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SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

"I am personally averse to sealed covers. There has to be transparency in court... This is about implementing orders. What can be secret here," the CJI said.

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

Cairn officially withdraws cases to get Rs 7,900 cr tax refund

Cairn officially withdraws cases to get Rs 7,900 cr tax refund

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

UK-based Cairn Energy PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to drop litigations to seize Indian properties in countries ranging from France to the UK as it has accepted the Indian government's offer to settle tax dispute relating to the levy of taxes retrospectively. Meeting the requirements of new legislation that scraps levy of retrospective taxation, the company has given required undertakings indemnifying the Indian government against future claims as well as agreeing to drop any legal proceedings anywhere in the world. The government now has to accept this and issue Cairn a so-called Form-II, that will commit it to refund the tax collected to enforce the retrospective tax demand.

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Since MAAFs invest across multiple asset classes, they offer diversification.

India pays Cairn Rs 7,900 cr to settle retro tax dispute

India pays Cairn Rs 7,900 cr to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian government has paid Cairn Energy Plc Rs 7,900 crore to refund taxes it had collected to enforce a retrospective tax demand, ending a seven-year-old dispute that had tarred the country's image as an investment destination. The company, which is now known as Capricorn Energy PLC, in a statement said it has received "net proceeds of $1.06 billion", of which nearly 70 per cent will be returned to the shareholders. The tax department had used a 2012 legislation, which gave it powers to go back 50 years and slap capital gains levies wherever ownership had changed hands overseas but business assets were in India, to seek Rs 10,247 crore in taxes from Cairn.

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

None of the top five start-ups launched by IITians - Flipkart, Zomato, Ola Cabs, Housing.com and Inmobi - were incubated at IITs

Reliance lines up Rs 1.5 lakh crore capex, mostly for Jio

Reliance lines up Rs 1.5 lakh crore capex, mostly for Jio

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Reliance has around 90,000 telecom towers now, half of which are operational and owned by the RIL and rest on lease.

Does it make sense to invest in Britannia?

Does it make sense to invest in Britannia?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The stock has gained over 10 per cent in the last month but it could still have an upside, with valuations between Rs 5,200 and Rs 5,700 from several analysts and strong 'buy' consensus.

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

Home loans: Should you pay Rs 12k to save Rs 77k?

Home loans: Should you pay Rs 12k to save Rs 77k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Over a five-year period, the benefit of a sharp drop in interest rates would mean saving Rs 76,880 -- a significant number. But if the rate cuts are slimmer, say 25 bps or the number of years left is barely one or two years, shifting may not make too much sense.

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The pay panel had in November recommended 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay at junior levels.

More than 1 lakh Maruti DZire sold in 18 months

More than 1 lakh Maruti DZire sold in 18 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The company had launched the DZire in March 2008 in both petrol and diesel variants priced between Rs 4,49,000 and Rs 6,70,000. This follows the company's recent milestones, including achieving 80 lakh units of cumulative production for all its brands, followed by roll-out of one lakh units of its KB-series engines and launch of the 1,00,000th units of its flagship export model 'A-Star'.

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,350-crore scheme to boost production of laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers in the country, as it sought to woo global and domestic players to take advantage of India's manufacturing prowess. Production worth Rs 3.26 lakh crore and exports of Rs 2.45 lakh crore are estimated over the next four years under the new scheme, which is expected to create 1.80 lakh jobs. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has been approved for IT hardware products that would cover laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers.

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Ten people died and 28 more were injured when an overcrowded mini-bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said in Jammu.

Coming soon: The Dutee Chand biopic!

Coming soon: The Dutee Chand biopic!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Will Anil Kapoor or Rakeysh Mehra make the Dutee Chand biopic?

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Bajaj Auto on Monday unveiled a 150 cc bike 'V', which contains metal from India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Govt assessing impact of 2nd COVID wave for possible stimulus

Govt assessing impact of 2nd COVID wave for possible stimulus

Rediff.com25 May 2021

With the world's worst outbreak of COVID pandemic stalling a nascent economic recovery, the government has begun assessing the impact of the second wave of infections on different sectors and may look at providing support at an appropriate time to segments requiring fiscal help. Some of the economic indicators, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, still provide confidence and incoming data will throw some more light on the state of the economy, sources said. Services sectors like hospitality, tourism and aviation which had just started recovering were hit hard by the second wave of COVID, the sources said, adding these segments might need some support on an urgent basis from the government.

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The choice should depend on the size of the retirement corpus, stage in life, and state of health.

Had I accepted that deal, I wouldn't be in jail, end of MVA govt: Deshmukh

Had I accepted that deal, I wouldn't be in jail, end of MVA govt: Deshmukh

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Addressing an event in Wardha, Deshmukh said, "You all know I was kept in jail for 14 months under false allegations. I had received an offer for a deal. Had I accepted, I wouldn't have been in jail."

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Yogeshwar Dutt emerged the costliest Indian grappler in the inaugural Pro Wrestling League (PWL) auctions in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Crude oil slump to cut subsidies by Rs 35k cr

Crude oil slump to cut subsidies by Rs 35k cr

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The outgo for major subsides, is the highest in the first quarter.

REVEALED: 90 lakh Indians watch PORN on mobile

REVEALED: 90 lakh Indians watch PORN on mobile

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

These users spend an average of around Rs 5,500 to watch good quality adult content.

Auto majors line up new luxury bus models

Auto majors line up new luxury bus models

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

SIAM expects the super-luxury bus market to grow five-fold in the next 3 years.

India to sign Kartarpur agreement; urges Pak to waive $20 entry fee

India to sign Kartarpur agreement; urges Pak to waive $20 entry fee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

"It is a matter of disappointment that while understanding has been reached on most of the elements for facilitating the visit of pilgrims from India, Pakistan continues to insist on levying a service fee of $ 20 per pilgrim per visit," the MEA said.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and his teammates have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during their 33-run loss to Delhi Capitals.

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms has stated in its report that 87 percent of the contributions or donations made to political parties in the past eight years were from business houses. The corporate houses contributed Rs 378.89 crore, constituting 87 per cent of the total contribution from known sources of political parties.

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

'The minister said we should stop fishing near the shore and start going for deep sea fishing.'

'Investing in less than 5 equity funds is sufficient'

'Investing in less than 5 equity funds is sufficient'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

Most narcotics are shipped in Pakistan, Amit Shah tells conference

Most narcotics are shipped in Pakistan, Amit Shah tells conference

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday security in the ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa.

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, announced a Rs 50 lac cash award for the gold medal winning athlete in the Rio Olympics.

First microfinance IPO turns staff into millionaires

First microfinance IPO turns staff into millionaires

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

A week after SKS Microfinance was listed on BSE, many of the employees are finding themselves in the league of millionaires.

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Second Tata firm to join hands with e-commerce portal.

NH strength to be raised to 2 lakh km: Gadkari

NH strength to be raised to 2 lakh km: Gadkari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Gadkari said that 10 rail over bridges were being taken up under Setu Bharatam.

GST meets become toxic, consider course correction: Amit Mitra to FM

GST meets become toxic, consider course correction: Amit Mitra to FM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Stating that GST council meetings have become "almost toxic" with the erosion of trust between the Centre and states, West Bengal minister Amit Mitra on Wednesday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to consider a "course correction" to rebuild faith. In a letter to Sitharaman, the state's finance minister also claimed that the central government comes to GST council meetings with a "predetermined conclusion". Mitra on June 13 alleged that his voice was "muzzled" during the GST Council meeting on that day and his opposition to levy taxes on Covid essentials like vaccines, masks, PPE kits and anti-viral drug Remdesivir, was not heard.

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

K'taka CM orders probe into state public service commission scam

K'taka CM orders probe into state public service commission scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in selection of candidates by the state public Service Commission for gazetted probationer posts.