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SC refuses urgent hearing on plea to postpone IPL 2020 amid coronavirus scare

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea to postpone IPL 2020 amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court refused to accord urgent hearing on a petition seeking postponement of the Indian Premier League-2020 amid the coronavirus scare.

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Sharad Kumar has been training in Ukraine since 2017 in his bid to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, postponed to next year due to the pandemic.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: All you need to know

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: All you need to know

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On December 4, the Union Cabinet cleared the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there. The government intends to introduce bill in Parliament's Winter Session next week. What is this legislation and why is it contentious?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the game into disrepute and there is a clause which can lead to suspension of teams.

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Want a stress free vacation? Amar Pandit tells you what you need to keep in mind.

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The Uttar Pradesh Defence corridor is estimated to attract Rs 20,000 crore investment and create 250,000 jobs.

Gains from online gaming to be disclosed under black money law

Gains from online gaming to be disclosed under black money law

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The e-wallet, virtual cards are often used to play online games.

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The bank was rapped for not activating a debit card of a couple 'trapped in a foreign country'

Rs 19,000 cr black money detected in ICIJ, HSBC cases

Rs 19,000 cr black money detected in ICIJ, HSBC cases

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Replying to a query, whether the government has made any assessment of black money stashed by Indians in foreign countries, Jaitley said there is no official estimation of that.

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

This is because no prosecution complaint has been filed in any of these cases under the Black Money Act.

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a culture, but wrong to play domestic Indian politics during American elections,' notes Vir Sanghvi.

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Anmol More shared his experience.

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The board is prepared to conduct the exams for class 10 and 12 for crucial 29 subjects, while the Human Resource Development Ministry has directed states to start the evaluation process for the exams already conducted and facilitate the CBSE in evaluation of answer sheets.

Chidambaram: 'Probe points to irregularities in 4 other firms'

Chidambaram: 'Probe points to irregularities in 4 other firms'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Apart from INX Media and Aircel-Maxis, the four other firms which are under the scanner are Diageo Scotland, Essar Steel, Katara Holdings and Elforge Ltd. These firms were granted FIPB approval when Chidambaram was the FM, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

This could impact non-resident Indians staying in countries such as UAE which does not impose income tax on individuals under local tax laws.

Costly fittings inside Nirav Modi bungalow slow down razing

Costly fittings inside Nirav Modi bungalow slow down razing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The authorities have received the opinion of structural engineers, and would start removing exotic fittings, valuable fixtures, window grills and other utensils, as per their advice. They also found cushions, glass frames, a plush swimming pool and a spa, furniture made from Burma teak.

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Ace shuttler P V Sindhu said that a lot of respect was given to women in foreign countries, but in India people do not practise what they preach.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'All governments disappointed us. Now we don't have faith in any of them'

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As Boomers leave the work force, there are not enough Gen-Xers to take their place, a report has revealed.

'Do not rule out foreign hand's role in Male crisis'

'Do not rule out foreign hand's role in Male crisis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Maldives has refused to abide by a Singapore court decision that stayed the termination of GMR contract, and has said it will go ahead with its decision to takeover the airport by Friday.

CBI to probe 'foreign plot' to malign Rahul's image

CBI to probe 'foreign plot' to malign Rahul's image

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

As a petition accusing Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi of having illegally confined a girl was dismissed by Supreme Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to send a Letters Rogatory to a foreign country seeking legal help suspecting a conspiracy to malign his image was hatched there.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Prakash Javadekar said the forest cover in the national capital has increased since then and public transport system has also improved.

Passports of NRIs who don't register marriages to be seized

Passports of NRIs who don't register marriages to be seized

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The draft law also allows courts to send summonses and warrants to the accused through a specially designated website to be hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

All you need to do is pack your bags and reach the airport, bus terminal or train station, as the case may be, on the day of departure.

RIL, ONGC among top 30 transparent companies

RIL, ONGC among top 30 transparent companies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Transparency International, a non-profit organisation fighting against corruption and malpractices, gave Reliance Industries and ONGC ninth and 26th positions, respectively, in its latest report Transparency in Corporate Reporting.

BSE offers a platform to whistleblowers

BSE offers a platform to whistleblowers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Participants can provide anonymous feedback on market manipulation.

Have a New Year resolution? Tell us about it

Have a New Year resolution? Tell us about it

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Share your New Year resolutions and we'll publish the best ones!

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russia on Tuesday promised to look into India's request to share any information it has on the seven-decade-old mystery surrounding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Haley, in her forthcoming memoir, has claimed that former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House chief of staff John Kelly attempted to recruit her to undermine President Trump in an effort to "save the country," according to The Washington Post.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.