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Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game, allowing defending champion Ding Liren of China to clinch the opening game

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.' 'I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

Modi's pre-Maha poll foreign visit shows...: Telangana CM

Modi's pre-Maha poll foreign visit shows...: Telangana CM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Reddy dared the saffron party to prove its claim that the Congress government in the southern state did not fulfil its poll guarantees.

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Campaigning for May 13 elections in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union territories including all seats in Andhra Pradesh, where assembly elections are also being held concurrently, and Telangana concluded on Saturday evening.

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

I-T notices to holders of foreign assets

I-T notices to holders of foreign assets

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Quite a few notices have been issued in both black money and benami transactions.'

EC had red flagged electoral bonds in 2019

EC had red flagged electoral bonds in 2019

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Election Commission (EC) had, in 2019, flagged its concerns in the Supreme Court on the changes made in several laws relating to political funding to facilitate the electoral bonds scheme, saying it will have 'serious repercussions' on transparency.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren with remarkable ease

Rs 786,27,00,000! Amount of black money seized in FY10

Rs 786,27,00,000! Amount of black money seized in FY10

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The government has seized over Rs 1,764 crore (Rs 17.64 billion) of unaccounted income in the last three financial years, with sectors like real estate, manufacturing and mining generating the most of it, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Many enter this arena without a detailed understanding of how their algo works.' 'Diligently review information on the strategy, risk profile, potential losses, and expected gains before investing.'

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the GoM for further deliberations.

E2W firms get serious about customer care support

E2W firms get serious about customer care support

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Players like Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Kinetic Green and BGauss are introducing premium services and infrastructure enhancements.

BSE taking steps to curb illegal money flow into penny stocks

BSE taking steps to curb illegal money flow into penny stocks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

India's oldest stock exchange has created weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual price bands

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

In a landmark judgment that delivered a big blow to the government, the Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the electoral bonds scheme, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The taxman carried out a total of 677 search, survey and enquiry operations

'Black swan events are becoming increasingly frequent'

'Black swan events are becoming increasingly frequent'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

If the war in the Israel-Gaza region escalates into a larger West Asian conflict, it could pose problems.

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

How Cobrapost exposed top banks' money laundering

How Cobrapost exposed top banks' money laundering

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Online media firm Cobrapost on Thursday alleged managers of the country's top-three private banks by market capitalisation - ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank - had been offering 'money laundering' as products to people looking to park black money.

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.' 'If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.'

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday said the problem with electoral bonds scheme is that it provides for "selective anonymity" and "selective confidentiality" as the details are available with the State Bank of India (SBI) and can also be accessed by the law enforcement agencies.

'Modi, Modi' vs 'INDIA, INDIA' sloganeering erupts in RS

'Modi, Modi' vs 'INDIA, INDIA' sloganeering erupts in RS

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

When the Chair asked Chowdhury to raise a point of order, Goyal stood up and said that he would not allow the Congress leader to speak in protest against the disruption of the external affairs minister's statement earlier in the day on India's foreign engagements since the Budget session.

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Swiss authorities have always maintained that assets held by Indian residents in Switzerland cannot be considered as 'black money' and they actively support India in its fight against tax fraud and evasion.

SC rejects plea against exchange of 2000 notes sans proof

SC rejects plea against exchange of 2000 notes sans proof

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

"This is the matter of executive policy decision," the bench said while dismissing the appeal.

Govt works on money stashed abroad

Govt works on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The department is identifying tax evasion cases from the information it has got from various countries under the normal exchange route.

We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'This mega corruption scandal, as certified by the Supreme Court, will expose the unholy nexus between the BJP and its corrupt corporate masters'

Story of the secretive Swiss money trail

Story of the secretive Swiss money trail

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

A new strategy of 'layering' through gold and diamond trade has come to light at Swiss banks to thwart any attempt for identification of real beneficiary owners of funds entrusted with them.

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday granted "last opportunity" to the Enforcement Directorate to respond to a petition by media baron Raghav Bahl to quash a money laundering case against him, but refused to pass an order staying the investigation at this stage.

Can the Jio-BlackRock JV stir the AMC pot? What analysts say

Can the Jio-BlackRock JV stir the AMC pot? What analysts say

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The joint venture of Jio Financial Services and BlackRock to foray into India's asset management space could be disruptive but not disastrous for incumbent industry players, analysts said on Thursday. As an investment strategy, analysts suggest investors stay put in shares of those AMCs that consistently improve business metrics, and where market capitalisation-to-asset under management (AUM) valuation is not stretched. However, growth expectations of incumbent players may get trimmed in the medium-to-long term, analysts said, once the Jio-BlackRock JV unveils its plans, discounting the looming challenge as significant enough to dent their profitability.

ED raids rose by 86 times under BJP government

ED raids rose by 86 times under BJP government

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the anti-money laundering law rose by 86 times while arrests and attachment of assets jumped by around 25 times in the 10 years since 2014 compared to the preceding nine-year period, according to official data.

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Commenting that running a country is not a play for those born with a golden spoon, Modi said, "They have gone from Amethi and will go even from Rae Bareli."

FM to inaugurate APG meet on money laundering

FM to inaugurate APG meet on money laundering

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The five-day meeting, whose pre-plenary sessions began today, will provide a platform for high-level discussion and co-operation and would evaluate the progress by APG members in implementing the international standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, a statement said.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

"Remember, the IT Department and the ED implement the Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana. The State Bank of India implements the #ElectoralBondScam. And at the end of the day, all of these institutions report to the same person: the Finance Minister," Ramesh alleged.

Mood outside White House: Mix bag of hope, despair as Trump wins race

Mood outside White House: Mix bag of hope, despair as Trump wins race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

A palpable mix of emotions enveloped the capital, particularly around the areas surrounding the White House. Supporters, opponents and general visitors gathered at the iconic location, commenting on the outcome of a bitterly fought election.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.