How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

‘Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a......

Central Govt Jobs To Shrink By 50k

The 1.4% decline projected for 2025 is driven by a 5.6% (72,000) dip in the strength of railway employees to 1.2 million by next year. IMAGE: Railways employees at Surat station. Photograph: Kind......

Govt seeks Parl nod for additional Rs 2 lakh cr spend

The government on Monday sought Parliament's nod for a net additional spending of Rs 78,673 crore in the current financial year, including Rs 10,798 crore expenditure towards Mahatma Gandhi......

Nirmalaji And Why I Was Suspended!

'My protest was in the interest of the nation.''I am just doing my duty as a citizen of this country.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sithaman addresses the media after presenting the Interim......

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to......

Tax Sops Coming In Interim Budget!

Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   To offer additional support at the low end of the income ranges, the Centre will consider a large-scale jump in exemption rates under the old income-tax......

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.' IMAGE: A shop owner arranges snacks inside his store. Kindly note the......

'Angel tax' provisions in Finance Bill will not impact startups

The 'angel tax' provision in the Finance Bill will not impact startups in India, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Startups which are registered......