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Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In a noble move, a group of IT professionals has come together to raise funds for repaying loans of over 100 debt-ridden farmers in drought-hit Vidarbha region, notorious for farmer suicides.

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

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

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Those In Need bridges the gap between volunteers and NGOs looking for the right candidates, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The decision will benefit over nine crore such account holders having total deposit of around Rs 32,000 crore.

At ASEAN, Modi presents 12-point proposal to bolster cooperation

At ASEAN, Modi presents 12-point proposal to bolster cooperation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Modi attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta. Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn also attended the summit.

Hike SDS rates, govt told

Hike SDS rates, govt told

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Why one shouldn't delay EPF withdrawal

Why one shouldn't delay EPF withdrawal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

If your account is idle for over five years, there could be issues with acquiring EPF details.

EPFO to get into stocks next week

EPFO to get into stocks next week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

EPFO will invest in ETFs on a daily basis.

Maha to set up panel to strictly implement beef ban law

Maha to set up panel to strictly implement beef ban law

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 'Maharashtra Gau Seva Aayog' (Maharashtra Commission for Cow Service) will supervise the rearing of livestock and assess which of them are unproductive and rendered unfit for milking, breeding, and carrying agricultural works etc, said the animal husbandry department official.

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a complaint to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement Randolph Wills, the Hindu American Foundation has asked the Office of Civil Rights to investigate and determine whether the University of Pennsylvania and its Department of South Asia Studies, South Asia Center created a hostile environment for students and faculty of Indian and Hindu descent, and whether the same entities and individuals misused any federal funds.

How govt plans to raise Rs 90,000 cr for discoms

How govt plans to raise Rs 90,000 cr for discoms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

LIC, EPFO and PSBs are likely to be asked to subscribe to bonds.

Funds pour in for relief work at Kumbakonam

Funds pour in for relief work at Kumbakonam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

They are meant for converting thatched roof class rooms to concrete ones.

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The SAT asked Sebi as to what it was doing all these seven years and why it did not object to the revised IPO documents.

Compliant with Indian laws: CPR, Oxfam after I-T raids

Compliant with Indian laws: CPR, Oxfam after I-T raids

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The government has cancelled the FCRA registration of nearly 1,900 NGOs for violating various provisions of the law in the last five years. There were 22,762 FCRA-registered organisations till December-end 2021.

Unruffled By Pitch, RBI Governor Bats Like Dravid

Unruffled By Pitch, RBI Governor Bats Like Dravid

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

While the economy seems to be on a firm growth path, the fight against inflation is not over yet. Shaktikanta Das seems to be in no hurry. After playing well through a five-year Test match, he doesn't want to get out hit wicket, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How EPFO proposals will impact you

How EPFO proposals will impact you

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The deduction will be higher and net take-home pay will fall.

Survival first, revival later: Hotels' mantra for 2022

Survival first, revival later: Hotels' mantra for 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

When the sun rises in 2022, the Indian hospitality industry will be waking up with prayers for survival, desperately looking forward to some form of support from the government as revival from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic of the last two years will be an arduous journey. Just as the industry was beginning to see a flickering light at the end of a long tunnel towards the end of 2021, the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus and subsequent extension of suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till January 31, 2022, has come as a dampener to those who were looking to have some business in the winter season. With inbound tourist arrivals unlikely amidst the pandemic, the industry wants the government to incentivise domestic travels with income tax benefits for a limited period so as to help the hospitality and tourism sector get up again by tapping the pent up demand for holidays, within the country.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Higher equity share can boost EPF's returns

Higher equity share can boost EPF's returns

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Rather than one-year returns, look at benefits of long-term investment in equity.

Rs 1,700 cr hole in pension scheme

Rs 1,700 cr hole in pension scheme

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Ayodhya: Map of mosque, other buildings likely to be obtained in a month

Ayodhya: Map of mosque, other buildings likely to be obtained in a month

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation, which has been set up for the construction of the mosque, will build a mosque along with a hospital, library, community kitchen and research institute, on the land.

69% of political parties' funding from unknown sources

69% of political parties' funding from unknown sources

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Income of political parties from known donors was Rs 1,835.63 crore, which is 16 per cent of their total income.

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by retired entrepreneur Jerry Rao provides insights into a hidden facet of Gandhi's personality -- his thoughts on economics and capitalism -- and also highlights some of his views on religion, ethics, human nature, education and society.

Donations to lower tax slab can make taxman see red

Donations to lower tax slab can make taxman see red

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The Income-Tax (I-T) department has issued around 8,000 notices to salaried employees, self-employed individuals, and companies who made significant donations to charitable trusts. The department suspects potential tax evasion, as records of these donations do not correspond with the income and expenses of those making them. Sandeep Bajaj, managing partner, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, says, "Notices were issued for donations made during the assessment years of 2017-18 through 2020-21."

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

Rediff.com5 May 2023

To further tighten its control of practising accountants, the Centre has brought within the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) their "financial transactions" such as operating and managing their client firms and trusts, and buying and selling business entities. The Union finance ministry issued a gazette notification on this on Wednesday. Under the new rule, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants carrying out such transactions (on behalf of their clients) will now be required to go through the Know Your Company (KYC) process before commencing work.

Bonanza for the salaried: PF rates hiked to 9.5%

Bonanza for the salaried: PF rates hiked to 9.5%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The steep one percentage points increase has taken the interest on PF deposits of 4.71 crore organised sector workers to a five-year high.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

SIDBI's Rs 50-cr fund for fashion industry

SIDBI's Rs 50-cr fund for fashion industry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

In a bid to provide assistance to fashion designers, the Small Industries Development Bank of India will create a Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) corpus to lend to the sector.

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party state president K Annamalai on Friday released 'DMK Files' alleging top ministers from the party and Chief Minister MK Stalin's family members had accumulated unaccounted assets.

EPF rate to be finalised on Jan 27

EPF rate to be finalised on Jan 27

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Amid possibility of a 0.5 per cent cut in the interest rate for the current fiscal, the Employees Provident Fund Board will meet in New Delhi on January 27 to finalise the EPF rate, which is 8.5 per cent at present.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

Why this is a good year to invest in EPF

Why this is a good year to invest in EPF

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Here's how EPF stacks against other investment options

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.