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Why Is Modi Chipping Away At EPFO?

Why Is Modi Chipping Away At EPFO?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Will the EPFO be required to deduct tax at source or will the employee have to calculate the tax and pay it separately?

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A few days back, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the start-up community and public to deal in cryptocurrency with caution because everything that was floating around was not currency. In the first week of August, the country's top nine crypto exchange platforms were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Hyderabad. The exchanges were questioned for money laundering, especially over a number of Indian non-banking financial companies and their fintech partners for predatory lending practices in violation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and by using tele-callers who misuse personal data and use abusive language to extort high interest rates from the loan takers.

Why she is fighting for 15 mn freelancers

Why she is fighting for 15 mn freelancers

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'The lockdown has been a great excuse to delay payments.'

VIL to opt for 4-year moratorium on spectrum payments

VIL to opt for 4-year moratorium on spectrum payments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Vodafone Idea on Wednesday said its board has approved availing the four-year spectrum payment moratorium being offered by the government as part of its relief package for the telecom sector. The other options offered in the Telecom Department's notification will be considered by the board of directors within the stipulated timeframe, it said in a regulatory filing. "...we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of the company has approved the exercise of the option of deferment of the company's spectrum auction instalments for a period of 4 years (October 2021 to September 2025) in accordance with ...the notification dated 14 October 2021 issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to the company," it said.

Beware Of Agnipath!

Beware Of Agnipath!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The greatest unknown in this risky initiative lies in the way human relationships will play out -- not just between the Agniveers, who will be competing with their fellows for permanent jobs beyond their four-year tenures -- but also between the Agniveers and existing full-time soldiers, warns Ajai Shukla.

'Fear was never an option for me'

'Fear was never an option for me'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'My father lived on minimum money and helped others.' 'What was he to gain personally? No name, fame like a politician who work for votes.' 'His sort believe all humans deserve better lives.'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

'BJP has started a very dangerous game of political vendetta. It will pay a costly price. There is deep desire on the part of the BJP to take political advantage of certain legal issues.' Congressmen react to party chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul being taken to the court in the National Herald case.

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit

J-K HC orders exhuming body of 3rd civilian in Hyderpora encounter

J-K HC orders exhuming body of 3rd civilian in Hyderpora encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir high court on Friday ordered that the body of a civilian dubbed a terrorist and killed by the police during an encounter in Hyderpora last November be exhumed and handed to his family for last rites.

Family gives Hardik clarity in times of doubt

Family gives Hardik clarity in times of doubt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

"Hard work always pays. I always believe that if you do hard work with good intention, it pays. My point is how to prepare myself best. One day result will go my side, other day it won't," Hardik said at the post-match press conference.

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The UK's prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parents-in-law -- Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty -- had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata's family wealth.

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The foundation of the Bhima Koregaon case was blown to bits by a senior policeman, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Chintan Shivir: Sonia slams PM, says minorities being 'brutalised'

Chintan Shivir: Sonia slams PM, says minorities being 'brutalised'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

In her inaugural address at the party's 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur, she urged delegates to deliberate with an open mind and send out a clear message of strong organisation and unity.

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

More than 50 workers were at work in the night shift when the mishap occurred in unit-4.

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Atletico Madrid have temporarily cut players' and coaches' wages by 70% in order to cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but guaranteed a full salary for their other employees, the Spanish club said

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'To simply let the rupee depreciate to any level according to market forces will not be in the country's interests.'

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Pleasure and pain for Woods after Masters 1st round

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods described his first competitive round of golf in 508 days as painful and positive after pushing himself to an opening round one-under 71 at the Masters on Thursday.

IPL: How Do The Players Get Paid?

IPL: How Do The Players Get Paid?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Will Ishan Kishan get Rs 15.25 crore for one year, or for three years? Do the players get their IPL payments, whether it is in full or in part, and what is the payment schedule? Harish Kotian/Rediff.com explains all you need to know about IPL player payments.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indian star pugilist Vijender Singh on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 after losing his long-standing battle against Parkinson's disease.

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Many businesses hire blockchain developers to provide the finest solutions and establish new technologies by utilising their superior expertise.

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

After SC verdict, UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA exam

After SC verdict, UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA exam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

In compliance with the apex court's interim direction, the UPSC has decided to open the application on upsconline.nic.in for this exam to enable 'unmarried women candidates only' who are otherwise eligible in terms of nationality, age, educational qualification etc., the statement said.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Postpone the purchase of big-ticket consumer durable items, recreational spending on holidays, and other such expenses unless your financial position is very secure, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Govt saved Rs 10,000 crore in interest costs in FY22

Govt saved Rs 10,000 crore in interest costs in FY22

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Union finance secretary T V Somanathan recently said the Centre had saved Rs 10,000 crore in FY22 on interest payments after adopting new accounting mechanisms for central government agencies and centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) for state governments. Speaking at an event, Somanathan said due to these, there was an unspent balance of Rs 1.2 trillion with state agencies from CSS as on March 31, 2022. This means this amount will be reduced from the Centre's borrowing for now and it can be considered a short-term saving for the exchequer.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in the country, died on Sunday. He was 90.

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'The BJP may no longer be in power after 2024, that doesn't mean we'll stop this campaign against polygamy.'

4 Tips To Spice Up Your Love Life

4 Tips To Spice Up Your Love Life

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Invest in the person you are dating or romancing and enjoy the time you two spend together, advises Sybil Shiddell.

Buying a house this festive season?

Buying a house this festive season?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The revocation comes a day after heads of 4 Shaivite maths called on Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai and following an outcry against the ban by devotees, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Hindu outfits.

Mood Of The Nation Poll: What Modi-Shah Must Worry About

Mood Of The Nation Poll: What Modi-Shah Must Worry About

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'According to the survey, ideological issues like Article 370 and Ayodhya received only 14 and 12 per cent voter-backing, respectively.' 'It could well imply that hardline Hindutva issues have only that much voter-purchase, compared to Modi's overall popularity of 52 per cent -- putting the man way above the mission,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'When you enter our secretariat, you are insulting us.' 'It is the seat of government of the state of Tamil Nadu,'

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.