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'Canada is wooing more Indian students'

'Canada is wooing more Indian students'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Canadian student visa expert Jagdeep Singh of International Educational & Career (IEC) Consultants speaks to RMS Atwal about how Canada is creating new incentives to woo Indian students.

Want to study in Canada? Read this

Want to study in Canada? Read this

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Students need to be aware that they (not their agents) are responsible for the contents of their application, says the Minister-Counsellor, Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

FIR against IAS Puja Khedkar's mother for waving gun at farmers

FIR against IAS Puja Khedkar's mother for waving gun at farmers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

An official said the incident in the video was about a land parcel bought by Puja's father Dilip khedkar, a retired Maharashtra government officer, in Dhadwali village in Pune's Mulshi tehsil.

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is in the eye of a storm for alleged misuse of power and manipulating disability and OBC quotas, sidestepped questions related to the ongoing probe against her on Monday, saying the truth will eventually prevail, while the Pune police searched for her parents in a separate criminal case.

USCIS gears up for H-1B deadline

USCIS gears up for H-1B deadline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Like last year, the agency will receive applications between April 1 and April 5. If the cap is not reached, it will continue to accept applications for five more days.

India alert against fake Chinese visas

India alert against fake Chinese visas

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

There have been instances where forged letterheads of well-known Indian companies have been submitted along with Chinese visa applications.

Fake visa requests from China rising

Fake visa requests from China rising

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Amid booming Sino-Indian trade, Indian missions in China have witnessed a growing tendency by some Chinese businesses to secure Indian visas by allegedly presenting fraudulent documents, including fake 'invitations' from leading Indian firms.

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The federal probe agency obtained these receipts from two Ranchi-based dealers and attached those to its charge sheet filed against the 48-year-old Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and four others last month.

Law panel recommends mandatory NRI, OCI marriage registration

Law panel recommends mandatory NRI, OCI marriage registration

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Such a legislation, the panel said, should be made applicable not only to the NRIs but also to those individuals who come within the definition of 'Overseas Citizens of India' as laid down in the Citizenship Act, 1955.

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Do not get repair work started without informing the insurer as the latter like to carry out end-to-end verification of damages and documents before approving a claim.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Diplomat in visa row owns flat in scam-tainted Adarsh Society

Diplomat in visa row owns flat in scam-tainted Adarsh Society

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

This is not the first time IFS officer Devyani Khobragade has found herself under the scanner, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Urgent! Update Financial Details!

Urgent! Update Financial Details!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Nominations and addresses are of paramount importance in bank accounts, insurance policies, mutual funds, etc.

Scamsters alter Aadhaar details of employees to withdraw PF money

Scamsters alter Aadhaar details of employees to withdraw PF money

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a man for allegedly altering Aadhaar card details to withdraw Provident Funds of unsuspecting persons through online claims, officials said on Monday.

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

NCP MP Supriya Sule and other party leaders accompanied the 38-year-old legislator till the entrance of the probe agency's office.

Indian-American CEO convicted for paying kickbacks

Indian-American CEO convicted for paying kickbacks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Shailesh Shah, 48, of California pleaded guilty before US District Judge Richard Stearns to two counts of mail fraud and two counts of wire fraud.

ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi allegedly owned by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren as part of a money laundering investigation against him and his associates, the federal agency said on Thursday.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A dozen land parcels in Ranchi measuring about 8.5 acres in total are in 'illegal possession, occupation and use' of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and are proceeds of crime under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Romila, Naseer, Dreze among 750 citizens to come out in support of NewsClick

Romila, Naseer, Dreze among 750 citizens to come out in support of NewsClick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

More than 750 eminent citizens, including historian Romila Thapar, economist Jean Dreze and actor Naseeruddin Shah, on Wednesday came out in support of a news website which is alleged to have received dubious funds to spread Chinese propaganda.

Do you have online insurance fraud queries?

Do you have online insurance fraud queries?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

If you have questions related to online insurance frauds, then Piyush Ranjan, chief technology officer, Coverfox Insurance, will answer your queries.

5 arrested in Assam for supplying sim cards to Pak agents, hunt on for 5 others

5 arrested in Assam for supplying sim cards to Pak agents, hunt on for 5 others

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Five people were arrested from Nagaon and Morigaon districts of Assam for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Pakistani agents, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling BJP at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night.

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The case relates to Aysha Makrani (from Madhya Pradesh) and Tushar (from Haryana) who fraudulently claimed that they have been finally recommended by the Commission in the civil services examination 2022 against two roll numbers of genuinely recommended candidates, it said.

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Six years after the rollout of the biggest indirect tax reform in India, Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of Rs 1.5 lakh crore every month has become a new normal and tax officers are focusing on dealing with fraudsters who are adopting newer modus operandi to game the system, causing loss to the exchequer. To apprehend black sheep, who operate as syndicates and create fake entities on the basis of forged documents to claim input tax credit (ITC), tax officers have started using data analytics, artifical intelligence and machine learning aiming to curb evasion, which was over Rs 3 lakh crore since inception of GST. It was over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2022-23. Thinktank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the most critical pending GST reform is upgradation of GST Network to prevent fake supplies and fraudulent claims of Input Tax Credit (ITC).

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

Dabur's plan to buy Religare hit by fraud charges

Dabur's plan to buy Religare hit by fraud charges

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The Burman family, which had made an open offer in September to acquire Religare Enterprises' control, in a statement said: "We are surprised and disappointed at these allegations." Burmans said it will move towards closing the transaction "expeditiously", working with all the regulators.

Planning For Digital Loan? Read This

Planning For Digital Loan? Read This

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Borrowers should be careful if the app promises too-quick disbursal, and doesn't provide adequate information on the terms of the loan, such as interest rate, repayment schedule, etc.

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Supreme Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing on a plea of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking extension of six months to complete a probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The hearing on the market regulator's plea and PILs could not take place on Monday due to paucity of time and on account of scheduled hearing of certain matters before a special bench at 3 pm. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala on May 12 had said it would consider granting three more months to Sebi for concluding its probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation and lapses in regulatory disclosure.

Donations to lower tax slab can make taxman see red

Donations to lower tax slab can make taxman see red

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The Income-Tax (I-T) department has issued around 8,000 notices to salaried employees, self-employed individuals, and companies who made significant donations to charitable trusts. The department suspects potential tax evasion, as records of these donations do not correspond with the income and expenses of those making them. Sandeep Bajaj, managing partner, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, says, "Notices were issued for donations made during the assessment years of 2017-18 through 2020-21."

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made a fresh attempt at settling a regulatory investigation into the misuse of Trading Access Point (TAP) software at the bourse. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) rejected a similar application in 2022. "NSE and its employees have filed a consolidated settlement application dated May 4, 2023, with Sebi.

Woman who levelled 'fabricated' gang-rape charge arrested

Woman who levelled 'fabricated' gang-rape charge arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Delhi woman had claimed that she was kidnapped and raped by five men for two days.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

Complaint against Goa cafe that Cong linked to Irani disallowed

Complaint against Goa cafe that Cong linked to Irani disallowed

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Goa Excise Commissioner Narayan Gad on Thursday disallowed a complaint demanding suspension of the excise licence of a restaurant which the Congress claimed was linked to Union minister Smriti Irani's family.

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Insurance companies may soon face goods and services tax (GST) audits as tax authorities plan a "deep dive" into their business practices to check for the possibility of a raft of tax-linked irregularities. Several insurance companies are being probed for wrongly availing of the input tax credit without the underlying supply of goods and services based on fake invoices generated by their channel partners and intermediaries. "We want to deep dive into the overall business and see if there are further taxation issues besides commissions, which are already being investigated," a senior official of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said.

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The probe agency, while seeking Patkar's custody, also told the court that an offence of such magnitude was not possible without the "explicit complicity of senior functionaries" of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.