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Shastri, support staff to get 45-day extension after World Cup

Shastri, support staff to get 45-day extension after World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri and his support staff, whose contracts end with the conclusion of the World Cup, will be given a 45-day extension by the Committee of Administrators.

RBI cancels charges on RTGS/NEFT, asks banks to follow suit

RBI cancels charges on RTGS/NEFT, asks banks to follow suit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In order to provide an impetus to digital funds movement, it has been decided to do away with the charges levied by the RBI for transactions processed in the RTGS and NEFT systems, RBI said.

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

What is the future of GST?

What is the future of GST?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

With less than five months left for the report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission to be submitted, its chairman N K Singh said the report will have fiscal road map for states, depending on their current situation.

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

At any time, there is a need to operationally deploy two aircraft carriers in the vast Indian Ocean, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

These changes will entail a relook at the various laws governing banks in the country - the two Bank Nationalisation Acts (passed in 1970 and 1980); the State Bank of India (SBI) Act of 1955; and the Companies Act of 2013.

Bibek Debroy retained as chairman of PM's economic council

Bibek Debroy retained as chairman of PM's economic council

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Sajjid Chenoy, India economist at JP Morgan is the new part-time member.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Andhra simmers over Centre's terms on Telangana

Andhra simmers over Centre's terms on Telangana

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The seven-point terms of reference of Sirkrishna committee announced by the central government has plunged Andhra Pradesh into a political uncertainty and pro-Telangana groups have given a call for strike in the region on Saturday.

'Telangana issue being put in cold storage'

'Telangana issue being put in cold storage'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The seven point terms of reference of the Srikrishna Commission, announced on Friday, has evoked a negative response from the leaders of the pro-Telangana movement. The Union home ministry announced the terms of reference of the five-member committee and set a deadline of December 31. The ministry asked the committee to look in to the demands for a separate Telangana and for an undivided Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana panel's terms today; tension builds up

Telangana panel's terms today; tension builds up

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Even as keenly awaited terms of reference of Justice B N Srikrishna commission on Telangana were likely to be announced in New Delhi on Thursday, tension was mounting in the region once again. Leaders and legislators of Telangana region are becoming restive day by day.

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'Isn't it tragic, comic as well as ironic that the people who owe their allegiance to the Constitution of India are declared deshdrohis without an iota of evidence?' 'But this mistake has to be corrected and those who actually and directly fomented the Bhima Koregaon riots and the masterminds behind these people will have to be exposed now.'

BCCI submits documents to probe panel in alleged sexual harassment case

BCCI submits documents to probe panel in alleged sexual harassment case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The three-member committee -- comprising former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Rakesh Sharma, former Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Singh and lawyer Veena Gowda -- met in Mumbai to discuss the terms of reference.

States' GST compensation may need to be extended

States' GST compensation may need to be extended

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

It shows that states would require a compensation to the tune of at least Rs 1.67 trillion in 2024-25, as none of them would be able to achieve a 14 per cent growth every year.

Budget dilemma: Strict fiscal discipline or fund rural growth?

Budget dilemma: Strict fiscal discipline or fund rural growth?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

BJP's reversals in rural Gujarat has prompted many policy watchers to predict that the Budget would have incentives for the agriculture sector and the rural economy.

Respite for FIIs; I-T not to take coercive action on MAT dues

Respite for FIIs; I-T not to take coercive action on MAT dues

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A panel report would give a policy direction to tax officers on applicability of MAT on FIIs.

States keen on linking central grants with reforms

States keen on linking central grants with reforms

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The high-level panel also asked the government to work towards re-orienting subsidies in a targeted manner from the crop sector to the non-crop sector and redesign the electronic National Agriculture Market.

Bonanza for central govt staff likely

Bonanza for central govt staff likely

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Centre is expected to increase the dearness allowance by 10% to 100% by the end of February.

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Several top cricketers are expected to attend the meeting in the presence of at least one Committee of Administrators (CoA) member. They are expected to deliberate on the issue at length.

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

An inquiry commission, set up by the Tamil Nadu government to probe former chief minister J Jayalalithaa's death, will look into the circumstances leading to her hospitalisation last year and subsequent treatment, the government has said.

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI's legal team to appoint the next coach of the men's side by mid-August.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Keeping the soul of the Lodha reforms in mind -- one person one post -- former Supreme Court judge Jain last month ruled that ex-India batsman Laxman and former captain Ganguly will have to choose one of the multiples roles they are performing at the moment including their commentary stints during the ongoing World Cup.

The dangers of 'tolerable' inflation

The dangers of 'tolerable' inflation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The committee set up under Urjit Patel to revise the policy framework needs to re-examine the Reserve Bank's approach to monetary stability.

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with 'special status' to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts.

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'The CEA suggested that could be as high as 19 per cent.'

Y V Reddy to head 14th Finance Commission

Y V Reddy to head 14th Finance Commission

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Panel to recommend sharing of divisible resources between states and the Centre from 2015 to 2020.

26/11 case: Indian legal experts' team in Pakistan

26/11 case: Indian legal experts' team in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

A four-member team of Indian legal experts has arrived in Pakistan to finalise the terms of reference of a judicial commission that is expected to visit India next year to gather evidence on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Friction between anti-doping chiefs and the UCI escalated on Tuesday as WADA decided not to partake in an inquiry set up by cycling's governing body to look into allegations of widespread doping, saying it was too focused on Lance Armstrong.

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The board deliberated on the governance framework of the RBI and it was decided that the matter needs further examination

Did Jaitley have prior knowledge of Urjit Patel's decision?

Did Jaitley have prior knowledge of Urjit Patel's decision?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Highly-placed sources in the government say that none of the senior ministers had any inkling of Patel's resignation

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The Nanavati Commission, which was appointed in 2002, after five years observed that police at some places were ineffective in controlling the mob and said the post-Godhra riots that spread out in the state were "not a pre-planned conspiracy or orchestrated violence.

Less red tape for green clearances

Less red tape for green clearances

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Environment ministry also plans to cut the two-stage mandatory clearances under the Environment Protection Act to a single stage, shaving six months from the process.

10 more MLAs watched porn in K'taka assembly

10 more MLAs watched porn in K'taka assembly

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Chairman of the legislature committee probing the porngate episode involving three ruling BJP MLAs in Karnataka on Thursday said eight to ten other legislators had also watched sleazy clips in the assembly.

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Nandan Nilekani said one board member had received two anonymous complaints on September 30, 2019 - one dated September 20, 2019, titled 'Disturbing unethical practices' and an undated note with the title, 'Whistleblower Complaint'.

Jalan panel for cut in fiscal deficit to 3.6% in 2015-16

Jalan panel for cut in fiscal deficit to 3.6% in 2015-16

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Bimal Jalan, has recommended to the government that it cut fiscal deficit to 3.6 per cent of the GDP during 2015-16.

E-assessment of taxpayers will be done via video

E-assessment of taxpayers will be done via video

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The new scheme came into effect on Thursday. However, even after a scrutiny assessment, appeals will continue to be done through personal representation.

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation".

HC rejects Vedanta expansion bid plea

HC rejects Vedanta expansion bid plea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The high court, however, allowed the company to make a fresh bid to obtain environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest for any further expansion of its existing units.