News for 'National Implementation Committee'

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The move will increase working capital requirement for brokers, raise the work load on the system and will leave little room for contingencies.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Vinod Rai, the head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Committee of Administrators (CoA), has hoped that the Cricket Board and the state associations will implement the Lodha Committee recommendations by October.

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it appeared that the Centre wanted people to die as according to the new protocol on use of Remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment, the drug was to be given only to those on oxygen support.

SC refuses to direct transfer of PM-CARES Fund to NDRF

SC refuses to direct transfer of PM-CARES Fund to NDRF

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan and comprising justices R S Reddy and M R Shah said that voluntary contribution can always be made to the NDRF as there is no statutory bar under the Disaster Management Act.

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Centre pleaded in HC that it is waiting for responses from various states over UCC.

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Manmohan Singh said Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

Highway projects get special green exemption

Highway projects get special green exemption

Rediff.com24 May 2013

CCI has also raised the ceiling of 4,000 km of four-laning under the National Highways Development Project phase-IV to 8,000 km on a build, operate and transfer (BOT-toll) mode.

Army briefs Parliamentary panel on surgical strikes

Army briefs Parliamentary panel on surgical strikes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'A brief statement was made by the Army on the sensitive issue. But no questions were taken,' a member said.

Biofuels policy gets govt nod

Biofuels policy gets govt nod

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the implementation of the national policy on biofuels.

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

But it is disappointing to note that Sitharaman's third Union Budget continues to promote a few problematic ideas, observes A K Bhattacharya.

BCCI joint secretary Choudhary has conflict of interest, claims Verma

BCCI joint secretary Choudhary has conflict of interest, claims Verma

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Aditya Verma, the secretary of the Cricket Assocition of Bihar (CAB), has lodged a complaint with BCCI's Ombudsman Justice Ajit Prakash Shah that the Board's joint secretary Amitabh Choudhary has conflict of interest and wants the matter to be investigated.

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The cases have been registered in Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan for collection of funds for terror financing through assets/properties made and held in the names of Trusts/ Non Profit Organisations including Al-Anfaal Trust, Dawatul Irshad Trust and Muaz Bin Jabal Trust.

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Why did government not include a provision in the bills which categorically stated that no crop will be sold below the MSP in the open market?'

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India is unlikely to go against the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee's decision on who will be the next Indian cricket team coach.

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India has expressed concern that foreign fighters involved in the conflict in Syria have moved to other places as mercenaries, as New Delhi underlined that it is ready to play a constructive role in the Security Council to help realise the objective of the West Asian country reclaiming its place in the comity of nations.

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

Will try to introduce GST Bill in current session: Jaitley

Will try to introduce GST Bill in current session: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The government has proposed to implement GST from April 1, 2016, and the new Finance Commission may be set up ahead of its schedule to look into the issues related to the new indirect tax regime.

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'The high court notice could go some way in easing the vitiated civil-military relationship, and the trust deficit between civil servants and the military.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

India's military brass meets PM amid China standoff

India's military brass meets PM amid China standoff

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The military brass is learnt to have apprised Modi about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh, though officials maintained that the agenda of the pre-scheduled meeting was to discuss the ambitious military reforms and ways to boost India's combat prowess.

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Although the change will have no immediate effect on current bans on the Russian federations for athletics, weightlifting and paralympics, it opens the door for their return, following the reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee after the country was banned from this year's Winter Games in South Korea.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Labelling All India United Democratic Front chief Badruddin Ajmal as the 'enemy of Assam', state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that he is an extremist in protecting Indian and the Assamese culture.

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days

Is Modi afraid of expert advice?

Is Modi afraid of expert advice?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

It is time the government cast its net wide for seeking expert advice on managing the Indian economy and formed a group to help it navigate the difficult days ahead, advises A K Bhattacharya.

Give wrong names, addresses for NPR: Arundhati Roy

Give wrong names, addresses for NPR: Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Roy accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of telling a "lie" at his Ramlila Ground rally in New Delhi on Sunday that his government never said anything about the NRC process and that there are no detention camps in the country.

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Whatever the reforms the Supreme Court has approved for BCCI, it won't be possible to implement it all.'

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The BJP will be the ruling party.'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

100 days of protest: Farmer leaders firm on demand to repeal laws

100 days of protest: Farmer leaders firm on demand to repeal laws

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmer leaders on Saturday said the protesting unions stand firm on their demand of a complete repeal of the three agri laws and asserted that they are ready for talks with the government, but that should be held without any condition.

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Yogendra Yadav said the decision to defer the march was taken over a forecast of bad weather conditions on Wednesday.

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

RBI has cited at least 10 areas where it has no control over PSBs.

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Beijing's growing assertiveness as kingmaker in Kabul has suffered a setback with Washington quietly moving in, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI has proposed six major amendments to the existing constitution which was adopted last year keeping in tune with the reforms suggested by the Justice Lodha committee.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.