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TN: Karuna wants residential status for SL Tamils

TN: Karuna wants residential status for SL Tamils

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Tuesday asked the Centre to grant permanent residential status to over 1.6 lakh Sri Lankan Tamil refugees residing in the state.

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The fungus, also called `black fungus', is present in the environment, but those with suppressed immunity or co-morbidities are more vulnerable to its infection, he said.

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

Rohingya a 'threat to national security': RSS chief

Rohingya a 'threat to national security': RSS chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Mohan Bhagwat flagged a number of issues like illegal immigrants, cow vigilantism, situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the economic scenario in his Vijayadashmi address.

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The decision "is applicable to 1,797 identified unauthorised colonies" spread over 175 square km inhabited by people from lower income groups.

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

It was expected to be a friendly Bill for the IT outsourcing industry

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The premises of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sect is spread over 800 acres and houses educational institutions, markets, hospital, stadium, recreational areas and houses.

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

Google tax mop-up drops 30% in Q1

Google tax mop-up drops 30% in Q1

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

E-commerce companies that fall within the scope of the equalisation levy include Adobe, Uber, Udemy, Zoom.us, Expedia, Alibaba, Ikea, LinkedIn, Spotify, and eBay.

I-T laws that complicate your life

I-T laws that complicate your life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Many direct taxation rules lack clarity and the rulings on these also differ from case to case.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

NSA spied on 5 Muslim-Americans including Indian-American

NSA spied on 5 Muslim-Americans including Indian-American

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The US National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation spied on five prominent Muslim-American activists, including an Indian-origin attorney, according to the leaked documents which showed use of objectionable religious slurs against these individuals.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

Ease of doing business: Govt to amend tax law for foreign firms

Ease of doing business: Govt to amend tax law for foreign firms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Foreign companies that do not have a permanent establishment in India will be exempt from paying minimum alternate tax.

Biden promises to revoke H1-B visa suspension if elected

Biden promises to revoke H1-B visa suspension if elected

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

On June 23, in a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, the Trump administration suspended the H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas until the end of 2020 to protect American workers in a crucial election year.

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'The residents of the area have for long been complaining about the chaos and traffic build up there due to the ramp,' MP Poonam Mahajan says.

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The MP has written to the BMC to demolish the 'illegal' ramp outside SRK's house

Couple get married as volcano erupts behind them

Couple get married as volcano erupts behind them

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Chino and Kat Vaflor were tying the knot at a venue 10 miles from the Taal Volcano when wedding photographer Randolf Evan captured dramatic shots of the couple with the ash plume seemingly overhead.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The UIDAI said that the claims lack substance and are baseless.

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

She unfurled the AIADMK flag at the T Nagar memorial of party founder and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran in Chennai and a plaque unveiled on the occasion addressed her as party 'general secretary,' which was strongly opposed by the main opposition party.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

Cong to strongly oppose CAB in Parliament

Cong to strongly oppose CAB in Parliament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The Bill seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan escaping religious persecution there.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Trump said he wants to move US immigration to a "merit- based system" and not allow immigrants to bring their extended families.

Govt names members of Ram temple trust; deposits Re 1

Govt names members of Ram temple trust; deposits Re 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The members include senior lawyer K Parasaran, Jagatguru Shankracharya, Jyothishpeethadheeshwar Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj from Allahabad, Jagatguru Madhavacharya Swami Vishwa Prasannatheerth Ji Maharaj, Pejawar Math in Udupi, Yugpurush Paramanand Ji Maharaj from Haridwar, Swami Govinddev Giri Ji Maharaj from Pune and Vimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra from Ayodhya.

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Twenty-seven South Asian workers, including 24 Indians, were arrested on Monday for alleged rioting in Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years even as the prime minister warned to use "full force of the law" against trouble-makers.

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

'For years, a whispering campaign against the non-Nagas -- and occasional violence -- has dominated the local discourse, but Farid Khan's lynching was unprecedented in its ferocity.'

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

From May 26 onwards, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting applications for work visas from H-IB spouses, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

CBDT clarifies on interchangeability of PAN and Aadhaar

CBDT clarifies on interchangeability of PAN and Aadhaar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

It is just a question of providing an additional facility to the taxpayer that if he is not quoting PAN and only has Aadhaar, his filing and processes do not get affected, said CBDT chief.

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Barriers have come across roads marking the end of Noida, the start of Gurgaon, the hard borders allowing no passage -- at least by day,' observes Kishore Singh.

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people in Delhi

Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought ten days time to formulate a system to address grievances and problems of the people in Delhi.

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

China is going to be an indispensable partner in Russia's ongoing crisis with the US, while on its part, China cannot remain indifferent if Russia gets crushed by the US, lest it loses 'strategic depth', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt meets BPO firms halfway

Govt meets BPO firms halfway

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

It's time to reform the Rajya Sabha

It's time to reform the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Chief ministers who have been championing federalism must take the lead in reforming the Rajya Sabha so that it truly represents the interests of their states rather than the permanent political interests of unelected party apparatchiks in Delhi, says Shashi Shekhar.

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The link requires a person to punch in his PAN number, Aadhaar number and the exact name as given in the Aadhaar card.

'Seditious act': BJP on Mehbooba's Tricolour remark

'Seditious act': BJP on Mehbooba's Tricolour remark

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The Congress too condemned Mufti's statement on the Tricolour, saying it is unacceptable and has hurt sentiments of people.