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Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The conflict began around Diwali when a group of workers demanded pay hike.

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the ruling party follows 'an ideology of hatred and violence', and at the heart of their ideology is 'cowardice'.

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, it said.

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The challenges before the coming Budget are more daunting than those in 2021, reveals A K Bhattacharya.

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

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.

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

Pre-Budget Consultations To Begin Soon

Pre-Budget Consultations To Begin Soon

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Seven of the meetings will be held in late November or early December at the finance ministry, as is the norm.

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Police said they received information that migrant labourers in the Jouria area of Yamunanagar had come out in large numbers violating social distancing and lockdown norms. When police reached there, a few migrants started throwing stones at them. Many factories where the migrants worked are located in the area near which the workers have been putting up during the lockdown.

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The state has allowed industrial units in special economic zones (SEZs) to lay off workers without government's sanction, regardless of the number of workers

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

This is the third meeting between the two parties, including one in which the Company Law Board had taken part.

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test.

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Nokia is keen to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam.

IT + cheap labour = Indian solution

IT + cheap labour = Indian solution

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

This combination of IT and low Indian logistical costs enables stores in the chain to minimise loss of business through 'stock out'.

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon.

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The new information required by the Department of Labour is significant because before sponsoring a foreign worker for the H-1B visa, the company needs to get its labour application approved by it.

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The impact of the explosion "was so massive" that the factory, which was being run from a residential building, collapsed, the police said.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

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.

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Gianni Infatino, who stood unopposed, was re-elected as FIFA President during the 73rd Congress in Kigali.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Gujarat has topped with a score of 71.14% on ease of doing business list.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Strengthening the portfolios of the home minister and the finance minister is a message that should not be missed, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Govt seeks to improve disclosures by PSUs, asks for monthly data on capex

Govt seeks to improve disclosures by PSUs, asks for monthly data on capex

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Centre is looking to improve disclosures made by public sector undertakings (PSUs), and has asked such companies to share monthly progress made on capital expenditure targets and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by them. New details such as gender-wise reporting of contractual workers, unused land, and profit share in joint venture companies have also been added in the list of disclosures. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), which publishes the Public Enterprises Survey and collects information for Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with PSUs, is looking to integrate data collected from government-owned companies.

Punjab 1st state to withdraw hike in minimum wages

Punjab 1st state to withdraw hike in minimum wages

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Karnataka government is also expected to follow suit and withdraw its decision to raise the variable DA.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It will take a long time for people's memory to be misled by a prime minister who is so arrogant and who refuses to acknowledge his own faults.'

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'At 23, he has experienced what very few of his age have: Poverty at home, a stint in jail for his student activism.' 'His experience told him that if you want your rights, you have to fight for them.'

Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Migrant workers. Poor students. School dropouts. Impoverished women. Daniel Ponraj and his Shubh Sandesh Foundation are helping them all.

TCS, Infosys visa issue: Govt to intervene when required

TCS, Infosys visa issue: Govt to intervene when required

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

If the visa issue ultimately requires certain other considerations at govt level, we will consider that, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The intensity of the impact increased as many cars parked along the wall inside the society too fell on the shanties, officials said.

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations

PM kicks off 'Rozgar Mela' to provide 10 lakh jobs

PM kicks off 'Rozgar Mela' to provide 10 lakh jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

In his address after more than 75,000 people were given appointment letters for various government jobs in the first tranche, Modi acknowledged the challenges facing the economy the world over with many countries hit by a record inflation and unemployment and said India is making every effort to come out of the situation unscathed.

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Biden administration on Friday issued a formal notification to delay the implementation of the previous Trump regime's controversial rule to raise mandatory minimum pay for foreign workers on H-1B visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. The Department of Labour in its federal notification published on Friday said that it is considering whether to propose a further delay of the final rule's effective date and accompanying implementation periods that are currently scheduled to take effect on May 14, 2021, and July 1, 2021, respectively.