News for 'Trustee'

Franklin's voting process on six funds draws flak

Franklin's voting process on six funds draws flak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

There was no postal intimation to unitholders who didn't have a registered email address, according to a letter that Midas Touch Investors Association sent to Sebi.

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Opposing the Centre's stand that the PM CARES Fund was not a government fund, a lawyer told the Delhi High Court Wednesday that there was no factor to show that the fund was private in nature.

The man who is caught in the crossfire between Tata and Mistry

The man who is caught in the crossfire between Tata and Mistry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

R Venkataramanan, the managing trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust who is responsible for all Tata-run trusts, prefers to keep a low profile but has emerged as a power centre in the group - with more clout than many established CEOs, says Dev Chatterjee.

Will fix lapses: Ashoka Univ on Mehta, Subramanian exits

Will fix lapses: Ashoka Univ on Mehta, Subramanian exits

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The university in Haryana's Sonipat became the centre of a controversy earlier this week, when Mehta, who had resigned as its vice chancellor two years back, chose to step down as professor, saying that the founders made it "abundantly clear" that his association with the institution was a "political liability".

Video: A basketball camp for the wheelchair-bound

Video: A basketball camp for the wheelchair-bound

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captures on video an unusual basketball camp held in Mumbai recently.

EPFO retains 8.5% interest rate for 2019-20

EPFO retains 8.5% interest rate for 2019-20

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Retirement fund body EPFO has retained 8.5 per cent interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) for 2019-20 for its over six crore members as decided earlier, and also began crediting the same into their accounts on Thursday. A large number of the members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) would be able to see their updated EPF accounts with credit of 8.5 per cent interest for 2019-20, from Friday, a senior official told PTI. The official further said the labour ministry has already sent the direction to credit the 8.5 per cent interest on EPF for 2019-20 to the EPFO, and the body has already started crediting interest into the members' account for the last financial year.

PM-CARES not a govt fund; audit reports on website: Centre tells HC

PM-CARES not a govt fund; audit reports on website: Centre tells HC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The PM CARES Fund is not a Government of India fund and the amount collected by it does not go to the Consolidated Fund of India, the Delhi High Court has been informed.

EPFO meet tomorrow to make Rs 1,000 monthly pension a reality

EPFO meet tomorrow to make Rs 1,000 monthly pension a reality

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Trustees of Retirement fund body EPFO will decide tomorrow on amending the scheme to provide a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000, which will immediately benefit about its 28 lakh pensioners.

Govt seeks to infuse Rs 20,000 cr in public sector banks

Govt seeks to infuse Rs 20,000 cr in public sector banks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This is part of the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2020-21 moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha.

Trupti Desai offers prayers at Haji Ali; says Sabarimala next

Trupti Desai offers prayers at Haji Ali; says Sabarimala next

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Desai requested the Dargah's trust to not move the Supreme Court against the HC's judgment.

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British court in 2017 in connection to a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co, and the company dealing with his bankruptcy decided to auction 82 items from his collection.

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

After landing in Ahmedabad and being accorded a grand welcome, United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump made their way to Sabarmati Ashram for a brief stopover on their way to Motera Stadium.

'India is one of Starbucks' top 5 fastest-growing markets'

'India is one of Starbucks' top 5 fastest-growing markets'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'We were taking the Starbucks experience from the store to the home.'

Obama appoints Indian American to key post

Obama appoints Indian American to key post

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

US President Barack Obama has announced to appoint eminent Indian American, Romesh Wadhwani, to a key administration post by making him board of trustees of the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

There will be tripartite pact with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO.

How will govt's credit guarantee scheme 2.0 work?

How will govt's credit guarantee scheme 2.0 work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The government on Thursday said it has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the health sector and 26 other sectors identified by the Kamath Committee. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) has issued the operational guidelines for implementation of ECLGS 2.0 scheme, the finance ministry said in a statement. The scheme was announced by the government earlier this month as part of the Rs 2.65 lakh crore Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 package.

Now, you can make 'will' online

Now, you can make 'will' online

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The only caveat is that your will should be a simple one.

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

hashtag 'Mori, please resign' was trending on Twitter in Japan

EPFO earns negative return on investment in stocks

EPFO earns negative return on investment in stocks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The EPFO started investing in ETFs in August last year after the CBT in March cleared proposal to invest in equity markets.

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea filed by Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust seeking to exempt it from the audit of 25 years as ordered by the top court last year.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Federation of Indian Associations, the largest non-profit umbrella organisation in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut of the Indian community, lit up the monument in a special ceremony organised by the FIA in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust.

SC seeks reply of Pintos on a plea to cancel anticipatory bail

SC seeks reply of Pintos on a plea to cancel anticipatory bail

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The plea filed by the father of the Pradhyumn's father Barun Chandra Thakur, sought cancellation of their interim bail granted by the high court on October 7.

'Govt doesn't care about restaurant biz'

'Govt doesn't care about restaurant biz'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'The government is not ready to talk to us. They have their own agenda.'

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

PM bats for cleaner, greener planet

PM bats for cleaner, greener planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the people to serve as "trustees" in protecting the environment and utilising natural resources for the present while ensuring happiness of future generations.

Probe into trusts: Does Modi plan to arrest Rahul?

Probe into trusts: Does Modi plan to arrest Rahul?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Harassment' is the objective, not detention.

8.65% interest rate on EPF for 2018-19

8.65% interest rate on EPF for 2018-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

This decision would pave the way for crediting Rs 54,000 crore as 8.65 per cent interest for 2018-19, into the accounts of more than 6 crore EPFO subscribers.

Interest rate on PF cut to 7-year low of 8.5%

Interest rate on PF cut to 7-year low of 8.5%

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Retirement fund body EPFO on Thursday lowered the interest rate on Provident Fund deposits to 8.5 per cent for the current financial year, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said on Thursday.

Bedi offers to return excess travel money to organisers

Bedi offers to return excess travel money to organisers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Under attack over charging her hosts business class for economy class travel, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Monday offered to return the excess money collected but it did not cut much ice with her detractors.

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'The Congress wants to deprive Modi another term in 2024 and for that they are ready to make any sacrifice.'

Shivakumar's daughter grilled for over 7 hours by ED

Shivakumar's daughter grilled for over 7 hours by ED

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

They said the 22-year-old management graduate will be questioned and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Apart from khaman, the VVIPs from the US and their delegation will be offered broccoli and corn samosa, apple pie, kaju katli and a variety of teas to choose from, said chef Suresh Khanna of Ahmedabad's Fortune Landmark Hotel.

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The key assets put on the block include its entire stake in Reliance General Insurance Company, the third-largest private sector insurer, and a 49 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a joint venture with Nippon Life, which is among the top five private-sector insurance companies.

Haji Ali Dargah trust says women not allowed inside for their 'own safety'

Haji Ali Dargah trust says women not allowed inside for their 'own safety'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

With Muslim women groups protesting in favour of their demand, seeking entry into the inner sanctum of Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, trustee of the Dargah, Rizwan Merchant on Thursday said that their entry is prohibited in view of their safety which is 'fair and just'.

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The company said, due internal processes as applicable for sanctions of loans of such nature and value were followed

Srinivasan's daughter Rupa in 'Conflict of Interest'?

Srinivasan's daughter Rupa in 'Conflict of Interest'?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Rupa Gurunath, the first woman president of a BCCI affiliated unit, is a full-time Director of India Cements Limited (ICL). She has been found guilty of indirect conflict of interest for ICL's close association with Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL).

EPFO to pay 8.75% interest on PF deposits in 2014-15

EPFO to pay 8.75% interest on PF deposits in 2014-15

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The EPFO has about 5 crore (50 million) subscribers and the decision will have a bearing on their retirement fund.

Gujarat CM Rupani links Islamic State terror suspects to Ahmed Patel

Gujarat CM Rupani links Islamic State terror suspects to Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Patel rejected the charge as "completely baseless" and urged the Bharatiya Janata Party not to politicise matters pertaining to national security and divide the peace-loving Gujaratis.