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Automobile slump stoking labour unrest at companies

Automobile slump stoking labour unrest at companies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Falling margins, high inflation pitting workers against management.

General Motors Employees Union challenges layoff of 1,419 at Talegaon

General Motors Employees Union challenges layoff of 1,419 at Talegaon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

GM cites global pandemic as reason for the step. Firm had stopped selling cars in India in 2017 and stopped production completely on December 24, 2020.

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'This government has not created any employment.' 'Forget employment, the government had not done anything in skill development.'

EPFO proposes curb on early withdrawal of PF money

EPFO proposes curb on early withdrawal of PF money

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

At present, someone short of the retirement age can completely withdraw the PF money.

Railway unions vote for indefinite general strike

Railway unions vote for indefinite general strike

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

About a million railway employees participated in the strike ballot of NFIR. In December, 800,000 employees participated in the strike ballot conducted by another leading union, the All India Railwaymen Federation, with 96 per cent voting in favour of a strike.

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market. Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya.

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The reservation would include a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and special police officers.

Germany to open up labour market for non-EU countries

Germany to open up labour market for non-EU countries

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

To tackle acute shortage of skilled workers, Germany has agreed to open its labour market for specialists from non-EU countries, including India, by easing the minimum salary requirement to obtain a residence permit.

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Union government is projected to share about 32 per cent of central taxes with states during the financial year 2024-25 against the 15th Finance Commission's recommendation of 41 per cent. The Revised Estimates (RE) for FY24, too, show a similar share of states in the central taxes at 32 per cent. In absolute terms, however, there has been an increase in the amount devolved to states compared to the Budget Estimates (BE) for FY24 at Rs 11 trillion.

Will Foxconn re-employ sacked India workers?

Will Foxconn re-employ sacked India workers?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer has said it would invest around $5 billion in Maharashtra

Labour Minister set to cap premature PF withdrawals at 75%

Labour Minister set to cap premature PF withdrawals at 75%

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The rest 25% would be paid to the subscriber at the age of 58.

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Nath said talking about "mandir-masjid" will not generate employment.

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labour conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The Budget needs to focus more on social welfare schemes.'

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The flexi staff workforce at present in the country has increased to 2.1 million from 1.7 million in 2015.

Not in Karnataka CM's race: Mallikarjuna Kharge

Not in Karnataka CM's race: Mallikarjuna Kharge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

In this interview with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Kharge says that he is not an aspirant to the chair of the chief minister, but also adds that the final decision would be with the party high command.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Labour, tax reforms to boost apparel, leather sectors: Survey

Labour, tax reforms to boost apparel, leather sectors: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Indian companies struggle in face of a set of common challenges related to logistics, labour regulations, tax and tariff policy

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Narendra Modi's pay-off from relaxing labour laws would be huge.

Process begins for statutory central minimum wage

Process begins for statutory central minimum wage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The Minimum Wages Act will be amended to enact a new centrally set minimum, in the wake of the National Advisory Council's suggestion on asymmetries in this regard between states on payments for work done on schemes under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Karnataka rules out CBI probe into mining scam

Karnataka rules out CBI probe into mining scam

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The Karnataka Government on Tuesday ruled out a CBI probe into the illegal iron ore mining and export scam, even as the stand-off with the Opposition showed no signs of resolution.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.

Process begins for statutory central minimum wage

Process begins for statutory central minimum wage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

States may set it higher, not lower; planned link to cost of living.

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Qatar's construction industry is rife with abuse of migrant workers who are "treated like cattle" and live in squalid accommodation exposed to overflowing sewage, Amnesty International said in a report on Sunday.

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Just as coronavirus has come to us from China, this disease is also coming from that country.' 'India is a strong democracy and you cannot compromise on labour laws in this manner.' 'These changes will be challenged in court.'

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Exor, the investment holding of Italy's Agnelli family, owns nearly 30 percent of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and 64 percent of Juventus. FCA and Juventus are completely separate entities, each managing their own finances and operations.

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Parliamentary standing committee on labour, led by Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has said in its report that it is unjustifiable for owners to pay workers' wages during natural calamities.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

'Effect of Budget on elections is marginal'

'Effect of Budget on elections is marginal'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'The BJP's real weapons are Hindutva, organisation and finance.'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Timely payment under the MGNREGA is essential as it is a demand-driven scheme.

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Brands such as Gap, Primark and C&A which source some of their garments from Tamil Nadu say they do regular audits to ensure their suppliers comply with their codes of conduct.

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Samariya, the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post, was working as information commissioner in the transparency panel Central Information Commission (CIC). A 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Telangana cadre, Samariya retired after serving as the labour and employment secretary in the Government of India. He was sworn in as the information commissioner on November 7, 2020.

Are Modi's labour reforms strong enough to uplift the poor?

Are Modi's labour reforms strong enough to uplift the poor?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Vasundhara Raje government's initiatives mark a critical step forward in labour law reforms.

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Rediff.com18 May 2015

FIFA's sponsors must challenge soccer's world governing body over human rights abuses at the 2022 World Cup construction sites in Qatar, pressure group New FIFA Now and international workers' unions said on Monday.

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Doddamani has maintained a low profile; he has always worked actively behind the scenes in managing and strategising for Kharge's successive electoral campaign.