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Don't transfer all stamp paper cases to us: CBI to

Don't transfer all stamp paper cases to us: CBI to

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

The investigating agency said it does not have adequate resources to take up the probe of all cases.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

As of now, 12 million Indians join the workforce every year.

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday hoped for an amicable resolution of the military standoff with China in Ladakh through talks based on 'mutual and equal security' even as he said India will have to be prepared to deal with a 'two-front' threat scenario due to the potent and collusive threat from China and Pakistan.

'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

There is no proposal to bring the Delhi police under the Delhi government, the Centre said on Tuesday amid demands raised by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit that certain aspects of policing in the capital should be handed over to the city administration.

One in every 4 Indian employers uncertain on hiring

One in every 4 Indian employers uncertain on hiring

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

India's net employment outlook -- an indicator of recruitment intentions -- stood at 27 per cent, unchanged from the prior quarter and 18 percentage points weaker year-over-year.

India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases

India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The GoM was apprised that as of now, the death rate is around 3.1 per cent while the recovery rate is more than 20 per cent, which is comparatively better than most of the countries and may be taken as a positive effect of the lockdown in the country, along with the cluster management and containment strategy.

Hughes BPO arm on hiring spree

Hughes BPO arm on hiring spree

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Eyeing a revenue contribution of about six per cent from its business process outsourcing division, Hughes Software Systems will double the division's current manpower strength of 300 in 2004.

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Until we have these (kinds of) patients come down in numbers, the fear, the mortality is always going to be there

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to a survey despite the intensity and magnitude of attacks, Indian businesses are still not prepared to defend themselves against determined attackers

India slips to second place on hiring outlook

India slips to second place on hiring outlook

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India slips to second place on hiring outlook

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

To put in place an effective and economically vibrant transport system by this September, the West Bengal government is contemplating voluntary retirement scheme to shed out willing and physically unfit employees.

'Indian employers set to slow hiring in Oct-Dec'

'Indian employers set to slow hiring in Oct-Dec'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

According to the Manpower employment outlook survey, they are downshifting from the vigorous hiring pace seen over the past two years, with just 27 per cent employers optimistic about strengthening their staffs, says a survey.

Not seeing any pricing pressure, says Infosys COO

Not seeing any pricing pressure, says Infosys COO

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The $140-billion Indian IT market is facing challenges on multiple fronts including stricter visa regime in key markets and shortage of skilled manpower for new technology areas like data science.

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Kiran Dighavkar, assistant commissioner of the G North ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the civic body had to change its traditional approach of waiting for patients, contact tracing, isolation and home quarantine to begin proactive screening instead.

Resolutions against CAA political gesture: Tharoor

Resolutions against CAA political gesture: Tharoor

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that bringing in resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act is more of a "political gesture" by the states as they hardly have any role in granting citizenships. The lawmaker said that in the implementation of the National Population Register and the proposed nationwide NRC, the states will have a vital part as it will be their officials who will conduct the exercise because the Centre doesn't have the required manpower.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

Navy gets a new base for its Special Forces

Navy gets a new base for its Special Forces

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff, on Tuesday commissioned the Marine Commandos (MARCOS-East) unit as 'INS Karna' at a function at INS Kalinga in the district.

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Human Development Index in the country rose by 21 per cent, according to a report which cautions that health, nutrition and sanitation remain the key challenges for India.

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'It is not the chief minister who would have rung up and told the local police station to botch up the case.' 'No chief minister or chief secretary or DGP would like a case like this happening in their state.'

Expect full worker strength at Manesar by Sep end: Maruti

Expect full worker strength at Manesar by Sep end: Maruti

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

MSI had around 3,300 workers at the Manesar plant before the July 18 violence, in which one executive was killed and 100 injured.

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Bosch Limited's Bengaluru plant reached the settlement with its Workmen Union-Mico Employees' Association on December 8 and, with this, the prolonged "illegal" strike called by the Union comes to an end, it said.

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The policy aims to create around 5,000 startups, including 10 global high-growth startups, and to create a minimum of 100,000 high skilled job creation, direct and indirect, in the startup ecosystem by 2023.

Jobs go vacant as talent shortage plagues India

Jobs go vacant as talent shortage plagues India

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Globally, however, India's position is still better than other developed nations like Australia and Japan.

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A decision by P Chidambaram in his last days as finance minister has annoyed the revenue department.

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The PM said there was a need to 'fight' rumours that the lockdown could be reimposed.

What will CDS Rawat do?

What will CDS Rawat do?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have a significant role in higher defence planning and operational aspects of India's nuclear arsenal.

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A lot has been written about the impact of the recommendations.

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A total of 2,765 posts of the civilian cadre of the Sashastra Seema Bal will be shifted to the IB command over the next year. Of these posts, 2,039 are operational.

Why Mohan Bhagwat is right about the army

Why Mohan Bhagwat is right about the army

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The RSS chief's comment that if war broke out, the military would not be ready for at least six to seven months is correct as it faces a shortfall in training and alertness and an even greater lack of funds for defence preparedness, notes Ajai Shukla.

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Rebel groups, particularly militants from National Socialist Council of Nagaland factions, are creating trouble in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. These militants are taking advantage of the mountainous terrain as well as the lack of manpower and firepower of the Arunachal Pradesh police to tackle insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons.

India most upbeat on hiring in the world

India most upbeat on hiring in the world

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

More employers expect to hire than fire over the next three months.

Budget 2012: Measures proposed for augmenting funds for SMEs

Budget 2012: Measures proposed for augmenting funds for SMEs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

In order to augment funds for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, in the General Budget 2012-13 presented in Lok Sabha, has proposed to exempt capital gains tax on sale of a residential property, if the sale consideration is used for subscription in equity of a manufacturing SME company for purchase of new plant and machinery.

The 2 BIG challenges facing India Inc

The 2 BIG challenges facing India Inc

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

As Covid-19 cases surge in India, companies have realised it's a tightrope walk between maintaining production and ensuring employee safety.

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

Most in-demand jobs around the world

Most in-demand jobs around the world

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Organisations around the world still report that they cannot find the talent they need when they need it.

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

According to a report by ManpowerGroup Solutions, in order to engage prospective talent, employers should focus on the content and functionality of their websites besides maximising their presence on social media.

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Hiring activities in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector have increased over 60 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010, even as they have come under the government scanner for pushing alien agendas in the country.