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India, China to hold high-level military talk on June 6

India, China to hold high-level military talk on June 6

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Indian side is expected to present specific proposals at the talks to deescalate tension in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley and Demchok -- the three areas in eastern Ladakh where the two sides have been on a bitter standoff for last one month, the sources said.

PMC case: Wadhawan's UK, UAE properties to be attached

PMC case: Wadhawan's UK, UAE properties to be attached

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

ED has come across two immovable assets - one flat in Dubai and one land parcel in London. It is examining the valuation of both properties, estimated between Rs 150 crore and Rs 200 crore.

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I close my housing loan, are there any investment avenues (the investment should provide liquidity) to save tax?'

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

At the outset, decide whether you want to be a trader or an investor, suggest Sarbajeet K Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Realtors have time till May 10 to opt for old GST rates

Realtors have time till May 10 to opt for old GST rates

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The GST Council had given the option to real estate companies to either opt for old rates of 12% (for residential) and 8 per cent (affordable housing) with ITC benefits or the new tax rates of 5% for residential units and 1% for affordable housing without the benefit of adjusting the credit on inputs used during construction.

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With a net worth of $12.6 billion, Mistry is well known for constructing some of Mumbai's landmarks such as the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, and the Oberoi Hotels

L&T gets over 60% holding in Mindtree; open offer over-subscribed

L&T gets over 60% holding in Mindtree; open offer over-subscribed

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

L&T received bids for 5.54 crore shares on Thursday at the close of market hours. This is 108.09 per cent higher than the total offer, as per information available on the BSE. The open offer - for Rs 980 a share - opened on June 17 and is scheduled to close on Friday.

Bad-loan market may soon see flurry of activities

Bad-loan market may soon see flurry of activities

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Banks are set to sell dud-loans worth Rs 90,000 crore of 22 firms in the first tranche to the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL). It's reason for cheer given that such sales to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) have been poor in recent times. In fiscal 2020, their assets under management (AUM) contracted by 4 per cent; and in fiscal 2021, it fell by another 100 basis points to Rs 1.07 trillion. So, why are we where we are?

Widespread cyber attack hits major European companies

Widespread cyber attack hits major European companies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Reports suggest that Russia's biggest oil company, Ukraine's international airport as well as global shipping firm AP Moller-Maersk have been impacted by the attack.

Restarting work: Industry staring at higher operations cost

Restarting work: Industry staring at higher operations cost

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Ensuring health insurance for all workers would be major challenge for the industry that is already grappling with cash crunch, and the government should have borne the cost.

CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infrastructure: FM

CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infrastructure: FM

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said monetisation of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) assets is based on the principle of value creation for the government and investors and would bring about a paradigm shift in infrastructure augmentation and maintenance. Chairing the National Workshop with the states/UTs on Asset Monetisation organised by Niti Aayog, the minister sought the collaboration of states for the holistic development of infrastructure. She said India can become a $5 trillion economy, while striking the right balance between fiscal imperatives and socio-economic welfare, through active collaboration between the public and private sector.

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Affordable pricing, a variety of themes, and the ease of transacting are among key reasons that have made smallcases a hit among young investors.

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders hope the Ayodhya temple ceremony would pave way for harmony.

'AIMPLB to file review plea against Ayodhya verdict before Dec 9'

'AIMPLB to file review plea against Ayodhya verdict before Dec 9'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Stressing that the decision of the Sunni Central Waqf Board, one of the main litigants, will have no effect on the AIMPLB decision, Jilani said the board has already taken a final decision in this regard in its meeting on November 17.

Delhi metro to run at 50% capacity from Monday: Kejriwal

Delhi metro to run at 50% capacity from Monday: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi Metro will operate at 50 per cent capacity and markets and malls in the national capital will open on an odd-even basis from June 7, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday as he announced further relaxations in lockdown.

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Kerala chief minister's four years in office may well be remembered for the way he handled Cyclone Ockhi, two floods, Nipah, and now COVID-19, reports Shine Jacob.

'20 Indian companies now account for over 90 per cent of profits'

'20 Indian companies now account for over 90 per cent of profits'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'The consolidation of the world's fifth-largest economy in the hands of 15-20 corporate giants is a once-in-generation event, which we are focusing on.'

Delhi likely to get Sputnik V in June: Kejriwal

Delhi likely to get Sputnik V in June: Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 May 2021

"Sputnik will probably offer vaccines after June 20. They will start the vaccine production from the month of August. They are importing the vaccines right now, and they will allot a section of their imported vaccines to the Delhi government," he said.

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

This goes a long way in creating an ethical organisation culture that in turn helps attract talent.

India, China to hold Lt General-level talks on Saturday

India, China to hold Lt General-level talks on Saturday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The two sides have already held at least 12 rounds of talks between local commanders and three rounds of talks between major general-rank officials but no positive outcome came out from the discussions, they said.

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The death toll on barge P305 that sank in the Arabian Sea four days ago rose to 49 on Thursday with the recovery of more bodies even as the Navy and the Coast Guard continued the search for the 26 personnel missing from the barge and 11 from anchor boat Varaprada, as hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury receded.

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Faced with high-speed wind and swelling sea, the ill-fated barge Pappa-305, with 261 crew onboard, lost anchors and smashed into an unmanned platform before sinking in the Arabian Sea after its captain ignored weather warnings and chose not to move the vessel away from the path of severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, a survivor recounted.

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

India, China bring in weaponry near eastern Ladakh

India, China bring in weaponry near eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The enhancement of combat capability by the two armies in the region came even as both the countries continued their efforts to resolve the dispute through talks at military and diplomatic levels.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

Indiabulls buys London asset for Rs 1,550 cr

Indiabulls buys London asset for Rs 1,550 cr

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The firm bought the 87,444-sq ft feet property -- 22, Hanover Square -- from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (part of Aberdeen Asset Management), which had put the building up for sale in April through consultancy firm H2SO.

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

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

SoftBank will hold majority stake in the joint venture.

Not 'govt versus us' but 'us versus corona', says Sonia

Not 'govt versus us' but 'us versus corona', says Sonia

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of having failed the people of the country in handling the pandemic and demanded that an all-party meeting be convened immediately on the Covid-19 situation.

China says it does not recognise 'illegal' UT Ladakh

China says it does not recognise 'illegal' UT Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

China said that for a long time China has been conducting activities on its side of the Line of Actual Control and they have always complied with relevant agreements.

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Murthy, 43, who originally hails from Karnataka, was appointed America's 19th Surgeon General by then president Barack Obama in 2014.

Pak, Iran begin talks on gas pipeline

Pak, Iran begin talks on gas pipeline

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Pakistan and Iran have begun discussions on the engineering and construction of a $1.5 billion gas pipeline, with an Iranian firm set to build the Pakistani section of the venture within 16 months.

CEO Ravanan, 2 others quit Mindtree after L&T takeover

CEO Ravanan, 2 others quit Mindtree after L&T takeover

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Reports had suggested that the construction major had asked Ravanan to step down as the new owners were preparing the grounds for a top management overhaul at the Bengaluru-based company.

The US Great Game in Kabul Begins!

The US Great Game in Kabul Begins!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There is no better way to address the security threat emanating from ISIS and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan than by co-opting the Taliban, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Parliamentary standing committee on labour, led by Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has said in its report that it is unjustifiable for owners to pay workers' wages during natural calamities.

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

SRK not a benami property beneficiary, rules appellate

SRK not a benami property beneficiary, rules appellate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The AA bench, in the order accessed by PTI, also rapped the probe officer of the I-T department in Mumbai for seemingly relying on "some press report/online articles" that Khan acquired the property for his benefit, which it said was "incorrect and impermissible in law."