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'Disappointed' Omar says army can't close Pathribal encounter case

'Disappointed' Omar says army can't close Pathribal encounter case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed his extreme disappointment over army's decision to close the Pathribhal fake encounter case and said the state law authorities will be asked to examine options to address this "serious" matter.

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Hasmukh Adhia to present revenue dept's performance over past year & plan for current financial year

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Centre to restructure SAI cadre, says Sports Minister

Centre to restructure SAI cadre, says Sports Minister

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the Secretary, Sports, who is holding concurrent charge as Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), to expedite the restructuring of its cadre to create at least nine more regional centres in the country and to effectively manage these centres, especially in the north eastern region and bigger states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Top management of firms should be summoned for a few specified reasons and after written justification at a senior level.

'Modi govt tapping phones of opposition, bureaucrats & judges'

'Modi govt tapping phones of opposition, bureaucrats & judges'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Amid the charges and counter-charges over the AgustaWestland issue, the Congress on Friday accused the Modi government of "working overtime" tapping the phones of opposition, civil servants and judges.

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

In the travel advisory, the Health Ministry again asked people to refrain from travelling to China in view of the coronavirus outbreak in its Hubei province and said travellers on return from the neighbouring country could be quarantined.

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Delhi on Sunday recorded the lowest temperature of the season with the mercury dipping to 2.6 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal, with dense fog affecting 55 flights and about 70 trains.

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

A massive fire broke out on stage at an event for the Make in India week that's being held in Mumbai.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The new Income Tax return forms are much simpler in many respects.

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has few feathers in his cap for taking serious eff

'Jacko, your reward will be in heaven'

'Jacko, your reward will be in heaven'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Tarun Vijay, MP, salutes the General whom he adored as a great friend.

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months.

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Karnataka tax dept may attach assets of dealers; new retailers not being registered

Images that will make you go OMG!

Images that will make you go OMG!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

McCullum has set high standards with his aggressive captaincy: Southee

McCullum has set high standards with his aggressive captaincy: Southee

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Praising Brendon McCullum for his aggressive style of leadership, Kiwi pacer Tim Southee feels that the New Zealand captain has set a new benchmark in world cricket for others to follow.

Payments bank dreams go awry before take-off

Payments bank dreams go awry before take-off

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Of the 11 licence holders, only eight remain in the fray as concerns about profitability and rising competition are making them think twice before jumping in.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget.

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley witll spearhead the campaign with BJP President Amit Shah as its chief strategist.

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of Rs 2,500 per day of withdrawal.

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra has answers to all your queries related to pursuing an education abroad.

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

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