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New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The government would be ironing out issues related to the controversial 'bail-in' clause in the earlier Bill, explore hiking the deposit insurance cover of customers, and decide whether the resolution framework should apply to public sector banks.

Flexi fares in Rajdhani, Shatabdi acceptable under LTC: Govt

Flexi fares in Rajdhani, Shatabdi acceptable under LTC: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

This dynamic fare component shall not be admissible in cases where a non-entitled government servant travels by air and claims reimbursement for the entitled class of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains

Could Centre have avoided TN's contempt plea in Cauvery case?

Could Centre have avoided TN's contempt plea in Cauvery case?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

A possible, easier and less-complicated way for the Centre would have been to approach the SC with the same queries much earlier, before a ground-swell of popular sentiments and consequent political tensions had built up in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Bidding for the sixth round of spectrum auction for radiowaves worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore will start from March 1, according to a notice issued by the Department of Telecom on Wednesday. The long-awaited spectrum auction is being held after a gap of four years and over two years after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) calculated and recommended base price for the radiowaves. The DoT has fixed January 12 for the pre-bid conference and January 28 as the last date for seeking clarification to the notice.

How can you be selective in accepting SC verdict: Kejriwal in letter to L-G

How can you be selective in accepting SC verdict: Kejriwal in letter to L-G

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

In the letter, the Delhi CM urged Baijal to implement the apex court's order in letter and spirit and asserted that the ministry of home affairs does not have powers to interpret the order.

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The ACB's clarification came after the Congress claimed Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the Bharatiya Janata Party in forming a government two days ago.

BCCI clarifies on tricolour use

BCCI clarifies on tricolour use

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The BCCI has asked the Centre if the cricketers could use the three colours on the national flag in their costume without the Ashok Chakra

New twist to McDonald's-Bakshi tussle

New twist to McDonald's-Bakshi tussle

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Cloud on whether CPRL is a subsidiary of McDonald's India or a 50-50 venture.

Transgenders category in UPSC exam only after SC clarifies: HC told

Transgenders category in UPSC exam only after SC clarifies: HC told

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The govt said that once the apex court clarifies the issue, then it can frame rules for the benefit of transgenders.

Amit Shah's emissary meets Mufti, seeks 'better coordination'

Amit Shah's emissary meets Mufti, seeks 'better coordination'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

In the backdrop of the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Ram Madhav met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and called for a better coordination between the alliance partners

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Why has Tokyo Games OC left IOA fuming

Why has Tokyo Games OC left IOA fuming

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Earlier, the advisory from the Tokyo Games organisers had said that athletes from Group 1 countries, including India, must be tested every day, for seven days, prior to departure to Japan.

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"I myself come from a non-Hindi state of Gujarat. If some people want to do politics, it is their choice," Shah told reporters in New Delhi.

NRC process fair, some trying to create atmosphere of fear: Rajnath Singh

NRC process fair, some trying to create atmosphere of fear: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The home minister in Rajya Sabha also said the draft was not the "final one" and those who have been left out, will get an opportunity to provide the required documentary proof.

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The court appointed an assessor to evaluate the damage caused so as to decide Ranaut's claim for compensation. The high court also came down heavily on Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut over his tirade against Ranaut.

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Wednesday criticised spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for saying that state-run schools are turning into breeding grounds for Maoists.

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

In a set of FAQs on applicability of Goods and Services Tax on banking, insurance and stock brokers sectors, the revenue department has clarified that transactions relating to securitisation, derivatives, future and forward contracts are exempt.

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.

2G licences: Govt ready with 3-pronged plan

2G licences: Govt ready with 3-pronged plan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

A government group under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has broadly accepted a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) proposal favouring a three-pronged strategy to deal with the challenges arising out of the Supreme Court order cancelling 122 telecom licences.

Reliance clarifies on KG-D6 penalty

Reliance clarifies on KG-D6 penalty

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said on Wednesday that the government's move to disallow it recovery of certain costs relating to the D6 gas block in the Krishna-Godavari basin (KG-D6) did not amount to a penalty and was also not in line with the contract the two had signed.

Jet-Etihad stake sale under examination: PMO

Jet-Etihad stake sale under examination: PMO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Amid controversy over the Jet Airways-Etihad deal, the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday said the stake sale matter was still under examination and the issues raised have been referred to various concerned ministries.

Major relief for realty sector; govt nod for Rs 25,000 crore fund

Major relief for realty sector; govt nod for Rs 25,000 crore fund

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The move is likely to help 4.59 lakh housing units across the country.

BJP sees red over saffron flags at UP police mock drill

BJP sees red over saffron flags at UP police mock drill

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The BJP alleged that the police action was meant to "please" the government.

Centre not seeking Rs 3.6 lakh cr from RBI, says official

Centre not seeking Rs 3.6 lakh cr from RBI, says official

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

"Lot of misinformed speculation is going around in media. Government's fiscal math is completely on track. There is no proposal to ask RBI to transfer Rs 3.6 or 1 lakh crore, as speculated," Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg tweeted.

RJio takes on cellular operators, alleges discrimination

RJio takes on cellular operators, alleges discrimination

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio lashed out at COAI.

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter, or how we got here. After a clear warning we'd take this action, we made a decision with the best information we had based on threats to physical safety both on and off Twitter. Was this correct?'

Meet between Pakistan govt and Taliban postponed

Meet between Pakistan govt and Taliban postponed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The maiden meeting between the Pakistan government and a Taliban-nominated committee to frame a roadmap for peace talks was postponed on Tuesday, with representatives of the banned group claiming state negotiators had pulled out under "pressure".

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Union ministers said Parliament passing over two dozen Bills was evidence of increased productivity of Narendra Modi government 2.0.

'We attended Parliament, why should we not be paid?'

'We attended Parliament, why should we not be paid?'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Chandrakant Khaire said his party -- the partner of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the National Democratic Alliance - was not consulted on the decision of NDA MPs sacrificing 23 days pay to protest the disruptions in Parliament.

Woolf report needs study: ICC CEC

Woolf report needs study: ICC CEC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The ICC Chief Executives' Committee has decided that the Woolf report, which proposed changes in the governance structure of the world body, and rejected by the BCCI, requires detailed study by Member Boards first before any discussion on it.

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary.

Scam tainted Charminar Bank to be revived

Scam tainted Charminar Bank to be revived

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

The Andhra Pradesh government, in a bid to provide succour to the depositors of the Charminar Coperative Urban Bank in Hyderabad, has decided to seek clarifications on the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India for the revival of the bank.\n\n\n\n

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a daily briefing from Downing Street after his latest Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms emergency meeting with senior scientists and advisers, Boris Johnson called for people to start working from home and said the government would no longer support mass gatherings in order to focus emergency services towards the health crisis.

Posco matter in Orissa govt's court: Minister

Posco matter in Orissa govt's court: Minister

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The villagers who support the Posco project had also invited Ramesh to visit the proposed plant site to assess the truth behind their rivals' claim about the Rs 52,000 crore (Rs 520 billion) mega steel plant.

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The last conversation between the two leaders was on April 4 on the issue of hydroxychloroquine.

'Members who quit NSC didn't express reservations during meetings'

'Members who quit NSC didn't express reservations during meetings'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The statement comes in the wake of two independent members of the NSC, P C Mohanan and J V Meenakshi, quitting the Commission over disagreements with the government on the back-series GDP data and delay in release of labour force survey. Mohanan was also the acting chairperson of the Commission.

Infosys to CHALLENGE new tax demand of Rs 577 crore

Infosys to CHALLENGE new tax demand of Rs 577 crore

Rediff.com20 May 2013

The demand relates to certain tax benefits on income from software development done overseas.

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Top officials of five National Sports Federations on Monday claimed Randhir Singh violated the Olympic Charter by approaching the government to seek clarification on his candidature for the president's post in the upcoming polls of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).