News for 'compensation demand'

Dalit who was beaten, forced to drink urine dies

Dalit who was beaten, forced to drink urine dies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Four people have already been arrested in connection with the crime.

Farmers' movement won't end without MSP guarantee: Varun Gandhi to PM

Farmers' movement won't end without MSP guarantee: Varun Gandhi to PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

In a letter to the prime minister, the MP from Pilibhit in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh also asked him to take action against Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra 'Teni' for the violence in Lakhmipur Kheri without taking his name.

GST: Centre borrows, transfers Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 2 UTs

GST: Centre borrows, transfers Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 2 UTs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The Centre has borrowed and transferred Rs 6,000 crore as the first tranche of GST compensation shortfall to 16 states and two union territories, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Assam, Delhi and J&K, the finance ministry said on Friday. Last week, the Centre gave in to the demands of opposition-ruled states to borrow and fund the GST compensation shortfall.

Won't relent till our demand is fulfilled: Hardik Patel rules out negotiations

Won't relent till our demand is fulfilled: Hardik Patel rules out negotiations

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel said agitation will be intensified till success is achieved.

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon.

Mortal remains of cop killed in Delhi violence consigned to flames

Mortal remains of cop killed in Delhi violence consigned to flames

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The funeral was conducted with state honour at Tiyawali village in the presence of his family members, relatives and senior officials from the district administration and police.

Sri Lankan national lynched over blasphemy in Pak buried near Colombo

Sri Lankan national lynched over blasphemy in Pak buried near Colombo

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, who was lynched by a mob in Pakistan's Punjab province over allegations of blasphemy last week, was buried according to Buddhist and Catholic rites at Ganemulla, a suburb north of Colombo, on Wednesday.

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Ahead of the first meeting of the top decision-making body in nearly eight months, finance ministers of eight states ruled by non-Bharatiya Janata Party and like-minded parties -- Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Kerala and West Bengal -- have devised a joint strategy to press for a zero tax rate on Covid essentials, sources said.

'They suddenly opened fire'

'They suddenly opened fire'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'I wanted to hide below my cart, but a bullet hit my leg.'

Passenger sues Air India for personal data breach: What happens now?

Passenger sues Air India for personal data breach: What happens now?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Recently, an Air India flyer sent a legal notice to the airline seeking damages of Rs 30 lakh for the breach of personal data of 4.5 million passengers, including her husband and herself. Air India had informed the complainant of the data leak a month earlier, after it emerged that its passenger service system provider fell prey to a cyberattack in February. However, in the absence of a data protection law, India lacks a mechanism for compensation or grievance redress of consumers in such cases, say experts. Advocate Virag Gupta, a New Delhi-based cyber law expert, explains that a legal notice is a good beginning in the Air India case, but it raises many questions. These include whether sensitive personal information has been leaked and whether the airline is responsible or not, given that a passenger service system provider was also involved.

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

More than 50 workers were at work in the night shift when the mishap occurred in unit-4.

Jaswant to Rajnath: I don't want compensation, you keep it

Jaswant to Rajnath: I don't want compensation, you keep it

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Upset over the denial of a ticket, former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Jaswant Singh on Sunday said he has decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections as an independent from Barmer constituency in Rajasthan and will file his nomination papers on Sunday.

I-T Dept slaps Rs 29k cr tax demand notice on Cairn Energy

I-T Dept slaps Rs 29k cr tax demand notice on Cairn Energy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

It is the second firm to have received retrospective tax notice this year after Vodafone Group.

Gather in large numbers for protest anniversary: SKM to farmers

Gather in large numbers for protest anniversary: SKM to farmers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

In a statement, the SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farmers' unions, said the struggle will continue to get all demands of the protesting farmers fulfilled and all announced plans are underway.

Punjab farmers begin stir near Chandigarh, Mann says doors open for talks

Punjab farmers begin stir near Chandigarh, Mann says doors open for talks

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The police have put up barricades, tippers and rolled out water cannons to prevent protesting farmers from entering Chandigarh.

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The SKM also gave a call for observing a nationwide 'Day of Betrayal' on January 31 against what it called the government's reneging on its assurances to the farmers on their demands, including legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) of crops.

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'

Hyderpora: SC directs HC to hear man's plea seeking exhumation of son's body

Hyderpora: SC directs HC to hear man's plea seeking exhumation of son's body

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala also requested the high court consider the plea for the grant of compensation to Mohammad Latief Magrey for the death of his son Aamir Magrey.

Govt unlikely to tweak GST rates on non-essential items

Govt unlikely to tweak GST rates on non-essential items

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Retaining the GST rate assumes importance since states are under pressure to increase their revenues, hit hard by lockdown. Also, the Centre has not fully compensated states for their revenue losses on account of GST for 2019-20.

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Activists raised questions over the rampant sale of acid in markets and claimed that the ban exists only on paper.

India Inc urges Budget sops to boost capex

India Inc urges Budget sops to boost capex

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Indian companies are expecting generous tax incentives from the Union Budget that will help them invest more in building capacities in the coming years. While the productivity-linked incentives (PLIs) are a good start to spur local manufacturing, the government should also take steps to boost consumer demand, which is not showing encouraging signs, say chief executive officers (CEOs) of India Inc. Statistics released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that Indian banks had sanctioned loans worth Rs 75,558 crore in 220 new projects - a record low - in the pandemic-hit financial year ending March 2021. This is not showing any signs of a significant pick up in the last nine months of the ongoing financial year.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $ 70 million as compensation for not playing two 'home' bilateral series.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A poultry farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district has approached the police claiming that hens at his farm have stopped laying eggs after consuming the feed manufactured by a particular firm, an official said on Wednesday.

'Question mark if we will grow at 6%'

'Question mark if we will grow at 6%'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'The rebound has run out of steam.'

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Singh, an executive committee member of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, also called Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut 'manchali (crazy)' for her remarks about the country's independence.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

Uddhav takes swipes at Centre, BJP during inauguration Metro lines in Mumbai

Uddhav takes swipes at Centre, BJP during inauguration Metro lines in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Thackeray inaugurated Lines 2-A and 7 of Mumbai Metro, which connect the western suburbs of Andheri and Dahisar.

Family cremates Raj priest after govt's assurance

Family cremates Raj priest after govt's assurance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The family, which had refused to conduct his last rites, was assured that they would be provided Rs 10 lakh compensation, a contractual job for a dependent and a house under Indira Awas Yojna besides removal of a local revenue officer and a station house officer, police said.

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She also supported a petition in the Allahabad high court, seeking a fact-finding inquiry into the 'history' of the Taj Mahal and also opening of the doors of its '22 rooms' to see 'the truth, whatever it is'.

'Important to assess all investment options'

'Important to assess all investment options'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Then select those that are well-aligned with your risk-return profile and investment time horizon.'

2021: A year of many firsts for the revenue dept

2021: A year of many firsts for the revenue dept

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A record GST tax collection, an overhaul of the income tax return filing portal and the landmark move to scrap retrospective taxation have set the stage for the next level of reforms in tax administration that include bringing a framework for cryptocurrencies and rationalising the GST rate structure. With tax reforms such as faceless assessment taking roots, 2021 will go down as the year that pivoted the tax administration in a country aspiring to become the world's favourite investment destination. The task ahead is going to be a tough one as the tax department would grapple with taxing cryptocurrencies, rationalising Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates to shore up revenues and post June 2022, the scenario of how the GST revenue plays out for states without the Centre's support of compensation.

Kanishka probe: Victims' kin demand apology

Kanishka probe: Victims' kin demand apology

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The families who have lost loved ones in the 1985 Kanishka bombing on Friday sought a public apology from the Canadian government for the way it dealt with the tragedy.

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"There is a clear hand of the Punjab government in it. Here in Haryana, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders besides some Left leaders are instigating farmers to take law in their hands," Haryana chief minister M L Khattar said

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, has praised the company's founders for building an "incredible organisation", and exuded confidence that the firm which "has always been solid" will "continue with that stability." Parekh - who steered the firm to stability after a bitter spat between founders and then-management a few years back - believes that Infosys is "well positioned" to leverage tech-led growth opportunities over the next several years. Parekh took over at the helm in January 2018, after a standoff between board and founders, including NR Narayana Murthy, over issues such as governance, led to the exit of then-CEO Vishal Sikka.

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If the government is able to deliver the promised projects, the large number of youth will be taken off the streets and that is not acceptable to the Pakistan army nor the terrorists hiding in Pakistan, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

GST rate on COVID vaccines, medical supplies left unchanged

GST rate on COVID vaccines, medical supplies left unchanged

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The GST Council on Friday left taxes on COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies unchanged after the BJP- and Opposition-ruled states sparred over whether tax cut benefits will reach the common man. Congress and other Opposition ruled states have been demanding a reduction in taxes but the central government felt the move may not result in tangible gains for people. "It is one thing to rush to say - do this, it will benefit the common man. But when the technical, fitment and law committees go into the details, you realise that that could have collateral impact on many others," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. "I am not talking about the revenue generation aspect, but how many other items will get included in it as a result of which how you are going to implement it," she added.

How India stands to gain from global diesel shortage

How India stands to gain from global diesel shortage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A looming global shortage of diesel in Europe presents India with more than one opportunity to profit from strong margins. A shortage of the fuel, a key contributor to inflation, has been exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine, and western sanctions on Russian fuel supplies. The slowdown in natural gas supply means the West needs diesel to heat their homes this winter.

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The finance ministry on Monday said it will transfer Rs 6,000 crore as the second tranche of GST compensation shortfall to 16 states and 3 Union Territories -- including Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, Puducherry and Delhi. The Centre had on October 23 transferred Rs 6,000 crore to 16 states and 2 UTs of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. In the second tranche of transfer, Union Territory of Puducherry has been included.