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How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani for the second year in a row drew no salary from his flagship firm Reliance Industries in the last fiscal as he voluntarily gave up remuneration in light of the pandemic hitting the business and economy. In its latest annual report, Reliance said Ambani's remuneration for the financial year 2020-21 was "nil". In June 2020, Mukesh D Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, voluntarily decided to forego his salary for the year 2020-21, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, which exacted a huge toll on the societal, economic and industrial health of the nation.

487 out of 615 women officers granted PC, court lauds COAS

487 out of 615 women officers granted PC, court lauds COAS

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The top court which recorded its appreciation for all the concerned authorities including Chief of Army Staff for acting fair and objective manner to resolve the issue directed that 12 WSSCOs, who have been released from service during the pendency of proceedings, shall be deemed to continue in service and be granted the Permanent Commission (PC).

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

At present, such a law has been enacted in just eight states to stop illegal conversion while the problem is nationwide, he added.

BharatPe: GST authorities expand probe

BharatPe: GST authorities expand probe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

GST authorities have expanded the probe into alleged tax evasion by fintech firm BharatPe to include reported issuance of fake invoices by those close to the firm's ousted co-founder Ashneer Grover, an official said. GST authorities are now scrutinising BharatPe books of the last four years to see if bogus invoices were issued for services as well. BharatPe had stripped Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain of all positions after a preliminary report of an external audit commissioned by the fintech firm's board showed that the duo indulged in alleged misdeeds and financial irregularities.

Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the Centre and Navy from releasing from services some officers (both male and female), who were not granted a permanent commission and sought reply from the Centre.

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or stamped inside the US. After that, for the renewal of these visas, in particular, those on H-1B, the foreign tech workers have to go out of the country, mostly to their own country to get the H-1B extension stamped on their passport.

SC no to plea seeking bar on ministers from holding office after arrest

SC no to plea seeking bar on ministers from holding office after arrest

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

It said that enacting a law that a minister, who is also a lawmaker, gets suspended automatically, if he or she is in judicial custody for over 48 hours, falls within the domain of the legislature.

Delhi assembly bans entry of MPs, leaders in premises

Delhi assembly bans entry of MPs, leaders in premises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

In view of the tense situation due to the overnight protest at the assembly premises by MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, the assembly secretariat on Tuesday issued an order banning the entry of members of Parliament and political party leaders in its premises.

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

He also said it was wrong on her part to go to Pakistan without informing anyone. The woman, Anju (34), was born in Kailor village in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Alwar district of Rajasthan. She and Pakistani national Nasrulla (29) became friends on Facebook in 2019.

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

He told PTI in an interview that parties that are still thinking of 'being the leader' of a possible united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls have not understood the gravity of the situation at all.

Rs 177 cr cash, 23 kg gold found from UP bizman

Rs 177 cr cash, 23 kg gold found from UP bizman

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The searches since December 22, which resulted in Jain's arrest, also included searches at the trader's residential/factory premises in Kannauj, wherein about Rs 17 crore in cash, 23 kg of gold and 600 kg sandalwood oil having a market value of about Rs 6 crore have been recovered, the ministry said in a release.

Profiteering Charges In GST Leave Companies Perplexed

Profiteering Charges In GST Leave Companies Perplexed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Provisions in the Central GST Act say reduction in GST rates or the benefit of ITC must be passed on to consumers.

Maximum tenure of 5 years for chiefs of CBI and ED, says SC

Maximum tenure of 5 years for chiefs of CBI and ED, says SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of two central laws and the corresponding rules that provide for a maximum tenure of five years for the directors of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the oath taking of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairperson-designate Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar, while deciding to examine the constitutional validity of a provision of the Centre's recent ordinance governing such an appointment.

Controversial godman Chandraswami cremated, VIPs remain absent

Controversial godman Chandraswami cremated, VIPs remain absent

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Neeraj Shekhar, son of late PM Chandra Shekhar with whom Chandraswami was closely linked, attended the cremation.

Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Singh said the court also gave a week's time to both Hindu and Muslim sides to file objections to the report of a court-mandated videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

According to the data released in Patna by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which the EBCs (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the OBCs at 27.13 per cent.

EC slams Mamata's 'taking instructions from Shah' charge

EC slams Mamata's 'taking instructions from Shah' charge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

"Commission maintains the position that they would not like to keep on being put in the dock for alleged proximity to any political entity," Deputy Election Commissioner in charge of West Bengal Sudeep Jain wrote to Banerjee.

SC to hear plea seeking to worship 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

SC to hear plea seeking to worship 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The plea also sought carbon dating of the 'Shivling' to ascertain its age.

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the district magistrate, Varanasi, to ensure protection of the area where the 'Shivling' was said to have been found in a survey on Monday.

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.

'What is its name?': Akhilesh evades answer if SP will join opposition bloc

'What is its name?': Akhilesh evades answer if SP will join opposition bloc

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said people of the country want change of power, but evaded a direct reply on whether his party would join an opposition alliance to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Encourage students to take 'cow science' exam: UGC to varsities

Encourage students to take 'cow science' exam: UGC to varsities

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked vice chancellors of varsities across the country to 'encourage' students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on 'gau vigyan' (cow science).

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A total of 761 candidates -- 545 men and 216 women -- have cleared the examination as per results announced on Friday.

'Minority welfare schemes are unconstitutional'

'Minority welfare schemes are unconstitutional'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'It is not the duty of government to protect minority religions or promote it.'

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Citing complaints against Rajshekhar for 'running an extortion racket and demanding protection money', Delhi vigilance minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on May 13 ordered withdrawing all work assigned to the officer with immediate effect.

How Coal India is chasing the monsoon to reduce coal supply disruptions

How Coal India is chasing the monsoon to reduce coal supply disruptions

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Way before the rains arrived at Talwandi Sabo Power plant in Punjab, the one check the coal ministry was carrying out was the availability of coal stock with the generator. Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), the 1,980-Mw thermal power plant of Sterlite Energy, part of the Vedanta Group, which supplies about 15 per cent of Punjab's power, is one of the most difficult locations to manage coal supplies. It is nearly 1,700 km from the mines of Mahanadi Coalfields in Odisha, the longest coal route in India and possibly the trickiest as it cuts through the traffic heavy rail lines between Delhi and eastern India.

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In the previous fiscal year, he drew a Rs 15 crore salary from the company -- the same as in the previous 11 years.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

Former SC judge P B Sawant passes away

Former SC judge P B Sawant passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Former Supreme Court judge P B Sawant died due to cardiac arrest at his residence in Pune in Maharashtra on Monday morning, family sources said. He was 90.

GST annual return filing deadline extended till Oct 31

GST annual return filing deadline extended till Oct 31

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The government has extended the deadline for filing GST annual return and audit report for the 2018-19 fiscal year by a month, till October 31.

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Kejriwal has been asked to be present at the agency headquarters at 11 am to answer queries of the investigating team.

Varanasi court sacks official who ordered Gyanvapi mosque videography

Varanasi court sacks official who ordered Gyanvapi mosque videography

Rediff.com17 May 2022

A Varanasi court, which had ordered the videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, on Tuesday removed advocate commissioner Ajay Mishra on grounds of non-cooperation, an official said.

SC relief for Kejriwal in case over 2014 poll remarks against BJP, Congress

SC relief for Kejriwal in case over 2014 poll remarks against BJP, Congress

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

In the FIR, Kejriwal has been accused of an offence under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which pertains to promoting enmity between classes in connection with elections.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, to supervise the Uttar Pradesh SIT's probe on day-to-day basis into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people including four farmers were killed on October 3.