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Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

As part of the three-year programme, Microsoft will support select institutions with infrastructure, curriculum and content, access to cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services as well as developer support, the company said in a statement.

SC refuses to stay order for removing 10,000 encroached homes in Aravali forest

SC refuses to stay order for removing 10,000 encroached homes in Aravali forest

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The apex court, while hearing a separate plea on the issue on June 7, had directed the state and the Faridabad municipal corporation to remove "all encroachments" in the Aravali forest area, saying "land grabbers cannot take refuge of rule of law" and talk of "fairness".

Budget: Easier tax administration to boost revenue

Budget: Easier tax administration to boost revenue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Budget proposed abolishing the under-performing, authority of advance ruling, to replace it with a two-member board of advance ruling.

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Considering the fact that the Attorney General for India has already declined to grant his consent in the present matter for the reasons detailed in the said letter...the present request made to me is misconceived,' Mehta said in his letter addressed to lawyer Anuj Saxena.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Won't allow exams unless sure of 'no Covid fatality': SC to AP

Won't allow exams unless sure of 'no Covid fatality': SC to AP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A special bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, which posed tough questions to the Andhra Pradesh government on its decision to hold Class 12 board examinations, asked the standing counsel for the state Mahfooz A Nazki to place before the court the "snapshot of the file" giving reasons to hold the test.

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

We pick some actresses who we think can replace Shilpa Shinde as Angoori Bhabhi. Vote for your favourite at the end, or simply send us your own picks in the message board below.

How Flipkart managed Big Billion Days

How Flipkart managed Big Billion Days

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

At present, Flipkart's total seller base is 60,000.

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Rediff.com31 May 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to a Pakistani teenaged girl.

Going wireless, the WiFi way!

Going wireless, the WiFi way!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Millions of Indian households are setting up wireless networks not just for PCs, but for other WiFi enabled devices, too.

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The proposed move to withdraw the DDT would help encourage investments by addressing multiple taxation of income and bringing down the effective tax rate on companies, which is among the highest in the world.

SC to pronounce verdict on Tuesday on Central Vista Project

SC to pronounce verdict on Tuesday on Central Vista Project

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Central Vista revamp, announced in September, 2019 envisages a new triangular Parliament building, with seating capacity for 900 to 1,200 MPs, that is to be constructed by August, 2022 when the country will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day.

Why Budget proposal on digital tax may land in court

Why Budget proposal on digital tax may land in court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The central government's clarification on the 2 per cent equalisation levy on foreign digital operators in the Budget, which considerably expands the scope of the levy, might be challenged in court, with several companies contemplating filing a writ petition in the coming few weeks. The writs might be filed on the grounds of the levy's alleged extra-territorial overreach, as it aims to cover those entities that do not have a physical presence in India, going against international taxation rules.

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The quality of Indian tea had lately come under scrutiny in major export markets, due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits.

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The move followed after certain startups complained about facing harassment and the taxman breathing down their neck on the angel tax issue.

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar asked the Election Commission of India to take an appropriate decision with regard to political rallies as per law and keeping in mind COVID-19 guidelines.

Class 12 results: SC approves CBSE, CISCE assessment schemes

Class 12 results: SC approves CBSE, CISCE assessment schemes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

There is no question of reversing earlier decision to cancel class 12 board exams, the Supreme Court said on Thursday and approved the assessment schemes of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which has adopted 30:30:40 formula for evaluation of marks for students based on results of class 10, 11 and 12 respectively.

Going gets tough for big firms wanting tax reduction

Going gets tough for big firms wanting tax reduction

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Revenue foregone on account of corporation tax exemptions is estimated to grow by 16 per cent in 2018-19 (FY19) versus 8.7 per cent in the previous year and 12 per cent in 2016-17, show the Budget documents.

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday ordered that the report of a high-level committee on the role of erring police officials in the 1994 espionage case relating to Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan be given to the Central Bureau of Investigation and directed the agency to conduct further investigation on the issue.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Crude oil imports rise 16.4 pc under Modi Sarkar

Crude oil imports rise 16.4 pc under Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Reliance on crude oil is still very high. Globally, natural gas is 25 per cent of the energy basket. In India, it has fallen to 6.5 per cent, from 11 per cent in 2014.'

Any change in Central Vista master plan will be at govt's risk: SC

Any change in Central Vista master plan will be at govt's risk: SC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The apex court made it clear that the fate of the project, which includes several new government buildings and a new Parliament House, will depend on its decision.

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the Calcutta high court's June 9 order refusing to take on record the reply-affidavits of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak on their role on the day of arrest of four Trinamool Congress leaders on May 17 by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Narada scam case.

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

A taxpayer filing ITR electronically without digital signature has to verify it using either Aadhaar OTP, or logging into e-filing account through net banking, or by Electronic Verification Code or by sending a duly signed physical copy of ITR-V through post to CPC Bengaluru within 120 days of uploading the ITR.

ArcelorMittal inducts 3 new board members

ArcelorMittal inducts 3 new board members

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Among those inducted in the GMB, include Sudhir Maheshwari, currently executive vice-president finance and mergers and acquisitions, Davinder Chugh, senior executive vice president Shared Services and Christophe Cornier, executive VP Flat Products Western Europe, a company release said. These appointments were necessitated following retirement of ArcelorMittal Chief Operating Officer Malay Mukherjee from the board.

PIX: The gorgeous brides of Sabyasachi

PIX: The gorgeous brides of Sabyasachi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Meet the gorgeous women who were dressed by the ace designer at their wedding.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 15

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 15

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

India's schedule on Day 10 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday.

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Summer internship in agriculture

Summer internship in agriculture

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Summer internships for MBA students interested in Agricultural Industry.

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nearly 45 per cent of this value is likely to be delivered by 3 sectors - consumer goods and retail, agriculture and banking and insurance, the Nasscom report said.

Bad news for those planning to sell shares of Infosys

Bad news for those planning to sell shares of Infosys

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

After the IT giant declared a bonus, investors selling shares may have to shell out 4-5 times more tax

PIX: Pooja Gor, Riddhi Dogra at a calendar launch

PIX: Pooja Gor, Riddhi Dogra at a calendar launch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Take a look at the arrivals.

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that lost 40 troopers in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack said on Sunday that the country 'did not forgive' and 'will not forget' the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel.

Govt softens capital gains tax blow

Govt softens capital gains tax blow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Genuine' share transfer gets relief; CBDT lists three scenarios where tax would be levied

Ratan Tata invests in baby care platform FirstCry

Ratan Tata invests in baby care platform FirstCry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

FirstCry is omni-channel player with presence across desktop, mobile and offline routes offering baby and maternity products in India.

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Any additions in demand made by a tax officer under the faceless assessment process for over Rs 5 lakh of income will undergo a rigorous review process before a final demand order is passed.

Mumbai Metro in 30 months?

Mumbai Metro in 30 months?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Mumbai's first metro project between Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar will be commissioned in 30 months, instead of the stipulated 60 months.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The 130 crore people of the country, all the states and every individual fought this battle against COVID-19 as one nation, he said.