News for 'Refuting Finance Ministry'

Ministry defends EPFO surplus

Ministry defends EPFO surplus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Labour Ministry has justified EPFO's declaring 9.5 per cent interest for 2010-11.

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The actor had earlier taken to Twitter on Sunday to share his "platinum certificate" from the ministry for filing his tax returns for the year 2019-2020 to refute rumours.

GST cess: FinMin refutes CAG charges

GST cess: FinMin refutes CAG charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Finance ministry sources have countered CAG audit finding of central government wrongly retaining Rs 47,272 crore of GST compensation cess meant for states, saying temporary retention cannot be termed as diversion.

Not unhappy with NCP, had to use bathroom, says Ajit Pawar on 'no-show'

Not unhappy with NCP, had to use bathroom, says Ajit Pawar on 'no-show'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Monday said he was not unhappy with his party, nor had it neglected him.

Told Vodafone about tax liability, maintains FinMin

Told Vodafone about tax liability, maintains FinMin

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The first notice in the transaction relating to the sale of 67 per cent stake of Hutchison Essar Ltd was issued on March 15, 2007, under section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act.

No delay in issuing PAN cards to FIIs: CBDT

No delay in issuing PAN cards to FIIs: CBDT

Rediff.com23 May 2008

"Delays, if any, in issuance of PAN cards take place usually due to incomplete documentation by applicants," Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) spokesman Shishir Jha said reacting to a story which appeared in a Delhi newspaper that suggested such decline in FII investments was due to delays in issuing PAN cards.

Thackeray govt will win trust vote: Sharad Pawar

Thackeray govt will win trust vote: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said the fate of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra will be decided on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, and the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition will prove its majority in a trust vote.

Why RBI should have cut rates

Why RBI should have cut rates

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

A cut in rates would have encouraged the banks to lend aggressively on the retail front.

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The banks argue since the scale of credits is unforeseen, they will have to bear an unknown cost of servicing these accounts.

No certification to Pakistan on curbing terror: US

No certification to Pakistan on curbing terror: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry has not issued any certificate to the Congress on the progress made by Pakistan in taking action against terrorist groups, his spokesperson has said.

Merge NSEL with Financial Technologies, says regulator

Merge NSEL with Financial Technologies, says regulator

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Both Corporate Affairs and Finance Ministries are studying the feasibility of implementing the FMC's proposals.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

On February 19, India's largest private low-fare airline IndiGo announced the resignation of one of the two founders, Rakesh Gangwal, from the airline's board and his intentions of offloading his stake in the airline over the next five years. The announcement came on a Friday, giving the stock markets the weekend to absorb the news but the markets registered a tepid response on Monday's opening. In contrast, in July 2019, when the fight between the two founders and erstwhile friends first became public, the markets reacted savagely. The IndiGo scrip at the time fell 19 per cent, wiping out millions of rupees of shareholder wealth before bouncing back. For readers who may be hazy on the details of the dispute, here is the context.

Govt closely watching l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Govt "closely watching" l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The government is keeping a "close watch" on the developments relating to the Tata-Mistry case, but does not want to "interfere" at present as it was an "internal matter" of a private group, Ministry of State for Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal has said.

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Amid frequent face offs between the government and opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said political discourse in the country has become "more vulgar".

How Lakshmi Vilas Bank eroded its wealth amid controversy and losses

How Lakshmi Vilas Bank eroded its wealth amid controversy and losses

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

It has been a year since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated prompt corrective action (PCA), an exercise that puts weak banks under central bank scrutiny, against the 94-year-old Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB). But recently, this low-profile Chennai-headquartered bank found itself attracting some unwonted publicity when 60 per cent of its shareholders voted against a proposal to re-appoint seven directors, including one of the promoters, K R Pradeep (who holds around 2 per cent), and the company's managing director & chief executive officer S Sundar.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Prime Minister's Office had raised concerns over the bilateral air services agreement (ASA) signed between India and Abu Dhabi earlier this year, raising the number of flights from 13,700 to 50,000 each week.

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Khan's visit evoked considerable interest in Beijing as it comes in the wake of his past criticism of the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and remarks by his ministers to cut down some of the projects over debt concern.

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

According to SFIO, the modus operandi of the Reebok fraud involved filing fictitious invoices to show inflated sales, recording fictitious sales by raising prices of goods sold.

NDA vs UPA: Who should get the credit for economic revival?

NDA vs UPA: Who should get the credit for economic revival?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the high growth that Indian economy has logged in the first quarter of the current fiscal was on account of the UPA policies and the new government must give it the due credit.

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

At the time of bidding, Amit Bahadur had Rs 4,840 in his bank account.

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Khan on Saturday launched a barrage of counter allegations saying the other voice in the sting operation CD is that of Delhi government's Minority Finance Commission chief Shakil Malik.

Opposition uproar on Rahul 'snooping' rocks Parliament

Opposition uproar on Rahul 'snooping' rocks Parliament

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Opposition parties in Parliament on Monday vociferously protested the "snooping" on Rahul Gandhi, with the government dismissing their contention saying they were making a "mountain out of what is not even a molehill", leading the Congress to walk out of Rajya Sabha.

'Suffocating atmosphere' in Cong forces Jayanthi Natarajan to quit

'Suffocating atmosphere' in Cong forces Jayanthi Natarajan to quit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The former minister has alleged a motivated campaign against her in the party.

The sorry state of Delhi's bureaucrats

The sorry state of Delhi's bureaucrats

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A tussle between the Delhi government and the Lt Governor has left bureaucrats vulnerable to sudden transfers.

'Modi is following a policy of shoot and scoot'

'Modi is following a policy of shoot and scoot'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'We will continue to ask why Modi and his government were benefactors to this AgustaWestland company, why within 40 days they overturned the ban?'

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Yale University has issued a statement saying that Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani attended a weeklong programme and received a certificate from the university last year, along with several other lawmakers from India. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Formidable challenges including funds for the farm loan-waiver, and law and order stare him at his face, with the opposition claiming the misses have outnumbered the hits.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The sluggish legal system in India makes it extremely difficult for law-enforcing agencies in the ministry of finance to punish violations of foreign exchange laws. Unfortunately, it is not just FEMA. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act too has significant infirmities, say Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati Mehra.

India's controversial godmen

India's controversial godmen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's controversial godmen

India's 10 most controversial gurus

India's 10 most controversial gurus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The controversy over Sant Rampal and his army of followers taking the law into their hands has once again thrown the spotlight on the clout that India's godmen possess.