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Taking on Google, FB, Apple: CCI seeks more teeth to tackle Big Tech

Taking on Google, FB, Apple: CCI seeks more teeth to tackle Big Tech

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Ashok Kumar Gupta, chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has never minced words while talking about the giant technology companies, referring to them on multiple occasions as "centres for entrenched and unchecked dominance". The anti-trust regulator has, in fact, been cracking down on big technology companies such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and others, after they were hauled up by regulators and lawmakers in Europe and Australia. However, in several instances, existing regulations have prevented the CCI from going all out against these companies for anti-competitive activities.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Newly-crowned ICC U-19 World Champions, India were, on Monday, accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai.

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

A tribunal consented with the decision of the newly constituted board of the IL&FS and observed that the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings was the best option for the two firms.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the chairman of the selection committee for the senior and under-23 Mumbai men's team by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

'Lot of politics in the MCA'

'Lot of politics in the MCA'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Dilip Vengsarkar speaks to Harini Rana about the state of cricket at junior level on the eve of the Biennial elections of the MCA.

MCA to rope in Google, BSNL for investors' awareness

MCA to rope in Google, BSNL for investors' awareness

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Through messages via the BSNL network, the ministry plans to spread awareness among the public and ask people not to invest in suspicious companies.

MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association said it would prefer to host the Ranji Trophy final at Wankhede Stadium if their team makes it to the summit clash.

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The new Diageo management had asked Vijay Mallya to step down.

More than 680,000 registered companies have 'closed' down in India

More than 680,000 registered companies have 'closed' down in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Maharashtra and Delhi lead the pack of states in terms of absolute number, with 142,425 and 125,937 closed companies, respectively.

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.

Mumbai Cricket Association bans Shetty for five years

Mumbai Cricket Association bans Shetty for five years

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Senior BCCI official Prof Ratnakar Shetty was on Tuesday banned for five years by the Mumbai Cricket Association for alleging that some MCA office bearers could have sold tickets for an India-Pakistan T20 International at Ahmedabad last year in the black market.

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday cleared the decks for the IPL to take place in COVID-19 ravaged Mumbai, allowing teams to practice after 8pm IST and travel to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed across the state to contain the pandemic.

Is he the next big thing in Mumbai cricket?

Is he the next big thing in Mumbai cricket?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Young batsman Armaan Jaffer, who recently slammed a triple hundred for Mumbai Under-23 against Saurashtra, was named in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for their upcoming game against Gujarat.

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The company's transition from an individuals-driven private firm to a board-driven listed public one will be carried out in a well-thought-through and well-executed manner.'

Listen to the SRK-MCA fracas at the Wankhede!

Listen to the SRK-MCA fracas at the Wankhede!

Rediff.com17 May 2012

We post two links, one an audio recording of the spat as it actually happened, and two, MCA officials giving their opinion on what they plan to do

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The technical report of the NSSO has generated controversy following its observation that as much as 36 per cent units forming part of MCA-21 database, used in computing GDP, could not be either identifiable or traceable in the field.

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced a six-month suspension on Maharashtra Cricket Association's pitch curator Pandurang Salgaoncar following its investigations over alleged charges of corruption made by a television channel in October 2017.

MCA to mine and hawk corporate data

MCA to mine and hawk corporate data

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Close to 9 lakh registered companies are not filing annual returns with the ministry of corporate affairs and are a potential source of money laundering, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said on Saturday.

MCA says Chavan's ban is 'sad day for Mumbai cricket'

MCA says Chavan's ban is 'sad day for Mumbai cricket'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association joint secretary Nitin Dalal on Froiday said he felt pity for promising left-arm spinner Ankeet Chavan, who was banned for life by the BCCI on spot-fixing charges in the Indian Premier League, saying that he was on the verge of being picked for India 'A' team.

MCA open to strategic sale of Maytas Infra

MCA open to strategic sale of Maytas Infra

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on said the government will consider strategic sale of Maytas Infra if the company board decides to do so.

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Union Agriculture Minister Pawar, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and also the International Cricket Council, has shown interest in contesting the election, according to incumbent MCA president Ravi Savant.

No delay in forming new Satyam board: MCA

No delay in forming new Satyam board: MCA

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The government on Wednesday said there would not be any delay in constituting the new board of Satyam Computer and exuded confidence that the incoming management would retain the existing staff.

Satyam still among top 5 software firms: MCA

Satyam still among top 5 software firms: MCA

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

In the three months since the scam, Satyam's employee strength has reduced from 53,000 to 50,000, said a senior ministry of corporate affairs official. "Satyam continues to have strong revenues. The difference between its turnover and the next highest is around 10-15 per cent," he said. He did not disclose his idea of the revenue and net profit, saying it would interfere with the ongoing process for selling a strategic stake in Satyam.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The former opening batsman joined as DOC in December last year following the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe and has since signed a two-year deal with the option of extending for a third term.

Sebi, MCA ignored warnings about Satyam: Ex-secy

Sebi, MCA ignored warnings about Satyam: Ex-secy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Former economic affairs secretary E A S Sarma has written to the Securities and Exchange Board of India questioning the delay in investigating Satyam Computer even after he had alerted the regulator 'well in advance' about certain irregularities in the company's books of accounts after the Maytas deal was called off last month.

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The Most Valuable Player Index table is telling another (worrying?) story: Performance from players in teams that are not going to make the top four is dropping somewhat alarmingly. The IPL is gruelling and cruel. It can do wonders to your career, but can also seriously hurt your international prospects if you get injured in a match that is essentially inconsequential. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after Game 63.

M&A rules to be finalised in May: MCA

M&A rules to be finalised in May: MCA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

"The notification will be finalised in the first week of May and would be implemented from June 1, 2011," Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs D K Mittal told reporters on the sidelines of a FICCI event in New Delhi.

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Having missed touring India during his cricket career, former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson arrived in Mumbai early this morning to impart his knowledge to Mumbai pace bowlers through a joint initiative by MCA and IDBI Federal Life Insurance.

With NFRA auditors can't get cosy with mgmt: MCA

With NFRA auditors can't get cosy with mgmt: MCA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

NFRA would look after the quality of audit, compliance by auditors as also the disclosures that they make.

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday asked listed companies to work towards splitting the roles of chairman and managing director before the April 2022 deadline, as the new directive is not aimed at weakening the position of promoters. Listed entities were initially required to separate the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO from April 1, 2020 onwards. However, based on industry representations, an additional time period of two years was given for compliance. The regulation will now be applicable to the top 500 listed entities by market capitalisation, with effect from April 1, 2022.

Mumbai Cricket Association lifts Shah Rukh's Wankhede stadium ban

Mumbai Cricket Association lifts Shah Rukh's Wankhede stadium ban

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Bollywood star was banned for five years in 2012 from entering the Wankhede stadium following a fracas with MCA officials after the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

HC asks Tamil Nadu govt if panel on NEET violates SC order

HC asks Tamil Nadu govt if panel on NEET violates SC order

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

"Have you obtained the permission of the Supreme Court (which had upheld the NEET). Would it not amount to violation of the ruling of the apex court?" were among the questions raised by the first bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy.

Govt project: Infy rubbishes negligence charges

Govt project: Infy rubbishes negligence charges

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Earlier this week, MCA had asked rival Tata Consultancy Services for temporary assistance to resolve glitches related to the electronic filing system MCA 21 -- currently being implemented by Infosys.

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The tax department will remain a source of endless nightmares for citizens and 'transparent taxation' will remain an empty slogan and a cruel joke, observes Debashis Basu.

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

'Shah Rukh matter was not on agenda of MCA meeting'

'Shah Rukh matter was not on agenda of MCA meeting'

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Some MCA sources had said on Monday itself that there is no change in the five-year ban imposed on the Bollywood star on May 18.