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Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The last date for linking Aadhaar for mobile services will remain February 6 as per the Supreme Court order.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

There is no word on extending the February 6, 2018 deadline for linking mobile SIM cards with Aadhaar.

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The average fall in 15 most-invested stocks by equity MFs was 5.7 per cent. Chandan Kishore Kant reports

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Gupta family has relocated to Dubai amid corruption charges against them in South Africa.

NC moves SC against Centre's decision to nullify Article 370

NC moves SC against Centre's decision to nullify Article 370

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The petition has been filed by Mohammad AKbar Lone and Justice (rtd) Hasnain Masoodi, both Lok Sabha members belonging to the NC.

Bombay high court bans city's famous Victoria joyrides

Bombay high court bans city's famous Victoria joyrides

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Observing that the horse-drawn carriages, famously known as Victoria, plying in Mumbai were "illegal and it violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act", the Bombay high court on Monday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to completely ban them after a year.

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

Sebi to get more powers soon

Sebi to get more powers soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday had approved the proposal to amend the Sebi Act and other relevant regulations that would give greater powers to the regulator in its efforts to tackle all kinds of money-collection schemes, as also to effectively crackdown on defaulters in the stock markets.

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Modi alleged that Banerjee has let loose goons in the state, dashing the hopes of people.

Mehul Choksi was planning to go to Cuba: Barbara Jabarica

Mehul Choksi was planning to go to Cuba: Barbara Jabarica

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

"Well, he never used words like escape or shared with me such a plan like this. However, he did ask me twice if I have ever been to Cuba, he also told me that the next time we may meet in Cuba. He never explained the escape plan but I'm certain that Dominica is not his final destination but if you ask my opinion, I can be more and more certain that Cuba could have been his final destination," Barbara told ANI.

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

As per the plans, the survey will be conducted to identify people of four communities -- Goria, Moria, Desi and Jolah of the tea tribes -- considered as indigenous.

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

With the Tamil Nadu electorate having given him an unprecedented mandate that had eluded his father the late M Karunanidhi, Stalin has to prove his worth, ensuring at the same time that the Dravidian drag on the AIADMK's side does not open up space for the BJP to make inroads in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Apart from them, consignments of 11 top importers, including LG, Samsung, Toyota, Honda, and Siemens, will also be allowed entry, relieving them of the 100 per cent inspection rule.

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Bishnoi is alleged to be the kingpin of a global syndicate involved in smuggling of fire arms and wildlife.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf submitted the documents containing details of alleged bank accounts held by the Sharif family and loan write-off schemes.

FIFA bans Chuck Blazer from football for life

FIFA bans Chuck Blazer from football for life

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer was banned for life from all football activities on Thursday by the sport's governing body, which is engulfed in a scandal over alleged corruption.

Sebi struggles to shield savers from more Saharas

Sebi struggles to shield savers from more Saharas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sahara chief Subrata Roy may not come out clean in the biggest ever investment fraud that he allegedly did few years ago.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Rajarengan 'Rengan' Rajaratnam, 42, of Manhattan, was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Securities and Exchange Commission with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and six counts of securities fraud.

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The manifesto also vowed to carry out caste-based census in 2020-21.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Former FIFA vice-president Warner gets life ban

Former FIFA vice-president Warner gets life ban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"He was found to have committed many and various acts of misconduct continuously and repeatedly during his time as an official in different high-ranking and influential positions at FIFA and CONCACAF"

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Chief Minister Palaniswami is meeting Modi on December, 19, he may mention Tamil refugees when he talks to him.'

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'In the last five years of UP government, the UP police were given a fair environment and the rule of law always remained supreme.' 'In these five years, nobody within BJP dared tell a police officer to act against the rule of law.'

Jan Dhan accounts more vulnerable to frauds: RBI

Jan Dhan accounts more vulnerable to frauds: RBI

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Third parties can be used to launder the proceeds of fraud schemes by criminals who gain illegal access to deposit accounts by recruiting them as 'money mules'

FinMin asks ministries to cut their budgets requirement by 15%

FinMin asks ministries to cut their budgets requirement by 15%

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The move is aimed at cutting the fiscal deficit, which the government wants to contain at 4.1 per cent of GDP.

Do not donate over Rs 2k in cash to political parties: I-T dept

Do not donate over Rs 2k in cash to political parties: I-T dept

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Go cashless. Go clean, say I=T to people.

Rajaratnam's brother pleads not guilty to charges in US

Rajaratnam's brother pleads not guilty to charges in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The younger brother of jailed hedgefund manager Raj Rajaratnam Monday pleaded not guilty at a US court to charges of conspiring in an insider trading scheme to cheat on Wall Street and earn nearly $1.2 million illegally.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Rediff.com21 May 2015

According to records, at least 5 victims were defrauded.

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Beware of spot offers and discounts aimed to lure you into binge buying.

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

The thin line between tax avoidance and evasion

The thin line between tax avoidance and evasion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Over the last two years, despite an amnesty scheme, only about Rs 2,500 crore of taxes have been recovered.

Sebi makes fund-raising easier; tightens noose on fraudsters

Sebi makes fund-raising easier; tightens noose on fraudsters

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Making it easier for companies to raise funds through genuine equity or debt offers, Sebi unveiled a slew of measures to bring to book those running illegal money-pooling schemes and indulging in other fraudulent activities.

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The founder of the California-based Tri-Valley University, who destroyed the academic careers of several hundred Indian students in the United States, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for running a sham university that served as a front for an immigration scam.

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted searches in various Uttar Pradesh cities after it registered a money laundering case to probe the alleged Rs 3,700 ponzi scam case perpetrated by seeking fake social media 'likes' from lakhs of gullible investors by a Noida based firm.