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Qatar fund moves HC to recover $235 mn from Byju's

Qatar fund moves HC to recover $235 mn from Byju's

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is suing Byju Raveendran in Indian courts to recover $235 million from the embattled educational technology (edtech) entrepreneur, escalating a global legal battle that has ensnared one of India's most high-profile startup founders.

Byju's Founders to Sue Investors

Byju's Founders to Sue Investors

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Byju's founders reserve all rights to bring actions against those parties that have caused damage to them personally and to their businesses.'

Why Is I-T Department Cracking Down On...

Why Is I-T Department Cracking Down On...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Do not panic on receiving a notice. Verify if your work falls under professions notified in Section 44AA(1).

What If Property Papers Go Missing?

What If Property Papers Go Missing?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

File a written complaint with the bank's grievance redressal officer and secure an acknowledgement.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

When A Bank Account Has No Nominee

When A Bank Account Has No Nominee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Whenever possible, the karta or head of the family should openly discuss the future distribution of movable and immovable property with all legal heirs.

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, the PM said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements.

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India is set to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, but slow income growth, lack of structural change, and rising inequality highlight the gap between progress and real transformation.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Equity markets this week would keenly track the upcoming GST Council meeting, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors for further movement, analysts said. Moreover, developments related to tariff negotiations, global market trends and auto sales data would also drive investors' sentiment.

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber.

Why Homebuyers Lose to Builders

Why Homebuyers Lose to Builders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Many buyers skip or misread critical provisions in builder-buyer agreements.

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Do not argue, debate or dispute on any topic with someone who may be contemplating suicide or self harm, warns psychologist Dr Sahir Jamati.

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said that the Indian sub-continent offers a "stark contrast" in terms of progress, prosperity and development models.

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The new Bill introduces no policy or rate changes, leaving financial planning strategies largely unaffected.'
'The considerations for choosing between the old and new tax regimes remain essentially unchanged.'

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court acknowledged a clean chit from a special investigation team (SIT) regarding the Vantara zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar, following allegations of irregularities.

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases, helping reduce out-of-pocket patient expenditure and better adherence to medication.

If you want to be independent, don't marry, SC tells warring couple

If you want to be independent, don't marry, SC tells warring couple

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court stated that in a continuing marriage, neither husband nor wife can claim independence from their partner, emphasizing that marriage signifies the union of two souls.

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani's daughter denies statement, cites forgery

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani's daughter denies statement, cites forgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Vidhie Mukerjea, a key witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, denied making a statement to probe agencies, claiming documents in the CBI chargesheet were forged. She also alleged that Rahul and Rabin Mukerjea stole her mother's assets and had a motive to falsely implicate her.

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The police claim businessman Ashok Sao paid Umesh Yadav Rs 400,000 to kill Gopal Khemka last Friday.

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The Jane Street-Sebi saga is more than a legal dispute -- it's a litmus test for India's ambitions as a global financial hub.

Taxpayers Stuck In Bureaucratic Nightmare

Taxpayers Stuck In Bureaucratic Nightmare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The tax department has created many circular traps -- flawed reporting formats, penalties for those who point out the flaws, and faceless assessors with no accountability. The result: Millions of taxpayers face needless harassment and procedural dead ends, highlights Harsh Roongta.

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Salient features of the National Sports Governance Bill that promise to overhaul several aspects of sports governance and the grievance redressal system for athletes and administrators alike in the country.

How to Ensure Life Insurance Claims After Tragedy

How to Ensure Life Insurance Claims After Tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

If nominees pass away, distribution is governed by succession laws of insured's religion.

Quad condemns Pahalgam attack; silent on Pak, 4-day military conflict

Quad condemns Pahalgam attack; silent on Pak, 4-day military conflict

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Quad grouping has called for bringing the perpetrators, organisers and financiers of the Pahalgam terror attack to justice without any delay and urged UN member nations to extend cooperation for it.

SC refuses to entertain HDFC Bank CEO's plea challenging FIR by Lilavati Trust

SC refuses to entertain HDFC Bank CEO's plea challenging FIR by Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan challenging an FIR of cheating and fraud registered against him on a complaint by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs the prominent Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan noted that the matter was already listed for hearing on July 14 before the Bombay high court.

Challenges Before The New Data Law

Challenges Before The New Data Law

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

DPDP Act (2023) gives individuals the right to decide how their personal data is collected and used. For many businesses, this means reworking longstanding data practices, notes Ravi Duvvuru.

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Trump, who has repeatedly said that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade, last Friday said for the first time that "five jets were shot down" during the fighting.

Zee, Sony amicably settle disputes over their failed merger, to withdraw claims

Zee, Sony amicably settle disputes over their failed merger, to withdraw claims

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India on Tuesday said they have settled their six-month-long dispute related to the failed $10-billion merger and have agreed to withdraw all claims against each other. As part of the "comprehensive non-cash settlement" between ZEEL and Culver Max Entertainment Pvt Ltd (CMEPL), both "have mutually agreed to withdraw all respective claims against each other, in the ongoing arbitration at the SIAC and all related legal proceedings initiated in the NCLT and other forums," said a joint statement.

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Registering the agreement for sale remains the most reliable way for a homebuyer to secure their legal and financial interests.

'National Sports Bill will usher in new era for sports in India'

'National Sports Bill will usher in new era for sports in India'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju feels that the National Sports Governance Bill, which is set to be tabled in the monsoon session beginning on Monday, will usher in a 'new era' for sports in India.

FTA talks may figure in Sitharaman's London meetings

FTA talks may figure in Sitharaman's London meetings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) and bilateral investment treaty between India and the UK are expected to figure during the three-day visit of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to London from April 8-10, official sources said. The minister will attend a host of meetings, including the India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue, in London.

Industrialist Ratul Puri discharged in Rs 1,101-cr Moser Baer cases

Industrialist Ratul Puri discharged in Rs 1,101-cr Moser Baer cases

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

An accused is discharged at the stage of charge-framing when the judiciary is persuaded that the prosecution's claims do not contain adequate prima facie evidence to suggest criminal conduct.

BharatPe, PhonePe amicably settle trademark disputes over 'Pe' suffix

BharatPe, PhonePe amicably settle trademark disputes over 'Pe' suffix

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Financial technology (fintech) firms PhonePe and BharatPe announced on Sunday that they have settled long-standing legal disputes regarding the use of the trademark with the suffix 'Pe' in their brand names. The settlement concludes five-year-long legal disputes across multiple courts. Both companies have decided to withdraw all opposition against each other in the Trade Marks Registry.

The Real Reason For The TCS Layoffs

The Real Reason For The TCS Layoffs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

While TCS cited evolving business needs and future readiness as reasons, industry experts say the action is a cost-cutting measure aimed at improving operating margins that have remained below the firm's aspirational range despite multiple efforts.

How to Choose Loans Against Property

How to Choose Loans Against Property

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'LAP is suited for borrowers with a steady income, sound repayment discipline, and a clear repayment plan.'

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Kunal Varma, CEO, Freo, explains what Hospicash and Day Care Insurance covers are and how they help manage financial and mental stress.

Family of 3 found dead in Kolkata, suicide suspected

Family of 3 found dead in Kolkata, suicide suspected

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Roy and his wife were found hanging, while the body of the minor was found tied to his father, the officer said.

India's Gig Workforce Could Touch 91 Million by 2047 if...

India's Gig Workforce Could Touch 91 Million by 2047 if...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

However, under several external factors -- such as technological disruption or advancement, regulatory or policy changes, or economic shocks -- the gig workforce may grow only to 32.5 million by 2047, a report points out.

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

According to police officials, the juvenile, a distant relative of the victim, claimed during interrogation that he had a dispute with Akash Sharma involving Rs 70,000 which led him to a hatch conspiracy to kill him.