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Tech firms offer 'support' to employees as Covid cases surge

Tech firms offer 'support' to employees as Covid cases surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Infosys, Facebook, Genpact, and Cognizant, among others, have reached out to employees and offered support in different ways as the second wave of Covid cases sees an exponential rise. Companies are asking employees to stay indoors and prioritise the health and safety of their families. This is of significance as several information technology firms were going to take a call on work-from-home from June and had plans to allow some employees to come back to work.

Global demand headwinds could weigh on Bharat Forge, says analysts

Global demand headwinds could weigh on Bharat Forge, says analysts

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Even though Bharat Forge's performance in the July-September quarter broadly met Street estimates and defence orders are on the rise, the subdued outlook for its global business has prompted some brokerages to adopt a cautious stance on the company. Analysts have reduced the company's earnings per share (EPS) estimates to account for the slow recovery of its overseas subsidiaries. Valuations are also trading at long-term averages, which could limit potential upsides.

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'

Court raps ED, releases businessman arrested in UPA's Embraer deal

Court raps ED, releases businessman arrested in UPA's Embraer deal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In an embarrassment to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a Delhi court on Thursday termed the arrest of an accused in a money laundering case linked to a UPA-era defence deal with aircraft manufacturer Embraer "illegal" and ordered his release.

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.'

Govt orders Wikipedia to remove India's incorrect map

Govt orders Wikipedia to remove India's incorrect map

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The matter had been flagged by a Twitter user, who highlighted that the Wikipedia page on India-Bhutan relationship had incorrectly depicted the map of Jammu Kashmir, and asked the government to take action.

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Chinese foreign ministry has informed the Indian Embassy here "they are cognizant of the welfare of all foreign students, including Indian students".

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The man who threw the petrol bomb was immediately overpowered, they said

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It also alleged that the person occupying the high post of Prime Minister of India has been portrayed in a very belittling manner besides there are scenes in which castes have been presented as low and high and women in an insulting manner.

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court here that former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar misappropriated the lender's funds for personal use. The probe agency, represented by special public prosecutor A Limosin, made this argument while urging the special court to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and others in a case pertaining to cheating and irregularities in sanctioning of loans to Videocon Group firms. Chanda Kochhar was MD and CEO of ICICI Bank between May 2009 and January 2019 in which capacity she was entrusted with the Bank's funds, the CBI told court.

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The PIL said the independent expert committee should be asked to submit its report within four weeks and direction be issued for action against state agencies for dereliction of duty.

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A video showing the incident involving school teacher, Tripta Tyagi, and the Class 2 boy in Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media eliciting strong words from several political parties.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

HC orders registering PIL into Delhi sewer deaths

HC orders registering PIL into Delhi sewer deaths

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A sweeper and a security guard died on September 9 in Outer Delhi's Mundka area after they inhaled toxic gases inside a sewer they had gone down to clean, the police had said last week.

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Grover had said a summons was issued by the special court in Ghaziabad against Ayyub for January 27 and therefore the matter be listed urgently.

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the petition of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued to her by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case lodged against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra assembly speaker to spell out the timeline within a week for adjudication of the disqualification petitions filed against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him who had tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a new government in June 2022.

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him.

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Held at Ved Niketan Dham in Haridwar from December 17-20, the Dharma Sansad was organised by Yati Narasimhanand Giri of the Juna Akhada, who is already under police scanner for making hate speeches and inciting violence against Muslims.

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma on Saturday met Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun and expressed satisfaction at the treatment being given to the cricketer.

Incomplete probe can't deprive default bail despite chargesheet, rules SC

Incomplete probe can't deprive default bail despite chargesheet, rules SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Such a charge sheet, if filed by an investigating authority without first completing the investigation, would not extinguish the right to default bail, it said.

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate, probing the case, has claimed Yusuf had assisted Mirchi in buying properties in India using money earned through illegal activities.

IT companies may not follow HCL Tech on freshers' salary

IT companies may not follow HCL Tech on freshers' salary

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has taken a pandemic to move the needle on the salary packages for greenhorn engineers hired by the Indian IT services sector. The country's third-largest IT services player, HCL Technologies, has decided to boost the entry-level packages from Rs 3-3.6 lakh to Rs 4.25 lakh for FY23, in a bid to attract fresh talent and keep them for longer to counter the impact of rising attrition. This new package would also be applicable to those freshers who joined the firm in FY22.

DGCA begins probe after IndiGo crew, passenger fight mid-air over meals

DGCA begins probe after IndiGo crew, passenger fight mid-air over meals

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A video clip of the heated exchange onboard the flight on December 16 was shared on social media on Wednesday.

We should be proud of every Indian language: Modi

We should be proud of every Indian language: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the diversity of India and said that while our talent may be restricted by language barriers, pride should be taken in the variety of languages that exist in the country.

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has also approached the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva and requested it to be cognizant of the security interests of the Indian citizens and escort them out, wherever possible, when it starts its operation in Ukraine.

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Fresher hiring sentiment is highest in India, with 17 per cent employers keen on recruiting fresh graduates in the July to December 2021 period against 6 per cent globally. According to the Career Outlook Report by TeamLease EdTech, conducted across 18 sectors and 14 cities, the hiring sentiment in the country has registered a 2 percentage point increase over the February-April 2021 period. In terms of sectors, those that have been able to withstand the impact of the pandemic and witnessed a stronger hiring sentiment are information technology (31 per cent), telecommunication (25 per cent) and technology start-ups (25 per cent).

Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition

Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Air India has asked a New York court to dismiss a petition filed by Britain's Cairn Energy for seizure of its assets to enforce $1.2 billion arbitral awards against the Indian government, saying the litigation was premature as an appeal against the arbitration award was still pending. The petition by the airline, which is separate to Indian government's plea in a Washington court seeking dismissal of Cairn's lawsuit to seek confirmation of the arbitral award, said the New York district court lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate a "mere hypothetical question" or one that depends upon contingent future events that may or may not occur. Cairn first moved a court in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking confirmation of the arbitration award and then filed a petition in the New York court to seek declaration of Air India as "alter ego" of the Indian government and so it should be made liable to pay the $1.26 billion arbitral award.

CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Left government and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by accusing the latter of directing the police not to lodge a case when he was heckled at the Kannur University in 2019.

Covid-19 may take away 200,000 IT jobs in India

Covid-19 may take away 200,000 IT jobs in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The sector will see a minimum of 3-5 per cent of the weight being shed in almost every IT company - particularly the big 20 - because of Covid and not performance-related issues.

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that now he is ready to reveal the identity of the journalist and has given his consent to probe.

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing legal issues with the release of his book, Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times. Two Delhi lawyers have filed complaints with Delhi Police against Khurshid, for allegedly defaming and comparing Hinduism with terrorism in his book.

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

Infosys Q4 result disappoints Street; net rises 7.8% to Rs 6,128 crore

Infosys Q4 result disappoints Street; net rises 7.8% to Rs 6,128 crore

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Infosys on Thursday posted a 7.8 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 6,128 crore in March quarter of FY23, and gave 4-7 per cent revenue growth forecast for FY24 amid macro economic uncertainities. The net profit (after minority interest) stood at Rs 5,686 crore in the fourth quarter of FY22. Seen sequentially, the net profit for Q4 came in 7 per cent lower.

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

General Naravane said that the Chinese army has been trying to alter the status quo along the LAC in very 'small incremental steps' and over a period of time Beijing has gained a lot.