News for 'mauritius'

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

ED summons Shah Rukh Khan in IPL-related FEMA violation case

ED summons Shah Rukh Khan in IPL-related FEMA violation case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The actor has been asked to be present before the adjudicating authority of the case here on August 23, they said.

Hemmed in, UBS shuts P-note biz

Hemmed in, UBS shuts P-note biz

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Swiss brokerage UBS joins European banking peer HSBC in shutting down its offshore derivative business

What does merger with LVB mean for DBS Bank chief Piyush Gupta?

What does merger with LVB mean for DBS Bank chief Piyush Gupta?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

While Gupta, 60, can rightfully bask in the glory he has achieved for his bank in the subcontinent, his peers in foreign banks will have to revisit their India play, especially the local incorporation model, says Raghu Mohan.

How is each country spending on their military forces?

How is each country spending on their military forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

At Rediff Labs, we analysed the data on military expenditure by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Air France flight makes emergency landing after bomb alert

Air France flight makes emergency landing after bomb alert

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya early on Sunday after a suspicious package was found on board, Kenyan police said.

Nehru isn't in-charge: Priyanka slams Centre on Covid

Nehru isn't in-charge: Priyanka slams Centre on Covid

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'The Modi government's lack of foresight has compelled India to become an importer of vaccines today and even now, their "vaccine strategy is flawed and discriminatory'

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.

ED imposes Rs 100 crore fine on StanChart for FEMA breach

ED imposes Rs 100 crore fine on StanChart for FEMA breach

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The investigation under FEMA was taken up by ED based on a reference received from RBI to investigate advance remittances received by certain entities for the purchase of the shares of Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank through escrow mechanism maintained with Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai.

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Media Firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) sold its sports channel Ten Sports to Sony Pictures Networks for a US$ 385-million (about Rs 2,579 crore) in an all cash deal.

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

This is the first time an Indian shipyard has been commissioned to design and build a warship to specifications formulated by a buyer country. This marks an important first landmark in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's drive to increase defence exports.

Indian companies to be taxed as per DTAC

Indian companies to be taxed as per DTAC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Indian companies having their management in the country would be taxed in India as per Indo-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Convention Agreement even if they are incorporated in Mauritius

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Adani group is in talks to acquire a 50.5 per cent stake held by GVK Group in Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) and another 23.5 per cent of minority partners, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), and Bidvest Group, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Review: Help could have been edgier

Review: Help could have been edgier

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Despite average performances from Bobby Deol and Mugdha Godse, much of the credit goes to the production team.

FIPB clears Walt Disney's FDI proposal, 18 others

FIPB clears Walt Disney's FDI proposal, 18 others

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Finance Ministry further said decision on seven FDI proposals has been deferred.

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

His son Karti was questioned by the agency in the same case on Thursday for about six hours.

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government has cleared 19 foreign investment proposals, including that of Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser (India), entailing total investment of Rs 2,326.72 crore (Rs 23.26 billion).

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

Citigroup sells Rs 480-cr shares of 35 Indian cos

Citigroup sells Rs 480-cr shares of 35 Indian cos

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Interestingly, the shares sold by Citigroup Global Mauritius in the open market through the block deal counter of the Bombay Stock Exchange have been bought by another private fund house Credit Suisse (Singapore) at the same price.

How India plans to trace black money abroad

How India plans to trace black money abroad

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The government is planning to comprehensively revise tax treaties with as many as 25 nations, including Switzerland and Mauritius, and re-negotiate with 51 others, to trace black money.

EC Lavasa's son under ED scanner for FEMA violations

EC Lavasa's son under ED scanner for FEMA violations

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The trouble for Ashok Lavasa's family began a few months back when his wife, Novel Singhal Lavasa, came under the scanner of the income tax department on charges of alleged tax evasion.

Indian football team rewrite history

Indian football team rewrite history

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Indian Football team have now broken all records having won eight games on the trot since the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Playoff Round 1 match against Laos on June 2, 2016.

'India's fundamentals strong to attract investment'

'India's fundamentals strong to attract investment'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'The international community is moving away from harmful tax practices.'

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

Govt rejects Goldman Sachs' proposal

Govt rejects Goldman Sachs' proposal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Goldman Sachs wanted the govt to give it a blanket approval for any further investment in non-banking financial activities in India.

Stop 'treaty shopping' denials for FDI, says FIPB

Stop 'treaty shopping' denials for FDI, says FIPB

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has pulled up the department of revenue for rejecting all foreign direct investment proposals in which funds are routed through Mauritius and said it has taken a conscious policy decision to overrule such objections.

ED steps up probe in Lalit Modi owned firm for FEMA violation

ED steps up probe in Lalit Modi owned firm for FEMA violation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has stepped up its probe into a foreign exchange violation case against former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi.

UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

India and the US are among the countries excluded from the list of nearly 60 low-risk countries.

Citigroup buys more stake in India Infoline

Citigroup buys more stake in India Infoline

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Private fund house Citigroup Global Markets (Mauritius) has hiked its stake in India Infoline, a stock brokerage firm, to 8.42 per cent after buying shares totaling Rs 1,424.17 crore through an open market transaction.

MCX group's overseas venture may get delayed

MCX group's overseas venture may get delayed

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The turmoil in financial markets seems to be affecting the global expansion plans of Financial Technologies, promoter of top domestic commodity bourse MCX, and trading at its overseas exchange ventures in Singapore, Mauritius and Bahrain may get delayed by about a year.

'Why the fuss over hydroxychloroquine?'

'Why the fuss over hydroxychloroquine?'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'India is a pharma dada. We can manufacture enough for our people and for the world.'

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

Saiyami's behind-the-scene picture!

Saiyami's behind-the-scene picture!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

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Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Singapore is slated to bring in Singapore Variable Capital Company, a new legal entity which can be used as a vehicle for investment. SVACC is expected to simplify the process of redemption for open-ended funds.

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Don't settle for an ordinary babymoon. Get inspired by these six celeb-inspired destinations to visit before your due date.

2,059 cyber crimes. Cost: Rs 10.96 billion

2,059 cyber crimes. Cost: Rs 10.96 billion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Cyber crimes in 2016-2017: 1,372 cases. Cost: Rs 423 million.

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

They were chargesheeted for alleged offences punishable under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC and under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

TCS completes Rs 16,000 crore share buyback

TCS completes Rs 16,000 crore share buyback

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The buyback offer saw subscription of approximately 1.47 times the maximum number of equity shares proposed to be bought back