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US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The US is alarmed and appalled by reports of security authorities responding to university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

Libya: India hurries to bring 18,000 citizens home

Libya: India hurries to bring 18,000 citizens home

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The central government on Thursday decided to immediately commence evacuation of Indians from Libya by sea and air in view of the "sharp and unprecedented deterioration" in the situation in the African nation which is witnessing anti-government protests that have claimed hundreds of lives so far.

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The affidavit was filed in response to a petition seeking a direction to declare the PM CARES Fund a 'State' under the Constitution to ensure transparency in its functioning.

Germany, Belgium to clash in hockey World Cup final

Germany, Belgium to clash in hockey World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ace drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat struck a second-half hat-trick as Germany made a sensational comeback after being two goals down to beat Australia 4-3 and enter the men's hockey World Cup final for the fifth time, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Ukrainian President imposes martial law

Ukrainian President imposes martial law

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks in Russian during an address in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2022 in this still image taken from video. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The organised sector workers covered under private PF trusts, which manage their employees' retirement fund themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from July this year.

Lok Satta releases 'people's manifesto' for AP, Lok Sabha poll

Lok Satta releases 'people's manifesto' for AP, Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Eradication of corruption, free healthcare, basic amenities, education for every student including computers literacy, formed the 12-point election manifesto of the Lok Satta Party for the general and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Employees covered under private PF trusts, which manage retirement fund of their workers themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from next month.

PM Modi to interact with Tokyo-bound athletes

PM Modi to interact with Tokyo-bound athletes

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

More than 120 athletes are bound for the Games, even though the Indian Olympic Association is yet to officially divulge the strength of the contingent.

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

EPFO to start online transfer of PF accounts in October

EPFO to start online transfer of PF accounts in October

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Retirement fund body EPFO is all set to start online transfer of provident fund accounts in the first fortnight of October, a move that will benefit over 13 lakh applicants every year.

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

CA will talk to the IPL franchise owners on this arrangement but conceded that it will not be a simple thing.

Hazare threatens fresh protest over Lokpal

Hazare threatens fresh protest over Lokpal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The social activist said that his team will begin a new movement beginning around New Year.

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The tax department will remain a source of endless nightmares for citizens and 'transparent taxation' will remain an empty slogan and a cruel joke, observes Debashis Basu.

Choksi lands in Antigua after getting bail

Choksi lands in Antigua after getting bail

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi has landed in Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been staying since 2018 after leaving India, after 51 days of custody in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry which his lawyers claim was a kidnapping plan, local media reported. Choksi, 62, was given bail by Dominica High Court to travel back to Antigua for seeking medical help from a neurologist based there. After depositing bail money of EC Dollars 10,000, Choksi in a shirt and shorts flew back to Antigua in a chartered plane, Antigua News Room reported.

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government is locked in a power struggle with the Centre and the Lt Governor. Kavita Chowdhury reports

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Russian embassy said in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership with India, Moscow is committed to maintaining close dialogue with New Delhi on the situation around Ukraine.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

ASK MIHIR: 'Can NPS get extra tax benefit for me?'

ASK MIHIR: 'Can NPS get extra tax benefit for me?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your income tax queries.

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Actor-director Shashank Udapurkar's biopic Anna, a linear sketch of the man, who once brought the Delhi Establishment on its knees, fails to inspire, feels Prasanna D Zore.

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Guterres, who opened an emergency meeting of the 15-nation Security Council on Ukraine late Wednesday, in his brief off-the-cuff remarks said 'if indeed an operation is being prepared, I have only one thing to say from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance. Too many people have already died'.

AI flight departs from Mumbai for Bucharest to evacuate Indians in Ukraine

AI flight departs from Mumbai for Bucharest to evacuate Indians in Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The flight, AI1943, took off from the Mumbai airport around 3.40 am and is expected to land at the Bucharest airport around 10 am (Indian Standard Time), senior government officials said.

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Observing that the issue concerning the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) is 'not so simple' the high court asked the Centre to file a 'detailed and exhaustive' response in the matter.

Two more players test positive at Aus Open

Two more players test positive at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

More than 70 players and their entourage are confined to their hotel rooms for 14 days and unable to train for the Feb. 8-21 Australian Open after passengers on three charter flights returned positive tests.

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Putin said the purpose of the West is to weaken, divide and ultimately destroy Russia.

Rahul meets PM ahead of Congress core group meet

Rahul meets PM ahead of Congress core group meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Rahul met the prime minister for about 30 minutes before the party group chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi with the prime minister by her side began deliberations at Dr Singh's residence.

Davis Cup: India players hesitant to play in Pakistan

Davis Cup: India players hesitant to play in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

It left the players and the team management disappointed and after discussing the matter among themselves, they have decided to approach the federation.

Rajapaksa staying in Bangkok hotel under tight security: Report

Rajapaksa staying in Bangkok hotel under tight security: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand with three other people on a chartered flight from Singapore at Wing 6 of the military airport adjacent to Don Mueang International Airport around 8 pm local time on Thursday.

Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore for Thailand after his short-term visit pass expired on Thursday, according to a media report.

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The filing of online provident fund accounts transfer claims on changing jobs for subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO has become a reality now.

Biden likely to extend Afghanistan evacuation deadline beyond Aug 31

Biden likely to extend Afghanistan evacuation deadline beyond Aug 31

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Amid deepening crisis in Afghanistan, United States President Joe Biden defended his move to withdraw troops from the country, saying history will record this as a 'logical, rational, and right decision'.

Anna writes to PM Modi, warns of another agitation over Lokpal

Anna writes to PM Modi, warns of another agitation over Lokpal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

In his letter to the prime minister, Hazare said he would continue the campaign in the capital till the Lokayukta is not appointed and the Swaminathan Commission Report is not implemented.

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I request the embassy to evacuate me from here, provide me facilities like a wheelchair, help me with documentation'

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Tirumurti voiced deep concern for the safety and security of thousands of Indian citizens, including students, stranded in Ukraine.

Anti-terror laws shouldn't be misused to quell dissent: Justice Chandrachud

Anti-terror laws shouldn't be misused to quell dissent: Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Observing that the Indian Supreme Court plays the role of a 'counter-majoritarian institution', Justice Chandrachud said it is the duty of the top court to 'protect the rights of socio-economic minorities'.