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Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed the chief secretary to recover Rs 97 crore from the Aam Aadmi Party for political advertisements it published in the guise of government advertisements, official sources said.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

Won't submit to Indian courts in Rs 11K cr tax case, says Voda

Won't submit to Indian courts in Rs 11K cr tax case, says Voda

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the telecom major, informed Justice Manmohan that the company in its response to the high court's August 22 notice has said it is not acceding to jurisdiction of the Indian courts in the matter.

Chelsea appeal FIFA transfer ban to CAS

Chelsea appeal FIFA transfer ban to CAS

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Europa League champions were sanctioned in February for breaching rules regarding the international transfer and registration of players under 18. They were also fined 600,000 Swiss francs ($603,864.73).

Italian marines: SC asks govt to deposit compensation for fishermen kin

Italian marines: SC asks govt to deposit compensation for fishermen kin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to deposit in its account the compensation given by Italy for the kin of two Indian fishermen killed by Italian Marines off the Kerala coast in February 2012.

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Australian Olympic Committee said they were unable to comment as there was a process in place.

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Anil Ambani's RPower wins coal mine case in Indonesia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In 2010, R Power acquired 100 per cent economic interest in three coal mining concessions in Indonesia

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in Canada has ordered the seizure of amounts collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Separate orders were passed on November 24 and December 21 on pleas by shareholders of Devas Multimedia Private Limited who have filed multiple petitions to enforce arbitration awards against the Indian government. According to a Devas spokesperson, more than $30 million has been seized to date under the IATA action.

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Russia's bid to host the Euro 2028 or the Euro 2032 tournaments have also been declared ineligible, the Switzerland-based governing body said.

Forex violation: Amazon files writ petition in Delhi HC

Forex violation: Amazon files writ petition in Delhi HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Amazon on Wednesday filed a writ petition in the Delhi high court seeking clarifications on the scope of Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigations into alleged foreign exchange violations by the company, according to sources. Last month, Amazon had said it was in receipt of summons by the ED in connection with its deal with the Future Group. According to sources, Amazon in its filing said the ED is expanding the scope of its investigations by seeking privileged and confidential legal advice it received in ordinary course of business since it started marketplace operations and that such requests aren't related to the agency's probe into the Future-Amazon deal.

This govt was not in favour of retro tax: Fin Secy

This govt was not in favour of retro tax: Fin Secy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The bill to nullify retrospective taxation offers a fair solution within the framework of Indian law and Parliamentary sovereignty to companies which have been subjected to such demands, Finance Secretary T V Somanathan said on Thursday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced 'The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021' in the Lok Sabha that seeks to withdraw tax demands made using a 2012 retrospective legislation to tax the indirect transfer of Indian assets. The Bill provides for the withdrawal of tax demand made on "indirect transfer of Indian assets if the transaction was undertaken before May 28, 2012 (i.e. the day the retrospective tax legislation came into being)."

Sensex sinks 540 pts as Amazon-RIL clash spooks investors

Sensex sinks 540 pts as Amazon-RIL clash spooks investors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Bajaj Auto was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 6 per cent, followed by M&M, Reliance Industries (RIL), Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, SBI, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty tumbled 162.60 points or 1.36 per cent to 11,767.75.

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A US-based Dalit civil rights organisation on Thursday accused Google of having a casteist and hostile workplace practices.

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female,

Coe 'blown away' by brilliant women's 1500m

Coe 'blown away' by brilliant women's 1500m

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Sebastian Coe, the head of World athletics and twice Olympic champion over the distance, described the women's World 1,500 metres final won by Kenyan Faith Kipyegon on Monday as one of the best races he has ever seen.

Tokyo medallist Ujah's B-sample tests positive, case referred to CAS

Tokyo medallist Ujah's B-sample tests positive, case referred to CAS

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

British Olympic 4x100m relay silver medallist Chijindu Ujah's B-sample has also confirmed an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) and his case will be referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Tuesday.

Reliance-Future deal gets Sebi nod, BSE 'no-adverse-observation' status

Reliance-Future deal gets Sebi nod, BSE 'no-adverse-observation' status

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Sebi allowed the deal with some riders, five months after it was announced last August.

Tata Sons asks Sivasankaran to pay back Rs 700 crore loan

Tata Sons asks Sivasankaran to pay back Rs 700 crore loan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Siva group defaulted on payment in 2016 and is also facing CBI investigation

Jagdeep Dhankhar, once a 'reluctant politician' to VP

Jagdeep Dhankhar, once a 'reluctant politician' to VP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankhar, who took to cricket in his school days and also had keen interest in spirituality and meditation, began his political journey with the Janata Dal and won the Lok Sabha elections in 1989.

What the Supreme Court told us this year

What the Supreme Court told us this year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.

Future group firms to convene shareholder meet in Apr

Future group firms to convene shareholder meet in Apr

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Listed companies of the Kishore Biyani-led Future group on Saturday informed exchanges about meetings of their respective shareholders and creditors being convened on April 20 and 21 to get their approval for the Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail. Listed entities, including Future Enterprises Ltd, Future Retail Ltd, Future Consumer Ltd and Future Supply Chain, informed exchanges about dates and other procedures for the virtual meetings of shareholders and creditors. The meetings are held virtually through video conferencing and other audio-visual means, the addendum notice added.

Britain stripped of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m silver

Britain stripped of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m silver

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Chijindu Ujah has been provisionally suspended since Ostarine and S-23 -- both substances prohibited by world anti-doping organisation WADA -- were detected in his A and B samples following the final.

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and refusing to co-operate with the investigation.

We have 'zero tolerance for corruption', says Amazon

We have 'zero tolerance for corruption', says Amazon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Amid reports of Amazon probing bribery-related charges against some of its legal representatives in India, the US e-commerce giant on Monday said it takes allegations of improper actions seriously and investigates them fully to take appropriate action. Without confirming or denying allegations, Amazon said it has "zero tolerance for corruption". According to a report by The Morning Context, Amazon has initiated an investigation against some of its legal representatives for allegedly bribing Indian government officials.

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Harris, in a major foreign policy speech as part of her three-day visit to Singapore, said America's vision includes the freedom of navigation which is vital to all.

'Only difference' between her and Kamila is their race

'Only difference' between her and Kamila is their race

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Richardson was banned last year for a month for testing positive for cannabis

Delhi municipalities to be formally merged on May 22

Delhi municipalities to be formally merged on May 22

Rediff.com18 May 2022

According to a notification issued by the Union home ministry, the Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022 will come into effect from May 22.

KCR skips reception of Modi at Hyderabad airport, BJP fumes

KCR skips reception of Modi at Hyderabad airport, BJP fumes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The absence of the CM at the airport irked the saffron party, which said Rao failed to follow the protocol and 'insulted the prime minister'.

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Rahul targets the Modi government on Twitter, using the hashtag "BikGayaChowkidar".

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a statement, Nike said it did not comment on ongoing litigation.

China claims 1,000 years sovereignty over SCS, denies US charges

China claims 1,000 years sovereignty over SCS, denies US charges

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

In a major policy speech on Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the world will not allow China to treat the strategically important South China Sea (SCS) as its 'maritime empire' and vowed to support worried Southeast Asian countries against Beijing's 'campaign of bullying' to control the resource-rich region.

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

As per the award, Infosys is required to pay Bansal the outstanding severance amount of Rs 12.17 crore, with interest

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Most of the members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were seen wearing face masks. However, members had crowded the Lok Sabha chamber, while hardly a handful of others, including union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, were seen seated in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

Fortis share issue: Malvinder, Shivinder found guilty of contempt

Fortis share issue: Malvinder, Shivinder found guilty of contempt

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Deepak Gupta held the former Ranbaxy promoters guilty of contempt of court and said that they had violated its earlier order by which the sale of their controlling stakes in Fortis Group to Malayasian firm IHH Healthcare was put on hold.

Govt officers living in ivory towers, not alive to Covid situation: HC

Govt officers living in ivory towers, not alive to Covid situation: HC

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The bench, which was critical of the Centre's stand on the issue, said "You (government) are so short of vaccines and you are not taking it through. May be it is an opportunity for you. Don't be so negative. It is like a raging fire and nobody is bothered. You people don't understand the larger picture or what.

Severance pay row: Why Rajiv Bansal may have the upper hand over Infosys

Severance pay row: Why Rajiv Bansal may have the upper hand over Infosys

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Former finance head Bansal, who left Infosys in 2015, has gone for arbitration over severance pay

IT dept detects Rs 184-cr black money after raids on Pawar kin, others

IT dept detects Rs 184-cr black money after raids on Pawar kin, others

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Pawar had told the media on the day of the raids that the tax searches were also carried out at the premises of his three sisters, one living in Kolhapur district and two in Pune district of Maharashtra.

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva failed a drug test for a banned substance before the Games.

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

CJI Lalit concurred with the minority view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat who held the EWS quota as "unconstitutional" for excluding poor among SCs, STs and OBCs.

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

American Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.