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BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

NITI Aayog had been asking for Rs 7,500 crore for three years to set up an AI framework.

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said he will formally make the request at the ICC chief executive committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week.

Assam govt seeks public opinion on law against polygamy

Assam govt seeks public opinion on law against polygamy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Sharing a government public notice on 'X', formerly Twitter, Sarma appealed to the people to send their suggestions on the proposed law to ban polygamy in Assam.

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Balakrishnan, a full professor in the economics department who joined the private university in 2015, on Saturday wrote to Ashoka University Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee and board of trustees chairperson Pramath Raj Sinha explaining his reasons for his resignation.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

BoA to meet on May 31 to consider new SEZ proposal

BoA to meet on May 31 to consider new SEZ proposal

Rediff.com18 May 2011

"The 46th meeting of the BoA on SEZs to consider proposals for setting up of SEZs and other miscellaneous requests is scheduled to be held on May 31," it said.

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal by the United States and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation.

Osmania University declines request for Rahul's visit on security grounds

Osmania University declines request for Rahul's visit on security grounds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

University Registrar Ch Gopal Reddy said they declined permission as they had no mechanism to provide security to the congress leader.

CA seeks captaincy for Warner and amendment of harsh code

CA seeks captaincy for Warner and amendment of harsh code

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Any player who accepts a sanction under the current code, as Warner did, forgoes the right to a later review of the punishment but the CA board on Friday asked the body's head of integrity to propose an amendment to it.

It's very easy to hurl allegations, says anguished CJI Chandrachud

It's very easy to hurl allegations, says anguished CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

"It is very easy to fling allegations and letters," an anguished Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Thursday while clarifying that the bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case was listed before a bench headed by Justice Bela M Trivedi as Justice A S Bopanna was unavailable due to illness.

NSE withdraws plan to move Nifty Bank derivative contracts to Friday

NSE withdraws plan to move Nifty Bank derivative contracts to Friday

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has withdrawn its decision to change the expiry day for Bank Nifty derivatives contracts from Thursday to Friday. The move follows a "request" from the BSE, which settles its Sensex and Bankex derivatives contracts on Friday. The proposed change in Bank Nifty settlement was scheduled to be effective from July 6 with the first weekly expiry on July 14.

Banks reject Mallya's proposal to pay back Rs 4,000 crore

Banks reject Mallya's proposal to pay back Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Indian banks on Thursday rejected the loan repayment offer made by Vijay Mallya.

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

Coal gate: CBI seeks SC permission to forward LR request to MHA

Coal gate: CBI seeks SC permission to forward LR request to MHA

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday sought the Supreme Court's permission to forward its proposal to the Home Ministry for issuance of Letters Rogatory to Malaysia for seeking information about a firm which is claimed to be a part of consortium of an Indian firm accused in coal gate.

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to all statutory benefits available to a permanent worker in the same factory. However, employers may not give notice to a fixed-term worker on non-renewal or expiry of his or her contract.

IDBI Bank financial bids expected by June

IDBI Bank financial bids expected by June

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The government and Life Insurance Corporation's (LIC's) strategic stake sale in IDBI Bank is expected to move to the second stage by the first quarter of FY24, said two people in the know. They added that considering the progress of the ongoing deal, financial bids are expected to come in by June this year. The proposed IDBI Bank stake sale is divided into two sequential stages.

Wrestling Trials: Ad-hoc panel once again fails to set trials date

Wrestling Trials: Ad-hoc panel once again fails to set trials date

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Barely 10 days left for the extended deadline to expire for picking the Indian wrestling team, the IOA ad-hoc panel has yet again failed to set a date for the Asian Games trials.

US, UK urge Israel to delay ground offensive in Gaza

US, UK urge Israel to delay ground offensive in Gaza

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The both governments recognise that a ground invasion is very likely and not telling Israel not to launch one at all, but rather hold off to try and see if additional diplomatic efforts can succeed.

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The state government, state forces, commandos, police, they are all with the Meiteis in attacking Kuki tribals.'

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Punjab police had sought the red corner notice against Brar on May 30 in connection with two old cases, officials said.

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

ICC said that Pakistan is yet to provide written assurance regarding their participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began working on a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi on Friday to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'It's an open secret that the UK business is structurally not in a great place.'

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his nine-day-old indefinite fast, but warned of a bigger agitation if no action was taken in two months on giving reservation benefits to the community.

Ahead of 2 major deals with India, Pentagon says...

Ahead of 2 major deals with India, Pentagon says...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

As India and the United States are set to begin negotiations on two transformational deals -- Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement (RDP) -- the Pentagon has said that the defence industries of the two nations will come together once the negotiations conclude.

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The sources requested anonymity because the matter is confidential. Representatives for Manchester United and Sheikh Jassim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

Credit card payments on foreign tours to attract TCS

Credit card payments on foreign tours to attract TCS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Credit card payments for foreign travel will be brought under the purview of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank, to ensure that such expenses do not escape TCS (Tax Collection at Source). While moving the Finance Bill 2023 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Reserve Bank has been asked to look into ways to bring credit card payments on foreign tours under the LRS. "It has been represented that payments for foreign tours through a credit card are not being captured under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and such payments escape tax collection at source (TCS)," she said.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

'Intransigence': India issues notice to Pak for modification of Indus Waters Treaty

'Intransigence': India issues notice to Pak for modification of Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The sources said India has always been a steadfast supporter and a responsible partner in implementing the IWT in letter and spirit.

16 Cong MLAs suspended from Guj assembly for protest against Rahul disqualification

16 Cong MLAs suspended from Guj assembly for protest against Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Except for Anant Patel, the rest 16 MLAs of Congress were present in the House on Monday.

Why Is EPFO Hiring Law Firms?

Why Is EPFO Hiring Law Firms?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The law firms will provide legal opinion on matters related to interpretation of various statutes, such as the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, among other things.

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

SC directs quick release of 2 UP officials held on HC orders in contempt case

SC directs quick release of 2 UP officials held on HC orders in contempt case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha, which took it up on board.