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Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by an advocate seeking quick disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, calling it 'vexatious' and imposed a significant fine for concealing facts and misusing his wife's funds.

TCS stares at additional $70 mn hit after US Supreme Court declines review in trade secret dispute

TCS stares at additional $70 mn hit after US Supreme Court declines review in trade secret dispute

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will make an additional provision of USD 70 million in Q1 FY2027, bringing its total provision to USD 220 million, after the US Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling in a trade secrets dispute with Computer Sciences Corporation (now DXC Technology).

How Modi's Austerity Appeal Can Work

How Modi's Austerity Appeal Can Work

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh, director, Delhi School of Economics.

Rs 3000 cr cap on nuclear liability: Very sensitive legislative policy issue, says SC

Rs 3000 cr cap on nuclear liability: Very sensitive legislative policy issue, says SC

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea challenging the 2025 SHANTI Act, which caps liability at Rs 3,000 crore for nuclear plant incidents, raising concerns about victim compensation and operator accountability.

'Whenever Seat Arithmetic Permits, BJP Will Want Its Own Chief Minister'

'Whenever Seat Arithmetic Permits, BJP Will Want Its Own Chief Minister'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'Removing Nitish Kumar prematurely risks unsettling both the alliance balance and parts of the social coalition that delivered this victory.'

SC stays compensatory tariff for Adani, Tata

SC stays compensatory tariff for Adani, Tata

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Higher power tariff would have fetched Tata's Mundra UMPP Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) and Adani's project an additional Rs 18,500 crore (Rs 185 billion)

Bhopal citizens up in arms against felling of trees for VVIP bungalows

Bhopal citizens up in arms against felling of trees for VVIP bungalows

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A top Madhya Pradesh government official, however, said on Saturday that no such plan has been finalised.

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Begin by creating a household budget. Involve all family members in the exercise and cut costs wherever possible.

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Anil Varshney, a Senior Systems Engineer with Huntsville missile defence contractor Parsons Corporation, recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging systemic discriminatory actions that left him jobless in October last year.

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Will get Rs 830 cr, Rs 329 cr respectively to offset higher coal costs

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The firm expects its recent equity infusion, debt refinancing and the compensatory rate to lead to a turnaround in its financial position.

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

Adani Power gets CERC breather on Mundra tariff

Adani Power gets CERC breather on Mundra tariff

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Regulator sets up panel to work out compensatory rates in a month; stocks of all power firms light up

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.' 'That was the fastest decision-making process I have ever witnessed.'

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled.

What FM's stimulus package 2.0 offers

What FM's stimulus package 2.0 offers

Rediff.com14 May 2020

On reforms in pipeline, she said the government is for universal right to minimum wages and wants to remove regional disparity through a national floor wage.

Want to reduce tax liability? Read this

Want to reduce tax liability? Read this

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

You can reduce your tax burden by wisely using partially taxable allowances, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

Peddireddi, the tree saver

Peddireddi, the tree saver

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

As India gets increasingly urbanised, one man tries to minimise its silent casualty.

Defence salary bill leaves less for new weapons

Defence salary bill leaves less for new weapons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Most of the scanty 6.35% rise in the defence budget is accounted for by manpower and running expenses.

Kannur airport project gets green clearance

Kannur airport project gets green clearance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Earlier, a high-level Environment Ministry panel -- the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building Construction, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects -- had recommended the project.

10 firms that are likely to turnaround in FY15

10 firms that are likely to turnaround in FY15

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

In the capital goods space, Punj Lloyd and KEC International could be in limelight for the expected turnround

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.4% and 1%, respectively

Debt hurdle for Adani's buying spree

Debt hurdle for Adani's buying spree

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The good news for the group has come from the port business.

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Imported coal to now make power costlier

Imported coal to now make power costlier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Power firms can pass on burden to consumers, stocks rise up to 2%

PSU banks to work 5 days a week soon?

PSU banks to work 5 days a week soon?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

IBA has commissioned a study to evaluate the pros and cons of keeping banks shut on Saturdays.

States are at war with e-commerce firms

States are at war with e-commerce firms

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The need of the hour is to support e-commerce companies through benign policies and not to treat them as mere cash cows.

The worrying case of India's overworked policemen

The worrying case of India's overworked policemen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Nearly 90 per cent of police station staff across the states and the various types of police stations, currently work for more than eight hours a day

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Coping with water wars

Coping with water wars

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The wars of the future will be fought over water and if they occur on large scale, will be far more devastating than any we have seen yet.

After 6 weeks of climb, Sensex takes a plunge

After 6 weeks of climb, Sensex takes a plunge

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 162 points at 28,338 and the 50-share Nifty was down 67 points at 8,463.

India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

From Kudankulam to the Land Bill, the author takes the Twitter route to capture the infra action of 2013.

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York

10 mid-cap stocks that can give you attractive returns

10 mid-cap stocks that can give you attractive returns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

More, many market gurus expect the Sensex to reach 30,000 levels by December and 40,000-45,000 in three to four years.