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Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The outburst came after both were locked in an argument over liquor smuggling in Fatehabad district.

Sebi suspects 'money laundering' in ponzi schemes

Sebi suspects 'money laundering' in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Ministry of Finance's Directorate of Enforcement should also be made a part of the state-level coordination panels,

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.

GST anti-profiteering authority pulls up Nestle

GST anti-profiteering authority pulls up Nestle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The National Anti-Profiteering Authority has ordered FMCG major Nestle to deposit Rs 73.15 crore with Consumer Welfare Fund for not passing GST rate reduction benefit to consumers. Refuting the charges, Nestle said the benefits largely have been passed on by way of reduction of MRP or by way of increase in grammage.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The SEC's complaint charges Khan, Chaganlal, Mendonsa, and Akbari with violating the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

This man may decide the fate of Karnataka govt

This man may decide the fate of Karnataka govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Justice Shivraj Patil will take over as the Lokayukta in Karnataka once Justice Santosh Hegde retires in August.Justice Patil, who belongs to the Lingayat community of Karnataka, was recently in the news when he was the appointed to probe the lapses in the sale of 2G spectrum by the telecom ministry. Justice Patil will take over as the top anti-corruption official of Karnataka at a crucial time, when the state government is trying to play down the report on illegal mining.

Nestle India did not opt for re-test, instead burnt Maggi: FDA

Nestle India did not opt for re-test, instead burnt Maggi: FDA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Maharashtra's Food and Drugs Administration on Wednesday argued in the Bombay High Court that Nestle India.

Inside Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini

Inside Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

In recent weeks, reports have come out from Uttar Pradesh of members of the Hindu Yuva Vahini thrashing couples, shutting down meat shops. Many say that the group formed in 2002 by Yogi Adityanath has been emboldened ever since his elevation to chief minister. Here's a look at the 2-million strong and growing group.

Ban peacock feathers' trade, proposes Ramesh

Ban peacock feathers' trade, proposes Ramesh

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday announced a proposal to ban trade of peacock feathers to protect the national bird from illegal poaching and killing.

What will post-Covid India look like?

What will post-Covid India look like?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Banks asked to maintain record of cash being ferried in these vehicles all the time

'Why object to Wakf properties being registered'

'Why object to Wakf properties being registered'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

"There have been regular complaints of illegal encroachment and sale of Wakf properties the country wide. Hence, we tried to amend some provisions of the existing Wakf Act 1995. Now questions are being raised as why Wakf properties is being registered. This is an age in which even births and deaths are being registered. I fail to understand why should there be any objection to registration of Wakf properties," Khurshid said in New Delhi.

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The introduction of e-pharmacy, to protect the interest of a handful of players, would hamper the interest of 800,000 chemists and 80 lakh workers and their families

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

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a strongly worded legal notice to FabIndia Chief Executive Officer Viney Singh, KVIC's director (legal affairs), noted that the organisation was continuing to sell its garments in the name and style of Khadi despite earlier warnings by KVIC and assurances by FabIndia that it will not continue do so.

RIL gas pricing: Anil Ambani group lashes again

RIL gas pricing: Anil Ambani group lashes again

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

RIL declined to comment on this or related allegations, saying the entire issue was in court.

Bigger warnings may not hit cigarettes a lot

Bigger warnings may not hit cigarettes a lot

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Currently, 40 per cent of the front and back panel of cigarette packs is covered with warnings.

Banned ketamine drug worth Rs 118 crore seized; six held

Banned ketamine drug worth Rs 118 crore seized; six held

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

market, was today seized from an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Jalgaon district in north Maharashtra and six persons were arrested, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials said.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The bids have been invited by Sebi till October 27, while auction for the sale would take place on October 30

Property documentation onus lies on builder

Property documentation onus lies on builder

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The law does not permit a builder to handover possession under any situation, not even for 'fitout' unless the building completion certificate is obtained, points out Jehangir B Gai.

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The gifted mogri even bears the caption 'sharabiyon ke sutara hetu bhent, police nahi bolegi' (gift for beating drunkards, police will not intervene).

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Several states that imposed prohibition in the past lifted it once revenue loss began to pinch

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

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.

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'By equating slaughter with cruelty, you are paving the way for all other animal slaughter to be stopped in the future.'

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB), which has been named in a CBI chargesheet for alleged wrong doing in sale of Aircel, on Tuesday denied charges of using illegal means to acquire the firm from Siva Ventures and said it will pursue all legal remedies to defend itself and its officials.

Nirav Modi: I-T seizes 173 paintings, other art works

Nirav Modi: I-T seizes 173 paintings, other art works

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

It has also attached fresh 66 banks accounts, holding deposits of Rs 80.07 crore, of the Gitanjali group, owned by Modi's uncle Mehul Choksi.

Duty raise to see gold imports dip 20%

Duty raise to see gold imports dip 20%

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Levy in India one of the highest in the world; finance minister urges banks to tell customers not to invest in the metal.

ITC Q4 net profit rises 5.67% to Rs 2,495 crore

ITC Q4 net profit rises 5.67% to Rs 2,495 crore

Rediff.com20 May 2016

During the quarter, revenue from cigarettes increased 10.17 per cent to Rs 4,639.17 crore.

Music industry: The future is now!

Music industry: The future is now!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Traditional ways of popularising music and making it purchasable are giving way to more innovative and interactive ways and even conservative major labels have now woken up to the benefits of working more uncompromisingly with companies that sell and promote music on the digital front.

Now, Patanjali locks horns with e-tailers

Now, Patanjali locks horns with e-tailers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Patanjali Ayurved, founded in 2007 by yoga guru Ramdev, is targeting Rs 10,000-crore (Rs 100-billion) revenue in 2016-17

Food regulator cracks whip; orders recall of Maggi variants

Food regulator cracks whip; orders recall of Maggi variants

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Maggi will not have it easy, all authorities train guns on the brand regarding food safety.

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was found with over 20,000 illicit DVDs and CDs.

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Earlier, The Nitish Kumar government had banned sale and consumption of country and spiced liquor in rural areas from April 1 this year, but had allowed sale of foreign liquor in towns and cities.

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In the pictures, Swati Singh is seen cutting a ribbon with a group of people, including some bureaucrats, standing alongside her.

Govt may consider auctioning 8 coal blocks

Govt may consider auctioning 8 coal blocks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The blocks are Kunur mine in West Bengal, Morga South A, Morga South B, Meguli mines and Phutamera in Chhattisgarh, Dahegaon Dhapewada and Kalambi Kalmeshwar blocks in Maharashtra, Karanpura Mahuamilan mine in Jharkhand.

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The changeover to green crackers after extensive experiments marks a revival of the industry which has over 1,000 manufacturing units around Sivakasi and used to clock an annual turnover of over Rs 6,000 crore.