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Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The bone of contention is product approvals, which pharma and neutraceuticals companies say cannot be re-introduced through the regulation route

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

If Amit Shah is likely to take to the home ministry like a duck to water, Nirmala Sitharaman's handling of finance will show whether she will justify the confidence which Modi has placed in her.

Arms factory case: Chargesheet filed against 5 IM men

Arms factory case: Chargesheet filed against 5 IM men

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a charge sheet in a court against suspected top Indian Mujahideen operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-Ur-Rahman and three others for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in the national capital from where a huge quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Index of industrial production data had also shown that the sector grew at 3.1 per cent after contracting in the previous quarters.

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Cigarette companies have substantial wriggle room thanks to India's complex tax structure, which categorises them by length and filter

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to showcase India as a destination for manufacturing is well understood.

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

To bring the perspective of the Central Vigilance Commission order recommending the divesting of powers of Verma and Asthana, Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao has been given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It is important to clarify that availing of an exemption is neither evasion nor tax planning.

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Trump said if elected the US under his administration would pursue right away to bring back jobs.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We are against Alibaba investing in Paytm.' 'We are against the concessions given to Paytm.' 'In fact, we want Paytm to close down because of its alliance with Alibaba.'

SC stays Patna HC order quashing Bihar liquor ban

SC stays Patna HC order quashing Bihar liquor ban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Bihar government has challenged the high court verdict of September 30 which had quashed the notification banning consumption and sale of liquor in the state.

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

MoD dismissed the report saying it draws 'conjectural connection between tax exemption to a private company and procurement of Rafale jets'.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Bosch Limited's Bengaluru plant reached the settlement with its Workmen Union-Mico Employees' Association on December 8 and, with this, the prolonged "illegal" strike called by the Union comes to an end, it said.

Vivek Oberoi raises his voice agains piracy

Vivek Oberoi raises his voice agains piracy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

'People are openly making money on piracy and that is siphoned to the underworld and organised crime. We have to tackle this issue seriously,' says Vivek Oberoi.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

HC protects Intel's brand name 'Pentium'

HC protects Intel's brand name 'Pentium'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

An Indian company has been restrained from using the word 'PENTIUM' as a trade name by the Delhi high court after computer major Intel Corporation asserted that it was their registered brand name.

Report piracy, get rewarded

Report piracy, get rewarded

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Prasad said the probe by the CBI will determine whether Cambridge Analytica violated the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code.

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A tug of war was witnessed in a Delhi court between the National Investigation Agency and the Special Cell of Delhi Police for seeking the custody of top Indian Mujahideen operatives Tehseen Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas.

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

ED has submitted a chart of total $60.54 million received by the firms directly or indirectly owned by Talwar between April 23, 2008 to February 6, 2009.

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

Final coal judgment will hopefully end uncertainty

Final coal judgment will hopefully end uncertainty

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The government has the power to allocate coal blocks to enterprises in specific sectors -- such as power, and iron and steel in particular.

Repeated strikes could hurt investments in India: Bosch

Repeated strikes could hurt investments in India: Bosch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The company, which is facing strike at its Bengaluru plant, and had faced labour unrest at Jaipur plant, also said that such stirs could hurt India's competitiveness.

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Pradip Burman belongs to one of India's most illustrious business families, one which runs the noted Dabur brand of mostly Ayurveda-based FMCG products.

Attack of the clones

Attack of the clones

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

'Jai Shri Ram is an anti-Mamata slogan'

'Jai Shri Ram is an anti-Mamata slogan'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'It did not start as a Hindutva slogan.' 'It started to tease the TMC and slowly it got internalised and the BJP started countering with Jai Shri Ram slogans because Mamata was getting provoked.'

Trump promises new, fair trade policy for US

Trump promises new, fair trade policy for US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Donald Trump said he will never sign any trade agreement that hurts US workers, or diminishes its freedom and independence.

Terrorists under great pressure, financial crunch: Jaitley

Terrorists under great pressure, financial crunch: Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Today no big militant can dream of committing terror acts, the MoD said.

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The company, after witnessing a prolonged dispute with striking workers over several issues, has received the Karnataka government's approval to close the factory.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Indian Mujahideen was planning to send letters "soaked with poison" to their targets to kill them, the Delhi Police has told a court here in its charge sheet filed against six suspected men of the terror outfit in a case of allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi.

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

8 things you must know about motor insurance

8 things you must know about motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Neeraj Prakash, MD, Shriram General Insurance, explains how new measures proposed in the Motor Vehicles Act can smoothen the lives of the insured and insurer and how the government plans to make more vehicles owners buy insurance.