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FM asks Vodafone its views on tax issue in writing

FM asks Vodafone its views on tax issue in writing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asked UK-based Vodafone Group, which is facing a tax liability of over Rs 11,200 crore in India, to give its view on the long-pending matter in writing, a senior official said.

India, Russia for resolving Iran issue

India, Russia for resolving Iran issue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

India, Russia for resolving Iran issue within IAEA framework

Nokia's Chennai plant may be left out of Microsoft deal

Nokia's Chennai plant may be left out of Microsoft deal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Finnish phone maker Nokia may have to exclude its Chennai plant from the $7.2 billion deal with Microsoft if tax issues facing the India unit are not resolved by next week.

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Overbooking by an airline cannot be done ignoring the sense of duty or liability towards passengers with confirmed tickets, the national commission ruled.

Krishna in jeans: Head priest sacked

Krishna in jeans: Head priest sacked

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

To selfie or not to selfie? Controversy at Haj

To selfie or not to selfie? Controversy at Haj

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Thousands of Muslims posing in front of holy sites for a selfie during the Haj, has angered some conservative clerics and sparking a debate over legitimacy of such actions during the annual pilgrimage.

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Patent fees will likely squeeze margins, and in turn the company's valuation.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to showcase India as a destination for manufacturing is well understood.

Ronaldo 'still handsome' after face injury

Ronaldo 'still handsome' after face injury

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is "still handsome" after his face was left covered in blood from being kicked in the face against Deportivo La Coruna last week and declared he wants to remain at Real Madrid despite reports that he is unhappy in Spain.

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'India stands to gain immensely by forging a developmental partnership with China.' 'While through sustained strategic communication there is scope to steadily expand the commonality of interests between the two countries.' 'This is also a practical way to ensure that differences do not get over-magnified and become disputes,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Peter claims he 'tried to find murdered Sheena through call data records'

Peter claims he 'tried to find murdered Sheena through call data records'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, arrested in Sheena Bora murder case, had approached a senior Mumbai Police officer in 2012 seeking help to trace the call location of Sheena.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Trai asks Reliance to clarify on WLL

Trai asks Reliance to clarify on WLL

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Taking cognizance of cellular operators' complaint, Telecom Regulatory of India has asked Reliance Infocomm to explain about roaming services being promised by them on their WLL phones.

'Geelani attacked for ISI money'

'Geelani attacked for ISI money'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Trump spoke by telephone with Khan to discuss "the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," the White House said in a readout of the call.

Vodafone gears up for Rs 16,500-cr IPO, names bankers

Vodafone gears up for Rs 16,500-cr IPO, names bankers

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The IPO is expected to bring handsome fees for the selected banks at a time when billion-dollar listings have become scarce

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

Subrata Roy moved back to jail cell; office privileges withdrawn

Subrata Roy moved back to jail cell; office privileges withdrawn

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The tycoon had been allowed to use an office, phone, internet connection and three secretaries.

Kanchi seer, Lucknow Imam meet; deny any talk on Ayodhya

Kanchi seer, Lucknow Imam meet; deny any talk on Ayodhya

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

While there was no official communication about the closed-door meeting, speculation was rife that the Kanchi seer had been sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with some secret formula for an amicable settlement to the centuries-old dispute that had triggered several incidents of communal violence across the country in the past.

Vodafone's ownership in Indian arm may be probed

Vodafone's ownership in Indian arm may be probed

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The letter was written on February 20, two weeks after the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs had approved the 100 per cent ownership proposal of Vodafone Plc in Vodafone India, at a proposed investment of Rs 10,141 crore (Rs 101.41 billion).

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'As for tricky relations with China, India needs less of summitry type event management and more anticipatory analysis and management of events,' says Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland's deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012.

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The events that unfolded after Advani's arrest not only benefited the BJP, whose political clout grew exponentially, but also catapulted Lalu to the forefront of the anti-saffron camp.

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The order in favour of Vodafone is being considered significant because some domestic companies too are involved in similar transfer pricing cases.

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The London Commercial court has granted Tata Sons a period of 23 days, starting July 27th 2016, to apply to set aside the exparte order

Fake shootout: Film producer held for implicating Salman

Fake shootout: Film producer held for implicating Salman

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

In a plot straight out of Bollywood, a film producer was arrested for allegedly trying to implicate Salman Khan in a fake attack on himself in order to coerce the film star to work in his next project.

US will continue to gather foreign intelligence: WH official

US will continue to gather foreign intelligence: WH official

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The United States has asserted that it will continue to gather foreign intelligence, which it argued is essential to keep the nation and allies safe, amid report that National Security Agency monitored the phone conversations of 35 world leaders.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

Nokia Chennai unit staff to convey stand on transfer on Mar 27

Nokia Chennai unit staff to convey stand on transfer on Mar 27

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Employees at Nokia's Chennai plant are not so keen to shift their base.

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction, a landmark verdict on Wednesday that sparked nationwide protests, death threats from hardline groups.

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Afghan government tottering as power centres clash

Afghan government tottering as power centres clash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry called up Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah in a bid to douse the simmering tension between the two Afghan leaders and save the Unity government formed as a result of his intervention and mediation two years ago.

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Later, he joined Ericsson India where he handled corporate affairs and communication.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.