News for 'Utilisation of Funds'

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Civil Aviation Ministry has a few ready answers at hand.

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

In a circular, the home ministry said the revised cash management system, formulated by the ministry of finance, has to be followed in view of the changes in tax receipt under the GST regime.

Ramdev's Patanjali plans growth via bank borrowings

Ramdev's Patanjali plans growth via bank borrowings

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Yoga guru Ramdev's company to invest Rs 5,000 crore in four units in the next 500 days to boost production.

Money meant for poor going somewhere else, says SC

Money meant for poor going somewhere else, says SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

It observed that there is no record of the money meant for the welfare of construction workers.

FPI limit in long-term government securities may be hiked

FPI limit in long-term government securities may be hiked

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

FPIs are currently capped at 5 per cent of the total outstanding government dated securities, and own 4.5 per cent

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

He said it should not be allowed to continue 'even for a minute'.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

How to make the most from your NPS investments

How to make the most from your NPS investments

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Where Ms Chawla seems to have erred is that she has not been able to build the desired credibility required to champion the cause she took to court.

Priyanka keen on handling Congress's real estate woes

Priyanka keen on handling Congress's real estate woes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Congress party's real estate bank has been receiving complaints from state units, and Priyanka Gandhi's first formal responsibility maybe to address these woes.

Rupee gains 60 paise vs dollar in early trade

Rupee gains 60 paise vs dollar in early trade

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The rupee on Thursday recovered by a hefty 60 paise to 53.24 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market after the Reserve Bank tightened norms for utilisation of the foreign currency fixed deposit funds to check outflow of forex.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Replying to the notice issued, the Central government said that ex-gratia amount cannot be paid due to financial constraints and other factors.

Needed! A farm SPV to rescue agriculture

Needed! A farm SPV to rescue agriculture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The government should set up a dedicated fund to rescue Indian agriculture.

CBI summons former UP bureaucrats; some arrests likely

CBI summons former UP bureaucrats; some arrests likely

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday summoned some officials of Uttar Pradesh for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in utilising Rs 10,000 crore funds allocated under the National Rural Health Mission. It was likely to place some of them under arrest.

Foreign hand behind Kudankulam stir? Govt launches probe

Foreign hand behind Kudankulam stir? Govt launches probe

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Suspecting foreign hand behind protests against Kudankulam nuclear plant, the government has launched a probe into functioning of six non-government organisations in Tamil Nadu and a notice has been issued to them seeking explanation of utilisation of funds received from abroad.

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Under the Companies Act, 2013, auditors have the responsibility of reporting frauds, at entities being audited by them.

Govt allows unlisted companies to directly list abroad

Govt allows unlisted companies to directly list abroad

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

As of now, unlisted companies are not allowed to directly list in overseas markets without prior or simultaneous listing in Indian markets.

Why your PF deposits will fetch lower interest now

Why your PF deposits will fetch lower interest now

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

As per the EPFO income projections, retaining 8.8 per cent rate of interest for the current fiscal would have left a deficit of Rs 383 crore. Hence, it was lowered to 8.65 per cent

Stick to large-caps in year of volatility: MF managers

Stick to large-caps in year of volatility: MF managers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times.

India's GDP may turn positive at 1.3% in Q3: Report

India's GDP may turn positive at 1.3% in Q3: Report

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

India's GDP may turn positive at 1.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2020-21, having witnessed contraction in the previous two quarters due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of cases is falling and public spending has started rising, according to a report. The government will release the GDP numbers for the October-December quarter of the current fiscal on Friday. Projecting that the gross domestic product (GDP) may have returned to the black in the last quarter of the calendar year 2020, DBS Bank in the report said the full-year growth in real terms may be at a negative 6.8 per cent.

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

Aarya review

Aarya review

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'What really works is the core story, the characters who come together, the twists and turns, and, above all, Sushmita Sen,' notes Joginder Tuteja.

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli, Sanjiv Goenka to raise funds for celebrity golf tournament

Jairam Ramesh writes to CAG over delayed audits

Jairam Ramesh writes to CAG over delayed audits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has sent a missive to the Comptroller and Auditor General, expressing concern over delayed audit reports adversely affecting the flagship National Rural Drinking Water Programme. In a personal letter to CAG Vinod Rai, he has drawn attention to the ministry not being able to release funds to the states as they are not submitting audits of accounts of grants-in-aid along with the utilisation certificates.

CBI to quiz Mayawati to 'unearth conspiracy behind' UP health scam

CBI to quiz Mayawati to 'unearth conspiracy behind' UP health scam

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Mayawati said that she will address the media on her reported involvement in the National Rural Health Mission scam.

The real problem behind Yes Bank's woes

The real problem behind Yes Bank's woes

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The operating environment is unpredictable, but if the bank can't give a clear picture of what's in store, calling the bottoming out of its asset quality stress is nearly impossible.

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

FY22 will be the year to rebuild with the IMF projecting output growth at 11.5 per cent, economic survey at 11.0 per cent and the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee at 10.5 per cent.

Pak SC orders action against former PM Parvez Ashraf

Pak SC orders action against former PM Parvez Ashraf

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday ordered action against former prime minister Raja Parvez Ashraf and several others in the multi-billion rupee development funds case.

41 NGOs banned from receiving foreign aid

41 NGOs banned from receiving foreign aid

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said that on the basis of complaints received in the past and enquiries made, 41 NGOs or associations were prohibited from receiving foreign contribution.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.

'Does Communism mean people will become poorer?'

'Does Communism mean people will become poorer?'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday stressed for a change of regime in West Bengal, saying that the Left Front Government had failed to utilise Central funds given to the state for its development.

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Wonder why corporate India is showering dividends?

Fix time bound trial of pending cases against lawmakers: Centre to SC

Fix time bound trial of pending cases against lawmakers: Centre to SC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Whatever directions will come from the Supreme Court, the Union of India will welcome them'

Will a makeover really help the Indian Railways?

Will a makeover really help the Indian Railways?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

With surplus funds projected to fall at an all-time low of Rs 1,300 crore (Rs 13 billion) in the current financial year and the operating ratio, a key efficiency indicator, at an all-time high of 92 per cent, the railways requires a massive makeover in asset utilisation and to open itself to the private sector, said R Sivadasan, former financial commissioner, Indian Railways.

How SIMI resumed Kerala operations with ease

How SIMI resumed Kerala operations with ease

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Intelligence Bureau sources point out that any terror group would find it easy to set up base in the state. The headache zones in the state are Binanipuram, Malapuram and Kozhikode