News for 'audit'

CAG to conduct spectrum audit

CAG to conduct spectrum audit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Artificial scarcity and lack of clarity on available bandwidth blamed for scam.

Audition for Ranbir's new film on Facebook!

Audition for Ranbir's new film on Facebook!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Here comes the first Hindi film to hold online auditions.

FM hints at stricter audit norm

FM hints at stricter audit norm

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Friday indicated radical changes in auditing norms including disqualification of auditors if they are found to have 'financial relationship' with companies as suggested by the Naresh Chandra panel.

Efforts to weaken India's progress must be stopped: Justice Datta on EVM row

Efforts to weaken India's progress must be stopped: Justice Datta on EVM row

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Writing his views in a separate verdict while concurring with the opinion of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who was heading the bench, Justice Datta said the question of reverting to "paper ballot system", on facts and in the circumstances, does not and cannot arise.

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Congress on Friday claimed that a 'silent undercurrent' is brewing across western Uttar Pradesh against the 'failures' of the Modi government, as it flagged issues such as 'neglect' of sugarcane farmers and examination paper leaks.

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'

Telecom ministry for CAG audit of spectrum

Telecom ministry for CAG audit of spectrum

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

"The fact of the matter is we need policies in place. There are no policies in place to ensure that spectrum is adequately and effectively used. There are no policies in place for audit for companies that actually buy spectrum. We must put in place (policies) to ensure that there is spectrum sharing, spectrum trading," Telecom minister Kapil Sibal said at the FICCI Annual General Meeting.

Zomato gets Rs 402 cr GST notice over delivery fee

Zomato gets Rs 402 cr GST notice over delivery fee

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Food delivery major Zomato has received a Rs 401.7 crore show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) over 'unpaid taxes' on delivery charges collected from customers, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Wednesday. The company claimed that it is not liable to pay the penalty for the period from October 29, 2019, to March 31, 2022, as the amount collected from customers is "on behalf of the delivery partners during the referred period."

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'I'm already grateful for whatever's happened in my life and I'll continue to be grateful for whatever life holds for me in the future.'

India wants fresh US audit for air-safety upgrade

India wants fresh US audit for air-safety upgrade

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

FAA, in audits in September and December, downgraded India to Category-II in safety rankings, clubbing it with Zimbabwe and Indonesia.

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The corporate affairs ministry has ordered an inspection of the books of Byju's, a senior government official said on Monday amid the edtech major facing multiple headwinds, including delay in submitting financial statements and concerns over corporate governance issues. The inspection of Bengaluru-based Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, which operates under the brand Byju's, will be carried out by the ministry, which is implementing the companies law. The ministry decided to carry out the inspection after taking note of the developments, including that the company has been unable to finalise its financial statements and that its auditor has resigned, the official told PTI.

Lenders want forensic audit of Bhushan Steel

Lenders want forensic audit of Bhushan Steel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

LIC, ICICI Bank, PNB to have nominees on board; firm asked to sell non-core assets.

4 global audit majors circumventing laws: Panel

4 global audit majors circumventing laws: Panel

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The big four global accountancy firms -- PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte -- are circumventing laws to provide auditing services in the country, says a report of an Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's committee.

Former CEC seeks compulsory audit of political party funds

Former CEC seeks compulsory audit of political party funds

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Wednesday suggested an annual compulsory audit of funds and donations received by political parties. "We want that all political funding should be transparent and checked. There should be annual compulsory audits by an independent auditor to be picked up from a panel suggested by the Election Commission," Quraishi said.

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.

Audit committee heads may not get protection

Audit committee heads may not get protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Ministry of Corporate Affairs suggests overhaul of rules for independent directors.

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Auditor Deloitte flagged three transactions, including recoveries from a contractor identified in the Hindenburg report, as it issued a qualified opinion on the accounts of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone.

'Audit a contractual obligation; RIL will abide by it'

'Audit a contractual obligation; RIL will abide by it'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

RIL stated on Saturday that it had never contested the government's right to get spendings on the flagging KG-D6 gas fields audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India but added that the consent must not lead to a performance audit of a private firm.

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The high court also said that Kejriwal's absence cannot allow students to go through the first term without free text books, writing material and uniform in schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Never contested CAG auditing KG-D6 spending: Reliance

Never contested CAG auditing KG-D6 spending: Reliance

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Reliance Industries on Saturday said it had never contested the government's right to get the company's spending on KG-D6 gas fields audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General but hoped it will not be subjected to a performance audit."RIL has at no time contested the government's right to conduct an audit by any agency, including the CAG, as provided in Section 1.9 of the Accounting Procedure of the PSC," the company said in a statement on Saturday evening.

Don't bring down system like this, says SC in hearing on EVMs

Don't bring down system like this, says SC in hearing on EVMs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deprecated criticism of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and calls for reverting to ballot papers, saying the electoral process in India is a "humongous task" and attempts should not be made to "bring down the system".

E-filing of audit reports must with tax returns

E-filing of audit reports must with tax returns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The filing of audit reports was made mandatory in ITR Form 5, 6 and 7 after the tax department noticed discrepancies in filing of some returns along with audit reports.

Why Vaani 'won't stop trying'

Why Vaani 'won't stop trying'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Vaani Kapoor did not have any filmi connections and she made a successful career by going the hard way: 'Giving multiple auditions some of them I made through and some failing even before I could make it to the room.'

Govt wants to conduct security audit of WhatApp after hacking claims

Govt wants to conduct security audit of WhatApp after hacking claims

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

WhatsApp, last month, sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of helping those buying its spyware Pegasus break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents.

'I've lost out on parts because...'

'I've lost out on parts because...'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'People had a perception that I may be angry as a person.' 'Or I'm older than I really am.' 'Or I can't speak in English because of the characters I've done at the beginning of my career.'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The company had initially objected to audit by CAG for time barred years as per Production Sharing Contract and had not accepted the 'exceptional circumstances' advanced by the ministry

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

They have gathered up courage, dabbed on some make-up and are all set to impress the jury at the Lakme fashion Week auditions happening in Mumbai.

'Can't control polls': SC to EVM critics as it reserves order

'Can't control polls': SC to EVM critics as it reserves order

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it cannot 'control the elections' or issue directions simply because doubts have been raised about the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), as it reserved its judgment on a clutch of petitions claiming the polling devices can be tinkered with to manipulate the results.

Deloitte may audit Satyam accounts

Deloitte may audit Satyam accounts

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Deloitee is also the statutory auditor for Tech Mahindra, which acquired Satyam Computer through an open bid in April this year.

15 things we saw at LFW auditions

15 things we saw at LFW auditions

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Photographer Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com was a fly on the wall at the model auditions for Lakme Fashion Week's Winter-Festive season. Here's what he saw!

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People Want To Marry Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!''

Tatas to do social audit of Orissa project

Tatas to do social audit of Orissa project

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Tata Steel is to form a committee to undertake a social audit of its Kalinganagar project in Orissa, in a bid to counter allegations on the negative impact of industrialisation.

Everything cannot be suspected, SC tells petitioners in plea against EVM

Everything cannot be suspected, SC tells petitioners in plea against EVM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Underscoring the importance of voter satisfaction and trust in the electoral system, the Supreme Court on Thursday told petitioners who sought its direction to go back to using ballot papers not to suspect the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and appreciate if the Election Commission does good work.

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With investors asking for a change in the board structure at Byju's, the edtech giant's founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Byju Raveendran, is now asking them to put $300 million into the company for more control. The company has rung up $5.8 billion from investors such as General Atlantic, Sofina, the Qatar Investment Authority, Sumeru Ventures, Vitruvian Partners, BlackRock, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia, Silver Lake, Bond Capital, Tencent, and Tiger Global.

Naresh Goyal used bank loan funds for personal expenses: ED

Naresh Goyal used bank loan funds for personal expenses: ED

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Dubious and personal expenses of Rs 1,000 crore were made from bank-loan funds for Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and his family members even as the airline "diverted" money to some tax havens, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged on Saturday, after arresting the businessman in a money-laundering case. Goyal (74) was taken into custody late on Friday night after the central probe agency took him to its Mumbai office from Delhi. A special court set up to deal with cases lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Saturday sent him to the ED's custody for 10 days, till September 11.

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Edtech firm Think and Learn Private Ltd, owner of Byju's, on Thursday said neither the company's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran nor any other board member will attend the extraordinary general meeting called by some select investors. Shareholders at Byju's are set to vote on Friday on a resolution brought by some investors to oust founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members over alleged "mismanagement and failures". Byju's has called the EGM "procedurally invalid" and contractually in contravention of the company's article of association and shareholder's agreement.

ICAI to limit multiple entities by audit firms

ICAI to limit multiple entities by audit firms

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

There are three Price Waterhouse firms and four Price Waterhouse & Co firms in PriceWaterhousCoopers' network of firms in India. Each firm is a separate partnership firm, with a maximum of 20 partners each, with head offices in the cities in which they are registered. Each of these is registered with ICAI. The Pricewater House registered in Bangalore had audited Satyam.