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Bengal will pay back duped chit fund investors: Mamata

Bengal will pay back duped chit fund investors: Mamata

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The West Bengal government is committed towards compensating the losses suffered by chit fund investors in the wake of the Saradha Group's collapse, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday.

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The ED said its investigation also revealed that from 2019 to 2022, the sale of 'unaccounted illicit' liquor was almost 30-40 per cent of the total liquor sale in the state.

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

RBI said more monetary transmission to support growth continues to be critical.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

"The polluter must pay and polluter will pay. Studies by different institutions have been commissioned for ascertaining the impact of the oil spill on the fishery sector and other economic losses," said Ramesh, replying to questions on the oil spill resulting from the collision of vessels on August 7.

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The department Thursday confirmed by email that Officer Daniel Auderer has been administratively reassigned to a non-operational position.

ICICI asked to pay damages on poor credit card transactions

ICICI asked to pay damages on poor credit card transactions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

ICICI Bank has been directed by a Consumer Commission to pay over Rs one lakh to a businessman after payments made to him for goods purchased by customers through credit cards failed to get credited into his account.

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The government on Tuesday made it clear that 'polluter must pay' for the environmental and maritime losses arising out of the collision of the two ships off Mumbai coast early this month.

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

In an interview with Business Standard, days before the announcement of the Railway Budget for 2011-12, Financial Commissioner Samar Jha hopes that the railways would tide over the crisis soon, as the impact of the Sixth Pay Commission recomendations dissipates and earnings improve. Edited excerpts:

'High time we bring back paper ballots'

'High time we bring back paper ballots'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'How come the BJP won even in the Muslim belt? I am 100% sure that the BJP would not win in the Muslim belt.'

Modi pleases over 1 crore employees with DA hike

Modi pleases over 1 crore employees with DA hike

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The DA hike will take effect from July 1.

India's economic growth will hit 8% in 2018

India's economic growth will hit 8% in 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'The fiscal deficit target of 3.9 per cent of GDP seems achievable.'

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Android probe: CCI 'protecting' Amazon, Google tells SC

Android probe: CCI 'protecting' Amazon, Google tells SC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Google, in its latest appeal to the Supreme Court, has said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is protecting Amazon's interests after having complained that India's anti-competition body (CCI) had copied part of a European Commission ruling against it for allegedly abusing the market dominance of Android. The latest twist to the Google-CCI case comes as Google filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on June 26, against the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT's) March 29 order. The tech giant's contention is that the NCLAT failed to apply the "effect analysis" part in the CCI order.

Salary woes: ICAI staff on indefinite strike

Salary woes: ICAI staff on indefinite strike

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Nearly 800 employees started the strike on February 3 alleging gross mismanagement of funds by the top management and demanded a thorough audit of ICAI by comptroller and auditor general.

Realtors double broker commission

Realtors double broker commission

Rediff.com29 Oct 2008

In upmarket areas like Bandra and Khar, the going brokerage is as high as 4 per cent

Armed forces should put their house in order

Armed forces should put their house in order

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Resources alone will not make the Indian armed forces the envy of its adversaries. It is the policy direction that is set by the military leadership and the quality of training imparted to its manpower that will make the difference. The debate on the wide-ranging changes that India's defence set-up needs should have been initiated long back by the armed forces themselves.

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has sent a letter to the Pilibhit District Election Officer seeking necessary action against Bharatiya Janata Party MP.

Cong promises Rs 2,000 monthly to women family heads in Karnataka

Cong promises Rs 2,000 monthly to women family heads in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Gruha Lakshmi Yojana' is an attempt of the Congress party to share the 'burden of the exorbitant' LPG prices and the 'costly daily expenses' that a woman has to bear, the party said.

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday its Independent Commission will urgently launch an investigation into widespread doping allegations against international athletics.

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Abdullah issued a white paper on development undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir during the rule of "Abdullah and Sons" -- as Shah referred the family in his speech at a rally in Baramulla district -- to counter the allegations of corruption.

Acche din for the Indian economy? Not yet

Acche din for the Indian economy? Not yet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Fresh investments are constrained by tepid demand.

Karnataka to make rioters pay for damage to property

Karnataka to make rioters pay for damage to property

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to conduct an inquiry into the violence in parts of the city on Tuesday night, in which at least three people were killed and scores of others were injured, through a district magistrate.

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

"If you get employment, you will watch Reels for half an hour and work for 12 hours," the Congress leader said.

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.' 'A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains and then siphoning off the money.'

Dell to pay $100 mn in SEC settlement

Dell to pay $100 mn in SEC settlement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Computer maker Dell said it has agreed to pay $100 million in a settlement with US regulator Securities Exchange Commission following a probe into the company's accounting methods and its relationship with chipmaker Intel Corp.

Why Indian Railways' finances are in a mess

Why Indian Railways' finances are in a mess

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Seeking more funds, Railway Minister Mukul Roy requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to provide additional allocation to meet the rising demands of the Railways to achieve efficiency and provide more safety.

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

An army is only as good as its officers!

An army is only as good as its officers!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'Our political leadership needs to grasp that there is a difference between a soldier, policeman, trained private security guard and a chowkidar, though all of them provide security.' 'The cross border raids by the army could not be taken by the Central Reserve Police Force, for sure!'

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The policy review observed that the moderation in inflation, excluding food and fuel, that was witnessed in the first quarter of 2017-18 has "by and large, reversed".

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Many flocked to Buenos Aires's tattoo parlors to commission designs depicting Lionel Messi.

'Farmers worse off than lowest-paid babus'

'Farmers worse off than lowest-paid babus'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The apex body for farmers' organisations has stated in a representation to the government that even big farmers were worse off than the lowest-paid government employees. It has charged the government with discrimination against farmers vis--vis workers from other sectors.

Amfi clears air on brokerage charge

Amfi clears air on brokerage charge

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Over 400 motormen of Mumbai's Western Railway went on a flash strike on Friday, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded during peak hour.

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Over 400 motormen of Mumbai's Western Railway went on a flash strike on Friday, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded during peak hour.

Bonanza for around 30 mn industrial workers

Bonanza for around 30 mn industrial workers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The Seventh Pay Commission had decided to choose the CPI-IW as the index for adjusting inflation for central government employees.

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'

Kejriwal blames L-G for girl's murder; it's love jihad, says BJP

Kejriwal blames L-G for girl's murder; it's love jihad, says BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to take strict action over the murder of a minor girl in Shahbad Dairy in Delhi and said it was his responsibility to maintain law and order in the city.

Bureaucrats' salaries still lowly

Bureaucrats' salaries still lowly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

While the Cabinet secretary, who can be equated to a CEO of a company, has been recommended a Rs 90,000 salary per month (over Rs 1 crore or Rs 10 million per annum), all others, despite the hefty hikes recommended will still earn less than Rs 1 crore a year.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'