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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.

Who will be Wipro's new CEO?

Who will be Wipro's new CEO?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Some of external candidates being considered for the post of CEO include Bhaskar Ghosh of Accenture, Ritesh Idnani of Tech Mahindra, Ravi Kumar S of Infosys, and Nitin Rakesh of Mphasis, among others.

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In a statement, the SKM alleged that the government had not fulfilled any of the promises, including setting up a committee on minimum support price and withdrawal of cases against protesters, made to the farmers.

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The central government forces are supporting one group and the state government forces are supporting another group and this is resulting in non-stop cross-firing, which has resulted in the killing of many innocent people.'

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Earlier, at the AGM of 2016, shareholders had approved his appointment for a period of three years with effect from February 5, 2017

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court said on Monday it will ask the Kerala high court to consider afresh the anticipatory bail pleas of four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A girl who was set on fire by a person after she did not reciprocate his proposal in Jharkhand's Dumka district succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Of the 289 faulty hip implant victims identified, 93 patients had undergone revision surgeries. The company, however, said it could reach only 67 patients and would pay Rs 25 lakh each to the other 26 as well after verifying their claims and if those patients approached J&J.

Session for freshers from Nov 1; vacations to be curtailed

Session for freshers from Nov 1; vacations to be curtailed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The guidelines by an expert committee, set up for revising the academic calendar in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been accepted by the UGC and accordingly universities have been recommended a six-day teaching learning schedule every week.

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The all-women panel, which concluded its interaction with the affected family members and officials on Tuesday, called upon the state government to be neutral and bring those responsible for the 17-year-old plus two student's death, to book.

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

To get three-year term as non-executive chairman from Feb; firm to create CEO's post; AGM to ratify Sanjiv Puri, Rajiv Tandon's appointment as directors

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Laws governing compensation in case of adverse side effects for Covaxin and Covishield may differ in accordance with the kind of approvals given, say legal experts.

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Exactly a fortnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) next monetary policy review, a key market indicator of interest rates - the overnight indexed swap (OIS) - suggests that the central bank may tighten policy by 35 basis points and then refrain from further rate hikes. RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra recently described the OIS as the primary instrument for hedging interest rate risk in India. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI will meet on December 5-7.

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

"Dear Naddaji, Stop losing cool and all sense of propriety. Please remember -- 10,000 security personnel were deployed for PM's rally. All arrangements were made in tandem with SPG and other agencies," Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Centre on Friday said that no farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers.

GST Revenues: Centre won't give states more

GST Revenues: Centre won't give states more

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'We have already given Rs 1.59 trillion to states.' 'So, there is no question of giving them more.'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.'

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The SKM also gave a call for observing a nationwide 'Day of Betrayal' on January 31 against what it called the government's reneging on its assurances to the farmers on their demands, including legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) of crops.

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Parliamentary standing committee on labour, led by Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has said in its report that it is unjustifiable for owners to pay workers' wages during natural calamities.

DCGI finds no link between Covid vaccine shot and 'adverse' reaction

DCGI finds no link between Covid vaccine shot and 'adverse' reaction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The DCGI arrived at the conclusion on Wednesday based on the recommendations of an independent expert committee which has also opined that compensation should not be paid to the volunteer, they said.

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'Why was he was given only a one-year contract?' 'Nobody has ever asked that question and obviously nobody has answered that question.'

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Ahead of the first meeting of the top decision-making body in nearly eight months, finance ministers of eight states ruled by non-Bharatiya Janata Party and like-minded parties -- Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Kerala and West Bengal -- have devised a joint strategy to press for a zero tax rate on Covid essentials, sources said.

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Singh, an executive committee member of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, also called Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut 'manchali (crazy)' for her remarks about the country's independence.

TMC panel to meet Shah over Nagaland incident, raise it in Parl

TMC panel to meet Shah over Nagaland incident, raise it in Parl

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Banerjee, who met party MPs, discussed various issues that need to be brought up in Parliament, including the Nagaland tragedy in which 13 civilians were killed in firing by security forces, the COVID-19 situation and the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha members.

Find out why the FIFA president is fuming...

Find out why the FIFA president is fuming...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

FIFA president blasts critics, says salary not decided.

Jharkhand govt forms panel to probe ropeway accident

Jharkhand govt forms panel to probe ropeway accident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The committee will submit its report in two months and its chairperson can invite any expert of any institution in the country to help in the probe into the April 10 tragedy, a notification by Jharkhand tourism department said.

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

GST rate on COVID vaccines, medical supplies left unchanged

GST rate on COVID vaccines, medical supplies left unchanged

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The GST Council on Friday left taxes on COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies unchanged after the BJP- and Opposition-ruled states sparred over whether tax cut benefits will reach the common man. Congress and other Opposition ruled states have been demanding a reduction in taxes but the central government felt the move may not result in tangible gains for people. "It is one thing to rush to say - do this, it will benefit the common man. But when the technical, fitment and law committees go into the details, you realise that that could have collateral impact on many others," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. "I am not talking about the revenue generation aspect, but how many other items will get included in it as a result of which how you are going to implement it," she added.

Rains continue to pound several parts of Karnataka, 12 dead since June 1

Rains continue to pound several parts of Karnataka, 12 dead since June 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Officials in districts bordering Maharashtra have been asked to maintain contact with their counterparts there regarding the release of water from dams, following reports of heavy rains in the neighboring states.

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, formally initiated a legal battle against the Board of Control for Cricket in India by filing a compensation claim of $ 70 million before the ICC for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement.

Calcutta HC will monitor CBI, SIT probe into WB post-poll violence

Calcutta HC will monitor CBI, SIT probe into WB post-poll violence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Observing that there are "definite and proved" allegations that complaints of the victims of violence in the aftermath of the West Bengal assembly polls were not even registered, the Calcutta high court on Thursday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into all alleged cases of heinous crimes like rape and murder, while accepting the recommendations of a National Human Rights Commission panel.

In verdict on Bengal post-poll violence, EC gets a rap too

In verdict on Bengal post-poll violence, EC gets a rap too

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"The Election Commission, in my opinion, is theoretically correct. But, it is also true that the Election Commission had directed the administration to transfer officials with administrative duties and post them according to its direction at the time when it was in charge of the election. "If offences had occurred as a consequence of the polls, it was also the duty of the Election Commission at least to direct or advise the administration to register the complaints which it did not," Justice IP Mukerji observed.

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The announcement of the officer came after the violent protests broke out in some parts of the country wherein incidents like stone-pelting and setting trains on fire were reported.

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The negotiations between the priests protesting against the the Synod's decision to introduce a uniform mass and a sub-committee comprising three bishops constituted by the Synod to find a way to solve the matter.

Anil Ambani's elder son joins Reliance Capital board

Anil Ambani's elder son joins Reliance Capital board

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Anmol, who has a degree from Warwick Business School in the UK, has also been visiting branches and meeting employees across businesses in different regions to get exposure and detailed understanding of businesses at grass-root level in the past two years