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Google appeals against CCI's 'search bias' ruling in anti-trust case

Google appeals against CCI's 'search bias' ruling in anti-trust case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Google abusing dominance in online web search, watchdog said; Matrimony.com complaining the search giant had got off too lightly

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to sources, the directorate has sent a letter to Flipkart on the basis of complaints received after the Big Billion Day sale on October 6.

Satyam: Midas to move SC on compensation

Satyam: Midas to move SC on compensation

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Midas Touch Investors Associations will move the Supreme Court against the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which rejected its plea for compensation of Rs 4,987.5 crore

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Of the 289 faulty hip implant victims identified, 93 patients had undergone revision surgeries. The company, however, said it could reach only 67 patients and would pay Rs 25 lakh each to the other 26 as well after verifying their claims and if those patients approached J&J.

Jaipur: Cow vigilantes thrash hotel owner over beef rumours

Jaipur: Cow vigilantes thrash hotel owner over beef rumours

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The members of the Dal alleged that the hotel staffers were throwing meat in the open and cows were getting sick after consuming the remains.

Fire cover for damage caused in a second

Fire cover for damage caused in a second

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

"As long as there is a fire which caused the damage, the claim is maintainable, even if the fire is for a fraction of a second," the Supreme Court has said.

Power ministry trips open access plan

Power ministry trips open access plan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Planning Commission to ask Prime Minister's Office to intervene.

Pot of gold awaits Champions League winner

Pot of gold awaits Champions League winner

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The winner of Wednesday's Champions League final will earn more than 85 million pounds ($166 million) in sponsorship and TV deals, higher players' values and growth in ticket sales, a study has shown.

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

According to the report, the generation projects envisaged for completion by 2018-19 need to be given priority in fuel linkage.

Futures trading in carbon credits soon in India

Futures trading in carbon credits soon in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

India's commodity bourses -- Multi-Commodity Exchange and National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange -- are gearing up to launch futures trading in carbon credits.

India's energy ambition remains a pipedream

India's energy ambition remains a pipedream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

$10 billion TAPI pipeline unlikely before 2020

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In fact, no other recent Union Budget has held so much significance for the Indian economy as the one to be presented in about six weeks from now, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Hardening its stand on the issue, the Delhi government has recommended power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke the license of Reliance Infra-backed power distribution companies if they fail to pay dues to NTPC and resort to long outages in large parts of the city citing fund crunch.

Americans prefer landline: Survey

Americans prefer landline: Survey

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Majority of American consumers have voiced their preference for landline phones as against cell phones in a recent survey. Ninety-four per cent of the respondents cited reliability and 91 per cent safety as the key factors for retaining landline service. Eighty-three per cent respondents said they intend to continue using their landline home phone indefinitely. Seventy-six per cent said they use landline phones every day. Consumers value voice quality and reliable services.

Nestle resumes production of Maggi noodles at Pantnagar plant

Nestle resumes production of Maggi noodles at Pantnagar plant

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Nestle India on Monday said it has started production of Maggi noodles from its fourth plant at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.

Ferrari takes lead over poor imitations

Ferrari takes lead over poor imitations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Under the slogan "Fakes cost more", the European Union is to throw its weight behind a global campaign against counterfeiting. A rare Ferrari and kung-fu-kicking monks will help launch the drive in Brussels on Monday. Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, is to open a counterfeiting summit attended by businesses, charities and campaign groups

US economy is growing within 5 years of collapse: Obama

US economy is growing within 5 years of collapse: Obama

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Five years after the catastrophic collapse of the Wall Street, the American economy is growing and the businesses are creating jobs, Obama said yesterday while nominating Timothy Massad to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

India Inc's next hunting ground

India Inc's next hunting ground

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Last week, after months of scrutiny, the Forward Markets Commission, the regulator for futures trading in commodities, approved a proposal from state-owned MMTC Ltd and finance-to-real estate group Indiabulls to set up a national multi-commodity exchange.

Railways tops in corruption complaints: CVC

Railways tops in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

As many as 12,394 complaints of alleged corruption were received against railway employees.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The three main regulators have different approaches to grievance redressal and different standards to stop harmful from coming pitched at the consumer.

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Amazon's fulfilment centres, which store products of hundreds of vendors selling on the American online major's platform, are being cited by Karnataka state government authorities as a primary concern in an ongoing tax dispute.

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The RBI cut the rate several times last year to reduce it by 125 basis points to the current 6.75 percent.

Sony recalls four lakh VAIO laptops

Sony recalls four lakh VAIO laptops

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The recalled notebook models are the VAIO VGN-TZ100 series, VGN-TZ200 series, VGN-TZ300 series and VGN-TZ2000 series. The computer screen size is about 11.1 measured diagonally. Not all units are affected and consumers should contact Sony to determine if their unit is included in the recall.

Why Bangladesh telcos deal better with dropped calls

Why Bangladesh telcos deal better with dropped calls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In Bangladesh, a call drop has more to do with network quality, while in India it is linked to spectrum shortage.

What Swadeshi Jaagran Manch wants changed in Modi's farm laws

What Swadeshi Jaagran Manch wants changed in Modi's farm laws

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'The SJM has requested the government to bring a change in the law which will ensure MSP as the floor price for all farmers below which nobody should buy anything from them.'

The mistakes companies make...

The mistakes companies make...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

Govt appoints ICRIER for retail study

Govt appoints ICRIER for retail study

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Till such time as the study is complete, the plan to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in speciality retail sectors such as consumer electronics and sports goods has been put on hold.

Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage

Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

To curb rising food prices, the Union government is contemplating using large-scale nuclear irradiation technologyfor increasing the shelf life of fruit and vegetables, particularly that of onions and potatoes.

More evil than Google?

More evil than Google?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Google faces mounting criticism on issues from copyright to click fraud. But the search giant isn't the only player in the industry with a dirty record.

NCDEX to launch futures in coal

NCDEX to launch futures in coal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

India's largest agri commodity bourse - the National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange - plans to launch futures trading in coal soon.

GMR Hyderabad Airport, IMRB tie up

GMR Hyderabad Airport, IMRB tie up

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Large proportion of the international traffic is also diverted through other airports due to lack of operational facilities for convenient links through Hyderabad.

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It is the common people, not lawyers and judges, who are the stakeholders of the judiciary.'

Maharashtra industry set for 2 days of power cuts

Maharashtra industry set for 2 days of power cuts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's order rejecting the state power utility Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd request to increase load-shedding is likely to affect industry in the state adversely.

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The company wants to amend it's application against the part to make the case stronger.

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Unlike other SM sensations, 'Khan Sir' became a star with well-researched news-related videos, not 30-second inanities. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tracks down the elusive coach to IAS aspirants.

Sensex at six-week closing high; RIL, L&T top gainers

Sensex at six-week closing high; RIL, L&T top gainers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 165 points at 29,044 and the 50-share Nifty gained 54 points to close at 8,834.

Sitharaman unveils Rs 6 lakh cr stimulus, more to follow

Sitharaman unveils Rs 6 lakh cr stimulus, more to follow

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced Rs 3 lakh crore collateral free automatic loan for businesses, including MSMEs, to benefit 45 lakh small businesses. Detailing parts of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package, she said this loan will have a 4-year tenure and will have 12-month moratorium, she said.

SC notices on Office of Profit petition

SC notices on Office of Profit petition

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

A bench comprising Mr Justices Arijit Pasayat and S H Kapadia made the notices returnable within eight weeks.