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Flat buyers of Supertech's twin towers will be refunded in full

Flat buyers of Supertech's twin towers will be refunded in full

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court Friday assured the home buyers of the to-be-razed 40-storey twin-towers of real estate firm Supertech in Noida that they will be refunded the full amount deposited with the builder. The apex court also asked the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) of the firm, facing insolvency proceedings, to deposit Rs one crore with the apex court registry. The Supertech's 40-storey twin towers at Emerald Court Project of Sector 93A of Noida are scheduled to be razed on August 28.

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Indian government has asked a federal court in Washington to dismiss Britain's Cairn Energy suit seeking enforcement of a $1.2 billion arbitral award, saying it had sovereign immunity under US law. Cairn had in May asked a US federal court to force Air India to pay a $1.26 billion arbitration award the firm had won in December. The government on August 13 filed a 'Motion to Dismiss' petition in the US District Court for the District of Colombia, saying it lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the dispute between Cairn and the Indian tax authority, according to a filing seen by PTI.

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Namrata Acharya finds out more about a movement aimed at preserving not only the mansions of north Calcutta and the grand colonial buildings of central Calcutta, but also the architecturally modest, yet unique, houses of south Kolkata.

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The NCR and the MMR together account for 77 per cent of 10 big housing projects stuck because of developers' bankruptcy or litigation.

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Rooms at this Kolkata hotel are priced between Rs 7,000-8,000 per night. Gateway is a full-service upscale hospitality brand under the Taj Group of Hotels.

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook's parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging "this is especially difficult if you're here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per cent of its workforce, with Zuckerberg describing it as "some of the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history." US-based technology companies hire a large amount of H-1B workers, the majority of whom come from countries such as India.

Cairn arbitration: Govt confirms French court order against Indian assets

Cairn arbitration: Govt confirms French court order against Indian assets

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The government on Tuesday confirmed that a French court has ordered the freezing of certain Indian assets in Paris on a petition by Britain's Cairn Energy, which is seeking to recover $1.72 billion from New Delhi after winning an arbitration against retro tax. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha said the government has filed an appeal against an international arbitration tribunal overturning levy of Rs 10,247 crore in back taxes on Cairn Energy. "Yes sir, an order has been passed by a French Court freezing certain Indian government properties in the case pertaining to Cairn Energy," he said.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

President Trump won't 'hurt' Clintons, has an 'open mind' on climate change

President Trump won't 'hurt' Clintons, has an 'open mind' on climate change

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

During the election campaign Trump had said Clinton would be in jail if he won the elections. He now faces the consternation of supporters who took that pledge literally.

'I wish my mother was there to support me'

'I wish my mother was there to support me'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Readers share their mom's special qualities.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The demand for minerals, boulders and sand is so great that it has fueled a black market and the goons who control this trade do not hesitate to kill law enforcement officers and reporters who have tried to expose them.

NCLT begins bankruptcy process for Anil Ambani's RCom

NCLT begins bankruptcy process for Anil Ambani's RCom

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Its effort to stave off bankruptcy by selling spectrum to Reliance Jio got scuttled after the long legal and government delays for approvals.

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Of the total, the financial creditors - banks, bond holders and other financial institutions - have claimed Rs 86,892 crore.

RBI hikes PMC Bank withdrawal limit to Rs 50,000

RBI hikes PMC Bank withdrawal limit to Rs 50,000

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

This is the fifth increase in withdrawal limit since the bank was placed under its direct control with an administrator on September 23. Since then as many as nine depositors have lost their lives including a 74-year-old man from Thane on Monday.

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024. It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Transferring inherited assets can be cumbersome

Transferring inherited assets can be cumbersome

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

If the property is inherited from one generation to another, the person who inherits it cannot pass it on as s/he wishes, points out Rajesh Narain Gupta, managing partner, SNG & Partners.

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The role reversal of those in favour of GST and those opposing it is troubling.'

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Militant labour policies compounded a poor security environment for capital in West Bengal and encouraged the business community to relocate. constraining the private sector's right to hire freely could well be the coup de grace. As with Calcutta/Kolkata, it will probably take a decade for Gurgaon/Gurugram to feel the difference, says Kanika Datta.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

Cairn, Air India seek stay on New York court proceedings

Cairn, Air India seek stay on New York court proceedings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Cairn Energy and Air India have jointly asked a New York federal court to stay further proceedings in the British firm's US lawsuit targeting the airline for enforcement of a $1.2-billion arbitral award. The move follows the government enacting a law to scrap retrospective taxation in the country, which in effect will result in withdrawal of the Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on Cairn, according to court documents reviewed by PTI. The British company had won an international arbitration award against levy of such taxes and sought to take over Air India assets when the government refused to honour the award and pay it $1.2 billion-plus interest and penalty.

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

With assets depreciating over time, it will lead to large haircuts for lenders and creditors, say experts

Rs 70,000 crore black money detected so far

Rs 70,000 crore black money detected so far

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigative Team on black money, Justice Arijit Pasayat, said Rs 70,000 crore of black money has been unearthed so far and the sixth report on it will be submitted to the apex court in April.

I-T raids Maha dy CM Ajit Pawar's family, realtors

I-T raids Maha dy CM Ajit Pawar's family, realtors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Pawar said he was upset that his three sisters were dragged into this.

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

'Government of India should penalise Tamil Nadu government for floods'

'Government of India should penalise Tamil Nadu government for floods'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The Chennai floods in particular clearly show there is a nexus between corruption, disaster, destruction and death.' 'Urban development in India is the source of all corruption.'

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'I am in favour of keeping these talented people here so they can go to work in Silicon Valley.'

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The relationship between the Singh brothers, erstwhile promoters of Fortis Healthcare, went sour after allegations of fund diversion from the healthcare chain emerged.

How to fix India's housing problem

How to fix India's housing problem

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Surendra Hiranandani -- chairman and managing director, House of Hiranandani -- explains what ails India's housing sector and indicates the way forward.

'If there is no work, there will be law and order problems'

'If there is no work, there will be law and order problems'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'That will affect the economy, employment, agriculture, and ultimately, youngsters, the working class and job opportunities.'

Why Mumbai's slum rehab plan does not work

Why Mumbai's slum rehab plan does not work

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Though launched in 1996, the slum replacement scheme has more or less bombed. Builders have not found the slum spaces attractive enough to build, harvest extra FSI for sale in open market thereby subsidising the rehabilitation, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

'We compliment the FM for pro-India Budget'

'We compliment the FM for pro-India Budget'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Gold assets are positive steps.

Forex violations: ED slaps Rs 660-cr notice on Videocon

Forex violations: ED slaps Rs 660-cr notice on Videocon

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The notice, under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, has been issued by the Mumbai office of the agency after its probe found that the group has 'contravened' the law as it failed to comply with Reserve Bank of India norms by not declaring funds generated by some wholly owned subsidiaries the group had raised overseas few years back, according to ED sources.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Rose Valley is one of the biggest money businesses after Sahara.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.