News for 'Termination for Cause'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'What's being predicted for Mumbai is not so different from what Kolkata experienced.' 'People should definitely be alert and aware and follow the advice of the disaster managers.'

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Stokes apologises for mimicking Katie Price's disabled son

Stokes apologises for mimicking Katie Price's disabled son

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes apologised on Wednesday to TV personality Katie Price and her son Harvey for a video that appeared to show him mocking the disabled boy.

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

This crisis has arisen just as demand in India's auto sector started seeing some sort of revival after the nationwide lockdown in March/April.

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Reports suggest this lot could fetch the cybercriminal as much as $130 million upon sale.

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

By 2025, most of India's large cities would require a second airport, and Mumbai may need a third airport by 2030.

Hyderabad airport to be renamed after NT Rama Rao

Hyderabad airport to be renamed after NT Rama Rao

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Civil Aviation Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has announced that the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad will be renamed after the former chief minister. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Rain-hit Chennai airport resumes technical flights

Rain-hit Chennai airport resumes technical flights

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A total 34 aircraft of various airlines were stranded at the airport due to the flooding caused by torrential rains.

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With India being the largest beneficiary of the GSP, it has been hit the most by the latest decision of the Trump administration

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Air India said that none of the 153 passengers and six crew were injured during evacuation.

Air quality worsens, dense fog disrupts flights, trains in Delhi

Air quality worsens, dense fog disrupts flights, trains in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The official data maintained by the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research put the condition at severely polluted. The Particulate Matter 2.5 level was recorded at 146 while the PM 10 was at 233 in New Delhi.

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The worst is possibly over because too many of us may already be infected.'

Guwahati-bound Capital Express derails; 2 killed, 10 injured

Guwahati-bound Capital Express derails; 2 killed, 10 injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

North East Frontier Railway officials said two unidentified male bodies were found from the coaches while six persons were injured in the derailment that occurred at around 9pm near Shamuktala Road station, about 32 km from Alipurduar Railway Division headquarters.

India's coal demand fuels global price rise

India's coal demand fuels global price rise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

India's energy ambitions are pushing global coal prices. India's import of coal from South Africa is expected to go up big time in the coming days.

'Call drop compensation unlikely in near term'

'Call drop compensation unlikely in near term'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A call drop is a voice call, which after being successfully established, is interrupted.

Missing flights has become a family habit

Missing flights has become a family habit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'I'm now hoping to fly tonight, with the office threatening to organise someone to escort me to the terminal at any sign that I might be dawdling -- because while I'm still here, there's a book launch, an artist's opening, and a party to attend, all of which I'll drop in on for a while,' says Kishore Singh.

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The central government had also sent a team of doctors to Kashmir Valley to treat youths injured due to firing by pellet guns.

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Sensex heavyweight Reliance Industries fell 2.76 per cent. In percentage terms, major laggards were Yes Bank, Indusind Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Axis Bank -- plunging as much as 6.62 per cent.

Enough stocks of petrol and diesel, LPG to be imported

Enough stocks of petrol and diesel, LPG to be imported

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

India, the world's third largest energy consumer, has enough petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) in stock to last way beyond the three-week nationwide lockdown, as all plants and supply locations are fully operational, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) chairman Sanjiv Singh said.an Singh, who continued to oversee the mammoth operations of ensuring that fuel reaches every nook and corner despite the loss of his father on the day the 21-day lockdown was declared, said there was no shortage of any fuel in the country and customers should not resort to panic booking of LPG refills.

Centre issues SOP for train travel of migrants

Centre issues SOP for train travel of migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The SOP said the train schedule, protocols for entry and movement of passengers, services to be provided in coaches, and arrangements with states and UTs for booking of tickets shall be publicised by the MOR.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Leicester striker Vardy apologises for racial slur

Leicester striker Vardy apologises for racial slur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Sun on Sunday published a video showing the alleged incident, which is believed to have taken place in July.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority, which is probing the incident, said the work was underway to recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, also known as "black boxes", that will be analysed at its facility in Abu Dhabi.

When soccer players were charged over attacks...

When soccer players were charged over attacks...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner has been charged with violence after an incident last month with a Copenhagen taxi driver, the driver's lawyer said on Thursday.

Passive euthanasia gets a lifeline from the government

Passive euthanasia gets a lifeline from the government

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The draft bill allows euthanasia for patients who can take informed decisions; doctors to be protected from liability.

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Families of two Americans killed in terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have sued Twitter, accusing the micro-blogging site of being a "tool and weapon of terrorism".

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The weather office forecasts monsoon rains to be above average this year after the droughts ravaged crops and worsened rural distress

Bomb threat grounds Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight

Bomb threat grounds Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

A Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight with 111 people on board was on Monday halted minutes before take-off from the IGI Airport in New Delhi after a bomb threat.

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will await the government's stand in its endeavour to examine a plea to legalise passive euthanasia by means of withdrawal of life support system to terminally-ill patients.

Petronet unit hit by strong winds

Petronet unit hit by strong winds

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Gas Authority of India Ltd on Monday said strong winds of over 40 knots caused an accident at Petronet LNG Ltd's R-LNG terminal at Dahej, when the tug boats of LNG carrier 'Disha' hit the dolphin piles of the jetty on September 17.

Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimers at bay?

Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimers at bay?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Moderate drinking has been associated with a lower risk of developing and dying from heart disease and stroke.

China's paralysed airport bomber jailed for 6 years

China's paralysed airport bomber jailed for 6 years

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Ji Zhongxing, 33, who lost one of his hands while setting home made explosives the Beijing Capital International Airport in July, was sentenced to six years in jail, according to a court ruling by the Beijing Chaoyang District Court.

The economy is still a reluctant beast

The economy is still a reluctant beast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The government's full five-year term is unlikely to deliver more than 7+ per cent growth.' 'That's creditable, but no different from the 7.2 per cent achieved in the previous five years (2009 to 2014).' 'Those who expected the change of government to deliver a change of tempo would be disappointed,' says T N Ninan.

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The Mumbai crime branch has booked net4india chief executive officer Jasjit Sawhney for alleged illegal termination of international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

He is accused of illegally terminating international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Trai asks telcos to add towers to address call drops

Trai asks telcos to add towers to address call drops

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Trai asks telcos to add towers to address call drops.

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Important appointments at these companies have been stuck for long

CAG pulls up IOC, HPCL, BPCL

CAG pulls up IOC, HPCL, BPCL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Faulty laws helped oil majors – IOC, HPCL and BPCL -- to avoid excise payment of Rs 713 crore (Rs 7.13 billion) to the government during April-December 2002, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said.