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Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

During the arguments, the Kejriwal's counsel told the court that the entire case upon the CM rests on statements.

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stepping up the company's AI and cloud play, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access their photos, videos, documents, digital content and data. Addressing the 47th AGM of RIL, Ambani said the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome offer will be launched during the upcoming Diwali, which would bring a "powerful and affordable solution where cloud data storage and data-powered AI services are available to everyone, everywhere". "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and data.

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Scammers sometimes misuse personal information collected during tax preparation, leading to identity theft or unauthorised financial transactions.

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

'Shoma Sen Was Entitled To Bail'

'Shoma Sen Was Entitled To Bail'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'She had been in jail for nearly 6 years; the charges had not been framed and the trial had not begun.' 'Even if it began, it would take years to complete.'

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The draft of the anti-rape bill, scheduled to be tabled by the Mamata Banerjee government in the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday, proposes capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or cause her to become vegetative.

NSE begins hunt for MD, CEO; invites applications

NSE begins hunt for MD, CEO; invites applications

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Leading stock exchange NSE, which is facing allegations of governance lapses, has started the hunt for a new managing director and chief executive officer as the five-year tenure of incumbent chief Vikram Limaye is ending in July. The exchange has invited applications from candidates having IPO (initial public offering) experience for the role of the top post before March 25, according to a public notice issued on Friday. Limaye is eligible for another term. However, as per Sebi's rule, the incumbent needs to compete with other candidates to win the next term.

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Reserve Bank of India on Friday said NPCI has been asked to examine the possibility of it becoming a third party application provider for continued UPI operations of the Paytm app. The central bank has barred Paytm Payments Bank from accepting further credits into its customer accounts and wallets after March 15, 2024.

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The bench said the ED officers acting under the Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot ignore or not consider the material which exonerates the arrestee.

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has told the Supreme Court that it has not 'encroached' the land of the Delhi high court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi and that the space was allotted to it in 2015.

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'A lot of them are converted to other tokens, and since crypto is dealt with internationally, it can go to any exchange in any country.'

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

CIC pulls up EC for not replying to RTI query on EVMs

CIC pulls up EC for not replying to RTI query on EVMs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer M G Devasahayam, who was one of the signatories to the representation on the credibility of electronic voting machines (EVMs), voter-verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) and the vote-counting process, had filed an application with the poll panel under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, seeking details of the action taken on it.

Student Loans: 5 Must-Knows

Student Loans: 5 Must-Knows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Prashant A Bhonsle lists 5 major points you need to keep in mind before applying for a student loan.

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.

Amazon says committed to 'appropriate' action in Manesar Warehouse incident

Amazon says committed to 'appropriate' action in Manesar Warehouse incident

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A company spokesperson told Business Standard that Amazon was committed to the safety and well-being of its employees. "Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the people involved in the incident. "The process is underway and we are looking at a potential case of 'separation' for the people involved within the next week or two," the spokesperson added.

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The apex court said the ministry will inform the court about the decision taken by the Centre.

Govt may overhaul PLI schemes: Quarterly incentive payments on the table

Govt may overhaul PLI schemes: Quarterly incentive payments on the table

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

To burnish production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, the government is considering an overhaul of some of them relating to sectors such as textiles and pharma, and making incentive payments quarterly, officials in the know said. In a bid to cut the delay in processing incentive claims, the government is looking at switching to a quarterly disbursement of incentives. Currently, in most schemes, incentives are annual.

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where the auction is not feasible, a top source said on Wednesday.

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The ED's counsel also contended that Kavitha was a co-conspirator and a beneficiary of the excise "scam" and the proceeds of crime were directly going to her.

Coronavirus delays process of National Sports Awards

Coronavirus delays process of National Sports Awards

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The process to pick this year's national sports awards has been delayed because of the nation-wide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the applications will be invited next month, a Sports Ministry official said. The ministry generally invites the nominations for the awards in April while the ceremony to confer them is held on August 29 on the occasion of National Sports Day celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Are you a first-time IPO investor? Even if IPOs appear attractive with expectations of high returns, they come with risks and complexities, cautions Sheetal Jhaveri and shares her checklist to help you navigate through the world of IPOs

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Businesspersons who have the potential to contribute to the economy of a country are given a red carpet welcome by way of a start-up visa.

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

On Monday, Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, mentioned an interim application before a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala.

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals. This shift leads to reduced LPG output, Indian refining executives said. The mantra for state-run oil companies, from Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Petronet LNG, which are looking to diversify their businesses from lower-margin fuels, has been value-added petrochemicals.

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Some foreign guest workers in the US will be able to re-submit their applications for the H1-B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals, if their petition was solely rejected because it was based on the initial registration period, according to a federal agency. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), such re-submission of applications is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the requested start date was after October 1, 2020. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Big win for Go First lessors

Big win for Go First lessors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the civil aviation regulator to deregister planes leased to Go First within five working days, giving respite to the lessors. This means that the airline will have to give back all 54 aircraft to the lessors if its resolution professional (RP) does not challenge the order or ask for a stay. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju also refused the request of the RP, represented by advocate Diwakar Maheshwari, to keep the operation of the order in abeyance for a week to enable them to file an appeal before the division Bench of the court.

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The former chief minister said if there was any danger of his losing from Budgam, then his party colleagues would not have allowed him to contest from Budgam.

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Unnecessary victimisation may "reflect in the bilateral relations", the Bombay high court said on Thursday while ordering the authorities to issue exit permit to a Chinese woman who was acquitted in a gold smuggling case yet could not leave India.

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court will pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate seeking a stay on the trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam.

Now, no need to visit bank to update KYC

Now, no need to visit bank to update KYC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Bank account holders are no longer required to visit their bank branches to update 'know your customer' (KYC) details provided they have already submitted valid documents and not changed their address, the RBI has said. Instead, if there is no change in KYC information, they can submit a self-declaration through email-id, registered mobile number, ATMs, or any other digital channels. Following up on Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das stating that banks should not insist on branch visits for KYC updation, the central bank on Thursday issued guidelines for the same.

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The bench took on record the statement of senior advocate Amit Anand Tiwari for Tamil Nadu that there are no restrictions on 'puja archana' in temples or live telecast of consecration ceremony at Ayodhya.

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's cancer was at a preliminary stage and not life threatening, a special court said here on Thursday while refusing to grant him interim bail on medical grounds. The court, however, permitted Goyal, arrested in a money laundering case, to undergo cancer treatment at a hospital of his choice for two months. Goyal (74), who is lodged in Arthur Road jail in central Mumbai, had sought to be released on interim bail to undergo treatment for cancer.

Brazil scraps Covaxin's EUA application

Brazil scraps Covaxin's EUA application

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The Brazilian health regulator's decision comes after the vaccine maker informed the South American country about the termination of its pact with its partners in that country.