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A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The father-son duo are in the radar of the probe agencies in another case concerning the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Foreigners can edit Indian newspapers, rules Delhi HC

Foreigners can edit Indian newspapers, rules Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking to make Indian citizenship a pre-requisite for a person to be appointed as the editor of a publication.

There should be full transparency in the BCCI's actions: Justice Lodha

There should be full transparency in the BCCI's actions: Justice Lodha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha explained what forced the Supreme Court to sack both BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke and the way forward for Indian cricket.

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The apex court said the parties in the matter should be ready to start the hearing on the appeals which are before it.

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

According to the draft, in the northeastern states the threshold is at Rs 500,000.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

DCW seeks Prez, CJI intervention to stall juvenile's release

DCW seeks Prez, CJI intervention to stall juvenile's release

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Friday sought intervention of the Chief Justice of India and the President against releasing of the juvenile convict in the December 16 gang-rape case, saying he must be kept in observation home until his reformation is ascertained.

Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The RBI Governor brought down retail inflation to 3.8% in July.

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

I have no hesitation to say that the cultural milieu is different, said chairman R Seshasayee in a rare media interaction.

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

'BJP has started a very dangerous game of political vendetta. It will pay a costly price. There is deep desire on the part of the BJP to take political advantage of certain legal issues.' Congressmen react to party chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul being taken to the court in the National Herald case.

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others were on Tuesday directed to appear in person on December 19 by a Delhi court which allowed their plea seeking exemption from personal appearance for the day in the National Herald case.

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the RBI's history that a governor is leaving without willing to renew his contract

'Politicians want authority without responsibility'

'Politicians want authority without responsibility'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Security of tenure is important for a bureaucrat to work efficiently. There has to be some rationale behind posting a bureaucrat to a particular department, says former cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian

GST may hit Centre's revenue by Rs 1.5 lakh crore

GST may hit Centre's revenue by Rs 1.5 lakh crore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

If the new regime is introduced in 2017, the govt may lose out on cess, surcharge

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Digvijay calls Modi fascist, slams 'Congress Mukt Bharat' pitch

Digvijay calls Modi fascist, slams 'Congress Mukt Bharat' pitch

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Slamming as "fascist" Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for a "Congress Mukt Bharat", Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday reached out to all non-BJP parties on the plank of secularism.

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

When it comes to key hands-on management positions, India Inc is still largely run by men.

'Corruption costs businesses more than sticking to the rules'

'Corruption costs businesses more than sticking to the rules'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Helen Brand offers a CA's view on protectionism, money laundering and how India's implementation of Ind-AS will make it more attractive to investors.

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'The cash part is the lower hanging fruit compared to the other sources.' 'To attack the cash part of black money, I can't think of anything else but demonetisation.'

Let's know what you did in Panama last summer

Let's know what you did in Panama last summer

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Promoters, who have a higher degree of accountability and public responsibility, should share more details about themselves.

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The project is currently under litigation after environmental concerns were raised against the plan of linking the PalkBay and the Gulf of Mannar by creating a shipping channel through the shallow sea, says Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The proposal will now be considered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Though public shareholding in Jet is already down to the mandated 25 per cent, the regulator wants its promoters to pare their stake further.

Congress answers 'FAQs' to clear the air on Herald issue

Congress answers 'FAQs' to clear the air on Herald issue

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The party also dismissed as 'absolutely false' the claim that Young Indian Ltd, the company formed in the wake of financial troubles concerning Associated Journals Ltd, was a 'real estate company'.

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

No extension for Rajan: Very wrong decision but RBI won't suffer

No extension for Rajan: Very wrong decision but RBI won't suffer

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Rajan's exit will neither affect the RBI's de facto independence nor its working.

I want justice: Delhi gang rape victims' mother reacts to juvenile convict's release

I want justice: Delhi gang rape victims' mother reacts to juvenile convict's release

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Questioning the role of the Centre and Delhi government, the parents of December 16 gangrape victim asked why no action was taken earlier to stop the release of the juvenile.

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Scandal is a result of callous administrative approach.

'Stress on Vedic culture in new education policy is not right'

'Stress on Vedic culture in new education policy is not right'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Secretary general of CBCI Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas on what he doesn't like about the new education policy.

If the financial year changes...

If the financial year changes...

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Businesses coming to terms with Ind-AS (Indian Accounting Standards) implementation, GST can do without further uncertainty and costs, say N Sundaresha Subramanian & Sudipto Dey.

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"My impression is that India can expect cooperation from China on the issue of declaring Masood Azhar, leader of JeM, as terrorist who should face trial in India, if India in the UN concentrated more on him than seeking to censure Pakistan as a sponsor of terror," Swamy said.

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The clarifications came directly from the board of directors.

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, ministries and departments concerned, Jet Airways and United Arab Emirate's Etihad Airways on the petition challenging the deal and sought their responses within four weeks.

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Emerging from a "consultative" meeting chaired by Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, Finance Minister D Jayakumar declared that the "unanimous" decision was taken in tune with the aspirations of the party cadres and people.

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said RBI and the government are in continuous dialogue and that relationship will continue.

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Though the Union HRD ministry has vehemently denied that Shevgaonkar resigned under government pressure, some allege that this is yet another example of the government exercising its influence over educational institutions