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Ram Temple project likely to cost Rs 1,100 cr: Trust official

Ram Temple project likely to cost Rs 1,100 cr: Trust official

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The construction of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, including the main structure, is estimated to cost around Rs 1,100 crore and is expected to be completed in three-and-a-half years, said the treasurer of the trust overseeing the project on Monday.

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

HUL, Trent to fund poor kids' schooling

HUL, Trent to fund poor kids' schooling

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Titled India's Favourities, it was launched in September last year, to raise money for various causes concerning underprivileged children.

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Only Indian players can get vaccinated here, the BCCI source said.

Trump backs out of debate with 'second-place finisher' Sanders

Trump backs out of debate with 'second-place finisher' Sanders

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Donald Trump has backed out of a televised debate against Democrat Bernie Sanders just two days after agreeing.

No Lalbaughcha Raja this yr for the first time in history

No Lalbaughcha Raja this yr for the first time in history

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The mandal will not install the Ganesh idol this year, Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal's secretary Sudhir Salvi told reporters. It will organise blood and plasma donation camps and provide financial assistance to the families of policemen who died of COVID-19, he said.

Maya 'camouflaged' assets as donations: CBI

Maya 'camouflaged' assets as donations: CBI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation has alleged that Mayawati 'camouflaged' various sources of funds to the tune of Rs 13.18 crore by naming over 130 people as 'donors', who did not have money to make their daily ends meet. The premier investigating agency, in its counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court, said the facts come to light after income tax returns of Mayawati and her family members were collected and scrutinised.

67% of income of 7 parties from unknown sources

67% of income of 7 parties from unknown sources

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The total income of seven political parties from unknown sources was Rs 2,512.98 crore in 2018-19.

Assam cricket offers stadium to be used as quarantine centre

Assam cricket offers stadium to be used as quarantine centre

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

"ACA will provide every possible support to the state government to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak during this critical juncture."

What Virat-Anushka are doing for Covid relief

What Virat-Anushka are doing for Covid relief

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The couple has donated Rs 2 crore and hope to raise Rs 7 crore.

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Dabangg star, who has been providing assistance to those in need amid the ongoing pandemic through his charitable trust, on Monday posted a statement on his social media handles.

RR announces contribution of Rs 7.5 crores for COVID-19 relief

RR announces contribution of Rs 7.5 crores for COVID-19 relief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Players along with the team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds

Kanhaiya collects Rs 4 mn in crowdfunding for poll

Kanhaiya collects Rs 4 mn in crowdfunding for poll

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Like one-one drop of water fills earthen pots and one-one brick helps to construct a house, donation of Rs 1 to my campaign fund will help me fight to take the voices of marginalised and exploited people to Parliament.'

BJP, Congress trade barbs over electoral bonds

BJP, Congress trade barbs over electoral bonds

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The issue of electoral bonds has snowballed into a political flashpoint after following reports that said the Reserve Bank of India and Election Commission had reservations against them but they were overrule by the Modi government.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children affected by the invasion.

'Bill to regulate foreign donations half baked'

'Bill to regulate foreign donations half baked'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

"It is a half-baked law, but we support it as our party favours stringent laws to defend national security," Nishikant Dubey (BJP) said initiating the debate on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Bill, 2010, already passed by the Rajya Sabha.

Why Vishal Dadlani is angry!

Why Vishal Dadlani is angry!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'Sadly, the government has completely neglected daily wagers and the poor.'

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

Budget 2020: Tax changes for charitable trusts likely

Budget 2020: Tax changes for charitable trusts likely

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The new provision under the Income-Tax Act may enable the authorities to seize trustees' personal assets if there's a breach of objectives governing registered charitable trusts.

Donating money? A guide for you

Donating money? A guide for you

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Al-Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri is cut off from his top commanders and keeping the outfit afloat only through loyalty as the once world's most feared terror group is steadily losing recruits and funding sources to its splinter faction -- the Islamic State.

Foreign funding: HC issues notices to EC, Union govt

Foreign funding: HC issues notices to EC, Union govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

A bench of the Delhi high court comprising Justices Sanjay Kishen Kaul and Indermeet Kaur on Monday issued notices to the Union government and the Election Commission of India

Wolves' Jota beats Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to win ePremier League title

Wolves' Jota beats Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to win ePremier League title

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

A number of top-flight players had signed up to represent their clubs in the virtual tournament to generate funds for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota won the ePremier League Invitational title for his club on Saturday

IITs remain the big daddy of fund-raisers

IITs remain the big daddy of fund-raisers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

IIT Bombay has, over the last decade, generated Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion), only via donations from its alumni.

Coronavirus: IOA's contributions touches Rs 1 crore

Coronavirus: IOA's contributions touches Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The total amount of contribution raised by the Indian Olympic Association through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations touched Rs 1 crore on Sunday. The IOA said Rs 1,02,56,003 so far has been raised by the NSFs, state Olympic associations and non-members (who have applied for recognition) and others.

Here's what Tendulkar will do to support Pulwama martyrs' families

Here's what Tendulkar will do to support Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Tendulkar will join thousands of runners during the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon, on Sunday, to raise funds for the families of the martyrs of the Pulwama terror attack.

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The first bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday set aside an order of the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department, which appointed a 'fit' person (thakkar) to administer the Ayodhya Mandapam run by Sri Ram Samaj in West Mambalam in Chennai.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Rediff.com12 May 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign received a contribution of $5 million from Indian American Democrat Sant Chatwal for the 2008 Presidential elections during a Mother's Day fund raiser which was held in New York on Sunday.

Why Enforcement Directorate is targeting Ajit Pawar

Why Enforcement Directorate is targeting Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'No action will be taken against Ajit Pawar. I am sure.'

Azarenka withdraws from 'Tennis Plays for Peace'

Azarenka withdraws from 'Tennis Plays for Peace'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The tournament initiative was to launch on Wednesday - Ukraine Independence Day - with the exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium

'PM-CARES must disclose all account details'

'PM-CARES must disclose all account details'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Citizens have given money to PM-CARES, so they have the right to know what has happened to their money.'

IIT Kanpur gets funds from alumni

IIT Kanpur gets funds from alumni

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has received financial assistance of $200,000 from its 1972 batch graduates in order to create two chairs in the faculty.

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Renedy appealed to everyone to come forward and ensure that the northeastern state does not face the same trouble as the country's metro cities witnessed.

CSR spends up 3%, PM-CARES not favourite in 2nd wave

CSR spends up 3%, PM-CARES not favourite in 2nd wave

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

India Inc's philanthropic spends have grown by 3.62 per cent to Rs 22,000 crore in FY21 as profits expanded, and a majority of the allocations have been done to pandemic-linked causes, a report said on Tuesday. The report by rating agency Crisil said that while the first wave saw greater spending in cash largely through the PM-CARES Fund, the preference shifted to more direct support through in-kind spends in the second wave. Corporate contributed only Rs 85 crore to the PM-CARES Fund during the second wave between March and June 2021, as against Rs 831 crore to what was classified as 'others'.

Just legalise betting on elections!

Just legalise betting on elections!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Legalised election betting would drive black money and satta operators out of business while creating a more level and transparent playing field for politics,' argues Devangshu Datta.

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Former spinner Shane Warne on Monday had announced he would auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for victims of devastating bushfires in Australia.

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The academic prize is sponsored by the Deutsche Bank Donation Fund and carries an endowment of euro 50,000.

After IB warning, govt to keep tab on Greenpeace foreign funds

After IB warning, govt to keep tab on Greenpeace foreign funds

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has prepared yet another report on Greenpeace, a non-government organisation, recommending cancellation of permission given to it for collecting funds abroad besides reassessment of its tax compliance.