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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.

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

In a few years from now, India will be looking at an entirely different type of military adversary across the borders, in our waters, in the air, in space and in our communication networks, says Nitin Pai.

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The maharaja's win in Punjab after 10 years has also rekindled the hopes for the revival of the grand old party.

Finally, Amarinder Singh wins 'father of all battles'

Finally, Amarinder Singh wins 'father of all battles'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Congress stalwart could not have asked for a better gift on his 75th birthday.

Tribunal dismisses Bhargava's plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Tribunal dismisses Bhargava's plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Former Air India Executive Director Jitendra Bhargava had filed the appeal questioning the decision of CCI to approve the Jet-Etihad deal without carrying out a detailed assessment.

24 Indians charged for worst rioting in Singapore

24 Indians charged for worst rioting in Singapore

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Twenty-four Indians were on Tuesday charged in a Singapore court in connection with the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years following the death of a compatriot in a road accident.

Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Mutual fund houses do have several challenges ahead to win more investors.

Mob Museum to display FIFA's 'rampant corruption'

Mob Museum to display FIFA's 'rampant corruption'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A Las Vegas museum devoted to the exploits of Tommy gun-wielding mobsters will open a permanent display that explores the "rampant corruption" of global soccer's scandal-rocked governing body, which has drawn comparisons to organized crime.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Indian fund manager asked to pay $390K to settle charges

Indian fund manager asked to pay $390K to settle charges

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Shah had pleaded guilty in 2012 to securities fraud in a parallel civil insider trading case case.

Time for more justice, less laws

Time for more justice, less laws

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The government must get rid of the clutter of old, obsolete laws.

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The Association, which claims to represent around 125,000 app-based taxis in the the Delhi-NCR, demands that fares be increased from existing Rs 6 per km to around Rs 20 per km.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

How the government plans to simplify the tax system

How the government plans to simplify the tax system

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Tax Administration Reform Commission submitted report to Jaitley in June 2014.

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Currently, companies are taxed in the jurisdictions in which they have a physical presence. However, digital businesses generate revenues from markets without a significant physical presence in a country.

'Either Modi is lying or he doesn't understand agriculture'

'Either Modi is lying or he doesn't understand agriculture'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'The man who has been Gujarat's chief minister for 13 years has no understanding of the ills affecting the farmers and agriculture in India.'

Can a museum change how the world views an Arabic nation?

Can a museum change how the world views an Arabic nation?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The new Louvre Abu Dhabi puts NO Islamic restrictions on what it displays.

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'It is to be fervently hoped that a person as rational and brilliant as Hamid Ansari will not be allowed to wilt and simply wither away.'

OPS vows to prove strength; invites Jaya's niece to his side

OPS vows to prove strength; invites Jaya's niece to his side

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam said Sasikala is only a 'temporary general secretary' and proper elections have to be held to elect new party chief.

Budget will help India become a powerhouse, says Rajan

Budget will help India become a powerhouse, says Rajan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Raghuram Rajan speaks on the unscheduled rate cut.

The foot soldiers of Modi's cashless India

The foot soldiers of Modi's cashless India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

As Narendra Modi and his ministers vigorously campaign for a shift to a cashless society, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf reports on what is really happening on the ground.

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here are some mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them...

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

5 careless tax mistakes you must avoid

5 careless tax mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Or else, be ready for tax trouble...

No floor test in TN assembly till Sept 20, orders HC

No floor test in TN assembly till Sept 20, orders HC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The interim order was passed on petitions by Stalin and Dinakaran loyalist MLA P Vetrivel.

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The accused, identified as Sabar, is a teacher at a government school at Rajouri. He was arrested on Saturday morning and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act, said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav.

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Flowers, posters and images were placed at the gates of Kensington Palace.

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Surprised at the World Bank's decision to appoint a neutral expert, as sought by the Indian government, and at the same time establish a Court of Arbitration as wanted by Pakistan, India said proceeding with both the steps simultaneously "legally untenable".

What the Economic Survey is really saying

What the Economic Survey is really saying

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The stock market, the Survey felt, had run away from underlying real economy indicators and asked if this indicated rational confidence or irrational exuberance.

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The travesty of recent Indian strategic thought is it emerges not from our brains, but from whatever part of the anatomy that secretes the prickliest hormones,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Why you must not buy bundled home loan insurance

Why you must not buy bundled home loan insurance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

You will be much better off buying the required plans directly from life and general insurers, experts tell Chirag Madia

What's all this talk about the Indus Water Treaty?

What's all this talk about the Indus Water Treaty?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

A simple explainer to the Indus Water Treaty.

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'Much can be done by India under the provisions of the treaty to make full use of its rights it has.' 'The impact of that will be felt downstream.'

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists why India must not do away with AFSPA, but ensure enough transparency to avoid confrontation with human rights.

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Vacancies in high courts continue to mount with the collegium which made a comeback three months ago yet to recommend fresh names for the posts, including that of chief justices to eight of them.

Left seeks EC's intervention for fair polls in Bengal

Left seeks EC's intervention for fair polls in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Accusing Trinamool Congress of creating widespread fear psychosis through "terror and intimidation" in West Bengal, the Left parties on Tuesday sought Election Commission's intervention to ensure free and fair polls.

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The household sector, which is still the largest contributor of financial savings, has been experiencing a decline in the last six years, and it has fallen below 8% of GDP.'

SC collegium defers decision on Justice Joseph's elevation

SC collegium defers decision on Justice Joseph's elevation

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The government had declined to appoint Justice Joseph's to the top court and asked it to reconsider his name.

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

NHRC issues notices to Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, saying 'the state cannot leave its citizens to die due to the toxic haze.'