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AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The AIFF sacked Stimac in June, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

PIX: Mbappe 'trick' sinks Manchester City; Real Madrid in last 16

PIX: Mbappe 'trick' sinks Manchester City; Real Madrid in last 16

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League Knock-out phase play-offs.

7 killed in fire at Mumbai shop-cum-residence, CM orders probe

7 killed in fire at Mumbai shop-cum-residence, CM orders probe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The ground floor of the structure was used as a shop and the upper floor as residence, an official said.

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam is slowly picking up the pieces and finally finding peace after being subjected to decades of insurgencies and violence.

Bengal govt moves HC for death sentence to RG Kar convict

Bengal govt moves HC for death sentence to RG Kar convict

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The West Bengal government has sought permission from the Calcutta High Court to appeal against the Sealdah court order that sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death in the RG Kar hospital doctor's rape and murder case. The state government is seeking the death penalty for Roy, the sole convict in the case, and has expressed dissatisfaction with the Sealdah court's verdict, which did not consider the crime "rarest of the rare." The court also ordered Roy to pay a Rs 50,000 fine and directed the state government to pay compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor.

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

As per the practises and tradition at the temples, any offerings made into the hundial directly goes into the account of the deity of that temple. Rules do not permit the administration to return the offerings back to the devotees, Babu told reporters in Chennai.

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

In Parliament, Rahul seeks compensation for kin of deceased farmers

In Parliament, Rahul seeks compensation for kin of deceased farmers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

He also said the Centre has not answered the questions raised by him in the Lok Sabha on the issues of farmers and said its reply was a 'joke'.

Buyers Entitled To Market Value On Flat Resale

Buyers Entitled To Market Value On Flat Resale

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The National Commission condemned the builder for creating third-party rights during litigation, thereby depriving the buyer of a permanent roof over his head, points out Jehangir B Gai.

They were crying...: Mamata alleges fishermen tortured in B'desh jail

They were crying...: Mamata alleges fishermen tortured in B'desh jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that some of the 95 Indian fishermen released by Bangladesh after being arrested for illegally entering its waters were beaten up in jail. Banerjee, who was in Sagar Island to oversee preparations for the upcoming Ganga Sagar Mela, felicitated the fishermen and described them as "victims of circumstances". She said some fishermen were limping and told her they were assaulted in jail with their hands tied, resulting in injuries below the waist and legs. She also announced two schemes to help fishermen in the state: 'Samudra Sathi' and 'Matsajibi Bandhu'.

Sebi's new asset class is a win-win for investors, issuers

Sebi's new asset class is a win-win for investors, issuers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Credit-focused SIFs with lower minimum investment thresholds can provide a more practical option for investors with higher risk appetite, suggests Subodh Rai.

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A heated political battle erupted Tuesday over Arvind Kejriwal's claim of the Haryana government 'poisoning' the Yamuna water, with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying he cannot be forgiven for his 'dangerous statement', while the Aam Aadmi Party chief asserted he won't let the people of Delhi die due to the dirty, poisonous water.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.' 'Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is met soon -- ideally, before Mr Modi heads to his first meeting with Trump 2.0,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board on Friday expressed condolences over the recent stampede here and decided to offer free education for the deceased victims' children at its institutions.

DGCA fines Air India Rs 10 lakh for offboarding fliers without compensation

DGCA fines Air India Rs 10 lakh for offboarding fliers without compensation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for denying boarding to passengers holding valid tickets and thereafter not providing the mandatory compensation to them.

GST mop-up rises 6.5% Y-o-Y to Rs 1.73 lakh cr in Sep

GST mop-up rises 6.5% Y-o-Y to Rs 1.73 lakh cr in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in September, in gross terms, were at Rs 1.73 lakh crore, with a yearly jump of 6.5 per cent, according to data from finance ministry released on Tuesday. In September 2023, the total collection was to the tune of Rs 1.62 lakh crore. CGST, SGST, IGST, and cess all increased year-on-year in September, official data made available on Tuesday showed.

Same old...: Ambedkar's grandson on Shah's 'fashion' remark

Same old...: Ambedkar's grandson on Shah's 'fashion' remark

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

"Before the BJP came into existence, its forerunners Jan Sangh and RSS had opposed Babasaheb while the Constitution was being adopted," Prakash Ambedkar, who heads Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, told reporters in Pune.

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The West Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for negligence following the death of a woman and four others falling ill after childbirth. The incident is alleged to have been caused by the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the family of the deceased woman.

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

10 largecaps stocks which stand to gain from the Budget.

A doctor can be held liable for negligence only when....: SC

A doctor can be held liable for negligence only when....: SC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal said when reasonable care, expected of the medical professional, was extended or rendered to the patient unless contrary was proved, it would not be a case for actionable negligence.

Oreva group offers compensation to Morbi victims, HC says it won't be let off

Oreva group offers compensation to Morbi victims, HC says it won't be let off

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Gujarat high court agreed to the Oreva group's offer on Wednesday to pay compensation to the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse that left 135 dead and several injured but said it will "not absolve it of any liability".

Specialised skills to drive 20-25% growth in IT fresher hiring

Specialised skills to drive 20-25% growth in IT fresher hiring

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Fresher hiring, which has been subdued as Indian information technology (IT) services firms scaled back their recruitment, is set for a turnaround. The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20-25 per cent for 2024-25 (FY25). Additionally, the global capability centres are projected to boost their fresher hiring by 40 per cent compared to last year, according to a TeamLease Digital analysis.

Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Villpuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to villages and residential colonies as bridges and roads overflowed, inundating huge acreage of standing crops and leaving passengers stranded as rail and road traffic was hit.

Farmers give 7-day ultimatum as march to Delhi stopped

Farmers give 7-day ultimatum as march to Delhi stopped

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government marched towards Delhi on Monday but were stopped at the Noida-Delhi border where they sat on a dharna.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Centre clears entire GST compensation dues till date, releases Rs 86,912 crore to states

Centre clears entire GST compensation dues till date, releases Rs 86,912 crore to states

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Centre has cleared the entire GST compensation payable till date by releasing Rs 86,912 crore to states, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. Of this, Rs 25,000 crore is released from the GST compensation fund and the balance Rs 61,912 crore is being released by the Centre from its own resources pending collection of cess. Of the total compensation released, Rs 17,973 crore is towards April and May dues, Rs 21,322 crore towards February-March dues and Rs 47,617 crore is the balance of compensation payable up to January 2022.

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Health insurance claims are often denied due to exclusions in policy terms. Buyers frequently overlook the fine print or misinterpret clauses.

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20% to 25% for 2024-2025. The increase in hiring is driven by a focus on specialised skills catering to segments like AI, machine learning and data analytics.

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The temptation for larger-than-life superstardom is understandable but Varun Dhawan is still too much of a Baby to be a John, notes Sukanya Verma.

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to apprise it about whether compensation has been paid to the legal heirs of 168 people, who were stated to have gone missing during the 1992-93 communal riots in Mumbai.

SC orders states to pay Covid compensation to victims' kin at earliest

SC orders states to pay Covid compensation to victims' kin at earliest

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union territories to ensure payment of compensation to family members of Covid-19 victims without wasting any time.

11 killed, 25 hurt as Maha SRTC bus overturns in Gondia

11 killed, 25 hurt as Maha SRTC bus overturns in Gondia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

At least 11 passengers were killed and 25 others injured after a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus overturned in Gondia district of the state on Friday afternoon. The bus, operated under the service name 'Shiv Shahi', was carrying 36 passengers and heading to Gondia district from Bhandara in eastern Maharashtra when it flipped over at Khajri village in Sadak Arjuni taluka after its driver applied brakes to avoid hitting a two-wheeler that suddenly came in the front. The injured passengers were shifted to different hospitals.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.