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Athletes rue lack of food standards at Olympic camp

Athletes rue lack of food standards at Olympic camp

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Few days after the Sports Authority of India transferred two of its officials for serving rotten fruits to the Olympic-bound wrestling team, the campers complained that poor standards of food still persisted at the SAI centre in Sonepat.

Govt to introduce Delhi services bill in LS on Tuesday

Govt to introduce Delhi services bill in LS on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Delhi services bill which seeks to replace an ordinance that mandated the creation of an authority for transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Sebi, other watchdogs plan 'Common Reporting Standard' for FIs

Sebi, other watchdogs plan 'Common Reporting Standard' for FIs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

According to a senior official, Sebi has written to various stakeholders under its jurisdiction with regard to the requirement of FIs to report under CRS.

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gautam Adani will not be able to step inside Dharavi.' 'We will ensure Adani will not get what he wants.' 'Adani has no reason to do politics with people of Dharavi but he is still doing it.'

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.

FSSAI licence number on invoice mandatory from Oct 1

FSSAI licence number on invoice mandatory from Oct 1

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Food safety regulator FSSAI has mandated food business operators to mention FSSAI licence or registration number on cash receipts or purchase invoice with effect from October 1 this year. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a latest order in this regard. Since complaints remain unresolved due to lack of specific information, this move will help consumers who can lodge an online complaint against a particular food business using the FSSAI number, it said.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"What we have been able to gather is that Newsclick stands accused of offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), for purportedly carrying Chinese propaganda on its website. All devices, laptops, gadgets, phones, etc have been seized in the past. All emails and communications have been analysed under the microscope," the statement by NewsClick read.

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

She said that access to justice for all has been a theme close to her heart and mentioned several steps taken to help economically disadvantaged sections of society to approach legal institutions for remedial action.

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is a clear dent on a lady's dignity and right of privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.'

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The BJP game-plan: Take the top slot, or a close second, either for the 'Lotus' or the larger NDA, if it can and push the AIADMK to the third place, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

AstraZeneca has stressed that patient safety is its "highest priority" and pointed out that regulators around the world "consistently state that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects".

Cough syrup deaths: Seeking details from Uzbekistan, says MEA

Cough syrup deaths: Seeking details from Uzbekistan, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said consular assistance is being provided to some linked to the company who are facing legal action there.

Unruffled By Pitch, RBI Governor Bats Like Dravid

Unruffled By Pitch, RBI Governor Bats Like Dravid

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

While the economy seems to be on a firm growth path, the fight against inflation is not over yet. Shaktikanta Das seems to be in no hurry. After playing well through a five-year Test match, he doesn't want to get out hit wicket, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Maya Chemtech India Pvt Ltd supplied propylene glycol used in Marion Biotech's cough syrups that were found to be "not of standard quality", according to the regulator.

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The process of cremation of unidentified bodies of the train accident which began on Tuesday evening was completed at about 8 am on Wednesday, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.

'Inputs ignored': Dhanlaxmi Bank independent director resigns from board

'Inputs ignored': Dhanlaxmi Bank independent director resigns from board

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, an independent director of private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank, has resigned from the board with effect from September 16. In his resignation letter, Kalyanasundaram has raised issues like factionalism in the board, his differences regarding rights issue and the alleged 'lack of in depth banking knowledge' in other members. This comes after Ravindran Pillai, head of RP Group, who holds 9.99 per cent stake in the bank (largest shareholder), came out with a special notice for removal of Kalyanasundaram.

Foreign players' share in private sector capex declines

Foreign players' share in private sector capex declines

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The share of foreign companies in private sector investments, directed towards building new factories and other facilities, has declined over the past six months. A mix of large domestic announcements and relatively lower growth in foreign capital expenditure (capex) plans have played a role, although foreign investments remain near record levels. The share of foreign companies in the overall private sector investments over the four quarters ended June 2023 has dipped to 14.9 per cent, as shown by a Business Standard analysis of data from the project tracker Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced the withdrawal of police cases filed against pro-Maratha reservation protesters in Jalna district, the epicentre of the latest round of stir on the issue, and urged quota activist Manoj Jarange to end his indefinite fast.

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When the crew members tried to stop the woman from misbehaving, she allegedly punched one of them in the face and spat on another staffer, the official said.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic, especially in a country that has 13 of the world's most polluted cities.

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.'

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

Attempt to screen BBC documentary during Rajnath's visit foiled

Attempt to screen BBC documentary during Rajnath's visit foiled

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Democratic Students Organisation (DSO), the student's wing of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist), said both the university authorities and the police prevented them from screening India: The Modi Question on a ground by not allowing a projector and a screen inside the campus.

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Insurance companies may soon face goods and services tax (GST) audits as tax authorities plan a "deep dive" into their business practices to check for the possibility of a raft of tax-linked irregularities. Several insurance companies are being probed for wrongly availing of the input tax credit without the underlying supply of goods and services based on fake invoices generated by their channel partners and intermediaries. "We want to deep dive into the overall business and see if there are further taxation issues besides commissions, which are already being investigated," a senior official of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said.

Why Auditors Quitting Big Clients Is Complicated

Why Auditors Quitting Big Clients Is Complicated

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Auditors seem to have developed a heightened sense of risk and are not content to tick the boxes and sign the papers.

Gujarat Stadium goes above and beyond for fans: Mini ICUs, special seating, and more revealed

Gujarat Stadium goes above and beyond for fans: Mini ICUs, special seating, and more revealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Gujarat Cricket Association creates half-a-dozen mini-ICUs for spectators in case of medical emergency

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by regulator

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by regulator

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The company said it will use other FSSAI-approved ingredients.

Edtech giant Byju's likely to lay off 1,000 more employees

Edtech giant Byju's likely to lay off 1,000 more employees

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

With debt woes and a legal case in the US courts, educational technology (edtech) giant Byju's is expected to be laying off more employees, according to media reports. According to The Morning Context report, Byju's intends to lay off 1,000 employees. This number, however, could not be confirmed by Business Standard independently. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the reports.

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Sources said there was no need 'immediately' to look into legal aspects or consider anything else (such as the possibility of political interests over the dismissal and a counter-strategy to frustrate it), as the dismissal was now on hold.

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments. Vegetable prices have gone through the roof in the national capital and many other parts of the country since rains started pouring earlier this month. Traders say vegetable prices would come down only after roads open and skies clear, even as water in the fields will take time to recede.