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Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The probe is being conducted under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) after the central probe agency recently received a communication from the commerce ministry seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

People excluded from final Assam NRC list to be deported: Ram Madhav

People excluded from final Assam NRC list to be deported: Ram Madhav

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal suggested that the NRC be implemented across India.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home,' observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Companies were consulting law firms and consultants to understand the Bill.

Assam NRC published last year not final, HC told

Assam NRC published last year not final, HC told

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In the 'supplementary list' of the NRC, over 10,000 names were either wrongly included or excluded and necessary orders have been issued to delete nearly 4,800 'ineligible persons' from the document, state coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma said in an affidavit to the high court.

Bangladesh deports UFLA leader Anup Chetia to India

Bangladesh deports UFLA leader Anup Chetia to India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Chetia, who was in Bangladesh since his arrest by the neighbouring country's police in 1997, was handed over to India at the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through active involvement of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Moitra's counsel mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde.

How Taliban's funding continued over 20 years

How Taliban's funding continued over 20 years

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

In fact, the Taliban apparently collects about 10 per cent as cultivation tax from opium farmers and 15 per cent as heroin tax from laboratories and smugglers that smuggle narcotics into Pakistan. This, by itself, is a revenue stream estimated at USD 250-300 million.

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The ED will soon file a complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe criminal proceeds of crime that were allegedly generated by Dubey, his associates and family members and if this money was subsequently used for creation of illegal movable and immovable properties.

RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Charging NGOs like Greenpeace with violating Indian laws, the RSS on Sunday called US as "the global police of democracy" and questioned its defence of the two organisations.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

No breakthrough in 14th round of India-China talks

No breakthrough in 14th round of India-China talks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane had said on Wednesday that India was hopeful of resolving issues related to disengagement at Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs) in eastern Ladakh in the 14th round of talks.

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena workers on Friday assaulted and blackened the face of an RTI activist at Latur in Marathwada region, after he "exposed" an illegal construction case.

Shah to table citizenship bill in Lok Sabha today

Shah to table citizenship bill in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

In the afternoon, the home minister will introduce the Bill to amend the six-decade-old Citizenship Act and later in the day, it will be taken up for discussion and passage, according to the Lok Sabha's List of Business for Monday.

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The immigrants were under detention in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar district since 2012.

India deports 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar after SC clears way for action

India deports 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar after SC clears way for action

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The illegal immigrants were detained in 2012 and since then they were lodged in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar.

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Since 2014, many of Mohan Bhagwat's speeches have acted as cues for government policy.

Goa miner refuses to comment on black money charges

Goa miner refuses to comment on black money charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Radha Timblo, a Goa-based miner whose name figures in the black money list submitted in the Supreme Court, on Monday said she needs to study the government's affidavit before commenting on the issue.

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc clarified that they had no knowledge that a foreign substance was being applied on the ball.

The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

Rediff.com15 May 2015

In the first of a three-part series Paranjoy Guha Thakurta details the salient features of the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Act, 2015.

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Having a single point KYC that is automatically used across all financial and non-financial entities is a single piece of reform that should be an easy win to achieve, points out Harsh Roongta.

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The RSS criticised the previous UPA government at the centre and National Conference-Congress coalition government in the state for allowing Rohingyas to settle down in Jammu,

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.

Ecuador demands compensation for housing Assange in London embassy

Ecuador demands compensation for housing Assange in London embassy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

After the Swedish foreign ministry said that a UN panel will declare WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's detention illegal, Ecuador asked for a compensation for housing Assange in its London embassy.

US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move

US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The US, in coordination with allies and partners, continued to forcefully respond to Russia's "unjustified, unprovoked and premeditated" invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Putin and Lavrov.

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The plea filed by two Rohingya immigrants that they were facing persecution in Myanmar and that the decision to send them back was in violation of various international conventions.

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian troops crossed LAC, attacked us, claims China

Indian troops crossed LAC, attacked us, claims China

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

"I am not aware of the information you provided," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in Beijing when asked about the reports of the Indian casualties at the contested borders. "Our border troops had a high-level meeting and reached important consensus on easing the border situation but astonishingly, on June 15, the Indian troops seriously violated our consensus and twice crossed the border line for illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides and China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side," Zhao said.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Indian troops fired 'warning shots' at PLA, claims China

Indian troops fired 'warning shots' at PLA, claims China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'India's behaviour violated agreements...It's a serious military provocation'

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'In 2021, assembly elections are going to be held in Assam. The BJP, sitting in Delhi, is thinking everything is hunky-dory in Assam. But that is not the case.' 'People of Assam are no longer with the BJP.'

Why stopping Future's asset sale to Reliance may not be easy

Why stopping Future's asset sale to Reliance may not be easy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Legal experts explain the implications of the latest twist in the Amazon-Reliance battle for billion-plus consumers' purse.

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Undisclosed foreign assets and funds worth Rs 350 crore detected; these are separate entities from those featured in Panama Leaks and Paradise Papers

Assam NRC: Over 1 lakh excluded from new list

Assam NRC: Over 1 lakh excluded from new list

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The draft published on July 30, 2018 included the names of 2.9 crore people out of total applications of 3.29 crore.