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Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

8 reasons for an early election

8 reasons for an early election

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

There are over 1.36 lakh employees, including employees and pensioners under the new pension scheme.

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.

Jet agrees to give 3% commission to agents

Jet agrees to give 3% commission to agents

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The airline has now agreed to pay 3 per cent commission on gross fare (defined as basic fare plus fuel surcharge) of domestic and international tickets sold in India.

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

On a day the Punjab assembly passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to the state, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the city will remain the joint capital of both states.

ED attaches assets worth Rs 538 cr of Jet founder Naresh Goyal

ED attaches assets worth Rs 538 cr of Jet founder Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached in London, Dubai and India assets worth Rs 538 crore of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, his family members and companies as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud. The attached properties include 17 residential flats, bungalows and commercial premises. Located in London, Dubai and various cities in India, these properties are in the name of various companies like Jetair Private Limited and Jet Enterprises Private Limited, Goyal, his wife Anita, and son Nivaan, the central agency said in a statement.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

Govt hikes DA for govt employees, pensioners by 4%

Govt hikes DA for govt employees, pensioners by 4%

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

It will benefit about 48.34 lakh central government employees and 65.26 lakh pensioners.

Air India revamps policies for women staff

Air India revamps policies for women staff

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Air India will provide 26 weeks of maternity leave to women employees as well as daycare support under its revamped policies. Besides, the airline will give women pilots the choice to opt for quicker turnaround flights till the child reaches the age of one year. The option will be subject to request and availability, according to an internal communication.

TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

Rediff.com9 May 2024

TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose submitted a letter to the Election Commission on Thursday.

TCS CEO's pay package cut over 16% to Rs 13.3 cr in FY20

TCS CEO's pay package cut over 16% to Rs 13.3 cr in FY20

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The executive remuneration for FY2020 is lower than FY2019 in view of the economic conditions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The directors have decided to moderate the executive remuneration for this year to express solidarity and conserve resources.

Will expose Rs 40k-cr scam under Yediyurappa govt if ...: BJP MLA

Will expose Rs 40k-cr scam under Yediyurappa govt if ...: BJP MLA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Yatnal, who has launched a tirade against Yediyurappa and his family, especially after his second son BY Vijayendra was made the BJP state president, said there was large-scale corruption in coronavirus management during the BJP government.

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and is the only candidate from the party to have won the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka in 2019.

Karnataka pays Mukul Rastogi Rs 22 lakh a day for fighting border row in SC

Karnataka pays Mukul Rastogi Rs 22 lakh a day for fighting border row in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Karnataka government has fixed a professional fee of Rs 59.9 lakh a day for the team of senior lawyers, including Mukul Rohatgi, to fight the case pertaining to border row with Maharashtra in the Supreme Court.

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ramesh alleged that through the "electoral bonds scam", the Bharatiya Janata Party has collected Rs 8,200 crore and used the route of "pre-paid, post-paid, post-raid bribes and shell companies".

Why We Need Professional Investment Advisors

Why We Need Professional Investment Advisors

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

When we are unwell, we consult a doctor, take a prescription, and then buy medicines from a chemist. In finance, too, it is best to keep investment advice and product purchase separate, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The National Commission concluded that the claim had been rightly rejected on grounds of misrepresentation in the proposal form and breach of duty to maintain utmost good faith while applying for insurance coverage.

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Rediff.com11 May 2020

In Sandelerbil village alone in the Hingalgunj block in the Sundarbans, around 36 families from the Scheduled Caste community migrated from Tamil Nadu in March, where they had been working in a gas oven factory. A majority awaits dues promised but not paid. The story is no different in the villages of Manipur, Atapur, and Amtoli under the Sandeshkhali block in the Sundarbans.

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said all the commissions were functioning and the process of filling up the vacancies was on.

Cong launches 'CryPM' campaign to counter Modi's 'was abused' remark

Cong launches 'CryPM' campaign to counter Modi's 'was abused' remark

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Along with the 'CryPM' QR code, the party also put out a 'PayCM' QR code poster too, with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's image in the middle.

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given before the award of a contract and many other permutations and combinations.'

Will SBI Reveal Names Behind Electoral Bonds?

Will SBI Reveal Names Behind Electoral Bonds?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Government unlikely to bring in an ordinance to address the developments arising out of the Supreme Court order.

Will Uniform Civil Code Do Away With Hindu Undivided Family?

Will Uniform Civil Code Do Away With Hindu Undivided Family?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The 21st Law Commission said the special status given to the entity of HUF was a 'so-called gift by the British', who could not comprehend the complex socioeconomic structure of Indian families. 'Now, this status is being used for the evasion of tax only,' it said.

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.

Mumbai ex-mayor sent to 14-day jail for remarks against CM Shinde

Mumbai ex-mayor sent to 14-day jail for remarks against CM Shinde

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The accused sought bail from the court, claiming that he was "innocent and falsely implicated" in the case. His application will be heard on Thursday.

Shah Rukh Khan ordered to give money back to Byju's student

Shah Rukh Khan ordered to give money back to Byju's student

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

In its order passed on Wednesday, the commission said Rs 1.08 lakh in fees deposited by complainant Priyanka Dixit at the time of admission in 2021 must be returned along with 12 per cent annual interest, while Rs 5,000 must be given to her as litigation cost and Rs 50,000 as compensation for financial and mental agony.

Modi's pre-poll gift: DA hiked by 3%

Modi's pre-poll gift: DA hiked by 3%

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The hike will benefit about 48.41 lakh central government employees and 62.03 lakh pensioners.

Google gets notices for non-payment of penalties

Google gets notices for non-payment of penalties

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The Competition Commission is understood to have issued demand notices to Google for its failure to pay within the stipulated time the penalties imposed on the internet major for anti-competitive practices, according to sources. Google has filed appeals before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) two orders in October. The appeals are yet to be heard by the tribunal.

GenAI Debuts In Lok Sabha Polls

GenAI Debuts In Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'This Lok Sabha election is more of a trial for GenAI content.'

Paying your tax will soon be as easy as swiping a card

Paying your tax will soon be as easy as swiping a card

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The government is planning to extend the electronic modes of tax payment to its own payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), credit cards of banks, or even a mobile wallet like Paytm.

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The military will now demand further pay and promotion parity with civilians

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Army on Wednesday paid tributes to legendary war hero and its first Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma who laid down his life while fighting tribal invaders from Pakistan in 1947.

Salary hike! Prez to earn Rs 5 lakh a month, V-P Rs 3.5 lakh

Salary hike! Prez to earn Rs 5 lakh a month, V-P Rs 3.5 lakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The move comes following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations which has created an anomalous situation in which the salary of the President is Rs 1 lakh less than that of the country's top-most bureaucrat, the Cabinet secretary.

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'The whole narrative will change from TV is dying to TV-plus-digital is the future.'

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

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.

'60% of taxpayers will shift to new tax regime'

'60% of taxpayers will shift to new tax regime'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Personal income tax is growing by 27 per cent and most refunds have already been issued.'