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Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

At the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees and there are instances where this fear is misused by the higher authorities to tame their subordinate officials. This fear always deters PSB executives from making decisions -- the fewer the decisions, the less the chance of falling into trouble, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Unless we consistently show up with the right cars, at the right time, priced fairly, we risk becoming irrelevant very quickly.'

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The celebrations are set to continue through the day. CMS also arranged a live AXIOM mission broadcast, a replica of the ISS Cupola module, a "Defy Gravity" photo booth, telescope viewings, and a simulated Mission Control Centre.

'Zero commission' practice illegal: DGCA

'Zero commission' practice illegal: DGCA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

In its submission to the Competition Commission of India, in response to a complaint filed by a travel agents body, DGCA said travel agents should be compensated by the airlines directly by paying commission, which should be a part of the fare itself.

Why the new pay panel spells doom for India's finances

Why the new pay panel spells doom for India's finances

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Central pay commissions in the past have usually been set up after every 10 years and the 10-year period of the current sixth central pay commission would be over by 2015.

'Was taken to US border via Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico after paying Rs 46L'

'Was taken to US border via Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico after paying Rs 46L'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Dozens of Indian immigrants, mostly from Punjab, were deported from the United States after attempting to enter the country illegally. They were returned to India in shackles, having spent lakhs of rupees on the journey. Many of the deportees said they were duped by travel agents who promised them a better life in the US. Their families had sold land, borrowed money, and mortgaged their properties to finance the trip. The deportees are now facing a bleak future, having lost their money and their dreams of a better life in the US.

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'It's important for India to think about areas where it wants the US to move.' 'We can be far more innovative in what we ask the US.' 'Given that there's a package deal, why not do it?'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'The Pakistanis knew there was only one route up and they could take direct aim at us as we climbed up.' 'They knew they could kill us.'

50% commission charge: FIR names X account handlers of Priyanka, Kamal Nath

50% commission charge: FIR names X account handlers of Priyanka, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The letter claimed that the contractors in the state are being asked to pay 50 percent commission.

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'It won't be a V-shaped recovery. It'll be consolidation.' 'Investors might exit during that grind. It'll be painful.'

Third finance commission faces uphill task

Third finance commission faces uphill task

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Former chief secretary Indu Kumar Pande, the chairman of the commission, has been left with only seven months to complete the recommendations.

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'

SC asks states, UTs to clear salary, dues of lower court judges

SC asks states, UTs to clear salary, dues of lower court judges

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SNJPC recommendations cover pay structure, pension and family pension and allowances besides dealing with the issue of establishing a permanent mechanism to determine subjects of service conditions of district judiciary.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

In its highest ever reduction in seller fees, ecommerce giant Amazon India has introduced zero referral charges on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below Rs 300. The move is aimed at boosting seller growth on Amazon.in and supporting hundreds of thousands small businesses across the country.

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Reaffirming India's stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism and underscored the need for strict action against those who 'promote and support' it.

Army anguished as govt rejects demand for higher pay

Army anguished as govt rejects demand for higher pay

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The MSP was introduced to the services recognising their unique service conditions and hardships.

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The pay panel had in November recommended 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay at junior levels.

Pay panel notification likely on Friday

Pay panel notification likely on Friday

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The notification with regard to the Sixth Pay Commission award is ready and is currently being approved by statutory authorities. Sources said the dearness allowance effective this July is also likely to be announced the same day.

JK Cabinet approves pay panel recommendations

JK Cabinet approves pay panel recommendations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The Cabinet, which met in Jammu under the chairmanship of chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday evening, approved the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee on implementation of the 6th Pay Commission, including one that there shall be no lock-in period for withdrawal of arrears deposited to the GP Fund.

Armed forces seek 50% pay hike

Armed forces seek 50% pay hike

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Ratcheting up their protests one notch, the three service chiefs met Defence Minister AK Antony today to tell him the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations relating to the services were inadequate and would not prevent attrition. The three chiefs said they wanted an average increase of 50 to 60 per cent in salaries, whereas all the pay commission offered was 28 to 33 per cent hike.

Defence forces reject revised pay panel salaries

Defence forces reject revised pay panel salaries

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Though the government obn Thursday in principle accepted the Services' demand for restoring 70 per cent 'extant pensionary weightage' to jawans on the basis of their last drawn pay, the Armed Forces are cut up with the finance ministry over the rejection of their three other demands concerning officers. The CPC had recommended that the jawans be given 50 per cent 'pensionary weightage' and provided an option of lateral entry into paramilitary and central police forces.

'Budget has adequate pay panel provision'

'Budget has adequate pay panel provision'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

There are 196 allowances.

Pak uses nuke shield to back terror: All-party delegation in Algeria

Pak uses nuke shield to back terror: All-party delegation in Algeria

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Terrorism is a global menace to be addressed by humanity in unison was the all-party delegation's message to Algeria as it concluded its visit to the North African country on Sunday.

'For marginalised communities': Govt cancels lateral entry for babus

'For marginalised communities': Govt cancels lateral entry for babus

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Centre on Tuesday asked the UPSC to withdraw the latest advertisement for lateral entry in bureaucracy, amid a row over reservation in the advertised posts.

Failed IPOs? Brokers to get application commission

Failed IPOs? Brokers to get application commission

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

In its guidelines for submission of initial public offer applications through a nationwide network of brokers, physically or electronically, market regulator Sebi has made provisions for payment of a commission to such brokers by the IPO-bound companies.

Govt officers deserve higher pay

Govt officers deserve higher pay

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Pay panel award not to upset fiscal roadmap: Rajan

Pay panel award not to upset fiscal roadmap: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The new pay scale will come into effect from January 1.

Impact of the pay hike burden on 11 key states

Impact of the pay hike burden on 11 key states

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

West Bengal and Maharashtra, despite having fewer public sector employees, are likely to face a higher burden of salaries and pensions.

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Experts said the higher pay out will boost consumption demand.

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

There are 1.9 million employees and 650,000 pensioners in Maharashtra.

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.

Buyers Entitled To Market Value On Flat Resale

Buyers Entitled To Market Value On Flat Resale

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The National Commission condemned the builder for creating third-party rights during litigation, thereby depriving the buyer of a permanent roof over his head, points out Jehangir B Gai.

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Given the possibilities that next year's assembly elections could throw up, Stalin told the state assembly that an interim report had to be submitted by January 2026. The outcomes may well find its way into the DMK's poll manifesto, thus seeking to keep the electoral focus still on the BJP-ruled Centre and Prime Minister Modi, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley said the government has been able to improve its budgeted expenditure.

Protests against new law in Dhaka, secretariat locked down

Protests against new law in Dhaka, secretariat locked down

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Government employees in Bangladesh locked down the main gate of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka, protesting a new service law that allows for easier dismissal of officials for misconduct. The protest, which lasted for about half an hour, disrupted government operations. The employees also threatened to continue their protests until the ordinance was scrapped. Meanwhile, the protest by employees of the Dhaka South City Corporation, demanding the installation of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as its mayor, has brought administrative services to a halt. These protests, coupled with concerns raised by the business community and the military, highlight a growing sense of unease in Bangladesh over the policies of the interim government.