News for 'Union Labour'

US men's soccer team blasts federation, wants women's pay tripled

US men's soccer team blasts federation, wants women's pay tripled

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

All 28 members of the US women's squad sued the governing body for soccer in the United States, alleging gender discrimination

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Alleging "delay in justice" to Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, 150 protesting students from universities across Delhi who were detained earlier on Wednesday decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.

Nagaland civilian deaths: Police files murder case against security forces

Nagaland civilian deaths: Police files murder case against security forces

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense.

Farmers' peaceful 'satyagraha' in national interest: Rahul

Farmers' peaceful 'satyagraha' in national interest: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Congress had on Friday extended support to the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by the farmer unions, saying party workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in their protest.

Cong, govt spar in LS over donations to PM Cares Fund

Cong, govt spar in LS over donations to PM Cares Fund

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund was established in March last year with the primary objective to deal with any kind of emergency situation like the one currently posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and provide relief to those affected.

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

On Monday, the ministry had put the recovery rate from COVID-19 at 22.17 per cent.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killed at least 16 people on Wednesday and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant, officials said.

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Punjab faces many mortal threats. For most of these the people of Punjab are themselves responsible. And unless they take a brutal hard look within, their future generations have to be resigned to continue living with this constant slide, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wistron, which earlier pegged the losses at Rs 437 crore, later notified the Taiwan stock exchange that the total losses were around Rs 50 crore.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Rediff.com6 May 2020

These workers do not have jobs and the Railways should not charge train fare from them, Deshmukh said in a video message. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said the Railways has subsidised 85 per cent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state governments have to pay the remaining 15 per cent.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

ITBP engineering wing to construct India-China border roads, foot tracks

ITBP engineering wing to construct India-China border roads, foot tracks

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The move, which was approved by the Union home ministry, comes amid a military standoff with China in the eastern Ladakh area.

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

This will help employers keep a track of the diseases workers could suffer from while doing their jobs.

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

R-Day violence to Lakhimpur killings, anti-farm laws stir saw it all

R-Day violence to Lakhimpur killings, anti-farm laws stir saw it all

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

From the Republic Day violence to Lakhimpur Kheri incident and terms such as 'toolkit' and andolanjeevi entering the Indian political lexicon, it was controversies galore during the year-long farmers' movement against the contentious agri laws.

8.65% interest rate on EPF for 2018-19

8.65% interest rate on EPF for 2018-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

This decision would pave the way for crediting Rs 54,000 crore as 8.65 per cent interest for 2018-19, into the accounts of more than 6 crore EPFO subscribers.

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

People may belong to any caste and religion, they are not safe, the Congress leader alleged.

'George Fernandes was a great orator'

'George Fernandes was a great orator'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'He will be remembered for his simplicity and for taking up the cause of the labourers with great passion.'

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The BMS said that creating workers who do not own their industry and without permanent commitment or relationship with the industry, will be a hazard for industrial growth.

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The revocation comes a day after heads of 4 Shaivite maths called on Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai and following an outcry against the ban by devotees, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Hindu outfits.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

Covid: Some good news for ESI subscribers

Covid: Some good news for ESI subscribers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

ESI subscribers to get Covid unemployment allowance within 15 days of claim. Payment will be made into bank account of the insured and Aadhaar will be used for identification.

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the worst Covid-19 affected state of Maharashtra to be more vigilant and make concerted efforts in identifying and sending the migrant workers still stranded there to their native places. The top court, which directed all states and Union territories to transport all stranded workers by train, bus or other modes within 15 days, said there were "huge lapses" by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and asked the government there to announce a suitable place for their registration.

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The AFSPA is in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and areas falling within the jurisdiction of eight police stations of districts in Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam.

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The SC, however, rejected NIA's request for immediate stay to the order.

'Defeat BJP' call raised at mega farmer event in poll-bound UP

'Defeat BJP' call raised at mega farmer event in poll-bound UP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Referring to Modi, Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as 'outsiders', the farmer leader said he has no objection if they become prime ministers after winning polls from Uttarakhand or Gujarat.

We showed BJP's seats can be decreased: Akhilesh

We showed BJP's seats can be decreased: Akhilesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

In his maiden foray in the state election, Yadav won from the Karhal assembly seat by a margin of 67,504 votes.

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'The BJP will never act against the minister because it stands with criminals.'

'Our rating is dependent on the medium-term outlook'

'Our rating is dependent on the medium-term outlook'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'While we note the very strong cyclical recovery in the economy, we believe there is still uncertainty over medium-term prospects.'

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.

Farm laws repeal: Terrified govt hiding something, says Rahul

Farm laws repeal: Terrified govt hiding something, says Rahul

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that repealing the three farm laws without a debate in Parliament shows that the government is "terrified" and knows that it has done something wrong.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

Toyota standoff: Talks to end deadlock fail

Toyota standoff: Talks to end deadlock fail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The renewed talks between Toyota Kirloskar Motor management and employees union to end the deadlock over labour issues at two plants near Bangalore have failed.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Violent clashes between yellow vests, cops on May Day

Violent clashes between yellow vests, cops on May Day

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Police resorted to using tear gas and sting grenades to control the crowd gathering near Paris' Montparnasse train station.

Boris wins snap election bid; UK to vote on Dec 12

Boris wins snap election bid; UK to vote on Dec 12

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The unexpected development took place after opposition Labour Party supported the bill moved by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.