and proposes a penalty provision of up to Rs 10 million for those found violating the code and a jail term extending up to three years or a combination of both. Mayank Jain reports.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 5,806 confirmed cases, including 204 deaths, official media reported.

Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese calculators

Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese calculators

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Calculators have been exported to India from China below the normal value

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Two top Army commanders on Saturday said the fresh ceasefire between India and Pakistan will have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and that the force will exercise 'maximum restraint' in the event of any violation by the neighbouring country.

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Since the bankcuptcy law came into effect from December 2016, with every quarter, the recovery rate has progressively been going down, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Sebi tightens IPO fund utilisation norms; won't interfere in issue pricing

Sebi tightens IPO fund utilisation norms; won't interfere in issue pricing

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday decided to tighten norms for utilisation of IPO proceeds by companies, introduce special situation funds to invest only in stressed assets and amend various regulations, including those on mutual funds and settlement proceedings. The board of Sebi, which met on Tuesday, also gave its nod for amending Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) regulations and introducing a provision for appointment or re-appointment of any person, including as a managing director or a whole time director or a manager, who was earlier rejected by the shareholders at a general meeting. Once the amended norms are in place, such appointments or re-appointments can only be done with the prior approval of the shareholders.

SC to hear Param Bir's plea for CBI probe against Maha HM on Wed

SC to hear Param Bir's plea for CBI probe against Maha HM on Wed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The SC will hear the plea by Mumbai's former Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking direction for immediate 'impartial and fair' CBI probe into alleged corrupt malpractices of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Roopa has now been posted as commissioner for road safety & traffic.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The week is being termed as a 'black week' for the aviation industry.

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The former Mumbai Commissioner of Police, a 1988 batch IPS officer also sought quashing of the order transferring him from the post of Mumbai CP alleging it to be "arbitrary" and "illegal".

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The new form will only require a complainant to mention the product and GST identification number of the seller

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The team of 21 Rashtriya Rifles had entered the house of a civilian to prevent a hostage situation when they came under attack from the terrorists who had already reached there. While the four army personnel and the police Sub Inspector lost their lives in the encounter, the civilians trapped in the house were safely evacuated.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.

China backs Pakistan on Kashmir

China backs Pakistan on Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The scheduling of Imran Khan's visit to Beijing and its focus on the J&K situation underscores that Beijing shares the Pakistani concern that tensions with India are only going to escalate further in the period ahead,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The bodies of two terrorists had been recovered on Sunday.

Bhargava calls on managements to cut expenditure on themselves amid pandemic

Bhargava calls on managements to cut expenditure on themselves amid pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Company managements need to "curtail the kind of expenditures on themselves personally" with the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the need to build internal resources with a frugal style of functioning, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said on Tuesday. Addressing shareholders in the company's annual general meeting held virtually, he also termed as "a good development for the whole of industry" recent shareholder actions that did not approve expenditures by management on themselves, without specifying details. In the wake of the pandemic, building internal resources has to become a priority of industry and companies.

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Army sources said the CoI has been given one month's time to complete the probe.

GST: How not to get your registration cancelled

GST: How not to get your registration cancelled

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

National Anti-profiteering Authority to be set up for ensuring that customers get the benefit of GST

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Besides controlling the spread of the virus, a major task of the WHO team along with their Chinese counterparts was to come up with a standard medicine to cure the disease.

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The draft is now with ministries.

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Indo-United States defence ties will not be impacted due to the issue relating to Indian diplomat Devayani Khobragade, Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said.

'Don't you think UP police should have accountability?'

'Don't you think UP police should have accountability?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Had the police firing been responsible for the killing, then that would have been excessive use of force, but somebody killing somebody else in your presence shows that either you are complicit or incompetent, or both.'

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I don't believe in focusing on the bad things that have happened in my life.'

SC rejects Anil Deshmukh's plea to quash CBI FIR in corruption case

SC rejects Anil Deshmukh's plea to quash CBI FIR in corruption case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a corruption case.

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The pilots and other senior staff have not been getting their full salaries since December.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Trade ministers from 162 WTO countries will gather in Kenya's capital from Dec. 15-18 to work on an agreement to liberalise global trade.

India Inc hails RBI decision not to hike interest rate

India Inc hails RBI decision not to hike interest rate

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The status quo decision came as a breather as only last week the RBI had pulled up banks for not helping it in monetary policy transmission.