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Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Asked to share details of income from all its 16 zones, especially through tatkal, ticket cancellation and bed roll charges

Bill to reform India's interest rate, monetary policy soon

Bill to reform India's interest rate, monetary policy soon

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The inflation target of the RBI would be reviewed once every five years.

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

Rediff.com7 May 2018

This roadmap will benefit nearly 13 lakh students who have registered for the medical entrance exam this year.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

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

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Phantom FDI refers to investments that pass through shell companies that have no real business activities and are tailor-made to cut tax liabilities.

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out Debashis Basu.

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Now candidates can appear for NEET any number of times.

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ministries get 60 days to decide on FDI plans

Ministries get 60 days to decide on FDI plans

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

A panel led by the secretaries of the DEA and the DIPP would conduct a quarterly review on the pending proposals.

Why China Is Worried About Hong Kong

Why China Is Worried About Hong Kong

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Although Hong Kong weathered many a storm and displayed a remarkable resilience to bounce back, the developments in the territory have raised question marks with regard to its future stability and prosperity.' A revealing excerpt from Rup Narayan Das's Hong Kong Conundrum: Pangs of Transition.

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Proceeds of the crime had been siphoned off and laundered or concealed, or layered and integrated into the main financial system through the acquisition of properties. His wife Bindu Kapoor has been charged with being aware of the source of monies that were being routed through these companies.

Drugs case: SC asks police to not arrest Majithia till Feb 23

Drugs case: SC asks police to not arrest Majithia till Feb 23

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

In a relief toD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, the Supreme Court Monday directed the Punjab police not to arrest him till February 23 in a drugs case so he can undertake electioneering

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'In countries like Japan, one out of 11.7 tests turns out to be positive, which is among the highest in the world. Italy tests 6.7 persons for one positive test while the USA tests 5.3 persons and the United Kingdom 3.4'

Govt mulls independent office to manage centre's debt

Govt mulls independent office to manage centre's debt

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The finance ministry is working on a Cabinet note for establishing a full-fledged Public Debt Management Office, officials told Business Standard.

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been making efforts to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with India .

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The suspension of US aid to Pakistan, which was announced by President Donald Trump in January 2018, remained in effect throughout 2019, the State Department said.

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Officers sitting over untapped potential to make COVID-19 vaccines need to be charged with 'manslaughter' as it is leading to so many deaths, the Delhi high court said on Wednesday, observing that a lot of scope and infrastructure is available in India which is not being used.

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.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'The Congress wants to deprive Modi another term in 2024 and for that they are ready to make any sacrifice.'

Want concession on rail ticket? Better apply for Aadhar

Want concession on rail ticket? Better apply for Aadhar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

In the Railways, people in various categories including senior citizens, patients, eminent artists and sportspersons are eligible for availing concessional fare facilities

Myth busted! Mothers favour daughters over sons

Myth busted! Mothers favour daughters over sons

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Believe it or not, but mothers tend to spend more on their daughters! Read on to find out why...

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Chidambaram, who was closely monitoring the case of his son in the Supreme Court which was argued by his party colleague and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, had sprung a surprise last week by filing a petition on his own accusing the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate of carrying out a political vendetta against him and his family.

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

Government issues ordinance banning e-cigarettes

Government issues ordinance banning e-cigarettes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

First time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. For subsequent offences, a jail term of up to three years or a fine of Rs 5 lakh, or both according to the ordinance.

India blamed for delaying Pakistan's first census in 17 years

India blamed for delaying Pakistan's first census in 17 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Non-availability of army personnel due to Indo-Pak tensions has forced authorities to indefinitely postpone Pakistan's census, the first in 17 years, according to a media report on Sunday.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of neighbouring Puducherry are likely to go to polls in April or May.

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The details of the attackers and their relatives linked to the bombings was released by the police on Wednesday.

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

How India can curb money laundering activities

How India can curb money laundering activities

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Inter-governmental body FATF has come out with elaborate suggestions on ways to prevent misuse of corporate vehicles and on having a risk-based approach for the banking sector to help curb money laundering and terror funding activities.

Why millennial moms want to work

Why millennial moms want to work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Financial independence has many benefits.

NCP protests ED raid on Nawab Malik, leaders call it vendetta politics

NCP protests ED raid on Nawab Malik, leaders call it vendetta politics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that Malik is being troubled because he spoke against the Union government and 'misuse' of central probe agencies.

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Jaitley said the resort was not an area where the Karnataka minister can get 'immunity from the law'.

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The human rights organisation has called for an independent inquiry into the selective leaks of information.

Ahead of festive season, September GST collections cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Ahead of festive season, September GST collections cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The states which achieved "extraordinary growth" in total taxes collected include Kerala (44 per cent), Jharkhand (20 per cent), Rajasthan (14 per cent), Uttarakhand (13 per cent) and Maharashtra (11 per cent), an official statement said.

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The operation was planned in a manner so as not to alert the terrorists.' 'Every precaution was taken to keep it low-key so as not to alert the terrorists and surprise them and arrest them.'

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A K Bhattacharya lists three reasons why Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will most likely present a full Budget on February 1, 2019.