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Start Up India: Only 16 entities eligible for tax sops

Start Up India: Only 16 entities eligible for tax sops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A total of 728 applications have been received till July 18, 2016 for Start Up recognition.

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.

Why tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains are cancelled

Why tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains are cancelled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Sources said the railways is keen to ensure that a purely domestic entity bags the tender and once it was felt that the Chinese JV was a frontrunner for the project, it was scrapped.

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Rashmi Rocket suffers from overcrowding. Through its runtime of nearly two hours, it hints at too many issues without sinking its teeth into any, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Covid & festive politics

Covid & festive politics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

This visit has ended on a vastly different note in comparison with Modi's previous visits. Call it a rebuke, call it a censure, call it a distancing from Modi, the sharp message would have gone home, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak denies use of airspace to Prez Kovind for foreign visit

Pak denies use of airspace to Prez Kovind for foreign visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The decision was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan in view of the tense situation in Kashmir, the minister told state broadcaster PTV.

HDFC puts Jet Airways' office space for sale

HDFC puts Jet Airways' office space for sale

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The office, spread over 52,775 square feet carpet area, in Mumbai's suburban financial centre Bandra Kurla Complex, is on the fourth floor of the building 'Jet Airways Godrej BKC'.

Arbitration not yet commenced in KG-D6 output fall

Arbitration not yet commenced in KG-D6 output fall

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The government had in May last year disallowed $1.005 billion expense of RIL on the flagging KG-D6 gas fields for not implementing the approved field development plan.

Chennai to fully shut down for 4 days from Sunday

Chennai to fully shut down for 4 days from Sunday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Tightening restrictions further in select urban areas to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday announced a complete shutdown beginning Sunday in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai for four days, disallowing grocery shops as well and fully curtailing the movement of public. Also, Salem and Tirupur in western Tamil Nadu will be shut similarly, albeit for three days from April 26, and Palaniswami assured people that vegetables and fruits shall reach their doorsteps via mobile outlets.

Oil Min to RIL: Stop selling KG-D6 crude to Jamnagar refinery

Oil Min to RIL: Stop selling KG-D6 crude to Jamnagar refinery

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

It calculated that the government should have got an additional profit share of $ 115.263 million.

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Often, these gangs tie up with former sector employees to understand how the process works

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Fuel price rise issue washes out Parliament proceedings

Fuel price rise issue washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Both Houses met for the first time in the second part of Budget Session and saw repeated adjournments as the Opposition continued protests.

Railway cancels all regular tickets till June 30, specials to run

Railway cancels all regular tickets till June 30, specials to run

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Passengers who are disallowed from travelling on trains because of symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus will also receive full refund for their tickets, the railways has said.

NC worker's death: Uproar in J&K assembly; Omar clarifies

NC worker's death: Uproar in J&K assembly; Omar clarifies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Pandemonium hit the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly on Monday again as the speaker disallowed an adjournment motion moved by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party seeking a discussion on the alleged custodial death of a ruling National Conference worker in Srinagar last week.

OilMin grapples with payment options for RIL's KG-D6 gas

OilMin grapples with payment options for RIL's KG-D6 gas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

As per the 15-day billing cycle, gas producers are to raise the first invoice at the revised price of $5.61 per million British thermal unit this weekend.

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

NCP workers had staged protests in Mumbai earlier when the ED named Sharad Pawar in the case.

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

There is some hope for these companies, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying there was a need for legislative backing for private companies that were using Aadhaar. Adding that a careful reading of the judgment is required, Jaitley said this could be "temporary".

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

After SP, it is BJP's turn to face Maya's wrath

After SP, it is BJP's turn to face Maya's wrath

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Led by the state party chief Surya Pratap Shahi and the party's veteran local MP Lalji Tandon, BJP's mayors and other elected representatives of local bodies were not only disallowed to proceed towards the Governor's House, but also subjected to cane charge.

Govt has used all its tricks on the farmers

Govt has used all its tricks on the farmers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Their demands will be met of course, and this government will move on to the next great idea, without an apology or an explanation, predicts Aakar Patel.

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Chennai's Koyambedu market for vegetables, fruits and flowers, one of the largest in the country that used to teem with thousands of people every day, has emerged as the latest hotspot for COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu. The development has prompted authorities to shift the market -- spread over 295 acres with over 3,000 outlets of which only about 200 of them are presently functional -- to suburban Tirumazhisai from Thursday.

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Earlier bidders in the SHAKTI auction were finding it difficult to meet their PPA obligations owing to shortfall in coal supply. The industry lobby has urged the Centre to review the guidelines and allow former participants as well.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

Reliance, BP drop gas price arbitration against govt

Reliance, BP drop gas price arbitration against govt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The withdrawal of the arbitration will now entitle the two companies to marketing and pricing freedom on the natural gas they produce from newer fields in the deep sea at an investment of Rs 40,000 crore by 2022.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Spurs held to goalless draw in American tour match

Spurs held to goalless draw in American tour match

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were held to a scoreless draw by the San Jose Earthquakes in the opening match of their pre-season tour of the United States on Saturday.

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Following the row over financing, Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States.

'Jallikattu' kicks off amid fanfare in TN, 62 injured

'Jallikattu' kicks off amid fanfare in TN, 62 injured

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

As the feisty bulls, one after the other started racing towards the lengthy sporting arena from the entrance, known as 'vadivasal,' young men waiting with bated breath strained every nerve to latch on to the hump of the animals.

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'India is the only large nation along with Argentina whose numbers have continuously and without a break risen from March,' observes Aakar Patel.

BCCI will not be under CAG audit

BCCI will not be under CAG audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India no longer enjoys the tax exemptions it got in the guise of being a charitable organisation but the government does not plan to bring it under the ambit of audit by Comptroller and Auditor General.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

No premium on 'exported' power

No premium on 'exported' power

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

In a judgement that will bring relief to power deficit states, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has disallowed power surplus states like Orissa from charging a premium on exported power.

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

V K Sasikala, late J Jayalalithaa's confidante would return to Tamil Nadu on February 7 from Bengaluru and a grand welcome from party cadres awaited her right from the state's border, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary T T V Dinakaran said in Madurai on Wednesday.

Verma appeals to Supreme Court to remove Srinivasan from TNCA

Verma appeals to Supreme Court to remove Srinivasan from TNCA

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma moved an application in the Supreme Court for declaring Narayanswami Srinivasan as ineligible or disentitled to hold the post of president of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

When Vijila Sathyanath (AIADMK) rose to speak on her zero hour mention, DMK members, led by Tiruchi Siva and Kanimozhi, objected to it, saying she should not be allowed to raise the matter as their notices on the same issue were disallowed earlier.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.