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Despite NCLT setback, analysts remain positive on Zee Entertainment

Despite NCLT setback, analysts remain positive on Zee Entertainment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) declaration that Zee Entertainment is bankrupt adds a new measure of uncertainty to the proposed merger with Sony. Three entities -- Aditya Birla Finance, IndusInd Bank and YES Bank -- have filed appeals in the NCLT for recoveries of Rs 130 crore, Rs 90 crore and Rs 540 crore, respectively. The money was borrowed by a related party - Siti cable - and not returned. Zee was a corporate guarantor.

Salaries of SC, HC judges likely to go up

Salaries of SC, HC judges likely to go up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The judges' committee recommended a pay hike of Rs 2.8 lakh for SC judges, Rs 2.5 lakh for HC judges.

An MP who wants a pay freeze for MPs

An MP who wants a pay freeze for MPs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'In the last decade, Parliamentarians had sought for an increase of 400 per cent for their compensation.' 'Have we really earned this massive increment?'

Boom sidesteps govt wages

Boom sidesteps govt wages

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a detailed probe against internet giant Google for alleged unfair business practices with respect to Google Pay as well as Google Play's payment system. Google Pay is a popular digital payments platform while Google Play is the app store on its Android ecosystem.

Army's disability pension to continue under old formula, clarifies MoD

Army's disability pension to continue under old formula, clarifies MoD

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

There was widespread criticism from opposition parties and the military establishment over a letter issued on September 30 which had introduced a slab-based system

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The move comes after Neeraj Kanwar's reappointment as managing director was rejected by minority shareholders owing to his salary, which increased in spite of a fall in the company's profitability.

Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, One Rank, One Pension are the other triggers going ahead, analysts say

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, called on General Manoj Chandrashekar Pande, chief of the army staff, in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

How India can gradually reduce fiscal deficit

How India can gradually reduce fiscal deficit

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Being mandatory, these recommendations will have to be immediately built into the Budget for 2015-16.

Bank asked to pay Rs 15.5 lakh to fraud victim

Bank asked to pay Rs 15.5 lakh to fraud victim

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

A 71-year-old man, whose dream of starting a business with his life savings got shattered as a bank negligently transferred his money to a stranger, has now been provided relief with the National Consumer Commission asking the Punjab and Sind Bank to pay him Rs 15.5 lakh.

Air India told to declare pay, perks of top bosses

Air India told to declare pay, perks of top bosses

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Information Commissioner Sushma Singh told the officials of National Aviation Company of India Limited, the company formed after the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines, to give the details of 'pay, perks and privileges' enjoyed by its chairman, managing director and functional directors to Right to Information activist Subhash Chandra Agrawal.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The Centre is likely to announce next month a hike in dearness allowance by 10 per cent to 100 per cent, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For now, the BJP's strategy for Khushbu seems to be one of denial -- denying the rival Congress in the state and also at the national-level a Muslim voice acceptable to Hindu audiences and TV news-watchers. This is much less than the induction of DMK veterans like Duraiswamy and Selvam, who still have a greater chances of winning assembly seats,, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC to states: Increase judiciary pay-scales

SC to states: Increase judiciary pay-scales

Rediff.com9 May 2003

It turn down the please from the states and Centre of financial constraints.

Five global banks to pay $5.7 bn in fines over rate rigging

Five global banks to pay $5.7 bn in fines over rate rigging

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The $5.7 billion total includes $1.6 billion in fines separately imposed by the US Federal Reserve on the five banks.

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Rediff.com18 May 2017

This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.

Tata Motors to pay Rs 2.25l for taking 2 years to mend truck

Tata Motors to pay Rs 2.25l for taking 2 years to mend truck

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission gave the order on a plea by Tata Motors challenging the verdict of Himachal Pradesh State Consumer Commission which had held the truck to be defective and had asked it to refund the cost of the vehicle or replace it.

Indira banned BBC, says BJP; End is near, warns Congress

Indira banned BBC, says BJP; End is near, warns Congress

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Income Tax officials surveyed the British broadcaster's offices in Mumbai and Delhi.

Railways to slash operational cost; curb working expenses

Railways to slash operational cost; curb working expenses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The aim is to reduce working expense by about 15 per cent.

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban

ICICI rapped; asked to pay Rs 50,000 fine

ICICI rapped; asked to pay Rs 50,000 fine

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

ICICI Bank has been directed by a consumer court to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to a customer and return his Indica car forcibly repossessed by its employees in violation of SC guidelines. The West Delhi District Consumer Forum president J P Sharma said: "The conduct of the bank in taking forcible possession of car without intervention of the civil court was illegal in view of what has been observed by the SC and the National Consumer Commission."

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Government to pay disproportionately high interest for borrowings from savings, overturning a nearly two-decade-long process of reforms in the management of public debt.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Major Raghunath Ahlawat (34), hailing from Delhi, was leading his team in a counter-infiltration operation based on a reliable intelligence input in Uri sector on Thursday.

NHRC asks UP to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

NHRC asks UP to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Usha Kiran Vajpayee’s leg had to be amputated after she was shot, while trying to get away from inebriated police sepoys manhandling her.

Poor under Ujjwala scheme will get LPG cylinder at Rs 500 from April: Gehlot

Poor under Ujjwala scheme will get LPG cylinder at Rs 500 from April: Gehlot

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Gehlot made the announcement in the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi at a rally here on the sidelines of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra".

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least 7.5 million euros in secret commissions to a middleman to help it secure the Rafale deal with India.

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's aide and kidnapping accused Lovepreet Singh walked out of a jail in Amritsar on Friday, hours after a court in Ajnala ordered his release based on an application by the police.

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Trade unions' had demanded 8.9 per cent interest rate.

Insurance: Understand Policy Coverage

Insurance: Understand Policy Coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The National Commission ruled that a person must opt for a policy and submit the proposal form after acquainting himself with the terms and scope of coverage to determine where it would be suitable and adequate.

'Always a soldier's dream to be part of Republic Day parade'

'Always a soldier's dream to be part of Republic Day parade'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Visibility wasn't good during the Republic Day flypast and the clouds hung low. 'We had 30 seconds to fame in 46 years and we made good use of it,' says Commander Mrinmoy Ghosh who flew the Indian Navy's IL-38 SD aircraft during Thursday's flypast.

A General Retires

A General Retires

Rediff.com1 May 2022

'General Naravane was a soldier's soldier,' the defence ministry said.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning elections. In contrast, the yatra never left earth, observes Shyam G Menon.

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.

Bhilwara's Shame: Parents Sell Off Girls To Repay Loan

Bhilwara's Shame: Parents Sell Off Girls To Repay Loan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'These girls are sold to brothels because their parents are unable to repay their loans to money-lenders.'

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The government on Wednesday announced that dearness allowance for govt employees has been hiked to 6 per cent.