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Unions oppose tax on provident fund withdrawals

Unions oppose tax on provident fund withdrawals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'They (government) are trying to create market for pension products'.

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

IAMAI in a statement, which represents digital businesses in India, said Trai's recommendation to formulate standards of anonymisation and de-identification was akin to putting the cart before the horse, and till such time the Srikrishna Committee submits the report, making these standards would be like groping in the dark.

I-T officials can't reopen KVSS settlements: SC

I-T officials can't reopen KVSS settlements: SC

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Restraining the Income Tax authorities from going back on their promises, the Supreme Court has categorically ruled that they cannot reopen the tax payments settled under the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, 1998.\n\n\n\n\n\n

SC on air hostesses' flying age

SC on air hostesses' flying age

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'In UP, the CM actually announced that his administration would 'take revenge' against rioters.' 'That must have been music to his police force's ears for it substantiated what the police always do: Take revenge on an entire community for the violence of a few,' points out Jyoti Punwani.

BJP invites truckers for talks

BJP invites truckers for talks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

How Patel transformed into Sardar

How Patel transformed into Sardar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Vallabhbhai Patel's great claim to fame originated from his steely leadership of a struggle against a repressive regime, a good three decades before the achievement of states unification, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Kiwis head into World Cup with thumping win over Pakistan

Kiwis head into World Cup with thumping win over Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor scored centuries as New Zealand completed their World Cup preparations with a crushing 119-run win over Pakistan in Napier on Tuesday. It was their eighth win in their last 10 completed matches.

Insurance co liable even if driver's licence fake

Insurance co liable even if driver's licence fake

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

In a major judgement to help innocent road accident victims, the Supreme Court has ruled that an insurance company was liable to pay compensation to the victims even if the driver of the vehicle, which met with an accident, had a fake driving licence

Dilshan ton guides Sri Lanka to six-wicket win

Dilshan ton guides Sri Lanka to six-wicket win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Tillikaratane Dilshan eased to his 19th One-day International century to anchor his side to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second game of their seven-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Thursday.

Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Mergers and acquisitions would continue to create big corporate conglomerates but there is a need to draw a red line to avoid dominance and curbing of open competition in market by them, he said while addressing a conference on competition issues in New Delhi.

SC upholds Harshad's conviction in stocks scam

SC upholds Harshad's conviction in stocks scam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction by the special court at Mumbai of stock broker Harshad Mehta, who died during the pendency of the appeal in the Apex court.

Are gold bonds the best way to invest in yellow metal?

Are gold bonds the best way to invest in yellow metal?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

At face value of Rs 2,893 and interest payout of 2.5 per cent, sovereign gold bonds offer best route to invest in yellow metal, says Tinesh Bhasin

Two minor sisters raped in moving van for 2 weeks; 2 arrested

Two minor sisters raped in moving van for 2 weeks; 2 arrested

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Two minor sisters were allegedly kidnapped from the district and repeatedly raped by two men in a moving van for over two weeks, police said on Friday.

Explain rationale of travel expenses of MPs: HC to Centre

Explain rationale of travel expenses of MPs: HC to Centre

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Travel expenses given to members of Parliament have come under the scrutiny of the Delhi high court, which asked the Centre to explain the "rationale" behind such benefits.

The Indian Hero you must know about

The Indian Hero you must know about

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'R N Kao was a spymaster, an institution builder and a gentleman.'

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

From anti-profiteering to affixing stickers on existing stocks, FMCG companies are bracing for new set of GST challenges

MP temple stampede: Datia collector, officials suspended

MP temple stampede: Datia collector, officials suspended

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Madhya Pradesh government on Monday night suspended Datia collector and three other officials in the wake of stampede near Ratnagarh temple, in which 115 pilgrims were killed and scores injured.

Patna HC court acquits 26 in Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre case

Patna HC court acquits 26 in Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Patna high court on Wednesday acquitted 16 men who were on the death row and 10 who had been awarded life imprisonment for the 1997 Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre in which 58 Dalits were killed by the upper caste militia Ranvir Sena in Bihar, citing lack of evidence against them, court officials said.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the contempt plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy against Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and another firm for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

Aadhaar: Private companies need to delete info

Aadhaar: Private companies need to delete info

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'The striking down of the use of Aadhaar by private companies implicitly calls for the deletion or erasure of all personal data vested in the servers of the private service providers.'

India-China: Lessons from History

India-China: Lessons from History

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Unquestionably, the spirit behind the Panchsheel agreement and the 'Hindi Chini bhai bhai' slogan were thrown overboard by the Chinese, and a trust deficit was injected between the two nations.' A revealing excerpt from General J J Singh's The McMahon Line: A Century Of Discord.

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Steps taken to prevent misuse of the platform have to be balanced with data privacy and security concerns, say experts.

Encephalitis kills 20 children in Bihar

Encephalitis kills 20 children in Bihar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The dreaded encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, claimed has claimed the lives of over 20 children in Bihar, health officials have said.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Two judges held in corruption case in Gujarat

Two judges held in corruption case in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

According to Registrar General of the high court, B N Karia the vigilance cell investigated the case and filed a first information report in the case of corruption.

SC asks Sahara to furnish details of all properties

SC asks Sahara to furnish details of all properties

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhawan, appearing for Sahara, sought release of Sahara chief Subrata Roy on the ground of his "deteriorating" health and the fact that market regulator Sebi has already been authorised to sell 66 properties

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'

Bhima Koregaon hearings take a new turn

Bhima Koregaon hearings take a new turn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Government rejects activists' request. Commission requests new witness to attend.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Sebi says Sahara investors refunded over Rs 42 cr

Sebi says Sahara investors refunded over Rs 42 cr

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Sebi says Sahara investors refunded over Rs 42 cr.

BJP's Karnataka manifesto promises farm loan waiver, cow protection commission

BJP's Karnataka manifesto promises farm loan waiver, cow protection commission

Rediff.com4 May 2018

BJP said if voted to power, it would bring out a 'white paper' on the financial health of the state under the Congress rule.

With 'Swayam' in orbit, Pune college takes giant leap in space

With 'Swayam' in orbit, Pune college takes giant leap in space

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

It was a euphoric moment for students of the College of Engineering in Pune as the academic satellite developed by them -- Swayam -- was on Wednesday successfully placed in orbit along with 19 others.

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The persistence with Aadhaar, to the exclusion of all other identity systems, is a dangerous path and should be avoided if the risks of digital vulnerability are to be eliminated. Till such time that the ownership of the Aadhaar system is transferred to an independent body, concerns over Aadhaar's digital vulnerability will persist, says A K Bhattacharya.

First look: Shraddha, Aditya in OK Jaanu

First look: Shraddha, Aditya in OK Jaanu

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

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