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Maharashtra CM visits state secretariat for first time after spine surgery

Maharashtra CM visits state secretariat for first time after spine surgery

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited the state secretariat 'Mantralaya' for the first time after recovering from a spine surgery which he underwent in November last year, and asked the state administration to focus on paperless governance with increased use of technology.

Cabinet approves next round of spectrum auction

Cabinet approves next round of spectrum auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

According to Jio, spectrum worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore is lying unused with the DoT for auction.

New system may cut export customs clearance to few hours: FM

New system may cut export customs clearance to few hours: FM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Chidambaram said the RMS is based on trust and is part of international co-operation efforts on trade-related issues. The facility will enable low-risk consignments to be cleared based on self-assessment declarations by exporters.

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Let us hope that this Budget delivers.' 'It needs 10 per cent plus real GDP growth in 2021-22, the rebound year,' notes Omkar Goswami.

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Apart from its enforceability through courts due to it being part of the I-T Act, two other factors will help ensure the taxpayers' charter is implemented, at least in letter (if not in spirit) this time around, points out Harsh Roongta.

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi expressed confidence on Friday of an "early date" for a mutually beneficial deal. "There are ongoing negotiations as we know on the FTA. There is interest on both sides to see if we can work towards a deal, an FTA, that is beneficial to both the countries at an early date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. It came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his UK counterpart, James Cleverly, and referenced the Roadmap 2030 bilateral agreement signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK PM Boris Johnson in May last year, with no specific reference to the FTA.

How Infosys regained its mojo, improved employee morale under Salil Parekh

How Infosys regained its mojo, improved employee morale under Salil Parekh

Rediff.com26 May 2022

In 2017, when Infosys announced that Salil Parekh would be its next chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), very few in the industry or the analyst community doubted his ability to bring the company back to a healthy growth trajectory, improve morale within the company and, more importantly, win the promoters' trust and investor confidence. There were reasons for this confidence. He was not only the deputy CEO of the Paris-headquartered IT services major Capgemini, but also one of the only non-European faces on the executive board of the company.

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Despite legal deterrent in place to discourage people from doing so, by dusk, residents in many neighborhoods, including some areas in south Delhi and northwest Delhi, had started bursting crackers.

Tax dispute: Vodafone chairman meets FM

Tax dispute: Vodafone chairman meets FM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Finance secretary R S Gujral too is believed to have met top Vodafone officials in Mumbai last month.

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The states need to identify the children in distress through outreach and surveys and prepare a database with a profile of each child, along with the details of their specific needs and requirements, and ensure that the data is uploaded on the Track Child portal.

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm in several parts of the country.

Jaya sacks 3 ministers, six party functionaries

Jaya sacks 3 ministers, six party functionaries

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Tamil nadu Chief Minister and All India Dravida Munetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa on Monday sacked three ministers and six district heads in the backdrop of her party's defeat in three Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A decision by P Chidambaram in his last days as finance minister has annoyed the revenue department.

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business.

Individual e-filing of I-T returns likely from mid-April

Individual e-filing of I-T returns likely from mid-April

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Last year, the e-filing commenced on July 1 as there was delay in finalisation of the ITR forms

Budget a big-bang revenue-earning exercise for media

Budget a big-bang revenue-earning exercise for media

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

More than two decades after economic liberalisation, the government continues to play such a massive role in the economy and industry that the Budget has become a big-bang revenue-earning exercise for the media.

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

as the FAME II deadline of March 31, 2024, nears, EV manufacturers are worried about their investments and future plans.

Large taxpayers get time till Oct 17 to file returns

Large taxpayers get time till Oct 17 to file returns

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The tax payers whose business receipts exceed Rs 1 crore or professional receipts exceed Rs 25 lakh during the previous year 2015-16 are required to file an Income Tax return accompanied by an audit report by the above mentioned due date

Shaktikanta Das named new RBI Governor

Shaktikanta Das named new RBI Governor

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

He will be the first bureaucrat to head the central bank in almost five years.

TDS imposed on gifts to social media influencers, free samples to doctors

TDS imposed on gifts to social media influencers, free samples to doctors

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

According to the CBDT, if a social media influencer retains a product from the manufacturing company after using for the purpose of rendering service, then it will be treated as a benefit/perquisite under newly-introduced Section 194R of the IT Act.

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas Tak scheme will be one area where some much-needed revenue can be collected by the government. The scheme can be more successful if some specific steps are taken, says investment advisor Harsh Roongta. This results in a very high tax demand. Investment advisor Harsh Roongta takes you through the maze of appeals and counter appeals.

'GST will make consumer goods cheaper, boost jobs'

'GST will make consumer goods cheaper, boost jobs'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

It will reduce compliance cost as the assessee will not have to maintain multiple records for a variety of taxes

GST evasion: I-T searches Zee, L&T offices

GST evasion: I-T searches Zee, L&T offices

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Income tax officials on Monday conducted surveys at offices of engineering major Larsen & Toubro and media firm Zee Group for alleged GST evasion, an official of the tax department said. When contacted, L&T neither confirmed nor denied the development, while the media group has confirmed the tax survey. The tax official said surveys have been carried out at many L&T premises in the city, and in case of Zee, the surveys are underway at all its offices across the country since morning.

Govt to probe new Indian names in black money list: Jaitley

Govt to probe new Indian names in black money list: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Tax department has launched 60 prosecutions.

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