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Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet to challenge Rs 258-cr fine

Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet to challenge Rs 258-cr fine

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

CCI's ruling came on a complaint filed by Express Industry Council of India.

Singapore executes mentally disabled Indian-origin drug trafficker

Singapore executes mentally disabled Indian-origin drug trafficker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The court dismissed the last-ditch appeal by his mother, saying Dharmalingam has been given "due process in accordance with the law".

RS official demoted for 'offensive' posts against PM

RS official demoted for 'offensive' posts against PM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The officer had also shared a number of posts that "indicated his active involvement in political activities".

Coronavirus impact: Govt restricts exports of 13 APIs, formulations

Coronavirus impact: Govt restricts exports of 13 APIs, formulations

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Exports of 13 APIs - including paracetamol, tinidazole, metronidazole, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, acyclovir, progesterone - along with formulations made from these APIs, would be restricted.

India challenges Vodafone arbitration ruling in Singapore court

India challenges Vodafone arbitration ruling in Singapore court

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

India has challenged in a Singapore court a verdict of an international arbitration tribunal that overturned its demand for Rs 22,100 crore in back taxes from Vodafone Group Plc, sources said on Thursday. An international arbitration court had on September 25 rejected tax authorities' demand for Rs 22,100 crore in back taxes and penalties relating to the British telecom giant's 2007 acquisition of an Indian operator. Two sources privy to the development said India had 90 days to file an appeal against the tribunal award, and the same was done in a Singapore court earlier this week.

Maharashtra shuts malls, restaurants, beaches from Saturday night

Maharashtra shuts malls, restaurants, beaches from Saturday night

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Struggling to arrest the fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government on Saturday announced a ban on holding of all types of gatherings, including political and religious, a day before new curbs on assembly of more than five persons in night will come into force.

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.

Number portability: Biggest gainers and losers

Number portability: Biggest gainers and losers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Telecom operator Vodafone has been the top gainer of customers through mobile number portability facility while Reliance Communications is the biggest loser.

La Liga: Controversial win for Real; Atletico beat Villareal

La Liga: Controversial win for Real; Atletico beat Villareal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale came off the bench and coolly converted a controversial penalty to secure a 2-1 win at Levante in La Liga on Sunday as the European champions rode their luck to stay within nine points of leaders Barcelona.

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Javed Ahmed was no mastermind of the riots, and this is not mentioned in the FIR against him either.'

Delhi judge takes SBI to task for refusing litigant's fine in old note

Delhi judge takes SBI to task for refusing litigant's fine in old note

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Whenever the banker is faced with a situation where the question in his view relates to Right to Life/Survival vis-a-vis convenience, it is the former which takes precedence and he needs to exercise his discretion as such," additional district judge Kamini Lau said.

Amazon fined for not displaying mandatory info about products

Amazon fined for not displaying mandatory info about products

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The government has imposed a penalty on e-commerce major Amazon for not displaying mandatory information, including the country of origin, of products sold on its platform, according to an official order. Last month, the consumer affairs ministry had issued notices to e-commerce majors Flipkart and Amazon for not displaying such information. The ministry has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Bengaluru-based Amazon Seller Services as well as each of its directors as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Package Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Telecom ministry has a plan to combat tele frauds, pesky calls

Telecom ministry has a plan to combat tele frauds, pesky calls

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The telecom ministry will set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system as part of continuing efforts to tackle the menace of pesky calls as well as to take strict action against financial frauds perpetrated using telecom resources.

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

CCI has accused realty player DLF of preparing one-sided agreement with home buyers

Is Navjot Sidhu right about Punjab's power crisis?

Is Navjot Sidhu right about Punjab's power crisis?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'The Akali government is not responsible for the Punjab power crisis as Mr Sidhu is saying.'

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill under which cases of sexual harassment at workplace, including against domestic help, will have to be disposed of by in-house committees within a period of 90 days failing which penalty of Rs 50,000 would be imposed.

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The US president said said under his leadership, America has become the best economy ever.

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma on WTO

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma on WTO

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The minister, at a packed press conference, made it clear that New Delhi was not prepared for any compromise on the food security issue, adding the deal at Bali has to be fair and balanced as 'it is better to have no agreement than a bad Agreement'.

SAT gives reprieve to former Adlabs chief

SAT gives reprieve to former Adlabs chief

Rediff.com27 May 2011

In a partial reprieve to Manmohan Shetty, former chairman of media company Adlabs Films, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Friday lowered the penalty amount to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 1 crore for alleged violation of regulatory norms.

Franklin Templeton tries to soothe frayed nerves of investors

Franklin Templeton tries to soothe frayed nerves of investors

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Allaying investors' fears, Franklin Templeton AMC has said Sebi's order prohibiting the company from launching new debt funds will have no bearing on existing schemes managed by it. Sebi on Monday barred Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) from launching any new debt scheme for two years and imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. Also, it has been asked to refund investment management and advisory fees of over Rs 512 crore (including interest) collected with respect to the six debt schemes. This amount will be used to repay unitholders, as per Sebi order.

Will the new Real Estate Act be a game changer?

Will the new Real Estate Act be a game changer?

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Act envisages that the states and Centre will formulate specific rules for real estate regulation.

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 without superseding the existing IT Rules that came into effect in 2009.

Supreme Court admits Infocomm appeal

Supreme Court admits Infocomm appeal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The Supreme Court on Thursday admitted an appeal by Reliance Infocomm against a government order imposing Rs 150 crore penalty for violating telecom licensing conditions by diverting international calls as local ones.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

SC sets aside high court stay on Haryana job quota in private sector

SC sets aside high court stay on Haryana job quota in private sector

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a Punjab and Haryana high court order granting an interim stay on a Haryana law providing 75 per cent quota in private sector jobs for residents of the state.

SAT asks Sebi to pay up

SAT asks Sebi to pay up

Rediff.com16 May 2008

In a rare order, the Securities Appellate Tribunal on Thursday asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India to bear the costs amounting to Rs 100,000 in a case involving Goldman Sachs. A division bench of Justice N K Sodhi, Arun Bhargava and Utpal Bhattacharya imposed the penalty on the capital market regulator and set aside the adjudication order of September 8, 2006.

Visas of stranded foreigners extended till May 3

Visas of stranded foreigners extended till May 3

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals who have been stranded in India because of spread of COVID-19 in many parts of the world and also due to travel restrictions imposed by Indian authorities, and whose visas have expired or would be expiring during the period from February 1 midnight to May 3 midnight, would be extended till midnight of May 3 on 'Gratis' basis, after online application by the foreigner, the statement said.

Future plans value adjustments, reversal of takeover of stores by RIL

Future plans value adjustments, reversal of takeover of stores by RIL

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Wednesday said it is "committed" to reversal of takeover of its stores by Reliance Retail and will take all such action as may be necessary to seek value adjustments. The Kishore Biyani-led firm also said the action of the Reliance Group has come as a "surprise" to it. Moreover, the action of taking possession of its stores has "complicated" the positive scenario which had started building up after a CCI order in December 2021, FRL said in a regulatory filing.

Five global banks to pay $5.7 bn in fines over rate rigging

Five global banks to pay $5.7 bn in fines over rate rigging

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The $5.7 billion total includes $1.6 billion in fines separately imposed by the US Federal Reserve on the five banks.

WhatsApp leak case: Sebi levies fine up to Rs 45 lakh

WhatsApp leak case: Sebi levies fine up to Rs 45 lakh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Sebi penalised Shruti Vishal Vora - found guilty of leaking price sensitive information related to financial results of Wipro, Asian Paints and Mindtree, and Parthiv Dalal for similar action in case of Wipro earnings.

SAT upholds Sebi order on ex-director of Ranbaxy

SAT upholds Sebi order on ex-director of Ranbaxy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Market regulator Sebi had imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh (Rs 5 million) on V K Kaul -- who was a non-executive independent director of Ranbaxy Laboratories between January 2007 and December 2008 -- and a fine of Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) on his wife Bala Kaul.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

Big fine on credit card default? RBI has no info

Big fine on credit card default? RBI has no info

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The banking regulator of the country, Reserve Bank of India, does not have any information about 'heavy penalties' and 'extra-ordinary interest rates' imposed by banks on credit card defaults.

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The sentence shall commence after he serves the sentence of imprisonment in the other cases, the judge said. This is the 19th case out of the 20 murder cases registered against the criminal, who has killed several women using the deadly cyanide after befriending and raping them.

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the glitches in the new income tax portal, alleging that even after spending Rs 4,200 crore on it, the government had "failed" to make it user-friendly and created a "mess" instead.

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

Lalu gets bail in Dumka treasury case; paves way for his release from jail

Lalu gets bail in Dumka treasury case; paves way for his release from jail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The court directed him neither to leave the country without permission nor change his address and mobile number during the bail period.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He further said that stern action will be taken against people who do not wear masks and do not follow social distancing norms in the national capital.