News for 'Revising Committee'

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

Jet staff wants representation in new management

Jet staff wants representation in new management

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"It would be appropriate for you to include two representatives from us so as to better understand our concerns about the company, and also to enable the new shareholders to confidently expect a highly empowered and engaged workforce," Jet staff told SBI.

Swiss par panel gives nod to new tax treaty with India

Swiss par panel gives nod to new tax treaty with India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The amendments to the treaty will now be placed before the Swiss Parliament for final approval.

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is the most prone month for the development of cyclones in the pre-monsoon period.'

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The book 'Modern Indian Political Thought', for MA course under the Distance Learning Programme, meant for the upcoming academic year, is not yet available in the market.

RBI may go for rate cut before April

RBI may go for rate cut before April

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An immediate RBI rate cut will lower lending rates for banks' MSME/retail/mortgage loans before the 'busy' industrial season ends in March.

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Some NGOs and individual petitioners have moved the apex court against the decisions of some high courts, including the Bombay high court and the Kerala high court, to allow municipal authorities to deal with the stray dogs menace as per the rules.

A word of caution for investors as market risks rise

A word of caution for investors as market risks rise

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The markets have been unable to sustain at higher levels as a rise in bond yields globally, especially in the US have dented sentiment. Surging commodity prices, especially crude oil that have now hit $70 a barrel (Brent) coupled with inflation woes and fear of sporadic lockdown across major economic hubs back home as Covid cases rise have chased the bulls away. In the short-term, analysts expect the markets to remain volatile as they react to news flow - both from overseas and developments back home. Investors, they say, need to keep a tab on how the US treasury yields move, which in turn will have a ripple effect on how big money moves across developed (DMs) and emerging markets (EMs), including India.

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A United Nations Security Council panel has issued a 'revised' letter removing the term 'sahib' from the name of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it regrets the mistake after India objected to the use of the salutation.

TCS CEO's maximum salary limit rises 66.6%

TCS CEO's maximum salary limit rises 66.6%

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The board of directors of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has revised the maximum salary limit of chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director N Chandrasekaran to Rs 10,00,000 per month.

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Attend all classes. Take notes. Ask questions. Participate.

What will the new RBI guv focus on Dec 14 meet?

What will the new RBI guv focus on Dec 14 meet?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The Centre's proposal to call for governance reform in the RBI could, however, take a back seat, a source privy to the development said.

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

'Some of the associations have not got funds for three years and they don't have reserves while others have done infrastructural work by digging into fixed deposits. Now they are supposed to get at least 105 crores (Rs 35 Cr x 3 years) plus interest. But I don't think anyone will get that kind of money at one go'

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Iron ore deposits in the Donimali mine are estimated at 143 million tonnes and worth around Rs 40,000 crore. NMDC had leased the mine in 1968 for a period of 50 years. The lease expired on November 3, 2018.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'Today is our independence day. Udta Punjab is not just a film anymore. It is a movement and one that has ended in the victory of democracy.'

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

IBC amendment: Why it's important to get the language right

IBC amendment: Why it's important to get the language right

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

While the basic premise and spirit of the Code will remain the same, the commas and the full-stops in the draft report being prepared by a high-level committee will make interpretation of the law simpler

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.

Lower EMIs likely as RBI cuts lending rate by 35 bps

Lower EMIs likely as RBI cuts lending rate by 35 bps

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The fourth consecutive rate cut is expected to lower equated monthly instalments (EMIs) for home and auto buyers, and borrowing cost for corporate.

World Boxing: Kavinder, Sanjeet advance; Brijesh ousted

World Boxing: Kavinder, Sanjeet advance; Brijesh ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Asian silver medallist Kavinder Singh Bisht (57kg) and Sanjeet (91kg) advanced to the pre-quarter-finals with hard-fought wins in the World men's Boxing Championships.

Centre owes Rs 3 trn to states and industry

Centre owes Rs 3 trn to states and industry

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Assocham president Niranjan Hiranandani said his talks with government officials showed dues to industry and states were pending in the form of refunds of income tax, value-added tax, and GST, and compensation, payments to discoms in the power sector, fertiliser subsidies, etc.

88% of all Covid deaths in age group of above 45 yrs: Govt

88% of all Covid deaths in age group of above 45 yrs: Govt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

People aged 45 and above account for about 88 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths in India making them the most vulnerable section, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday, a day after the government opened up vaccinations for all those in the age bracket from April 1.

Etihad sets terms to lower strength on Jet board

Etihad sets terms to lower strength on Jet board

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Etihad to have 2 directors even if it dilutes stake to 15%

Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The agreement between the two has a long stop date clause, stipulating that all approvals be secured by then.

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

Tweaked draft gives phone tapping powers to Lokpal

Tweaked draft gives phone tapping powers to Lokpal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

The new draft aimed at checking political and administrative corruption, which was presented to the government at the joint drafting committee meeting on Lokpal, retained the original provision to bring judges of the higher judiciary within the ambit of the Lokpal, notwithstanding the reservations of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare.

Budget 2021: Govt may target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by 2025-26

Budget 2021: Govt may target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by 2025-26

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

To enable widen the fiscal deficit beyond the permissible limit under the present legislation, the government may have to propose amendment to the FRBM Act in the Finance Bill.

IOC rejects IOA's objections on charge-sheeted persons

IOC rejects IOA's objections on charge-sheeted persons

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

International Olympic Committee refused to change its stance on barring charge-sheeted persons from contesting Indian Olympic Association elections, saying that entertaining IOA's objections would amount to undermining the Olympic charter.

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'The new ceiling will cover around 93 per cent of all deposit accounts, up from 90 per cent earlier,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Desist from using private firms in organising events: Govt to depts

Desist from using private firms in organising events: Govt to depts

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The move comes following a report from a Parliamentary committee in this regard.

Raj govt sends new proposal to Guv on assembly session

Raj govt sends new proposal to Guv on assembly session

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The meeting was called for discussing the points which were raised by Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday.

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

'If there is an RBI majority in the committee, there is no question of a veto.'

Retail inflation hits 4-mth high of 4.87% in May on costlier veggies, fuel

Retail inflation hits 4-mth high of 4.87% in May on costlier veggies, fuel

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

For protein rich items such as meat and fish, eggs as well as milk and products, the inflation in May slowed compared to last month

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The central bank and Indian government has reached a "broad consensus" on the composition of a rate-setting panel.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Debate: Should Shanti Bhushan quit Lokpal panel?

Debate: Should Shanti Bhushan quit Lokpal panel?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Vicky Nanjappa and Sharat Pradhan ask a few intellectuals on the campaign against the Bhushans and what happens next.

How China's PLA is changing...

How China's PLA is changing...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

A new military rank system had been introduced for the PLA, but all soldiers must always obey the Communist party, reveals Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.