News for 'US Postal'

Wankhede has given Indian cricket so much: Gavaskar

Wankhede has given Indian cricket so much: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Dilip Vengsarkar will be part of the MCA's grand celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium.

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing effective crisis management, economic benefits, and the event's role in national unity and infrastructure development. He cited the swift response to a stampede on January 29 and the extensive preparations that ensured a smooth experience for millions of pilgrims.

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

When the margin of victory is less than the number of postal ballot papers rejected, all such rejected postal ballot papers shall be mandatorily re-verified before declaration of the result.

Law ministry allows use of postal ballot for those suffering from COVID-19

Law ministry allows use of postal ballot for those suffering from COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

After the outbreak of coronavirus in India, Bihar will be the first state to have assembly polls.

Indian-Americans welcome electronic postal order

Indian-Americans welcome electronic postal order

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

A number of Indians living in the US said that RTI has now become accessible to the Indian citizens living abroad after the Postal Department last week launched Indian postal order in electronic format.

DMK secures big win in Erode East bypoll, boosts party for assembly polls

DMK secures big win in Erode East bypoll, boosts party for assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has won the Erode East bypoll with a massive margin, defeating actor-politician Seeman's NTK. The victory is seen as a boost for the DMK ahead of next year's Assembly elections. DMK candidate V C Chandhirakumar trounced Naam Tamilar Katchi's (NTK) M K Seethalakshmi by a margin of 91,558 votes, leading to the NTK forfeiting its deposit. Chief Minister and DMK president Stalin attributed the win to the DMK government's good governance, while AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami termed it a "fake" victory. The bypoll was necessitated due to the death of Congress MLA EVKS Elangovan last year.

Govt to take postal services to every village

Govt to take postal services to every village

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Prasad said country's postal department is 150 years old and needs improvement and the government is trying its best to do the needful.

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The Diwali stamp is being issued as a "Forever" stamp, the US Postal Service said in a statement.

INDIA leaders urge EC to ensure guidelines followed during counting

INDIA leaders urge EC to ensure guidelines followed during counting

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The leaders of the INDIA requested the EC to instruct its officials that they should follow the guidelines.

Archies stores to sell postal stamps too

Archies stores to sell postal stamps too

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The permission was given to the company to make the postal stamps available to its customers as a value addition.

'Use mobile, postal network for more coverage'

'Use mobile, postal network for more coverage'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

In order to popularise the social security schemes for the unorganised sector, a Committee on Tuesday suggested PFRDA access the postal department's network and enter into tie ups with mobile phone operators who have vast reach.

Indo-Americans welcome launch of electronic postal order

Indo-Americans welcome launch of electronic postal order

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

In the past, development groups in the US had a tough time seeking information under the RTI Act.

Want To Invest In Fixed Income Schemes?

Want To Invest In Fixed Income Schemes?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

When investing in fixed-income products, balancing considerations like safety, liquidity, and income is essential.

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Suryavanshi said the personal mobile phone of one Dinesh Gurav, the data entry operator of Jogeshwari assembly constituency, was found in the hands of an unauthorised person and action is being taken in this regard.

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Post Office has 1,54,000 rural branches.

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rohit aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede

Telecom, postal woes? Lodge a complaint on Twitter now

Telecom, postal woes? Lodge a complaint on Twitter now

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Consumers and businesses can tweet to communications minister Manoj Sinha (@manojsinhabjp) using #DOTSeva, #BSNLSeva, #MTNLSeva, and #PostalSeva.

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In a country where 'booth-capturing' and open intimidation of voters used to be a part of the poll processes until not very long ago -- and remains a factor even now - postal vote can challenge the very credibility of the electoral process as a whole, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Postal staff threaten indefinite strike

Postal staff threaten indefinite strike

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The union has been demanding appointment of staffs, implementation of proper pension scheme, opposing the idea of one delivery point and one post office system of the government, Union general secretary M Krishnan told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.

New Postal Act to hit courier cos

New Postal Act to hit courier cos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The government will amend the more than 100-year-old Indian Postal Act to bring courier services within its ambit, Minister of State for Communications and IT Shakeel Ahmad said in Lok Sabha.

Postal services not to be privatised: Govt

Postal services not to be privatised: Govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

The government on Thursday ruled out the possibility of privatising postal services in the country.\n\n\n\n

Rural postal life insurance biz zooms

Rural postal life insurance biz zooms

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Rural Postal Life Insurance, a scheme administered by the Department of Post for the rural populace, has grown manifold to develop business worth Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) for the 2003-04 fiscal from Rs 550 crore (Rs 5.50 billion) in 1999.

Postal dept to float new co for insurance products

Postal dept to float new co for insurance products

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The department of post is in the process of floating a separate company to bring its Postal Life Insurance and Rural Postal Life Insurance products under the ambit of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, an official said on Saturday.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The department has a network of more than 150,000 post offices across the country.

After Andhra rout, Jagan bats for paper ballots over EVM

After Andhra rout, Jagan bats for paper ballots over EVM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The former chief minister claimed that almost every advanced democracy uses paper ballots.

Maha poll: Why over 12 lakh workers likely to miss voting

Maha poll: Why over 12 lakh workers likely to miss voting

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

With the cane crushing season set to commence on November 15, lakhs of cutters from various districts have already migrated to the sugarcane belts in western Maharashtra and many other states, according to the Maharashtra Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Association.

Postal service to go green in Gujarat

Postal service to go green in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The postal service is going green and the process has already started in the Ahmedabad region.

Postal revenue rises to Rs 4432 cr

Postal revenue rises to Rs 4432 cr

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Revenue of Indian postal services has increased to Rs 4431.85 crore in 2004-05 from Rs 3297 crore in 2000-01, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Postal dept offers package for recruitments

Postal dept offers package for recruitments

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Moving beyond selling application forms, the Department of Posts has started offering a complete package to agencies and companies for their recruitment process.

Postal deficit to go up by 41% in 2009-10

Postal deficit to go up by 41% in 2009-10

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

With the wage bill of postal department, having around 4,84,000 employees, expected to go up by 20 per cent in the current fiscal, the postal deficit for 2009-10 is set to go up by 41 per cent to Rs 5,395 crore over 2008-09.

Jio Fin arm plans Rs 36K cr deal with Reliance Retail

Jio Fin arm plans Rs 36K cr deal with Reliance Retail

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Financial Services (JFS) is set to seek shareholders' approval for its leasing subsidiary to acquire telecom equipment and devices worth Rs 36,000 crore ($4.33 billion) from Reliance Retail. Jio Leasing Services Limited (JLSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JFS, plans to enter the device leasing business, and the equipment will be deployed in broadband wireless connectivity and other services.

Postal stamp on Murugappa Chettiar

Postal stamp on Murugappa Chettiar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Two key depts in ministry cold to rationale for one; postal dept says it's more eligible than IDFC or Bandhan, feels 'strong lobby' scuttling its plans.

Is Lamine Yamal The Next Messi?

Is Lamine Yamal The Next Messi?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Lamine Yamal is great, you all saw him in this tournament, he won the best young player award in this tournament, and he is proving himself day after day, I think he has no limits.'

Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia's annual remuneration may be around Rs 50 crore

Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia's annual remuneration may be around Rs 50 crore

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Wipro's new CEO Srinivas Pallia will receive an annual remuneration of up to $6 million (about Rs 50 crore), according to a regulatory filing by the Bengaluru-headquartered IT company. Earlier in April, Wipro announced the appointment of Pallia as its new CEO and MD, following the sudden resignation of Thierry Delaporte. Delaporte's annual salary of over Rs 80 crore at Wipro had made headlines last year.

Postal bank set to become a reality: Rajan

Postal bank set to become a reality: Rajan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Payments banks are niche banks which will be allowed to function with several restrictions.