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Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The commanders will also deliberate on a slew of long-pending reform measures like cutting down on ceremonial practices and non-military activities to ensure a rational distribution of resources, they said.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The new owner may be allowed to dispose of assets accruing from the 10-26 per cent of the net assets of the company.

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As many as 79 people have lost their lives in incidents related to cyclone Tauktae in different parts of Gujarat, officials said on Thursday as the authorities carried out restoration work in affected areas and launched damage assessment exercise.

How I-T dept plans to increase tax mop up

How I-T dept plans to increase tax mop up

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The government has set a target of adding 1.3 crore income tax filers in the current financial year against 1.1 crore new filers added last year.

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India's security forces are capable and equipped to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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.

Survey claims India short of talent!

Survey claims India short of talent!

Rediff.com19 May 2011

India's results are well above the global average.

Maharashtra ATS faces acute shortage of staff

Maharashtra ATS faces acute shortage of staff

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad is grappling with a severe manpower crunch with 283 posts of the total 732 lying vacant, two-and-a-half years after a panel set up to probe state police's response to the Mumbai attacks recommended streamlining the force.

'We have to outsmart the Chinese'

'We have to outsmart the Chinese'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It is a game of patience. We have to stand firm and tire them out, which we are doing.'

India may get COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021: Report

India may get COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021: Report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

While the vaccine could be available at $3-6 (Rs 225 to Rs 550) per dose, herd immunity might be two years away due to implementation challenges, it said, adding the experience in large scale adult vaccination programmes is thin.

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Director general, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar has asked general managers of zonal railways to keep vigil to contain the impact of the nationwide strike called by farmer groups against the three agri laws.

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Applications have been invited from eligible retired officials (deputy secretary level/deputy registrar level) for filling up of the post of a consultant in the office of Lokpal, the official said.

Cabinet clears model law; malls, cinemas can stay open 24x7

Cabinet clears model law; malls, cinemas can stay open 24x7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The model law will not require Parliament's approval.

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Banerjee said the state is targeting to shift at least 10 lakh people to safer places in a bid to avoid any loss of life.

58 per cent Indian employers facing talent crunch: Survey

58 per cent Indian employers facing talent crunch: Survey

Rediff.com18 May 2015

According to a global Talent Shortage Survey, Indian employers are finding it difficult to fill in positions in IT, accounting and administrative assistance.

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies venturing into crude oil and natural gas production. These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. Nippon Power, South Asia Consultancy, PFH (Poddar Family Holdings) Resources and Chennai-based Adbhoot Estates could be the first ones to start production from blocks awarded during the first round of Discovered Small Field (DSF-1) auctions. Adbhoot is in a 50:50 joint venture with the Bombay Stock Exchange-listed Hindustan Oil Exploration Company that has some five oil producing assets and over 10 blocks across the country.

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

With a sharp rise in deaths due to the latest surge in COVID-19, crematoriums and burial grounds in the city are struggling to manage resources.

Delhi LG orders for institutional-quarantine for each COVID case

Delhi LG orders for institutional-quarantine for each COVID case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

He also ordered discontinuation 'with immediate effect' of the services of a private agency which was making telephonic contact with home-quarantined individuals to guide them.

Satyam sees 2-fold rise in profit

Satyam sees 2-fold rise in profit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The company is planning to add a net of 7,000 employees in the next fiscal.

Creation of air defence command: CDS Gen Rawat's 1st decision

Creation of air defence command: CDS Gen Rawat's 1st decision

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

He also set out priorities for execution of various initiatives by December 31 to achieve synergy among the three forces.

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).

Centre rules out door-to-door vaccination

Centre rules out door-to-door vaccination

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Centre has ruled out door-to-door vaccination of people and said the inoculation will be done at identified COVID Vaccination Centres, both government and private, registered on COWIN for 'good, germane and rational reasons'.

Fani toll up to 41; Long road to recovery for Odisha

Fani toll up to 41; Long road to recovery for Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2019

In absence of drinking water and electricity during the mid-May summer, life in the coastal districts remained derailed even four days after the calamity.

Fake news: Why Google, Facebook are living in fear

Fake news: Why Google, Facebook are living in fear

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While companies claim to have taken steps including adding additional manpower, using artificial intelligence and machine learning, to counter spread of fake news, the government has found these measures unsatisfactory.

Railways likely to freeze hiring, cut allowances

Railways likely to freeze hiring, cut allowances

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Railway traffic has dropped 32 per cent to 99.86 mt between April 1 and May 14, compared to the same time last year, while its revenue, too, dipped 41 per cent to Rs 9,094.38 crore.

60 companies of ITBP deployed all along LAC

60 companies of ITBP deployed all along LAC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sources in the security establishment said the force is also set to get sanctions from the Union Home ministry to raise at least nine fresh battalions soon. They said in order to bolster troop numbers along the 3,488 km long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, as many as 60 companies have been ordered to move towards the front in various areas like Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

Medical devices industry eyes Rs 70,000 cr investment in 5 years

Medical devices industry eyes Rs 70,000 cr investment in 5 years

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The government is targeting 1,200 technical collaborations between Japanese companies and Indian investors for over Rs 42,000 crore, 200 joint ventures with overseas investors for Rs 14,000 crore, and another Rs 14,000-crore investment from about 50 multinational companies.

After CDS, theaterisation of armed forces next logical step: Army Chief

After CDS, theaterisation of armed forces next logical step: Army Chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

As per the plan, each of the theatre commands will have units of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, and all of them will work as a single entity looking after security challenges in a specified geographical territory under an operational commander.

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

BSNL is providing telecom services in remote parts of the country and maintaining 17,000 to 18,000 exchanges, incurring Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 crore losses every year. Otherwise, these villages will be cut off.

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Rohit Gawli, who co-founded The Lokal Kitchen in the lockdown, shares some interesting career lessons.

Amit Shah asks CAPFs to furnish leave data of jawans

Amit Shah asks CAPFs to furnish leave data of jawans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all central armed police forces to compile three-year data and inform his ministry if their jawans and officers are utilising their stipulated leaves as part of his ambitious proposal that aims at allowing troops spend at least 100 days with their families in a year, officials said on Thursday.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

No pay cut, no job losses, assures AI top brass

No pay cut, no job losses, assures AI top brass

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Some of the operational goals the carrier has set for itself are 25 million domestic and 15 million international passengers by 2015.

This Bill will decide how India Inc hires and fires

This Bill will decide how India Inc hires and fires

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Sitharaman said the Bill has proposed giving a legal framework for fixed-term employment through which contract workers serving a fixed-tenure will get equal statutory social security benefits as regular workers in the same unit.

Mumbai rains' aftermath: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed

Mumbai rains' aftermath: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The operations at the country's second busiest airport had witnessed heavy disruptions on Wednesday as rains crippled the city.

How many IT jobs will actually be created this year?

How many IT jobs will actually be created this year?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The pace of job generation has slowed as IT firms look at automation to do testing

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze was posted in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) after oral instructions from the then Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, according to a Mumbai Police report.

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The top court on August 31 had directed the removal of around 48,000 slum dwellings along the railway tracks in Delhi within three months and said there shall not be any kind of political interference in execution of the plan.