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Singh announces major trade sops for Bangladesh

Singh announces major trade sops for Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

A majority of these items - 46 to be precise, relate to textiles, particularly readymade garments.

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A BCCI source told PTI that the permission in writing is due to come any time in the next few days.

Centre asks states to put curbs on festivals in public space

Centre asks states to put curbs on festivals in public space

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Amid a spike in Covid-19 infections in some parts of the country, the Centre on Wednesday asked states and Union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observance of the upcoming festivals and limit or do away with mass gatherings for effective control of the pandemic.

Franklin Templeton MF unitholders to get Rs 3,303 cr in fifth tranche

Franklin Templeton MF unitholders to get Rs 3,303 cr in fifth tranche

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

SBI Funds Management (SBI MF) will distribute the fifth tranche of Rs 3,303 crore to unitholders of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund's six shuttered schemes during the week beginning Monday. With this, the total disbursement will reach Rs 21,080 crore, amounting to 84 per cent of assets under management (AUM) as on April 23, 2020, a Franklin Templeton MF spokesperson said on Sunday. Under the first disbursement in February, investors received Rs 9,122 crore, while Rs 2,962 crore were paid to investors during the week of April 12, Rs 2,489 crore during the week of May 3 and in the latest disbursement during the week of June 7, investors were paid Rs 3,205 crore.

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Insisting that PM Modi has consistently cared for the farmers, Goyal said the Rs 75,000 earmarked for paying Rs 6,000 per annum to each of 12 crore farmers is not one time but a 'sustainable' provision.

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Nitish announces sops for journalists

Nitish announces sops for journalists

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Besides the ongoing 50 per cent Rail concessions for accredited journalists, the Rail Budget for 2003-04 has proposed extending this concession in Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains where the concession would be 30 per cent.

Degree, diploma, engineering colleges in K'taka to reopen from Nov 17

Degree, diploma, engineering colleges in K'taka to reopen from Nov 17

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Students will have an option to either attend the classes physically or online or can go in for blended learning by using both options.

Govt clears sops for fertiliser industry

Govt clears sops for fertiliser industry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

In a bid to encourage the fertiliser industry to increase its production volumes, the government has extended the system of actual freight reimbursement to all types of fertilisers. Currently, only urea enjoys this concession.

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

A top international shooter has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi and is currently in isolation at a hospital.

HC stays Uttarakhand govt's decision to hold Chardham Yatra

HC stays Uttarakhand govt's decision to hold Chardham Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The Uttarakhand high court on Monday stayed the Chardham Yatra reversing a cabinet decision to open it partially for residents of three districts from July 1.

Fadnavis announces sops as Marathas stage massive show in Mumbai for quotas

Fadnavis announces sops as Marathas stage massive show in Mumbai for quotas

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The government would extend to the Maratha community the educational concessions given to OBCs.

Karnataka poll: Parties line up sops

Karnataka poll: Parties line up sops

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

The star campaigner of the The Bharatiya Janata Party, B S Yeddyurappa, who is hoping to capitalise on public sympathy after the Janata Dal-Secular did him in within seven days of taking charge as chief minister, has said his party will provide free power to farmers who own irrigation pump sets up to 10 horse power in the state.

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

A day after Gujarat recorded its highest one-day surge of 17,119 new cases, five eminent doctors who are members of the task force spoke to the media.

Tax sops for entertainment sector soon

Tax sops for entertainment sector soon

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The government will soon announce a slew of tax incentives for infrastructure and technological upgrade in the TV and entertainment sector.

West Bengal offers big sops to real estate projects

West Bengal offers big sops to real estate projects

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Relaxation offered to infrastructure projects like transportation or terminal, township, logistics hub.

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Wordsmiths and artists of different parties are working overtime to deliver punches and counter punches in their bid to reach out to voters through different platforms ranging from Facebook to YouTube.

Prayers with people of India: Pakistan captain Azam

Prayers with people of India: Pakistan captain Azam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Earlier, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar had made an appeal to his fans in Pakistan to come forward and help India in tackling the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Why tax sops under Section 54 are money-launderer's delight

Why tax sops under Section 54 are money-launderer's delight

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Section 54 provides a tax-free method to convert unaccounted money into accounted money, says Harsh Roongta.

Can't force a person to get vaccinated: Centre to SC

Can't force a person to get vaccinated: Centre to SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The Centre told the apex court that it has not issued any SOP that makes it mandatory to carry the vaccination certificate for any purpose.

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

Ministry plans more sops for exporters

Ministry plans more sops for exporters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The commerce ministry is preparing a note for the Cabinet proposing further relief for the rupee-hit exporters, especially those in the job-oriented textiles and leather sectors. The package is likely to be cleared by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday before it goes to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs later this week, he said.

Life insurance premium: Separate tax sop sought

Life insurance premium: Separate tax sop sought

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Give separate tax exemption limit of Rs 50000 for the life insurance premium.

BSE, NSE come out with guidelines on tech glitches

BSE, NSE come out with guidelines on tech glitches

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have put out comprehensive guidelines for handling technical glitches at members' end in order to prevent disruptions. Under the new framework, members will have to pay Rs 20,000 per day in case of failure to report the incident to the exchanges within the required timeline, BSE and NSE said in separate circulars. The guidelines outline technology infrastructure and system requirements that a member should put in place to prevent any incident of business disruption resulting from technical glitches.

Private airports protest regional carrier sops

Private airports protest regional carrier sops

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Private airport developers in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, say landing and parking fees account for a significant proportion of revenues, so offering these services free would be unviable.

Interest sops for exporters may be extended

Interest sops for exporters may be extended

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The government is likely to extend interest subvention for some export-oriented sectors for another year to sustain the current growth in exports. This will be announced during the coming Union Budget for 2011-2012.

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding flying drones, the Central government has given powers to the local police to book a person under 121 and 121A apart from other IPC sections, depending on the nature of offence/threat and distance from the prohibited vital installation/area.

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

Healthcare seeks FDI-friendly policies, R&D sops

Healthcare seeks FDI-friendly policies, R&D sops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Expectations of Healthcare sector from Union Budget 2013-14.

India Inc warns govt against sops rollback

India Inc warns govt against sops rollback

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

In a pre-Budget meeting with Revenue Secretary Sunil Mitra, Ficci President Rajan Bharti Mittal said in view of the looming threat of a double-dip recession and another slowdown in western countries, the stimulus should not be rolled back in the Budget in February.

Review tax sops to SEZs: OECD

Review tax sops to SEZs: OECD

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Supporting the Finance Ministry's view that tax exemptions to the developers and units in SEZs are a drain on economy, the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development has asked the government to review tax exemptions in these areas.

No mixing of Covid vaccines or single-shot dose: Centre

No mixing of Covid vaccines or single-shot dose: Centre

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

"First dose (of Covishield) and then, after 12 weeks, the second dose. There is absolutely no change. Covaxin also has a two-dose schedule. First dose and then second dose after 4-6 weeks. This schedule is being followed to take our vaccination schedule forward and no confusion must be created on this," he said.

SEZs: Ministry may deny tax sops

SEZs: Ministry may deny tax sops

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The developers of special economic zones may not get tax benefits for the money spent on meeting the contiguity norms.

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Axar is the second player after Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana to test positive for the virus.

Sops for sugar mills in Maharashtra

Sops for sugar mills in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The Maharashtra government has announced fiscal incentives for the state sugar mills to ensure that they continue crushing till all the sugarcane available is consumed.

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Indian cricketers on Thursday cleared their first round of RT-PCR COVID-19 tests and will be undergoing two more rounds before they can start training from February 2 for the upcoming Test series against England.

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The CEOs and owners, most of whom are yet to reach UAE, are also allowed in the bio-bubble but any SOP violation will send them into a seven-day quarantine.

Will Jaitley keep his campaign promise on tax sops?

Will Jaitley keep his campaign promise on tax sops?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

When Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the Budget in a short while, there are high expectations from people on raising the income tax exemption limit.

Tribunal stays Bengaluru airport's sop to hub airline companies

Tribunal stays Bengaluru airport's sop to hub airline companies

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Rivals say the concessions would benefit AirAsia alone.

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The reopening of the places of worship coincided with the Diwali 'Padwa', which is an important festival in the state.