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Have not resigned from CAB: Ganguly

Have not resigned from CAB: Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said that he has not thought about his future plan as yet after the Lodha Panel made it clear that he will have to serve a compulsory 'cooling off' period of three years after June if he wants to become an office bearer of the BCCI or the state units.

Gold monetisation scheme: What you must know

Gold monetisation scheme: What you must know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Banks and friendly neighbourhood jewellers can serve as good channels to provide liquidity for gold deposits with built-in incentives for them, suggests Harsh Roongta.

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The government on Thursday clarified that black money declarants using the one-time compliance window cannot pay tax and penalty from undisclosed income to bring down their liability.

CCI orders probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

CCI orders probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday ordered a detailed probe into popular messaging platform WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and terms of service after finding that the 'exploitative and exclusionary conduct' in the garb of the policy update prima facie violated competition norms.

Compliance window for domestic black money opens on June 1

Compliance window for domestic black money opens on June 1

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Persons making disclosure of unaccounted assets will be given time up to November 30 to pay taxes

A golden advice for all equity investors

A golden advice for all equity investors

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

If an equity share is purchased before January 31, 2018, at Rs 100 and the highest price quoted on January 31, 2018, in respect of this share is Rs 120, there will be no tax on the gain of Rs 20.

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The window under the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 opened on June 1 and will close on September 30

Compliance window for black money in July

Compliance window for black money in July

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Notification, FAQs likely after FM Jaitley returns from the US

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs, says EC

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs, says EC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

To counter the doubts over the machine's reliability, the Election Commission has come out with a list of FAQs to put across its views in public domain.

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The MHA put out a set of FAQs on the Act, seeking to counter a 'misinformation campaign'. It said the Act doesn't have anything to do with the deportation of any foreigner in India.

Gains from online gaming to be disclosed under black money law

Gains from online gaming to be disclosed under black money law

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The e-wallet, virtual cards are often used to play online games.

Names can be revealed in public interest: Govt on black money

Names can be revealed in public interest: Govt on black money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Holding out no assurance of an absolute confidentiality to those disclosing foreign assets on their own, the government on Tuesday said details of information provided during the one-time compliance window can be revealed in the public interest.

Govt orders WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Govt orders WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The ministry has taken a strong position on the matter, and made it clear that it is not just problematic but also "irresponsible" for the messaging platform to leverage its position to impose "unfair" terms and conditions on Indian users, when many depend on WhatsApp to communicate in everyday life, according to the sources.

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

When it comes to a significant investment like a four-wheeler, many people end up paying high interest rates on car loans which can lead to high monthly installments.

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Each vaccination session will cater to a maximum of 100 beneficiaries and the Union Health Ministry has advised states not to organise 'unreasonable numbers of vaccination per site per day'.

Yes Bank customers to get back all services on Wed evening

Yes Bank customers to get back all services on Wed evening

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Yes Bank customers will be able to access full banking services from Wednesday evening, as the moratorium will be lifted earlier. The RBI had on March 5 put a moratorium on Yes Bank restricting withdrawals to Rs 50,000 per depositor till April 3. However, the government in a notification on Saturday said the moratorium will be lifted by 18:00 hrs on March 18.

The high points of Raghuram Rajan's farewell policy

The high points of Raghuram Rajan's farewell policy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Inflation target remains 5% for January 2017.

WhatsApp delays policy update rollout to May 15 amid severe criticism

WhatsApp delays policy update rollout to May 15 amid severe criticism

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The policy change was originally scheduled to come into effect on February 8, the Facebook-owned company said.

Here's what YOU must know about Karnataka election!

Here's what YOU must know about Karnataka election!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa gives a lowdown on the Karnataka assembly election

Govt directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Govt directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology has directed WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy, according to sources. The IT ministry believes that the changes to WhatsApp privacy policy and the manner of introducing the said changes undermines the sacrosanct values of informational privacy, data security and user choice and harms the rights and interests of Indian citizens, government sources said. The government has given seven days to WhatsApp to respond to the notice and if no satisfactory response is received, necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken, sources informed. In a communication to WhatsApp on May 18, the ministry has once again told the messaging platform to withdraw its privacy policy 2021, they said.

Can't decide about a PG in finance? Here's help

Can't decide about a PG in finance? Here's help

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Aditya Ahluwalia of Finstructor debunks the FAQs on the two popular post graduate finance certifications. He differentiates them by their career scope, skills required and more.

Dengue fever: What you MUST know

Dengue fever: What you MUST know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Here's an FAQ on all that you need to know about the dengue fever.

Want FASTER REFUND? File tax returns ONLINE

Want FASTER REFUND? File tax returns ONLINE

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Every taxpayer should prefer filing income tax return online in order to avail full benefits associated with it and to remain hassle free.

Maoists spreading to North-East, warns home ministry

Maoists spreading to North-East, warns home ministry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has in fact gone to the extent of claiming that Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, was helping Maoists in the state. "The Maoists are spreading in Assam. The ISI has also joined hands with them," Gogoi told journalists after a meeting with Home Minister P Chidambaram earlier this week.

Explained: How Parliament Standing Committees work

Explained: How Parliament Standing Committees work

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The Lokpal Bill has been referred to the Standing Committee of Parliament on personnel, public grievances, law and justice. In this FAQ, we explain the process of these committees.

House committee can't study Lokpal Bill in 10 days

House committee can't study Lokpal Bill in 10 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The Lok Pal Bill has been referred to the standing committee of Parliament on personnel, public grievances, law and hustice. In this FAQ, MR Madhavan explains the process of these committees.

Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The finance minister asked lenders to identify eligible borrowers and reach out to them and urged for quick implementation of a sustained resolution plan for the revival of every viable business.

No stamp duty on redemption of MFs, only on switching: Sebi

No stamp duty on redemption of MFs, only on switching: Sebi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Regarding the applicability of stamp duty on redemption of mutual fund (MF) units, Sebi said, "Redemption is not liable to duty as it is neither a transfer nor an issue nor a sale." However, switching in mutual fund would attract stamp duty. "The issue of fresh units in the switched scheme would attract stamp duty even though there is no physical consideration paid or transfer of ownership," Sebi said.

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.

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.

Explained: Why Bangkok is burning

Explained: Why Bangkok is burning

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Just what is happening in Thailand? The current violence is the culmination of a political strife that has been brewing ever since the then prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was overthrown in a military coup in September 2006.

All you need to know about Malaria

All you need to know about Malaria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

An FAQ on what you need to know about Malaria and how you can avoid it.

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will need to get assurances from all the state associations that there will be no disruption in organisation of cricket matches under aegis of the board, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee said on Wednesday.

Jaitley's tax boon for stock market investors

Jaitley's tax boon for stock market investors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The grandfathering clause and set-off provisions can be used to reduce the tax payable on sale of bonus shares, says Arvind A Rao.

Dengue fever: What you MUST know

Dengue fever: What you MUST know

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Here's an FAQ on all that you need to know about the dengue fever.

How to apply for a US student visa

How to apply for a US student visa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

To help readers make an informed decision, Rediff.com had organised a chat on November November 22, between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.

Direct tax code: Some queries that you want answered

Direct tax code: Some queries that you want answered

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The 48-year-old Indian Income Tax Act is set to be replaced by a new Direct Tax Code from April 1, 2011.

How loan restructuring scheme can impact your finances

How loan restructuring scheme can impact your finances

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The accumulated interest will increase the principal and you will have to pay a higher rate. Borrowers should take the restructuring plan only after they are convinced they have exhausted all other options.

Everything you need to know about swine flu

Everything you need to know about swine flu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Here is an FAQ on the dreaded virus

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the nerve that is responsible for vision.