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The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

Rediff.com15 May 2015

In the first of a three-part series Paranjoy Guha Thakurta details the salient features of the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Act, 2015.

Markets end in green amid volatile trade

Markets end in green amid volatile trade

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India has said the current crisis in Gaza can be resolved through a negotiated political settlement and dialogue remains the "only viable option" to effectively address issues confronting the region and its people.

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April.

NSEL declares 9 members as 'defaulters' for not making payment

NSEL declares 9 members as 'defaulters' for not making payment

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

NSEL, promoted by Jignesh Shah-led Financial Technologies (India) Ltd, is facing the problem of settling Rs 5,500 crore.

Opposition set to raise heat as monsoon session begins from Monday

Opposition set to raise heat as monsoon session begins from Monday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The session, which will continue till August 11, is likely to discuss issues like lynching incidents and vigilantism, the Kashmir situation and the border stand-off with China.

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

Rediff.com1 May 2014

India is not so keen to co-operate with the US on IPR related probe.

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The court also allowed Indian Banks' Association, another respondent, to file a response.

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Pending consumer dispute cases are at an all-time high.

Neeru Chadha becomes 1st Indian woman as member of UN law board

Neeru Chadha becomes 1st Indian woman as member of UN law board

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Chadha got 120 votes, the highest in the Asia Pacific group

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

From triple talaq to simultaneous polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday touched upon the various issues n his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address.

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

The manpower requirement will be met with the officers from FMC (both cadre and deputation) and by new hiring.

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Much of the tardy reaction to competition is the result of LIC's legacy.

How Modi walked into his own Pakistan trap

How Modi walked into his own Pakistan trap

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

For the first time in our political history, Pakistan has become centre stage of the incumbent's campaign, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'The entire brouhaha with regard to the CAB smacks of blatant Hinduphobia, a duplicitous exercise, morally corrupt in its construct and aimed at divesting deserving Hindus of basic human rights by raising the bogey of Muslim discrimination, and must be called out for what it is,' says Vivek Gumaste.

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The unilateral pressure by US administration on India, at the behest of US Business Associations lobby through US International Trade Commission investigations and request to USTR to enlist India under Priority Foreign Country under Special 301 review, lacks legitimacy under WTO framework, the signatories to the letter said.

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'

Rajiv regarded Pakistan as 'strategic buffer' against USSR: Report

Rajiv regarded Pakistan as 'strategic buffer' against USSR: Report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Contradicting perceived proximity to the Soviet Union in the Cold War era, India under the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had toyed with the idea of supporting anti-Russian civilian groups in Pakistan if the then Zia regime was thrown out by Moscow, a recent declassified Central Investigation Agency document has claimed.

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

H-1B workers have minimal skills, says Infosys whistleblower

Who will foot the Rs 1,700-crore NSEL bill?

Who will foot the Rs 1,700-crore NSEL bill?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Exchange used new investors' money to pay returns to old ones, finds FMC's forensic audit.

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Surprised at the World Bank's decision to appoint a neutral expert, as sought by the Indian government, and at the same time establish a Court of Arbitration as wanted by Pakistan, India said proceeding with both the steps simultaneously "legally untenable".

Deal on enclaves marks a new beginning for India-Bangladesh ties

Deal on enclaves marks a new beginning for India-Bangladesh ties

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done the seemingly impossible by finalising the long-pending Land Boundary Agreement ahead of his Bangladesh visit, writes Prakash Bhandari.

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'Much can be done by India under the provisions of the treaty to make full use of its rights it has.' 'The impact of that will be felt downstream.'

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'It does not appear to me that the campaign of 2019 will be positive. By that I mean it is unlikely that there will be an 'achche din' style slogan either from the government or the opposition.'

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

There are a couple of proposals, however, whose goals are not easily achievable.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

For the PMO this is urgent as the Digital India framework would depend on how the telecom companies perform. It is also linked to the proposed auction of 5G airwaves.

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

In view of the volatile situation, the Centre rushed 1,100 personnel of anti-riot Rapid Action Force.

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said such a plea has raised unnecessary doubts over the integrity of judges.

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

It will allow more transparency in policies and flexibility in premium payment, besides improving processing of claims.

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The finance ministry has put out a revised draft in public domain.

Law panel moots joint custody of kids, but can it work in India?

Law panel moots joint custody of kids, but can it work in India?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The 20th Law Commission has mooted the concept of shared parenting and joint custody rights to a child in case the parents opt for a divorce, both parents have equal access to the child and there should be no restricted visiting periods for a parent who does not have rights. While these sound good on paper, we need a more comprehensive report that would look into the whole issue of children's rights, lawyers tell Rashme Sehgal.

TOP moments of the week that was

TOP moments of the week that was

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.

Rohingya refugees illegal, pose security threat: Centre to SC

Rohingya refugees illegal, pose security threat: Centre to SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The government told the apex court that the decision whether or not to allow refugees to settle in the country was best left to the Executive.

Sensex hits 1-month closing low; metals, power drag

Sensex hits 1-month closing low; metals, power drag

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Sensex plunges 322.39 points to over 1-month closing low of 27,797.01; Nifty tumbles 97.55 points to 8,340.70.

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

In the wake of the Supreme Court rejecting Kerala's contention in the dispute with Tamil Nadu over the Mullaperiyar dam, the state on Monday sought Centre's mediation and a presidential reference to the apex court to address its anxiety over the issue.