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'FIFA's threat over armbands is incomprehensible'

'FIFA's threat over armbands is incomprehensible'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

World soccer body FIFA had threatened seven European teams with sporting sanctions if they wore it at the World Cup with the federations backing down.

Citing Covid, Haridwar bans dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Citing Covid, Haridwar bans dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Amid the continuous rise in Covid-19 cases, the Haridwar administration has banned devotees from taking a holy dip in the Ganga on Makar Sankranti, January 14.

LG nod for CBI probe into Kejriwal govt's 1,000 low-floor bus purchase

LG nod for CBI probe into Kejriwal govt's 1,000 low-floor bus purchase

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A complaint addressed to Saxena in June this year had claimed that the appointment of the minister of transport as the chairman of the committee for tendering and procurement of buses by Delhi Transport Corporation was done in a "premeditated manner".

Civil services (main) exam as per schedule on Friday: UPSC

Civil services (main) exam as per schedule on Friday: UPSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The UPSC has asked the state governments to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the candidates and examination functionaries in their movement.

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on monitoring and reporting of district-wise influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) cases in all health facilities on a regular basis for detecting the early rising trend of cases.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The hideout was busted at the disclosure of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Talib Hussain Shah who along with his associate Faisal Ahmad Dar were overpowered by people and handed over to police in a remote village in Reasi district on Sunday, a police official said.

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In a daring robbery at an ATM kiosk on Chakan-Alandi Road near Pune in the wee hours of Sunday morning, burglars stole Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) by triggering a low intensity blast at the cash dispenser.

SC invokes special power to grant Azam Khan interim bail

SC invokes special power to grant Azam Khan interim bail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC invoked its special power under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant relief to Khan.

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When you would rather have a salad...

DGCA finds IndiGo staff violated rules in barring child from boarding

DGCA finds IndiGo staff violated rules in barring child from boarding

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday said it has issued a showcause notice to IndiGo after a fact-finding committee found the airline staff prima facie violated regulations in denying boarding to a specially-abled child at the Ranchi airport on May 7.

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander.

Pune blast: IED's composition stumps investigators

Pune blast: IED's composition stumps investigators

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The packing of the improvised explosive device with RDX, used in the blast at Pune's German bakery has left forensic experts flummoxed as they were unable to find any remnant to identify the circuit used for detonating the bomb.

Headcount in public sector banks has fallen 8.72% in 8 years

Headcount in public sector banks has fallen 8.72% in 8 years

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Public-sector banks, which are the largest employers in the banking space, have seen a drop in clerical staff over the years.

OMG! HC frowns over lower court's 'summons' to God

OMG! HC frowns over lower court's 'summons' to God

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Wondering if God can be summoned by a court to be produced for inspection, the Madras High Court has pulled up a lower court for ordering the authorities of a temple in Tirupur district to produce the 'Moolavar' idol for verification.

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Several opposition MPs have petitioned President Droupadi Murmu for immediate action over social media trolling of Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud while he was deliberating on a case related to the Governor's role in Maharashtra during the last government formation.

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Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Covid vaccination for 12-14 yrs to begin from March 16

Covid vaccination for 12-14 yrs to begin from March 16

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to the 12-14 years age group would be Corbevax manufactured by Biological Evans, Hyderabad.

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

Poaching row: Arrested men planned to topple 4 non-BJP govts, says KCR

Poaching row: Arrested men planned to topple 4 non-BJP govts, says KCR

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

KCR said Home Minister Amit Shah himself speaking at a public meeting in Munugode in October had said within one month the TRS government will go away.

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Microsoft had began offering a temporary patch for the problem on September 19.

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Justice Yashwant Varma issued notice on the challenge to the CIC order by the Income Tax Authority and sought the stand of the RTI applicant Girish Mittal, saying that "the matter requires consideration."

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The main accused in the rocket propelled grenade attack at the Punjab police headquarters in Mohali was apprehended from Mumbai on Thursday, DGP Gaurav Yadav said.

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The plea said the grounds for disqualification ought to be specific with the nature of offences as specified under the CrPC and not in a "blanket form", as is currently in force according to section 8(3) of the 1951 Act.

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

Direct tax collection rises by 41% to Rs 3.54 lakh cr in Q1

Direct tax collection rises by 41% to Rs 3.54 lakh cr in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Net direct tax collection in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal rose by 41 per cent to Rs 3,54,569.74 crore, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha. During the April-June period of 2021-22, the government had collected a net direct tax of Rs 2,50,881.08 crore. At the same time, net indirect tax collection including Goods and Services Tax (GST) and custom duty increased by 9.4 per cent to Rs 3,44,056 crore as against Rs 3,14,476 crore in the first quarter of the previous fiscal, he said in a written reply.

Delhi budget put on hold over allocation row; Centre, AAP trade charges

Delhi budget put on hold over allocation row; Centre, AAP trade charges

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Sources in the Delhi government said the ministry of home affairs has stopped the Kejriwal government's budget and it will not be tabled in the assembly on Tuesday.

Mystified by EC Arun Goel's resignation, was he in the know, asks SC

Mystified by EC Arun Goel's resignation, was he in the know, asks SC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was mystified as to how bureaucrat Arun Goel applied for voluntary retirement on November 18 last year if he was not aware about the proposal to appoint him as an election commissioner.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz ad firm chief who ran AAP's Goa poll campaign

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz ad firm chief who ran AAP's Goa poll campaign

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The court noted the submissions made by the ED's counsel, who said that Joshi played a vital role in laundering of the proceeds of crime.

Winter Recipe: Vegan Miso Soup

Winter Recipe: Vegan Miso Soup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A soup with complex flavours.

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

'If I file revised return, will I get IT enquiry?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

'Why should my wife pay Rs 5,000 tax for no mistake of hers?'

'Why should my wife pay Rs 5,000 tax for no mistake of hers?'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

2 IndiGo planes avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru airport

2 IndiGo planes avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru airport

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The incident was not logged in any logbook and it was not reported by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) either, DGCA said.

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The bench said the petition has relied on a March 2 verdict of the apex court which had ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and ECs will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the prime minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity of election".