News for 'Manpower India'

Drones from across Pak border with drugs, arms more than doubled in 2022: BSF

Drones from across Pak border with drugs, arms more than doubled in 2022: BSF

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Security agencies could track the flight path and even address of criminals involved in this cross-border illegal activity that is rearing its head over the last few years, he said on Saturday.

What will Maharaj do after Maharaja is sold?

What will Maharaj do after Maharaja is sold?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

There is no reason for keeping an entire ministry with a total staff strength of 2,300, just for the oversight of a few aviation sector laws and regulatory bodies, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Q2 will have little to cheer job seekers

Q2 will have little to cheer job seekers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Only 13 per cent employers in India have hiring plans in the July-Septermber quarter, says a survey.

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a 'very high-security' cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

AI and machine learning will only continue to grow in 2022, with a significant increase in the demand for such roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com.

'5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023'

'5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Telecom gear makers, who are in talks with telcos, say that if all goes well, they are ready to roll out the first phase of 5G services from October this year and cover the country's top 30-50 cities (in limited areas) by March 2023. The gear makers expect the telecom companies to give them a heads-up about their plans as well as the equipment required by July, and have promised deployment in three to four months after that. India's main telecom gear suppliers are Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung.

'Judges are not free of fear'

'Judges are not free of fear'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'Judges have families; they have their future to worry about.' 'In an atmosphere of fear, the judges are constantly under some kind of psychological pressure.' 'I have seen this is happening across the board in the country today.'

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To threaten China and Pakistan, and then to sharply cut back on military funding, bespeaks a remarkable trust in Beijing and Islamabad that is not borne out by anything they say or do, notes Ajai Shukla.

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

This is expected to benefit subcontractor firms such as Manpower Group, Randstad, Adecco, Kelly Services, Allegis Global Solutions and a host of other boutique staffing firms which supply skilled manpower to technology companies in the US.

Jobs update: These 7 sectors are hiring big time in India

Jobs update: These 7 sectors are hiring big time in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Indian employers report positive hiring plans for third quarter in 2012. With 55 per cent of employers expecting to increase staffing levels, 2 per cent forecast a decrease and 32 per cent anticipate no change, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Jammu and Kashmir and Odisha on Tuesday recorded their first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID as the count of the new strain in 14 states and union territories crossed 200 even as the Centre said there is a need to 'activate' war rooms, take 'pro-active' action and consider night curfews.

India needs 50-cr skilled workers by 2022

India needs 50-cr skilled workers by 2022

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The directorate general of employment and training, ministry of labour and employment and government of India has recently launched the modular employable skills scheme to provide more employement.

India Inc's hiring plans lowest since '05

India Inc's hiring plans lowest since '05

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Global slowdown has dampened hiring prospects of India Inc, causing its outlook to hit the lowest ebb, with only 19 per cent employers having positive recruitment plans in the next three months, according to global staffing services firm Manpower.

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Three high-ranking National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials, along with six empanelled Dope Control Officers (DCOs), will be travelling to the UAE for sample collection during this year's Indian Premier League, which starts on September 19.

DGCA begins 2-month-long special audit of airlines after technical snags

DGCA begins 2-month-long special audit of airlines after technical snags

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The DGCA conducted the spot checks as there have been many technical malfunction incidents in Indian carriers' planes during the last 45 days.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

KCR parades party MLAs, says BJP offering Rs 100 crore each

KCR parades party MLAs, says BJP offering Rs 100 crore each

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Addressing a poll rally at bypoll-bound Munugode Rao segment, Rao referred to the TRS MLAs case and said 'brokers' from Delhi came and attempted to bribe the MLAs by offering Rs 100 crore each.

Talent shortage: India ranks 3rd in the world

Talent shortage: India ranks 3rd in the world

Rediff.com30 May 2014

According to ManpowerGroup's survey of more than 37,000 employers in 42 countries and territories, employers in Japan report the greatest talent shortages globally (81 per cent), followed by Peru (67 per cent) and India (64 per cent).

Oct-Dec quarter will see robust hiring in India: Survey

Oct-Dec quarter will see robust hiring in India: Survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Indian employers have the most optimistic hiring plans for the October-December quarter, driven by government's increased focus on ease of doing business.

Ola to enter electric car segment; to launch first model by 2024

Ola to enter electric car segment; to launch first model by 2024

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Ola Electric on Monday said it will foray into the electric car segment with plans to launch its first model by 2024. The company, which struggled with deliveries for its electric scooters after it announced entry into the segment exactly a year ago, has set an ambitious target of selling 10 lakh electric cars by 2026-2027. In a press conference, Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Ola Electric aims to provide a range of electric two-wheelers to electric cars which are priced in the range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday said that she wished to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime minister.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

Another storm brewing off Chennai coast, city lashed by rains

Another storm brewing off Chennai coast, city lashed by rains

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal and it will cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by early November 19, the India meteorological department said on Thursday, as rains lashed Chennai and its neighbouring districts, with forecast of more spells.

Check out the hottest jobs in India

Check out the hottest jobs in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

India's employers are predicting yet another hiring frenzy in 2007. But will workers see bigger paychecks

Job prospects in India better than US

Job prospects in India better than US

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

India is among the few countries in the world where the employers are optimistic of making new recruitments during this financial year's second quarter while the United States plans to tone down its hiring activity, a survey shows.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Salaries zoom by 184% in India

Salaries zoom by 184% in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

As the economy has crossed over 9 per cent growth, the industry is facing the supply constraint of trained manpower, resulting in higher wages.

Article 370 scrapped: India Inc are now bullish on J&K

Article 370 scrapped: India Inc are now bullish on J&K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Companies, so far, were constrained by the provisions of Articles 370 and 35A, which restricted the purchase of land and hiring manpower.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Jan-Mar 2015

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Jan-Mar 2015

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Opportunities for job seekers are expected to grow even better in 2015 with employers in India being most optimistic on hiring, says a report.

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

There is increasing friction between the IAF's military requirements, and the AAI's need to provide infrastructure to many more airlines.

India Inc cautiously optimistic about hiring

India Inc cautiously optimistic about hiring

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, about 27 per cent of Indian employers said they would expand the workforce in the April-June quarter, primarily driven by ITeS and IT sectors where employer hiring intentions appears to be improving.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

'Next financial year will be much better'

'Next financial year will be much better'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Revival is happening slowly.' 'But that is, if the pandemic is controlled.'

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

India has maintained communication with both Russia and Ukraine. It is time Narendra Modi steps up on the world stage and plays the role of peacemaker, suggests military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India, Oman may ink labour pact

India, Oman may ink labour pact

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The issue of the labour agreement came up during discussions between the Minister of State for External Affairs, E Ahamed and Oman's Minister of Manpower Juma bin Ali Al Juma in Muscat on Wednesday. The draft MoU include various measures for the welfare of Indian workers so as to check many labour-related problems.

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A Chinese Air Force aircraft flew very close to a friction point in the eastern Ladakh sector on the Line of Actual Control in the last week of June, after which the Indian Air Force responded swiftly as per standard operating procedures.

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

During an Abu Dhabi meeting on labour export in January, Bahrain Labour Minister Majeed Al Alawi had met Indian Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi, who had called on Bahrain to sign the MoU as other Gulf nations, including the UAE, had inked similar agreements. India was this month forced to put on hold a proposed measure which disallowed its unskilled workers to leave for Bahrain unless they had contracts from employers.

Rupee rise: US-India salary gap dips 21%

Rupee rise: US-India salary gap dips 21%

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

While the gap is likely to drop by up to 21 per cent in 2008 from the levels seen in 2006, it is still high enough to keep India's competitive edge as a low-cost market, says a white paper by leading executive search firm Manpower.

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said.