News for 'Redressal'

Racial quotas clouds South Africa team selection

Racial quotas clouds South Africa team selection

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Fulfilling the quota requirements while fielding a competitive team has long been a sensitive issue but after a poor 2019, returning to winning ways looks to be the immediate priority of the four selectors, two of whom are black.

Every adult should have a bank account by Jan 1 2016: RBI

Every adult should have a bank account by Jan 1 2016: RBI

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The panel also recommended unified Financial Redress Agency under Finance Ministry for customer grievances.

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The SC declined to set up a committee of a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of violent protests

Man hurls shoe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Man hurls shoe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The shoe fell short of the dais and the man was caught immediately by police.

How to pay safely for online transactions

How to pay safely for online transactions

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Use a "virtual credit card" for every online transaction when you can't pay cash on delivery.

Kundra's statement is contempt of Supreme Court order: Verma

Kundra's statement is contempt of Supreme Court order: Verma

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Slamming Raj Kundra's criticism of Justice Lodha Committee's order of suspending the Rajasthan Royals owner from any cricketing activity for life, petitioner in IPL spot-fixing scandal Aditya Verma claimed that the London-based businessman's statement is a contempt of Supreme Court order.

Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

One of the dozen marques owned by Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen, Skoda was hit hard by botched-up delivery schedules and service in India.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

Kingfisher not a wilful defaulter, says HC

Kingfisher not a wilful defaulter, says HC

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Calcutta HC dismisses United Bank of India's decision on technical grounds

BCCI to take up compensation claims with ICC

BCCI to take up compensation claims with ICC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The BCCI will move the ICC's Disputes Redressal Committee following complaints of revenue losses by associations after being forced to cut down on crowd capacity to accommodate the tournament's sponsors.

Unhappy with Railways? A portal to send complaints soon

Unhappy with Railways? A portal to send complaints soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has promised to have an effective complaint redress system and bring about accountability on the part of officers in rail functioning.

85% of COVID-19 cases in India are from 8 states

85% of COVID-19 cases in India are from 8 states

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal -- contribute 85.5 per cent of active caseload and 87 per cent of total deaths in India.

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account for alleged violation of the US Copyright Act, a move that the minister slammed as being arbitrary and gross violation of IT rules.

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Tyagi is possibly the first Delhi University VC to face suspension. University officials said such an action had not been taken against any VC in at least three decades.

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Rediff.com3 May 2021

If not for Palaniswami, it is hard to guess if the AIADMK would have been able to garner 33.3 per cent vote share as against the DMK's 37.7 per cent. AIADMK won 66 seats, its allies Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bharatiya Janata Party five and four seats respectively and proved yet again that the western region was its fortress.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

However, the extension leaves the salaried taxpayers with a limited time-frame of just 20 days to file their income tax returns.

'Govt won't interfere in Zareen-Mary Kom issue'

'Govt won't interfere in Zareen-Mary Kom issue'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju advised the Boxing Federation of India to be transparent and resolve the Nikhat Zareen-Mary Kom in the best possible manner.

ICC, PCA fail to resolve issues

ICC, PCA fail to resolve issues

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

'If ICC does not accept our conditions, we may be forced to pull-out,' IS Bindra declared on Friday.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Indian fliers regularly face issues like lost baggage, refund on cancellation and harassment by staff at airports

Will not accept any changes to Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will not accept any changes to Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

"Pakistan will not accept any modifications or changes to the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. Our position is based on the principles enshrined in the treaty. And the treaty must be honoured in... letter and spirit," Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi told Dawn News.

The battle to save democracy never ends

The battle to save democracy never ends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier this year, a punishment he said will abide by.

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.

FM for big fines on fraud firms

FM for big fines on fraud firms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The government on Wednesday asked consumer redressal courts to initiate "class action" and levy punitive damages on erring companies to safeguard the interest of consumers in an era of open economy.

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Her husband and other relatives had shifted to a rented building, the police said, adding Kanakadurga then took refugee at the One Stop Centre here.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Wipro faces legal action for 'not paying' property tax

Wipro faces legal action for 'not paying' property tax

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Wipro said it is 'exploring all legal options at its disposal to seek redressal' against any such move by the authorities.

Lifestyle disease no reason to deny insurance claim, rules consumer panel

Lifestyle disease no reason to deny insurance claim, rules consumer panel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, while setting aside the Punjab state commission's order, asked the Chandigarh branch of the Life Insurance Corporation India to pay the sum along with compensation Rs 25,000 and litigation cost Rs 5,000 within 45 days to Punjab-resident Neelam Chopra.

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The minister, in an eight-page open letter to farmers, said the Modi-government was committed to their welfare and stressed that the new legislations were aimed at benefitting small and marginal farmers.

Stop complaining to PM, Union ministers: Govt WARNS babus

Stop complaining to PM, Union ministers: Govt WARNS babus

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Irked by a plethora of grievances of government employees reaching the Prime Minister's Office, the Centre has issued a warning to the officials, asking them to follow other channels for redressal of their complaints.

New farm laws have been welcomed in many states: Tomar

New farm laws have been welcomed in many states: Tomar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to the ministry's statement, Tomar thanked the BKU (Kisan) leaders for coming out in support of the Farm Acts and said these laws have been welcomed in various states across the country.

Consumer cells may be mandatory soon

Consumer cells may be mandatory soon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

In order to check the ever-increasing cases in consumer courts, the government is toying with the idea of making it mandatory for all companies to have consumer grievance redressal systems in place.

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, metro services will be resumed in three stages from September 7-12, but stations located in containment zones will remain closed.

If banks bite the broker bullet...

If banks bite the broker bullet...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

It will bring in more transparency and reduce mis-selling

GST: Govt launches webpage to facilitate IT, electronic goods taxpayers

GST: Govt launches webpage to facilitate IT, electronic goods taxpayers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The web page also enables filing of grievances in relation to the implementation of GST

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours.