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ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

ED orders Chanda Kochhar to appear with asset lists also provide income-tax returns in her individual capacity and of companies if she was a director or held any position.

Paithani saree, Guntur chilly, Bikaneri bhujia get IPR tag

Paithani saree, Guntur chilly, Bikaneri bhujia get IPR tag

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh share registration of three items each by the Registrar of Geographical Indications this year to provide recognition of the intellectual right of producers and artisans on them.

Lalit Modi, friend's haveli plans done in by fallout with Vasundhara

Lalit Modi, friend's haveli plans done in by fallout with Vasundhara

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Two ancient havelis bought by former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and his wife Minal's company at Amer, the old capital of Jaipur's Kacchawa rulers, are now in possession of the state government with signages of the archaeology department stating that the property belongs to the state government.

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

From his economist mother to politicians and academia -- all hailed Banerjee's achievement.

SC issues guidelines for video hearings across courts

SC issues guidelines for video hearings across courts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The top court, which has restricted its functioning and is conducting hearing through video conferencing of extremely urgent matters during the lockdown period since March 25, exercised its plenary power under Article 142 of the Constitution to direct all the high courts to frame a mechanism for use of technology during the pandemic.

PetroMin-UIDAI sign pact

PetroMin-UIDAI sign pact

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The 12-digit unique number that the UIDAI will generate will be combined with the the smart card project of the Oil Ministry for distribution of PDS kerosene and domestic LPG through biometric identification of beneficiaries.

Buying property in small city? Beware of the taxman!

Buying property in small city? Beware of the taxman!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Buying property valued considerably less than even Rs 30 lakh (Rs 3 million) in small cities may soon draw the attention of income-tax officials, if the transaction does not match payment of income tax.

Sahara co gets notice for using 3rd-party account

Sahara co gets notice for using 3rd-party account

Rediff.com12 May 2011

In March, the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, based in Kanpur, sent a notice to Sahara India Real Estate Corp for using a third party's bank accounts to receive funds from investors.

277 newspapers to face govt action for embezzlement

277 newspapers to face govt action for embezzlement

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The information and broadcasting ministry has decided to lodge FIRs against the publications for producing "misleading" circulation data to fraudulently obtain its advertisements.

JNU row: Police custody of Umar, Anirban extended by 1 day

JNU row: Police custody of Umar, Anirban extended by 1 day

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A Delhi court on Monday allowed the custodial interrogation of two Jawaharlal Nehru University students, Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, arrested in a sedition case, by one more day.

Salman Khan to work with Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt?

Salman Khan to work with Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The three actors may star in a film that will be jointly produced by them.

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The former Naval chief said that the idea of nationalism is not restricted only to the military and its men and that booking students under such a law was 'ridiculous'.

Court extends custody of Umar, Anirban by 2 more days

Court extends custody of Umar, Anirban by 2 more days

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The court extended the police custody of the duo, who had allegedly organised a controversial event at the Jawaharlal Nehru University on February 9 where anti-India slogans were said to have been raised, after police contended that they were required for further probe in the case.

'Better literacy rate the best news in the census'

'Better literacy rate the best news in the census'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

There's a lot of positive news in the population census findings, says C Chakravarty, consultant registrar general

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

DOIT is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Morgan Credits in which Rana Kapoor's daughters Radha, Roshini and Raakhe, are directors. In 2018-19, the company incurred a net loss of Rs 48.76 crore on revenues of Rs 59 crore - a sharp contrast to 2017-18 when it had profits of Rs 2.7 crore on revenues of Rs 43 crore. To fund these aggressive investments into its subsidiaries in 2018-19, DOIT used debt which doubled to Rs 600 crore in 2018-19 from the previous year.

'All IPL franchisees violated the company act'

'All IPL franchisees violated the company act'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The Government has found company law violations by all 10 franchisees of the Indian Premier League and has asked the Registrar of Companies to take penal action wherever necessary, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Court to hear Ayodhya decree arguments on Dec 10

Court to hear Ayodhya decree arguments on Dec 10

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The preliminary decree on the Allahabad high court verdict on Ram Jananbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits has been prepared and the parties have been asked to file their objections or suggestions within six working days from Monday, an official said

Tiwari refuses to give blood sample for DNA test

Tiwari refuses to give blood sample for DNA test

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari on Wednesday refused to appear in a Delhi high court dispensary to give his blood sample for DNA test to ascertain a youth's claim of being his biological son, saying that he cannot be forced to do so.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Black money: Govt launches overseas transfer tracking

Black money: Govt launches overseas transfer tracking

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A CBTR pertains to transfer of funds through various channels abroad.

Easy, cost-effective way to pay your stamp duty

Easy, cost-effective way to pay your stamp duty

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

At present, e-stamping is available in six states -- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Delhi & National Capital Territory and Gujarat.

Onion prices to rise, I-T raids continue

Onion prices to rise, I-T raids continue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

In a move that could further push up Onion prices, traders in Nashik and adjoining areas today went on two-day strike against tax raids and disrupted supply to contracting traders from other states who are being forced to sell the vegetable at 'below the cost price'.

Rajasthan: No recognition for NREGA workers' union

Rajasthan: No recognition for NREGA workers' union

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

When the Majdoor Kisan Sangharsh Samiti -- formed by NREGA workers under the guidance of NAC member Aruna Roy -- approached the registration office, they were told that NREGA workers don't qualify as 'workmen' as defined in the Industrial Disputes Act and the Trade Union Act of 1962, because they are not engaged in a trade or industry.

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Do not go for riskier options like co-operative bank only for the higher return. Even if you go for them, park only a small portion of your capital there, say Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Census body considering inclusion of transgenders

Census body considering inclusion of transgenders

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

A decision on enumeration of transgenders in the second phase of Census 2011 would be taken in consultations with experts, a top official said on Friday.

RoC issues notices to SRK, Gauri

RoC issues notices to SRK, Gauri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Actor Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri, who promote IPL franchise Kolkata Kinght Riders, and Jaipur IPL Cricket that promotes Rajasthan Royals have been issued show-cause notices for alleged violation of the Companies Act.

ND Tiwari must take DNA test on paternity plea: HC

ND Tiwari must take DNA test on paternity plea: HC

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari will have to undergo a DNA test on a paternity suit filed by a youth claiming to be his biological son with the Delhi high court on Monday refusing to stay an earlier order asking him to give his blood sample.

How mutual fund agents are duping clients

How mutual fund agents are duping clients

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

It should be made mandatory for customers to write their name, application number and contact number on the reverse of the cheque.

Mphasis BFL is now Mphasis

Mphasis BFL is now Mphasis

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Mphasis BFL is now Mphasis

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data will be used for schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjvala and Saubhagya for identifying the intended beneficiaries.

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

TCS website hacked

TCS website hacked

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Hackers changed its domain name and put it up for sale.

NIT Srinagar students leave for home states

NIT Srinagar students leave for home states

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Jammu South's Sub-divisional Magistrate Srikant Balasaheeb Suse said around 300 students from NIT Srinagar have left by Madras Janta, Sri Shakti, Malwa and Hapa express trains.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

Abhijit Banerjee, 2nd Presidency alumni to win Nobel in Economics

Abhijit Banerjee, 2nd Presidency alumni to win Nobel in Economics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Amartya Sen was the other Presidency alumni to win the Economics Nobel. Banerjee won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize along with two others - his wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer on Monday "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty."

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The 2G scam is a perfect occasion for us to travel a bit further and punish all those who could have prevented the fraud and yet chose to remain silent. Should we fail, we would have learned no lesson from the 2G scam, says M R Venkatesh.

At 24% Muslim population growing slower than last decade

At 24% Muslim population growing slower than last decade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Muslim population in India has grown by 24 per cent between 2001 and 2011 against national average of 18 per cent with the community's representation rising to 14.2 per cent from 13.4 percent of total population.

'Census will not have details on caste'

'Census will not have details on caste'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The current census process leaves no scope for duplication, C Chandramouli, registrar general and Census commissioner, tells Saubhadro Chatterji

Data collection: BoB inks pact with UIDAI

Data collection: BoB inks pact with UIDAI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The bank will join the UIDAI, an ambitious plan to provide unique identification number to all residents of the country, in collecting biometric and demographic details of its customers as well as others.

AMU prof in gay sex scandal commits suicide

AMU prof in gay sex scandal commits suicide

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Aligarh Muslim University professor Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended after being allegedly caught having consensual sex with a rickshaw-puller in his campus home, was found dead at his residence.