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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.

Sting operations, bad loans hit all from SBI to Yes Bank

Sting operations, bad loans hit all from SBI to Yes Bank

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The year 2013 saw the Reserve Bank of India nudge banks to not only improve customer services and reduce bad loans but also look at plugging loopholes in the regulatory system ahead of the entry of new banks.

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Citibank settles case with Sebi, pays Rs 4.5 crore

Citibank settles case with Sebi, pays Rs 4.5 crore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

In April 2015, the regulator issued a show cause notice to the bank for alleged violation of portfolio managers' norms with respect to one relationship manager.

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra declined to accept the proposal given by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Vodafone, after he mentioned the matter. Rohatgi said they are willing to pay Rs 2,500 crore today (Monday) and another Rs 1,000 crore by Friday but no coercive action be taken against the company. He urged the bank guarantee deposited with the government by Vodafone should also not be encashed.

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

An undeterred Chief Executive Officer of NSO Group, Shalev Hulio, in an interview to Israeli Channel 12 on Saturday, strongly defended the company's operations, though he also conceded that some 'mistakes' may have happened over the years.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

It issued the denial after top regulator threatened to revoke its licence and impose fines for helping Iran circumvent sanctions.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

After Italy, Google is taking Indian law for granted

After Italy, Google is taking Indian law for granted

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Why is Google not being pulled up for mapping vital and sensitive installations which is against the law, asks Tarun Vijay.

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Surjewala said shocking revelations have brought out lies of Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

DoT slams notice on Tata

DoT slams notice on Tata

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

The government has asked the Tatas why a penalty of Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) should not be slapped on them for illegally offering 'Push-to-Talk' service

DGCA gets strict on drunk pilots

DGCA gets strict on drunk pilots

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The regulator has been facing criticism from aviation experts who believe it has been lenient on the issue.

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Earlier on Wednesday, a committee formed by the Haryana government found criminal negligence on the part of the hospital, causing the death of the seven-year-old girl, who was suffering from dengue.

Bankers tell fund-starved Loop Mobile to sell assets

Bankers tell fund-starved Loop Mobile to sell assets

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Lenders, with Rs 600-cr exposure to telco, want it to sell properties to repay loans.

'This is not the way to show your patriotism'

'This is not the way to show your patriotism'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'It is very sad. Everyone is feeling bad. Because of some lawyers our profession has been defamed.' 'We are the protectors of the law and we cannot start violating it.'

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Says Airtel-Vodafone-Idea pacts violate licence terms; firms may move TDSAT.

SC upholds Kerala prohibition policy, booze only in five-star hotels

SC upholds Kerala prohibition policy, booze only in five-star hotels

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Kerala government's policy restricting the sale and consumption of liquor at the bars in five star hotels only and rejecting other hotels serving liquor at bars.

2G scam: Did Kapil Sibal favour Anil Ambani?

2G scam: Did Kapil Sibal favour Anil Ambani?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The charge against Sibal is that, in February 2011, he reduced the penalty on RCom for violation of the United Access Service Licences agreement from Rs 50 crore to Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) per telecom circle.

Bharti Airtel expresses concerns over penalties by DoT

Bharti Airtel expresses concerns over penalties by DoT

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Friday expressed concern over the manner in which penalties are being imposed for different violations of licence terms and conditions, and said operators have collectively paid over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) so far to the government as fines.

DGCA plans to bring airline staff under breathalyser

DGCA plans to bring airline staff under breathalyser

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The regulator is now planning to bring in other workers in the aviation ecosystem under the purview of the breath-analyser test. It will include air traffic control officers (ATCOs), ground-handling personnel, flight despatchers, aerodrome operation personnel and engineers.

Kanimozhi's bail hearing in SC pushed to June 20

Kanimozhi's bail hearing in SC pushed to June 20

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Kanimozhi, the 43-year-old daughter of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, and Kumar have challenged the Delhi high court verdict rejecting their bail pleas.

Bharti asked to deposit Rs 25 crore penalty with DoT

Bharti asked to deposit Rs 25 crore penalty with DoT

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Passing an interim order, the tribunal directed the country's largest telecom operator to pay 50 per cent of the Rs 50 crore penalty imposed by the DoT within a period of two weeks.

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

TRAI said the two companies failed to fulfill roll-out obligations and their merger was in violation of rules.

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Ola accuses Uber of violating local laws, run business for profit.

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The department of telecommunication has sent notices to Etilsalat DB, along with other new operators for cancelling their licences, as it failed to start services even after two years of getting spectrum, which is a violation of the licence terms and conditions.

Now, Sibal blasts NDA govt over telecom policy

Now, Sibal blasts NDA govt over telecom policy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the 2G spectrum allocation

Why Robert Vadra slammed the Haryana govt

Why Robert Vadra slammed the Haryana govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The lawyers also gave detailed responses to specific issues raised in the PAG.

'CBI didn't probe Tata's role in 2G scam'

'CBI didn't probe Tata's role in 2G scam'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Claiming that the Central Bureau of Investigation had "overlooked" the role of Ratan Tata and corporate lobbyist Niira Radia in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, an application has been moved in a Delhi Court seeking further investigation into the matter.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

After UP, Bihar seals 7 illegal slaughterhouses

After UP, Bihar seals 7 illegal slaughterhouses

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly, Prem Kumar of the BJP, had raised the issue of illegal slaughterhouses in the assembly last week, demanding their closure and cancellation of licences.

Uber, Ola may have hit a dead end in Delhi

Uber, Ola may have hit a dead end in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Ola, Uber cabs face hurdles to operate legally in the capital.

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The FSSAI said Patanjali noodles, from the stable of entities owned by yoga guru Ramdev, had not been approved.

No documents, biometrics will be asked for NPR: Home Ministry

No documents, biometrics will be asked for NPR: Home Ministry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

A form carrying questions as part of the NPR exercise will be finalised soon, ministry officials said. The information available on the website of the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, however, says the NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.

Mumbai mayor caught on tape 'threatening' official

Mumbai mayor caught on tape 'threatening' official

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Mahadeshwar, however, rejected the charge that he intimidated the officer, and claimed he only wanted to know from him how a few stalls doing business since the last 40-50 years suddenly became illegal.

Indian shareholders in control of airline, not us: AirAsia

Indian shareholders in control of airline, not us: AirAsia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

At the heart of the current controversy is the government's FDI rule

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The SC sought response of Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions put in place for granting licences to dance bars across the state.