News for 'Policy Guidelines'

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

"Less than two week back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practices. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger," he said addressing the 51st Gems and Jewellery Award in Jaipur.

Rich-poor gap still enormous: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

Rich-poor gap still enormous: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Justice BV Nagarathna also partially agreed with the majority verdict but criticised the CJI's views on Justice Iyer's judicial approach in dealing with "material resources" and state's power over them.

Workplace Romance: 8 DOs And DON'Ts

Workplace Romance: 8 DOs And DON'Ts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

When indulging in an office romance, boundaries are a must. You might be flying high on the bliss of a new relationship, but your colleagues are not obliged to enjoy the PDA, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

New vax policy came after weeks of deliberations: Govt

New vax policy came after weeks of deliberations: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The government said it had been evaluating the implementation of the decentralised model of vaccination since its launch on May 1 and that the decision to centralise it again was taken after detailed deliberations and following requests by some states, amid claims by the Opposition that the policy change was due to the Supreme Court's intervention.

China's Communist Party begins key Congress amid stir against zero Covid policy

China's Communist Party begins key Congress amid stir against zero Covid policy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Except for 69-year-old Xi, all top officials including the number two leader in the Chinese leadership hierarchy Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow during the week.

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

From liquidity, monetary policy operations to financial inclusion, know about RBI monetary policy

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The three-page guidelines, issued by the home ministry recently and notified to Central Armed Police Forces headquarters in New Delhi, speak specifically of instances where force personnel have used personal cell phones to click pictures of an ongoing or concluded ambush or operation

20,000 GST Notices Issued For Rs 800 Bn Taxes

20,000 GST Notices Issued For Rs 800 Bn Taxes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

About 1.2 trillion tax evasion cases have been detected and as many as 59,000 entities identified for verification in order to ascertain whether they are fake.

Delhi University changes PhD guidelines

Delhi University changes PhD guidelines

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

The changes, while making it harder for students to get into the University, aim to help students improve their research work.

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The draft guidelines have drawn flak from several quarters.

Govt announces liberalisation of policies governing geo-spatial data

Govt announces liberalisation of policies governing geo-spatial data

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the liberalisation of policies governing the acquisition and production of geospatial data is a "massive step in government's vision for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat". The reform will benefit country's farmers, start-ups, private sector, public sector and research institutions to drive innovations and build scalable solutions, he said.

Guidelines for home loans soon

Guidelines for home loans soon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Existing foreign trade policy to be extended till March '22: Goyal

Existing foreign trade policy to be extended till March '22: Goyal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the existing foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended for six months till March 31 next year. The government had earlier extended the FTP 2015-20 until September 30 this year due to the Covid-19 crisis. The FTP provides guidelines for enhancing exports to push economic growth and create jobs.

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi also slapped a cost of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner and directed him to deposit the amount within four weeks with the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Several people are still feared trapped in the debris after a series of landslides that occurred in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad.

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Payouts to key management personnel in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are under the banking regulator's scrutiny. Top industry officials said this is a follow-through on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) circular of April 29, 2022, which asked NBFCs in the "middle" and "upper" layer of its four-tiered scale-based regulatory (SBR) framework to put in place a board-approved compensation policy.

Guidelines for Solar Mission to be ready by May 15

Guidelines for Solar Mission to be ready by May 15

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The mission stipulates the target under three phases for various solar application segments including Utility Grid Solar power.

Bike-taxi can't run in Delhi for now, says SC

Bike-taxi can't run in Delhi for now, says SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The bench, which stayed the May 26 order of the Delhi HC, also recorded the Delhi government counsel's submission the final policy will be notified before July-end.

New guidelines pave way for full Internet telephony

New guidelines pave way for full Internet telephony

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The DoT has issued long-awaited migration guidelines which pave way for Internet service providers (ISP) like Reliance Jio Infocomm and Tikona, that have BWA spectrum, to offer mobile telephony service by paying an extra fee of Rs 1,658.57 crore (Rs 16.58 billion).

Life insurers can sell short term benefit-based COVID policies now

Life insurers can sell short term benefit-based COVID policies now

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Non-life insurers can sell both, benefit-based and indemnity-based short-term health covers.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz ad firm chief who ran AAP's Goa poll campaign

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz ad firm chief who ran AAP's Goa poll campaign

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The court noted the submissions made by the ED's counsel, who said that Joshi played a vital role in laundering of the proceeds of crime.

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The proposed policy is increasingly becoming an item of negotiation, as the US pushes hard to change India's stance.

Will Intel set up India plant?

Will Intel set up India plant?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

World's largest chip manufacturer, Intel Corporation on Tuesday said it awaits detailed guidelines of the semiconductor policy before deciding on setting up a manufacturing facility in India.

'We want to be trust marker for the fintech industry'

'We want to be trust marker for the fintech industry'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'So, we would work with our members to ensure that we as an SRO create some sort of due diligence for fintechs.'

Inflation rate raised, and other RBI monetary policy higlights

Inflation rate raised, and other RBI monetary policy higlights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The RBI has set up a panel to review ATM charges, and fees levied by banks.

New guidelines to define overseas investments soon

New guidelines to define overseas investments soon

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Move to make investing in sectors with FDI cap easier.

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The land transfer or subleasing would allow the Patanjali Group to set up the food processing facility and entitle it to other incentives under the central policy guidelines.

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The US maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognised the Communist regime in Beijing.

ICICI Lombard adds home care to health policies

ICICI Lombard adds home care to health policies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

For new customers, the insurer has reduced the waiting period from 30 days to 15 for Covid-related claims with no increase in premium.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The apex court said people value their privacy more than the value of the company which might be in trillions.

CII asks startups to keep their valuations 'as realistic as possible'

CII asks startups to keep their valuations 'as realistic as possible'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday urged Indian startups to keep their valuation "realistic" and distinguish between the goals of the organisation and its founder. "Startups may strive for long-term value creation rather than short-term valuations. "The valuations of businesses should be kept as realistic as possible," CII said in its Corporate Governance Charter for Startups.

Kejriwal to hold review meet with ministers in jail next week: AAP

Kejriwal to hold review meet with ministers in jail next week: AAP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The AAP national general secretary (organisation) said Kejriwal asked him to convey to the party MLAs to go door to door in their areas and meet people to understand their concerns.

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The RBI has cut key rates to boost the economy.

4 offshore crypto exchanges join queue for nod to restart India ops

4 offshore crypto exchanges join queue for nod to restart India ops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India), the national agency responsible for analysing suspicious financial transactions, has received requests from four more offshore crypto exchanges to operate in India again, said a senior government official familiar with the matter. In the beginning of 2024, India had banned nine crypto exchanges - Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, Bittrex, and Bitfenix - for non-compliance with anti-laundering law in the country.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.

Centre moots corporate governance policy

Centre moots corporate governance policy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The corporate affairs ministry has mooted the idea.

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The Centre is considering a proposal on increasing coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 5 lakh.