The United States military is "fully prepared" for any confrontation with Iran over moves to close the strategic Gulf of Hormuz, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said, as the White House indicated that the option of diplomatic negotiations was still open for Tehran. "We always continue to make preparations to be prepared for any contingency," Panetta told reporters at a Pentagon news conference. Panetta was asked whether Washington was adjusting American forces.
20-year old Shruti, who is simultaneously studying for CA, aims to join the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in the future.
Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday accused activist Anna Hazare of provoking violence, in an apparent reference to his reaction over the attack on Union minister Sharad Pawar. In two of his posts on the microblogging site Twitter, Singh said, "Anna Gandhian -- Provokes Violence. Bedi "X Cop"-- Urges People to break Law Kejriwal "X IRS"- Returns Donations to Anonymous. Shanti Bhushan "X Law Minister"- Promises to fix Judges. Pranab Da How right you are!"
With this, 85 officers, including 64 high ranking ones, have been compulsorily retired.
LIC is on board after tying up with all five insurance repositories; 1,50,000 e-Insurance Accounts opened across India till date.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on February 8 a special voluntary disclosure initiative designed to bring offshore money back into the US tax system and help people with undisclosed income from hidden offshore accounts.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee earlier this month approved the proposal for deputing the officials at the Paris-headquartered body as advisors.
'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.
The IRS uses a John Doe summons to obtain information about possible tax fraud by people whose identities are unknown.
'90 per cent of the food and grocery business is still with the kiranas.' 'If kiranas are not allowed to operate, it becomes a serious issue.'
Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has been slapped with a fresh notice by the Income Tax Department, asking the former IRS officer to pay over Rs nine lakh in dues by this month-end.
Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head, wellness and well-being, Columbia Pacific Communities, shares simple, useful tips to fully recover from COVID-19.
The freight earning's accounts for two-third of the total earnings of IR.
With the Election Commission taking extensive steps to check misuse of money during polls in Bihar, top politicians and candidates are now voluntarily appearing before expenditure observers deputed at airports and other places to declare their cash. The EC has recently activated an Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) cell at its headquarters in Delhi to curb the use of illegal money.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.
The UN Security Council has passed three resolutions to fortify Iraq's sovereignty, scrapping nuclear sanctions imposed during the Saddam Hussein reign and ending the controversial oil-for-food programme of the 1990s
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The 'in substance' agreement with India under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act was concluded on April 11, the US Treasury said.
He reminded the officials that it was because of increased tax buoyancy and collection efforts of Revenue departments that the government was able to waive off the loans to farmers amounting to Rs 71,000 crore (Rs 710 billion).
Anu Kumari and Sachin Gupta stood second and third respectively, the Union Public Service Commission announced on Friday.
Dempo Sports Club stayed on course to defend their I-League title when they coasted to a comfortable 5-2 victory over Indian Arrows at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda, on Saturday.
The minister emphasised that use of modern technology can yield far better results as far as tax collections are concerned than any other way.
All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.
'There is tension between the zones all the time.'
Ashish Narsale explores their advantages and disadvantages.
Ponda is currently director of the firm's tax department, which is among the six finalist law firms nationwide for Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 in Taxation Law.
'Singh has two options. Either he asserts the authority of his office or makes way for someone who is not a proxy for the Family and can command the Congress Parliamentary Party's loyalty.'
There are significant differences in the scope, jurisdiction, functions and personnel requirements of RPF and GRP.
Ambrish Sinha, CEO, MeritTrac Services, identifies 6 future-ready skills that a post-COVID-19 workplace will require.
Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part.
Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi on Sunday announced his engagement with Bollywood actress Lara Dutta on social networking site Twitter.
"If the music royalty is reduced by Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion), I think many of the FM radio stations in the country could be very viable. Or else, they will be forced to shutdown," says Prashant Panday, CEO, Radio Mirchi.
GSK is continuing with investigations into the potential source of the NDMA, which is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.
Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.
Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features
On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kmph over the next four or five years by revamping the entire signaling, tracks and fencing.
Women candidates have bagged the three top slots in the prestigious Civil Services examination to select Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers among others.
The top twenty batsmen and bowlers in 2011, after the Chittagong Test between Bangladesh and West Indies.
Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.
There were 294 passengers on-board when the aircraft made the emergency landing, a Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) official said, adding that, all passengers were safe. "Full emergency was declared on Iran Air flight, IR-811, after one of its engine caught fire. The incident happened when the aircraft had flown some 90 nautical miles from Mumbai," an official said.
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