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Shekhawat to declare his assets

Shekhawat to declare his assets

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Shekhawat has summoned his chartered accountant from Jaipur and asked him to compile the details so that it could be given to media persons and also posted on his personal website.

Govt 'not aware' where records related to vaccine expert group are kept

Govt 'not aware' where records related to vaccine expert group are kept

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Union Health Ministry has said in response to a Right to Information application that it does not know where records related to agenda circulated in meetings of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 are held.

Amid LAC row, India unveils new arms procurement policy

Amid LAC row, India unveils new arms procurement policy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"The amended second draft (known as DAP) has since been finalised by the review committee driven by tenets of defence reforms announced as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' and has been placed in the public domain," the ministry said.

I-T exemption on home loans to go?

I-T exemption on home loans to go?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

In its order, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, gave some more leeway to the government which has been arguing that pricing details are so sensitive that they have not even been shared with Parliament.

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Expressing concern over agitation by Trinamool Congress workers outside the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Kolkata and elsewhere in West Bengal after the arrest of two ministers and others in the Narada sting case, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday alleged that there is 'total lawlessness and anarchy' in the state and the police and administration are in 'silence' mode.

Govt plans mass-scale Simputer use

Govt plans mass-scale Simputer use

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

The government would use Simputers, the indigenously-developed simple computer, in surveys and data collection, Oscar Fernandes, the minister of state for statistics and programme implementation, said on Monday.

Conflict of interest charges against Kohli 'absurd'

Conflict of interest charges against Kohli 'absurd'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

CEO of talent management firm Cornerstone Bunty Sajdeh said allegation of conflict is nothing but conjecture.

Warring promoters of IndiGo call for EGM on Dec 30

Warring promoters of IndiGo call for EGM on Dec 30

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of the country's largest airline IndiGo, will convene a shareholders' meeting on December 30 to amend the company's Articles of Association (AoA) following a joint request from its promoters. The promoters -- Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal -- together with their related entities and individuals own 77.4 per cent stake in InterGlobe Aviation. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company said it will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on December 30 to amend the AoA to remove restrictions on transfer of shares by the promoters.

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday declared the southern state as India's first fully e-governed state where an entire range of government services have been digitised so that they can be provided to the citizens promptly and transparently.

SEBI to set norms for company statements

SEBI to set norms for company statements

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

SEBI chief M Damodaran on Wednesday said "standards are required" when companies, including those from the oil sector, give out information in public domain.

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The VHP, in its letter to the state law commission, has not just cited policy's adverse impact on children, it also lists imbalance in communities as 'different communities respond differently to incentives or disincentives related to family planning and contraption'.

Congress leader moves SC for probing Hindenburg's Adani group claims

Congress leader moves SC for probing Hindenburg's Adani group claims

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

What Sitharaman said about Adani fiasco

What Sitharaman said about Adani fiasco

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the country's regulators are very experienced and are seized of the matter relating to the Adani Group crisis. The minister was replying to a question on the observations of the Supreme Court on public interest litigations (PILs) alleging exploitation of investors and "artificial crashing" of the Adani Group's stocks. "I will not disclose here what the government will be saying in the court...India's regulators are very, very experienced and they are experts in their domain.

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence on January 26 during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to set aside the Air India divestment process on the allegation that the methodology adopted by the government in the valuation of the national carrier was "arbitrary, illegal and against public interest". The order was passed by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The court said a detailed order will be uploaded. "Dr. Subramanian Swamy, sir we are dismissing this matter...," the bench said.

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

As India progresses towards formulating its own model of theaterisation, the public must get involved in the debate because in the end, it affects the well-being of the entire nation, asserts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Delhi CM claimed that crime in the capital would be "reduced by half" once surveillance cameras were set up across the city.

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'There is a need for an innovation sandbox where the PSBs can collaborate and then they can do their own innovation on top of it.'

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Being emotionally detached from results contributed significantly to the stellar success of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired after creating an enviable legacy, former India teammate and batsman VVS Laxman said.

BIS sets standard for colas

BIS sets standard for colas

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

In a significant move, perhaps the first of its kind in the world, the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued 'draft' standards for pesticide residues in ready-to-serve non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks.

BJP collected Rs 2,642.63 cr from unknown sources in 2019-20

BJP collected Rs 2,642.63 cr from unknown sources in 2019-20

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Congress declared Rs 526 crore as income from unknown sources which is 15.57 per cent of the total income of the national parties from unknown sources, the ADR said.

Tech Mahindra IPO: Should you subscribe?

Tech Mahindra IPO: Should you subscribe?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Tech Mahindra IPO is worth subscribing as it is attractively priced

Mahajan saga, now on film

Mahajan saga, now on film

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Raj Babbar and Anupam Kher may be part of the lead cast.

Govt caps trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70%

Govt caps trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The government has capped the trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70 per cent in order to keep in check the price of the much in demand critical life saving component amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The trade margin has been capped at 70 per cent on price to distributor level on oxygen concentrators. In an official release, the chemicals and fertilisers ministry said the decision has been taken in view of the extraordinary circumstances arising due to the pandemic which has resulted in volatility in Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) of oxygen concentrators.

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed as 'quite serious' the matter in which former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has filed a plea against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, but asked the Indian Police Service officer to approach the Bombay high court with his grievances.

Rahul alleges 'scam' in Rafale deal, demands disclosure of details

Rahul alleges 'scam' in Rafale deal, demands disclosure of details

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Gandhi's attack came a day after Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had refused to share the details of the deal on the grounds of security agreement signed between India and France.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'

NSE Mess: 'Chitra was wrong'

NSE Mess: 'Chitra was wrong'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'She violated NSE procedures and rules, corporate governance norms; Chitra acted maybe within her capacity as MD and CEO, but not in the right spirit.'

Bilateral investment treaty unlikely to address tax worries

Bilateral investment treaty unlikely to address tax worries

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Public purpose is not defined in any treaty that India has signed.

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Arvind Kejriwal said that Arun Jaitley's claim that he holds high public character was "frivolous".

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Stocks of public sector companies, especially the oil refining and marketing companies (OMCs) - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) - logged gains on Tuesday in a weak market. While the Nifty lost nearly 1 per cent in trade on Tuesday, the Nifty CPSE index - a gauge of performance of central public sector enterprises on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) - gained over 3 per cent in intra-day trade. The rally in PSU stocks comes on the back of the BPCL chairman, Arun Kumar Singh suggesting in the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday that the government intends to complete the divestment process in the OMC by March 2022.

Why The World Is Worried About India

Why The World Is Worried About India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Our demonisation and dehumanisation of minorities and especially Muslims is so complete that calls for the abduction of and sexual violence against Muslim girls are acceptable in our society today and can be made in public spaces. The damage we have done to India internally and externally will be lasting, warns Aakar Patel.

Rafale: SC allows Centre to circulate letter seeking adjournment of hearing

Rafale: SC allows Centre to circulate letter seeking adjournment of hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The top court had rejected the objections raised by the Centre that those documents were not admissible as evidence under Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, and no one can produce them in court without the permission of the department concerned as they are also protected under the Official Secrets Act.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A nine-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, heard marathon arguments for six days over a period of three weeks and reserved its verdict on the issue whether right to privacy can be held as a fundamental right under the Constitution.

India to clock GDP growth of 6.5% in FY'24; to meet fiscal deficit target of 5.9%: CEA

India to clock GDP growth of 6.5% in FY'24; to meet fiscal deficit target of 5.9%: CEA

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal notwithstanding deficient rains in August. India recorded economic growth of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2023-24 against 13.1 per cent in the year-ago period. India's economy in Q1 grew at the fastest pace in a year, on the shoulders of a boost in capital expenditure both at central and state levels, along with stronger consumption demand, especially in rural areas, and improved performance in the services sector, he said.