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Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Metropolitan Magistrate R R Khan had on Tuesday rejected Ranaut's application seeking permanent exemption from appearance in which she had cited her professional commitments. The detailed order was made available Thursday.

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Delhi government's budget size for 2022-23 was Rs 75,800 crore and Rs 69,000 crore in the preceding year.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has issued a show cause notice to Air India regarding two incidents of passenger misbehaviour onboard a flight from Paris to New Delhi last month.

Interest rates on PPF, NSC remain unchanged for Q2

Interest rates on PPF, NSC remain unchanged for Q2

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In a relief to savers, the government on Wednesday kept interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the second quarter of 2021-22 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 7.1 per cent and 6.8 per cent, respectively, in the second quarter as well. "The rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the second quarter of the financial year 2021-22 starting from July 1, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2021, shall remain unchanged from the current rates applicable for the first quarter (April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021) for FY 2021-22," the finance ministry said in a notification.

ASK MIHIR: 'Can NPS get extra tax benefit for me?'

ASK MIHIR: 'Can NPS get extra tax benefit for me?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your income tax queries.

Tripura polls: BJP manifesto offers greater autonomy but silent on jobs, pension

Tripura polls: BJP manifesto offers greater autonomy but silent on jobs, pension

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The BJP also announced a Rs 5 meal scheme for all, named after religious guru Anukul Chandra, and setting up of a Regional Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Agartala.

EC reviews preparations for polls in 5 states next year

EC reviews preparations for polls in 5 states next year

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Wednesday's preliminary meeting focused on various thematic issues including assured minimum facilities at polling stations, ease of registration for voters, electoral roll, timely resolution of grievances, arrangements of electronic voting and paper trail machines, postal ballot facility for senior citizens who are 80 and above, and people with disabilities.

2.52 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

2.52 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers receiving vaccine jabs. Immunisation of frontline workers started on February 2.

Maha: Plea seeks door-to-door COVID vaccination for people above 75 yrs

Maha: Plea seeks door-to-door COVID vaccination for people above 75 yrs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The petition filed by advocates Dhruti Kapadia and Kunal Tiwari on Friday stated that such persons may not be able to visit vaccination centres or may or may find it difficult to do so.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'By filing a belated return, you can avoid the consequences of non-disclosure of income.' 'You can also avoid a notice from the I-T department for not filing an ITR.'

'Ok to reduce insurance due to premium?'

'Ok to reduce insurance due to premium?'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance related queries.

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Holding that Air India's conduct appeared to be 'unprofessional', aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday issued notices to the officials and crew of the New York-Delhi flight, asking why action should not be taken against them for 'dereliction' of duty while handling the November 26 'urination' incident.

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Congress leadership, though, has insisted that "all is well" in Punjab, despite the turmoil caused by the resignation of Sidhu and other leaders.

Post Office Vs Bank: Which Is Better?

Post Office Vs Bank: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'Comparing the rates of interest with PSU banks, the three- and five-year time deposit rates of the post office are more favourable.'

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

Rs 1 cr cash, Rs 600 cr crime proceeds detected from Lalu family: ED

Rs 1 cr cash, Rs 600 cr crime proceeds detected from Lalu family: ED

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The ED had launched raids on Friday at multiple locations linked to Prasad's family members including that of his son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in Delhi.

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme

Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The bonds were available for seven years. Since these were not traded in the secondary market, redemption took place at maturity.

Why Are Banks Wooing You?

Why Are Banks Wooing You?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

When he didn't respond (Mr Saver has lost count of how many relationship managers he has had in the past few years!), the gentleman landed up at his doorstep and started pleading with him to open fixed deposits with the bank, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SC seeks starvation deaths data from govt, model plan for community kitchens

SC seeks starvation deaths data from govt, model plan for community kitchens

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The top court had on January 18 said the Centre will have a role in drafting the model community kitchens scheme and, particularly, exploring the possibility of providing additional food grains for it.

Ram Navami violence: 'Illegal' encroachment bulldozed in Gujarat

Ram Navami violence: 'Illegal' encroachment bulldozed in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Anand district superintendent of police Ajit Rajian had earlier said that communal violence in Khambhat town was a 'pre-planned conspiracy' hatched by a 'sleeper module' to achieve the dominance of the Muslim community in the town.

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The staff at post offices misappropriated Rs 95.62 crore of public money between November 2002 and September 2021, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. The money may seem small but it is what common citizen invested in post office savings, the oldest and the largest banking system in the country. The system serves the investment needs of urban and rural clients through schemes such as savings bank, recurring deposits, time deposits, national savings certificates, kisan vikas patras, public provident fund, monthly income account scheme, sukanya samriddhi accounts and senior citizens savings scheme.

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it was disheartened and disappointed with the Centre's insensitivity and with the Mumbai civic body for not starting door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens and specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound persons.

PM's photo on vax certificates not advertisement: Kerala HC

PM's photo on vax certificates not advertisement: Kerala HC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly dismissed an appeal filed against a single judge order junking a plea seeking removal of the Prime Minister's photo from the COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

'You may get IT department notice if...'

'You may get IT department notice if...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

GST for Covid medicines pegged at 5%: Govt

GST for Covid medicines pegged at 5%: Govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Chaudhary also said that 66 per cent of government-sponsored health insurance schemes in the country are being run by the central government. "When the COVID-19 pandemic started, a decision was made for sale of all medicines at the GST rate between 5 and 12 per cent and the GST rate for COVID-19 related medicines and instruments has been reduced to five per cent," he said during the Question Hour.

'HELP! Rs 3.48L insurance claim settled at Rs 51k'

'HELP! Rs 3.48L insurance claim settled at Rs 51k'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance related queries.

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'Around 100 million doses will definitely be wasted'

'Around 100 million doses will definitely be wasted'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

'We are trying to salvage 50-100 million doses of Covishield with the latest drive on booster doses.'

How Sonika, Rinna Make Birthdays Special

How Sonika, Rinna Make Birthdays Special

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'That we could touch someone's loving memory is fulfilling; it is something we both cherish.'

Anil Rego: Your Tax Queries Answered

Anil Rego: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Siddhivinayak Temple Trust's chairman, Aadesh Bandekar, on Sunday said only 1,000 devotees will be allowed inside the temple every day in staggered time slots to be booked through a mobile phone application.

Uniform civil code priority for Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uniform civil code priority for Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Dhami will continue as the Uttarakhand chief minister, the BJP said on Monday, ending the 11-day suspense over it.

Covid situation in Maha under control, urge elderly to wear mask: Tope

Covid situation in Maha under control, urge elderly to wear mask: Tope

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The minister said the state government is keeping a close tab on the present situation and it will take the "right decision at the right time" based on the prevailing scenario.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections.