News for 'International Labour Day'

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

A thick security cover has been thrown around the BJP office at Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar where Shah is likely to pay a visit.

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela tells you what you can do when you face such a situation.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'MGNREGA is definitely like a lifeline and is the employer of the last resort'

Maharashtra's ultimatum to GM's union, management

Maharashtra's ultimatum to GM's union, management

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Maharashtra's Labour Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has sought a written submission from the General Motors' (GM) Employees Union and the management of the company detailing its stance on the issue of plant closure. The labour minister asked the warring sides for submission at a hearing on Tuesday. Both sides have been given a week's time to reply.

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The death toll also saw a record single-day increase of over 350 fatalities to move closer to the 8,500-mark, more than one-third of which have been recorded in 11 days since June 1 -- the day that marked the beginning of a phased exit from most restrictions imposed under a nationwide lockdown with effect from March 25.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ever since Nitish embarked on the slippery path of trying to unite the Opposition against the BJP, he has repeatedly rebutted suggestions that the exercise was aimed at bringing himself centre stage. The problem is: It is not enough if he says so. Others have to say so as well, especially Congress, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The biggest worry is not the shrinking of the labour market, but the collapse of good jobs.

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

As many as 82 per cent of child workers in the national capital said that given an opportunity, they would not like to attend school

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Punjab faces many mortal threats. For most of these the people of Punjab are themselves responsible. And unless they take a brutal hard look within, their future generations have to be resigned to continue living with this constant slide, warns Shekhar Gupta.

IMF slashes India growth projection

IMF slashes India growth projection

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed India's growth forecast for 2022-23 (FY23) by 80 basis points to 7.4 per cent, citing less favourable external conditions and rapid policy tightening by the central bank. In its update to the April World Economic Outlook, the IMF said that though a global recession in 2022 was ruled out with a growth estimate of 3.2 per cent, the balance of risks was squarely to the downside, driven by a wide range of factors that could adversely affect the global economic performance. "The risk of recession is particularly prominent in 2023, when in several economies growth is expected to bottom out, household savings accumulated during the pandemic will have declined, and even small shocks could cause economies to stall.

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Baahubali 2 is the MOST successful Indian movie EVER

Baahubali 2 is the MOST successful Indian movie EVER

Rediff.com2 May 2017

In the coming days, Baahubali: The Conclusion is set to break even more records.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com heads to south Mumbai to discover why Kitab Khana is considered one of the best bookshops in the world.

Nearly 23 lakh in quarantine across India: Govt estimates

Nearly 23 lakh in quarantine across India: Govt estimates

Rediff.com28 May 2020

While majority of the state governments and union territory administrations have made at least seven days' quarantine compulsory for anyone arriving in their jurisdiction, a few of them have opted for home quarantine for those reaching their administrative limits. According to an official estimate, as on May 26, a total of 22.81 lakh people were in quarantine facilities arranged by different states and union territories -- almost double from 12 days ago (May 14) when the people put under quarantine were 11.95 lakh, a government official told PTI.

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'

From Satara to Tokyo: Archer Jadhav aims to make it big

From Satara to Tokyo: Archer Jadhav aims to make it big

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

One day, Jadhav's sports teacher at his Zilla Parishad School in Sarade, Vikas Bhujbal, found some promise in him and asked him to compete in athletics to earn a better living.

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open.

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The money stashed away in tax havens is estimated at between $5.6 trillion and $32 trillion, numbers to make your eyes pop, asserts T N Ninan.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Why working from home can be bad for YOU

Why working from home can be bad for YOU

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Those working from home devote 66 per cent more time to work than regular office goers, leading to more stress.

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Sangeeta received the Indian team call-up after impressing in the age-group tournaments but before her dream to play for the senior national side could take flight, the pandemic struck leading to a nationwide lockdown.

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'This government has not created any employment.' 'Forget employment, the government had not done anything in skill development.'

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

We take a look at the amazing things that Scott Kelly experienced as he hovered 400 kilometres above the earth zipping around it at 17 thousand miles per hour for nearly an year.

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

He transformed India's healthcare

He transformed India's healthcare

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Anil Swarup, who conceived the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana -- a scheme the United Nations Development Programme and the International Labour Organisation recognised as among the finest -- speaks to Anjuli Bhargava.

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

Malan's hometown heroics help England win SA series

Malan's hometown heroics help England win SA series

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Dawid Malan returned to his home town on Sunday to steer England to a four-wicket win over South Africa in their second Twenty20 international in Paarl as they clinched the three-match series.

Rahul lets fly: DeMon for the poor, monetisation for Modi's pals

Rahul lets fly: DeMon for the poor, monetisation for Modi's pals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government over the rising price of domestic cooking gas, diesel and petrol, and alleged that an amount of Rs 23 lakh crore has been earned by increasing prices of these commodities in the last seven years.

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

"Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it," Gen Naravane said.