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HC relief for Yediyurappa in 2015 land denotification case

HC relief for Yediyurappa in 2015 land denotification case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The case was registered against the veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader by Lokayukta police in 2015 based on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

India suspends all visa services for Canadian citizens

India suspends all visa services for Canadian citizens

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India on Thursday announced temporarily suspending issuance of visas to Canadian citizens in view of "security threats" faced by its high commission and consulates in Canada, amid an escalating diplomatic row over Ottawa's allegations relating to the killing of a Khalistani separatist on Canadian soil.

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

P2P Lending: Barking Up The Wrong Tree

P2P Lending: Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

P2P platforms do not have the safety net. Instead of playing the role of an intermediary, if they run their own balance sheets for safety and growth, it's a recipe for disaster, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SC sets Dec 31 deadline for Maharashtra speaker to decide Shiv Sena pleas

SC sets Dec 31 deadline for Maharashtra speaker to decide Shiv Sena pleas

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Observing that the sanctity of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution should be maintained, the Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide the cross-petitions filed by the rival factions of the Shiv Sena seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs by December 31.

Uddhav may 'hug' Hamas one day: Shinde at Dussehra rally

Uddhav may 'hug' Hamas one day: Shinde at Dussehra rally

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray saying he buried the Hindutva ideology of Bal Thackeray for power and joined hands with Congress and socialist parties.

Chinese telecom companies 'Indianising' management

Chinese telecom companies 'Indianising' management

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Leading Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corporation, have launched an aggressive 'Indianisation' drive. The two companies are replacing Chinese nationals with Indians on their board of directors. The move is seen as an attempt by the companies to change the public perception in India, where Chinese firms are often viewed with suspicion. This would also make it easy for the firms to do business in India.

Assam's Gamosa, Telangana's Tandur Redgram, Ladakh's apricot get GI tag

Assam's Gamosa, Telangana's Tandur Redgram, Ladakh's apricot get GI tag

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The government has granted Geographical Indications (GI) tag to various products, including Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, and an apricot variety of Ladakh. The commerce and industry ministry said on Wednesday that the total number of GI has reached to 432. "Famous Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra have got their GI tags," it said.

Irrigation scam: PIL for independent scrutiny

Irrigation scam: PIL for independent scrutiny

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The high court has directed the state government to file its response.

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The delay in deciding the disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him Friday came under strict scrutiny by the Supreme Court which came down hard on the Maharashtra assembly speaker, saying the proceedings cannot be a 'charade' and he cannot defeat its orders.

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

This is the second time Twitter has misrepresented India's map. Earlier it had shown Leh as part of China.

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The agency said it has found several digital devices containing large volumes of incriminating data during the searches.

Govt at advanced stage of 're-examining' sedition law: Centre to SC

Govt at advanced stage of 're-examining' sedition law: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Sedition, which provides a maximum jail term of life under Section 124A of the IPC for creating "disaffection towards the government", was brought into the penal code in 1890, 57 years before Independence and almost 30 years after the IPC came into being.

Government says entire IPL structure to be probed

Government says entire IPL structure to be probed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

After securing the resignation of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, Government on Monday said the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) will be under scrutiny including its funding and vowed not to spare any 'wrong-doer', as its top boss Lalit Modi came under the scanner of Income Tax authorities.

Bailout a blessing in disguise for Kingfisher

Bailout a blessing in disguise for Kingfisher

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Although a merger with low-cost carrier SpiceJet would have made the Kingfisher-Deccan combine the largest carrier in Indian skies, it would have put a huge burden on the Vijay Mallya-controlled carrier's financials, feel experts. SpiceJet's losses have almost doubled to Rs 133 crore (Rs 1.33 billion) this year -- of which Rs 123 crore (Rs 1.23 billion) were incurred in the March quarter -- as compared with last year.

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Manipur: SC sets up panel of 3 women ex-judges, 42 SITs, ropes in Maha DGP

Manipur: SC sets up panel of 3 women ex-judges, 42 SITs, ropes in Maha DGP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

As Manipur sank deeper into ethnic violence, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered the setting up of a committee of three former women high court judges to oversee relief and rehabilitation of victims and compensation to them, besides asking former Maharashtra police chief Dattatray Padsalgikar to monitor the probe in criminal cases.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

Government allows agents in defence deals

Government allows agents in defence deals

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Foreign defence firms can now appoint 'agents' to market their products to the armed forces and the government but with strict oversight which includes opening up of company's books to scrutiny besides not allowing any success bonus or penalty fees among other measures.

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The drop was the result of the change in FDI rules, which was amplified by the border standoff between India and China.

Seeking votes is fundamental right, says HC, invokes Vadivelu's film

Seeking votes is fundamental right, says HC, invokes Vadivelu's film

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Narrating the role of Vadivelu in Maamannan, the judge said the eighth respondent Karuppu faced a similar situation in this case.

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

Delhi services bill: Why Opposition is arranging ambulances

Delhi services bill: Why Opposition is arranging ambulances

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

From issuing whips to arranging ambulances for their ailing leaders, opposition parties from the newly-formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc are making all-out efforts to ensure that they get 100 per cent attendance of their MPs in the Rajya Sabha to give the Bharatiya Janata Party a tough fight on the Delhi services bill next week.

How was money laundering case made out against Sisodia, SC grills CBI, ED

How was money laundering case made out against Sisodia, SC grills CBI, ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The bench said most of the allegations in the corruption case registered by the CBI against Sisodia were "hearsay", based on the statements made by approvers and would not pass scrutiny before the trial court without any concrete material.

We are  FDI compliant: Vodafone

We are FDI compliant: Vodafone

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Undeterred by the controversy surrounding its acquisition of Hutch-Essar, Vodafone asserted on Monday it was fully compliant with the foreign direct investment regulations as it had 'only stepped into the shoes of Hutchison Telecom.'

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The sustainable impact of this process is under scrutiny, Tripathi added.

ED begins scrutiny of Walmart replies

ED begins scrutiny of Walmart replies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The company has recently sent a detailed reply to the agency as part of communication to notices sent to it earlier under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, official sources said.

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ED had attached Sai Resort NX, constructed over the land located at Gut no: 446, Murud in Ratnagiri's Dapoli, in January.

SC to hear pleas against validity of colonial era sedition law on Monday

SC to hear pleas against validity of colonial era sedition law on Monday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Centre is expected to apprise the court of the steps taken so far with regard to reviewing the contentious penal provision.

Proxy advisers now face real scrutiny

Proxy advisers now face real scrutiny

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) planned research analyst regulations will also apply to proxy advisory services which provide advice on corporate governance and issue voting recommendations to institutional shareholders regarding company resolutions.

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing alleged fraudulent foreign funds infusion of more than Rs 86 crore into a company that runs the NewsClick portal even as it is expected to soon file a charge sheet in the case being probed under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Monday.

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

Study contests government's cooking gas subsidy claim

Study contests government's cooking gas subsidy claim

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The cost of paying the subsidy in cash has increased the money spent by the government.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

Why Veritas report is under scrutiny

Why Veritas report is under scrutiny

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Analysts rue the research firm's dramatic delivery approach, pan the bear cartel view.

SC verdict on pleas for collegium-like system for ECs, CECs on Thursday

SC verdict on pleas for collegium-like system for ECs, CECs on Thursday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph is likely to give its verdict.

Hutchison denies violating FDI norms

Hutchison denies violating FDI norms

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Amid a government scrutiny into the alleged breach of FDI norms by Hutchison Telecom International, the Hong Kong-based firm on Monday asserted its Indian mobile venture Hutch Essar Ltd (HEL) did not violate any regulations.

RIL scrips under SEBI scrutiny

RIL scrips under SEBI scrutiny

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Securities and Exchange Board of India is keeping close watch on scrips of Reliance Industries Ltd in the light of allegations made by Anil Ambani about breach of corporate governance norms in RIL.