News for 'Labour Laws'

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

If the prime minister does not repeal these laws, the country will suffer, he said.

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

Air France pilot unions call for strike during Euro 2016

Air France pilot unions call for strike during Euro 2016

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Air France's pilot unions have called on members to strike during the first week of the Euro 2016 soccer championship in a protest over pay.

'Govt not to burden investors with taxation'

'Govt not to burden investors with taxation'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Subramanian said the government is also taking various other steps to improve ease of doing business in the country.

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Biren Singh named Manipur chief minister for 2nd term

Biren Singh named Manipur chief minister for 2nd term

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The BJP has returned to power in Manipur by winning 32 seats in the 60-member House in the recent assembly elections in the state.

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.

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Both the DMK and ADMK are equally to blame.' 'When the question is violence against Dalits, they don't take measures to protect Dalits.'

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

In an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, he talks about the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and whether achche din is really coming.

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The trio, 'twin shocks' of demonetisation and GST, 'twin balance sheet' problem that has been weakening India's banking system and the 'twin deficit' problem will continue to challenge economic management and performance in the year ahead, says Shankar Acharya.

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A renewed energy seems to have been infused into the 75-year old Congress leader Siddaramaiah's gait as he walked to address a packed press conference in Mysore on Saturday.

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

According to sources, Russian energy giant Rosneft or its affiliates, Saudi Aramco and Reliance Industries are in race for BPCL's three refineries - Mumbai, Kochi in Kerala and Bina in Madhya Pradesh - 16,309 petrol pumps, 6,113 LPG distributor agencies and more than a fifth of 256 aviation fuel stations in the country.

NRIs protest 'discriminatory' UK immigration laws

NRIs protest 'discriminatory' UK immigration laws

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The protestors demanded that the promises made to them under the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme be kept.

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.

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.

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Never before has the need for creating an ambience for economic policy reforms been as critical as it is now, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Can Modi sweep out 'Inspector Raj'?

Can Modi sweep out 'Inspector Raj'?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Factories need freedom from absurdities like seeking permission for working on Sundays and keeping detailed records of when the premises were whitewashed.

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports.

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The government was going in the "wrong direction" and it was "highly condemnable" that it did not discuss the proposed changes with trade unions and other stakeholders, says BMS, trade union arm of the RSS.

Survey calls for 'policy vigilance'

Survey calls for 'policy vigilance'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

... if high oil prices persist or stock prices correct sharply.

Retrenchment norms: Govt says it won't be 'hire and fire'

Retrenchment norms: Govt says it won't be 'hire and fire'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The government further defended its move to introduce fixed-term employment, insisting that the present system of hiring workers through contractors is exploitative.

New jobs: IT sector shines, manufacturing lags

New jobs: IT sector shines, manufacturing lags

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

From January-March this year, 64,000 jobs were created in eight crucial sectors of the economy.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that the allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, including of rape, "appear credible and would in themselves amount to acts of torture or other forms of ill-treatment."

HR Guru: Why do freshers get less salary hike?

HR Guru: Why do freshers get less salary hike?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Govt plans to scrap 80-year-old Coffee Act

Govt plans to scrap 80-year-old Coffee Act

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Centre plans to repeal the existing 80-year old Coffee Act and has proposed a new "Coffee (Promotion and Development Bill), 2022" to promote development of the Indian coffee industry. Through a new law, the government aims to modernise the functioning of the Coffee Board of India that is responsible for boosting production and the quality of Indian coffee, push exports and support the development of the domestic market. The Bill is likely to be introduced in the ongoing session of the Parliament.

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Militant labour policies compounded a poor security environment for capital in West Bengal and encouraged the business community to relocate. constraining the private sector's right to hire freely could well be the coup de grace. As with Calcutta/Kolkata, it will probably take a decade for Gurgaon/Gurugram to feel the difference, says Kanika Datta.

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The protests against farm laws saw a fair share of controversies as well with climate activist Greta Thunberg and pop sensation Rihanna making their way to India's prime time debates and terms such as 'toolkit' and 'andolanjeevi' entering the Indian political lexicon.

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Taxation, infra hurdles will hurt FDI: EY survey

Taxation, infra hurdles will hurt FDI: EY survey

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The 2014 survey, which polled 502 global executives from companies with international presence, showed the majority of respondents were considering increasing their presence in India.

Rahul writes open letter to farmers, promises support in future struggles

Rahul writes open letter to farmers, promises support in future struggles

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written an open letter to farmers, congratulating them on their 'historic victory' after the Centre announced its decision to repeal three contentious farm laws, and assured them of his party's support in their future struggles.

No, Mr Modi, you are not yet transforming India

No, Mr Modi, you are not yet transforming India

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Contrary to the bragging that marked its two-year anniversary, the government's timidity on reform is simply astounding.

No alcohol and drug: Congress membership requisites

No alcohol and drug: Congress membership requisites

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

New members have to give a declaration that they will not own any property in excess of ceiling laws and will undertake tasks including "manual labour" prescribed by the party.

It's life as usual for Mumbai commuters; rural Maharashtra partially hit

It's life as usual for Mumbai commuters; rural Maharashtra partially hit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

There were instances of 'rasta roko' at various places in rural Maharashtra

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The National Basketball Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the players' union seeking a ruling that the lockout of players does not violate antitrust laws.

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the stand of the central government and Central Waqf Council on a PIL seeking to declare that the Waqf Act is in violation of the Constitution and that private properties of citizens can only be governed by a Uniform Civil Code.