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The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Here's a closer look at the showcause notices issued to Lalit Modi

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Continuing his stand that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had taken British citizenship to set up a company in the United Kingdom, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that he will ask the Enforcement Directorate to register an FIR against the former.

Centre scraps FIPB to 'further liberalise' FDI regime

Centre scraps FIPB to 'further liberalise' FDI regime

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The approvals would be handled independently by administrative ministries of different sectors.

Cabinet approves bill on black money

Cabinet approves bill on black money

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

To check black money menace, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new bill that would give more powers to the tax department in tracking illicit wealth stashed abroad and provide for strict penal actions for such offence.

India allows unlisted firms to directly raise funds abroad

India allows unlisted firms to directly raise funds abroad

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The government on Friday modified FDI policy allowing unlisted companies to directly list on stock exchanges abroad to raise funds for acquisitions or retiring overseas debts, a move which may help India in containing high current account deficit.

Red Corner notice likely to be issued against Lalit: Govt

Red Corner notice likely to be issued against Lalit: Govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The Centre on Friday said it was taking steps to extradite Lalit Modi and a Red Corner notice may soon be issued against him.

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The London Commercial court has granted Tata Sons a period of 23 days, starting July 27th 2016, to apply to set aside the exparte order

RBI junks rumours of controlling FII money

RBI junks rumours of controlling FII money

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Top sources in RBI blamed 'unwarranted rumours' about controls on foreign institutional investors' money to the nearly 770 point drop in the benchmark Sensex and rupee dipping to its lowest levels.

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frozen mutual funds and shares worth Rs 86.72 crore belong to Choksi and his group, and the rest are owned by the Modi group.

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'If the RBI liability is extinguished and they no longer remain legal tender, then those Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are worthless paper.' 'Then why should it be a criminal offence to keep that paper?'

Walmart India head Raj Jain leaves, interim head named

Walmart India head Raj Jain leaves, interim head named

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Ramnik Narsey, the new chief, had joined the retail giant in May 2013.

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi in alleged money laundering case registered against him.

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

RBI has cited "legal impediments" in sharing the reports.

Sahara can bring money from abroad only after RBI approval: SC

Sahara can bring money from abroad only after RBI approval: SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the money likely to be arranged by Sahara Group from overseas to raise Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) for the release of its jailed chief Subrato Roy would come into the country only after necessary clearances by RBI.

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced junking high denomination 500 and 1000 rupee notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced a bill to amend the income tax law.

Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The issue will now have to be resolved through arbitration.

Rush of black money declarants at Income Tax office

Rush of black money declarants at Income Tax office

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'A huge number of declarations are expected to be made through the official e-filing website of the Income Tax department.'

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Rescue work has intensified in Texas with officials launching search operations as desperate residents remain stranded without food and water.

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said the issues raised in the plea need 'examination' and issued notice to the Centre, RBI, Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, PwC and the audit firms sharing its brand name.

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

An international tribunal has ruled that the Indian government had acted "unfairly" and "inequitably" in annulling a contract between Devas and ISRO's commercial arm Antrix.

Black money: Truth behind FinMin's 'compliance window'

Black money: Truth behind FinMin's 'compliance window'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Clever wordplay does not change the fact that the government is going pretty easy on some tax offenders, says Arup Roychoudhury.

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Jaitley assured that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them.

Black money disclosure to be online

Black money disclosure to be online

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The government notified the compliance window under the Act.

Why Flipkart and Snapdeal may still not list in India

Why Flipkart and Snapdeal may still not list in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Most e-commerce firms with 'Singapore holding structures' would opt out of the new Sebi platform

Fresh salvo in McDonald's, Bakshi ping-pong

Fresh salvo in McDonald's, Bakshi ping-pong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bakshi rejects McDonald's proposal to buy his stake in JV for Rs 48-50 crore

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president and eminent lawyer Shashank Manohar was engaged in a proxy war of words with BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel over Tamil Nadu strongman N Srinivasan clinging to the hot seat in the world's richest cricket body.

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Enforcement Directorate sources tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that the probe into FDI received by Flipkart continues and a show cause notice will be issued to the online retailer.

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Do not declare them under Income Tax.

Don't behave like Mallya, return to India: HC to Moin Qureshi

Don't behave like Mallya, return to India: HC to Moin Qureshi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The HC's direction came on Qureshi's plea in which he sought a restraint on the ED from arresting or taking any coercive action once he joins the investigation.

Make tax evasion a criminal offence: SIT chief

Make tax evasion a criminal offence: SIT chief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Tax evasion needs to be made a serious 'criminal offence' to force foreign countries to reveal names and account details of Indians stashing illicit wealth abroad, the Special Investigation Team on black money has said.

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution

An unclear road map worries oil and gas sector

An unclear road map worries oil and gas sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Lowering excise duty on petrol, diesel, and other fuels, branded fuels.

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banks cannot shirk their responsibility in cases of frauds.

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the United Progressive Alliance, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by the Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering.

'Modigate' row deepens, Congress guns for Raje and Swaraj's sacking

'Modigate' row deepens, Congress guns for Raje and Swaraj's sacking

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said letters written to British authorities on Lalit Modi case during UPA rule should be released as they will answer the former IPL Commissioner's accusations against him and Congress.

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The move is likely to hit Bharti-Walmart, the 50:50 joint venture between the US' Walmart and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group that operates cash-and-carry outlets in India, the most.

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Concluding the three-part series, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta says that the black money law is likely to fail because of the ineptness of India's investigative and enforcement agencies.

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was proceedings were disrupted by a relentless Opposition over the demonetisation issue, other topics such as compensation for military personnel, counterfeit notes were spoken of. Here's what happened in Parliament.

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The finance ministry has put out a revised draft in public domain.

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Out of these, no balance has been found in case of 289 accounts