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Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Were terrorists tipped off about CRPF troop movement?

Were terrorists tipped off about CRPF troop movement?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Not ruling out the violation of Standard Operating Procedures when such a huge movement of central forces is taking place in the troubled state, officials requesting anonymity said a clear picture on loopholes, if any, will be known after a thorough probe.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The Infosys saga shows how efforts to remote-control a company by its powerful promoter, even with good intentions, might hurt the entity, says Asish K Bhattacharyya.

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Nirav Modi, wanted in connection with the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, was further remanded in custody on Tuesday by a court in London hearing India's extradition request for the diamond merchant. The 49-year-old appeared on Tuesday via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, dressed in a maroon sweater and sporting a full beard, for his regular 28-day "call-over hearing" at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot extended his remand for another 28 days until December 29.

Amount of Reebok fraud appears inflated: SFIO

Amount of Reebok fraud appears inflated: SFIO

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Decision on probing the role of auditors will be taken after initial inquiry

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, that are envisioned to protect consumer interests, may further compound the impact of multiplicity of regulations on the e-commerce sector, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) had told the ministry of consumer affairs. IACC, the apex bilateral chamber for Indo-US business, had told the government that the proposed amendments would increase compliance liabilities that risk severely impairing the growth of the sector.

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Among the series of questions raised were how self-loading riffles found their way out of the armoury and came to be used in the firing, how snipers were perched atop vehicles and how persons came to be shot in the face and chest.

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

CBDT has sought explanation from B R Balakrishnan, former director-general of I-T (investigation wing) and former principal chief commissioner of I-T for Karnataka and Goa, who had ordered attachment of CCD's shares when he was in charge of the Bengaluru region. He retired last month.

Rural joblessness pushes unemployment rate to 3-year high

Rural joblessness pushes unemployment rate to 3-year high

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Unemployment was worse only in the pre-demonetisation period, according to the data, at 9.6 per cent in August 2016.

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup postponement

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup postponement

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The International Cricket Council on Thursday deferred a decision on all agenda items, including the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia, till June 10. The World Cup is scheduled from October 18 to November 15 but there is intense speculation about the event being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and the window being used by the currently suspended IPL.

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Police FIR reveals the bank had replaced 44 loan accounts of HDIL with 21,049 fictitious loan accounts. These 21,049 were actually not created in the core banking solution of the bank, but were mere entities in the advances master indent submitted to RBI for conducting its inspection for the year ended March 2018.

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The publishing house faced massive backlash online on Friday after an advertisement of the book launch on Saturday with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra as a guest of honour did the rounds on social media.

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A UK judge presiding over the extradition proceedings of Nirav Modi on Tuesday ruled that the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities to establish a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against the fugitive diamantaire is broadly admissible. District Judge Samuel Goozee heard the arguments for and against the admissibility of certain witness statements provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and concluded that he considered himself "bound" by the previous UK court rulings in the extradition case of former Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya. He then adjourned the case for a two-day hearing on January 7 and 8 next year, when he will hear the final submissions in the case before he hands down his judgment a few weeks later.

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.

50 can offer namaz at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan: HC

50 can offer namaz at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan: HC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The court declined to increase the number of people or allow use of other floors of the mosque for offering prayers as sought by senior advocate Ramesh Gupta on behalf of the Delhi Waqf Board, but allowed them to move an application before the SHO for the same.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Covid recoveries in India over 25 lakh: Govt

Covid recoveries in India over 25 lakh: Govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the country has reached nearly 3.9 crore, it added.

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against renowned cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and others in connection with allotment of land for the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, officials said on Wednesday.

Zee's plea demanding FIR by CBI against Jindal rejected

Zee's plea demanding FIR by CBI against Jindal rejected

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the the Zee News Ltd's plea for direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge an FIR against Congress Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal for allegedly trying to influence the hearing before the News Broadcasting Standards Authority in connection with the alleged extortion bid case.

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.

ED interrogates IDBI officials in Kingfisher loan case

ED interrogates IDBI officials in Kingfisher loan case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The investigating agency is examining the documents.

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'Investigation directorates have intensified actions in detecting serious irregularities.' 'They are seriously handicapped because of non-availability of manpower.'

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com30 May 2020

"When the A320 plane, which did not have any passengers as it was heading to Moscow to bring back stranded Indians under Vande Bharat Mission, had reached Uzbekistan's airspace, our team on ground realised that one of the pilots had tested COVID-positive," senior Air India officials said.

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Why are the poor turning Right instead of turning toward far-Left parties, ponders Pranab Bardhan.

Oxford varsity enrols volunteers for Covid vaccine trial

Oxford varsity enrols volunteers for Covid vaccine trial

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The researchers, working in an 'unprecedented' vaccine development effort to prevent COVID-19, said they have started screening healthy volunteers (aged 18-55) from Friday for their upcoming trial in the Thames Valley Region of England.

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, had called representatives of Facebook to hear their views "on the subject of safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space," according to agenda of the meeting.

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Interception of electronic communication should also be covered in the powers being sought, the report said.

One year on, memorial for Pulwama martyrs inaugurated

One year on, memorial for Pulwama martyrs inaugurated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The memorial is inscribed with the names of all the 40 troopers along with their photographs and the motto of the Central Reserve Police Force -- 'Seva and Nishtha' (Service and Loyalty).

Chinese Covid vaccine appears safe, induces immune response: Study

Chinese Covid vaccine appears safe, induces immune response: Study

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

According to the findings of the phase 1/2 randomised clinical trial, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, the vaccine candidate could induce an antibody response in participants within 28 days of the first immunisation, by giving two doses 14 days apart.

Pakistan claims its fulfilling sanctions against JeM

Pakistan claims its fulfilling sanctions against JeM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

India has slammed Pakistan for stating that it had no role in the Pulwama attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror group JeM, saying Islamabad could not claim that it was unaware of the presence of terror groups on its soil as the links of such outfits to the country were there for everyone to see.

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Finds no cause to block Russia and Qatar World Cups

YES Bank: Rs 5,500-crore kickback charge slapped on Rana Kapoor

YES Bank: Rs 5,500-crore kickback charge slapped on Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Other than Kapoor, the complaint, running into more than 10,000 pages, named his wife, Bindu; three daughters Rakhee, Roshini, and Radha; and three firms, Morgan Credits, RAB Enterprises, and Doit Urban Ventures, allegedly controlled by them.

India overtakes US to record highest number of COVID-19 recoveries

India overtakes US to record highest number of COVID-19 recoveries

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The country has reported the highest number of recoveries with 42,08,431 COVID-19 patients having recovered from the disease so far, pushing the national recovery rate to nearly 80 per cent, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.61 per cent, the ministry said.

I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The I-T department said NuPower's balance sheet did not substantiate the high premium paid by Singapore-based DH Renewables for its shares, and suspects it could be a case of round-tripping of unaccounted income by NuPower.

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Five years on, US company that won the auction for the aircraft is running pillar-to-post, unable to take possession as DGCA hasn't deregistered the jet