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The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'This way, you'll maintain our glorious traditional values and get more efficient governance as well.'

Your job isn't to set India afire, but to douse it: Mamata to Shah

Your job isn't to set India afire, but to douse it: Mamata to Shah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah over violent protests against the new citizenship law, saying his job is not to set the country on fire but to put it out. Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' slogan, she said the BJP government has brought "satyanaash" (disaster) for everyone in the country.

Soon, detention centre in Bengaluru for foreigners

Soon, detention centre in Bengaluru for foreigners

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The minister also said the Bengaluru-specific anti-terrorist squad (ATS) probably will be operational in November first week.

Mumbai beggar dies rich, leaves behind Rs 11.5 lakh

Mumbai beggar dies rich, leaves behind Rs 11.5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A sackful of coins totalling Rs 1.75 lakh, certificates of fixed deposits of Rs 8.77 lakh and Rs 96,000 in bank savings accounts found at his home.

FinMin plans 100% I-T e-refunds

FinMin plans 100% I-T e-refunds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Tax department plans to link PAN with the bank account number to eliminate the scope of the amount being transferred to a wrong account number.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form. "Filing ITR doesn't require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof," says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How best to protect your identity from thieves

How best to protect your identity from thieves

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, I-T return papers, which are used for KYC, can get leaked from a number of sources. Other prominent sources are the direct sales agents and photocopy shops, say Sanjay Kumar Singh.

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The meeting was convened by the Congress. Six major parties -- the DMK, the SP, the BSP, the TMC, the AAP and the Shiv Sena -- choose to stay away. The BJP took a swipe at the absence of major opposition parties at the meet and also said that their anti-CAA resolution must've made Pak happy.

Tax payers can now e-verify ITRs using bank, demat a/c details

Tax payers can now e-verify ITRs using bank, demat a/c details

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The e-filing website of the I-T department would now provide a facility to pre-validate bank account details.

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The cheque truncation system, which is currently operational at the major clearing houses of the country, has stabilised well and it has made large efficiency gains: RBI

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas scheme is a replica of the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Regulation) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) for indirect tax litigation. The hope is that this would unlock revenue blocked in long-drawn litigation at various forums. Sources in the department say the total value at stake in these disputes would be Rs 5-6 trillion.

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Union Health Ministry said on Monday that the Co-WIN app on Play Store is meant for use only by administrators, and that registration and booking for appointment for COVID-19 vaccination has to be done through the portal.

Privacy in the Dock

Privacy in the Dock

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'No government will forego the usage of data of this order and nor will any private concern.' 'Unless, of course, there are strong safeguards to privacy.' 'Which is why that nine-member Supreme Court bench could make or mar everybody's future,' says Devangshu Datta.

Now use OTP to file online income tax returns

Now use OTP to file online income tax returns

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The facility can be accessed using internet banking, Aadhaar number, ATM and email.

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Physical KYC takes anywhere between two to five working days to get done, V-KYC, only a few minutes.

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Vaccines provided to beneficiaries at the government health facilities will be entirely free of cost, while private facilities cannot charge the beneficiary a sum above Rs 250 per person per dose (Rs 150 for vaccines and Rs 100 as operational charges).

THIS is what the nation wants to know in 2017!

THIS is what the nation wants to know in 2017!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Google's Year in Search reveals a deep interest in 'How to remove Holi color from face'!

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Shah also said the Census 2021 data will be collected through mobile app.

No documents, biometrics will be asked for NPR: Home Ministry

No documents, biometrics will be asked for NPR: Home Ministry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

A form carrying questions as part of the NPR exercise will be finalised soon, ministry officials said. The information available on the website of the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, however, says the NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

While mobile wallets are still busy exploring the multiple facets of interoperability, experts believe that bringing in new customers would be costly affair and the numbers of new wallet users might not see a major hike anytime soon.

The rot in the EPFO data

The rot in the EPFO data

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Out of around 80 million accounts that were analysed, there were 10 million records with only names and no other details about the subscribers, including their date of joining, date of birth and father's name, among others, in the EPFO's records.

Modi's grand plan to transform India; aims to remove poverty by 2032

Modi's grand plan to transform India; aims to remove poverty by 2032

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Grand plan: 10% GDP growth; 175 million jobs; $10-trillion economy

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Information highways are getting stronger and being strengthened.' 'Occasionally, accidents could occur. But do you stop constructing highways because two motor cars collide?'

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

I-T returns: Avoid last-minute mistakes

I-T returns: Avoid last-minute mistakes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Use of the incorrect form will result in your return being treated as defective, points out Suresh Surana, founder, RSM India.

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

When it comes to a significant investment like a four-wheeler, many people end up paying high interest rates on car loans which can lead to high monthly installments.

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

With the online tax filing and automation of the tax process the number of mistakes made by taxpayers during filing of taxes have been reduced, but considering the importance of the information, a mistake or an error will be an invitation to trouble.

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

NPR, first phase of Census likely to be deferred amid Covid outbreak

NPR, first phase of Census likely to be deferred amid Covid outbreak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Discussions are going on at the highest level of the government and in all probability, the NPR and house listing phase of the Census work will be deferred till the threat of the Coronavirus is over, a home ministry official said.

Testing for Modicare to start by July

Testing for Modicare to start by July

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

By April, operational guidelines for the scheme will be finalised and shared with states

Soon, your mobile phone to double up as a debit card

Soon, your mobile phone to double up as a debit card

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Taxi booking, shopping and transfer of money will be easy.

Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

PDS: Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

No sheen for gold on Dhanteras

No sheen for gold on Dhanteras

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The yellow metal witnessed some token buying but failed to take off on Dhanteras, a day considered auspicious for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in North and West India.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The tax department will analyse mismatches in income declarations and spending patterns to trace tax evasions and black money.