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SC dismisses BPL's plea, asks firm to pay wages

SC dismisses BPL's plea, asks firm to pay wages

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

A Bench headed by Justice S B Sinha, while rejecting BPL's plea, asked it to pay wages (last drawn) to 15 workmen within one month during the pendency of the dispute before the court. BPL had submitted that since its establishment had been closed, the workmen, after having accepted compensation, are not entitled to reinstatement or wages.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

The Goat Life Review: A Saga Of Pain

The Goat Life Review: A Saga Of Pain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in Prithviraj's journey as an actor, applauds Divya Nair.

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The CBI has registered a case of alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against human rights activist Harsh Mander and his NGO, and searched his premises on Friday, officials said.

Four IM operatives get 10 years in jail for terror plot but will walk out

Four IM operatives get 10 years in jail for terror plot but will walk out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The judgement, however, paved the way for their release as all of them have already served as much time in jail.

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.'

Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

But Indians work less than smaller countries with small populations like Bhutan, the Congo, Lesotho and Gambia.

Deadline to apply for higher pension extended till July 11

Deadline to apply for higher pension extended till July 11

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for filing applications to opt for a higher pension till July 11. This is the second extension of the deadline for applying for a higher pension. Earlier, it was extended from May 3, 2023, to June 26, 2023.

Infosys reaches out to staff on wage hike

Infosys reaches out to staff on wage hike

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Sources say the company's decision has led to a lot of discontent among its employees, many of whom are said to have expressed their unhappiness on the company's intranet portal and 'bulletin board'.

More upsides ahead for Coal India

More upsides ahead for Coal India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Conflicting views on Coal India (CIL) might leave investors confused. The bullish perspective that India has strong power demand (and also high steel production) means high demand for coal. As CIL is the monopoly producer of coal -- supplying over 80 per cent of the domestic requirement - the public sector undertaking should be a beneficiary of the rising power demand.

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane backed Shreyas Iyer to deliver a punchy performance for the team in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu.

WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws Nakamura in Game 1 of semis

WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws Nakamura in Game 1 of semis

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

By becoming only the second Indian after legendary Vishwanathan Anand to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Praggnanandhaa booked a spot in the Candidates event in 2024 to determine the challenger to Ding Liren.

AI staff decline to renegotiate wage cuts

AI staff decline to renegotiate wage cuts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Hardening their stand, Air India unions said on Thursday they were not willing to renegotiate on the proposed wage cut by the management. NACIL is the holding company of the state-run airline and was formed after the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines.

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Shoma didn't have the luxury of time. She was already suffering from so many ailments.'

Delhi sanitation workers call off strike; MCDs to pay wages in 2 days

Delhi sanitation workers call off strike; MCDs to pay wages in 2 days

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The sanitation workers of the three municipal corporations of Delhi on Monday agreed before the high court to call off their strike and resume work immediately after MCDs said they have released their wages which would be received by all within two days.

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?''

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Only one in four workers in Karnataka receive a salary, the lowest among the four industrialised states of India, a Business Standard analysis of the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data shows. While 31.6 per cent workers in Gujarat receive regular wages (or salaries), followed by Tamil Nadu (30.3 per cent) and Maharashtra (29.4 per cent), only 25.7 per cent workers in Karnataka receive the same. The figure stands at 21.5 per cent at the national level, according to the 2021-22 PLFS data.

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

Higher NREGS wages may hurt farm sector

Higher NREGS wages may hurt farm sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

More people opting for work under the scheme would aggravate the shortage of workers in farms.

Pension glitch hits bank wage talks

Pension glitch hits bank wage talks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Balaji Telefilms' shareholders reject Ekta, Shobha Kapoor wage deal

Balaji Telefilms' shareholders reject Ekta, Shobha Kapoor wage deal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, managing director (MD) and joint MD of media firm Balaji Telefilms have failed to obtain requisite votes on resolutions pertaining to their remuneration. According to stock exchange disclosure made by the company, the two separate special resolutions on setting their salaries for the next years got 56.77 per cent and 55.45 per cent 'against' vote.

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ATS has found that Labhshankar Maheshwari, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, had agreed to be part of the conspiracy to expedite the visa process for him, his wife and two other family members wanting to visit the neighbouring country to meet relatives.

Bombay HC acquits Prof G N Saibaba, refuses to stay his release

Bombay HC acquits Prof G N Saibaba, refuses to stay his release

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Tuesday set aside the life sentence of Delhi University professor G N Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Wages, unemployment issues kept Labour Ministry busy in 2013

Wages, unemployment issues kept Labour Ministry busy in 2013

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The country came to a virtual stand-still when trade unions called a two-day general strike on February 20 pressing for implementation of their 10-point charter of demands.

Indian establishment waging proxy war on LTTE

Indian establishment waging proxy war on LTTE

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

In the wake of the visit of India Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee, to Colombo for talks with the Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Tamilnet, the English language web site associated with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, has disseminated on January 30, 2009, an article attributed to "a political analyst in Vanni," which has accused "the present Indian establishment run by Congress of waging its own proxy war in the island of Sri Lanka, concurrent to Colombo's war

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

If freedom of speech is allowed beyond limits, it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay HC has said.

More wages, jobs for Indian seafarers

More wages, jobs for Indian seafarers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Following an international agreement between the National Union of Seafarers of India and 'manning agents' who recruit them, the wages of seafarers have been hiked with effect from January 1, 2004.

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Justices G S Sandhawalia and Harpreet Kaur Jeewan also held the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 "ultravires" and said it will become "ineffective from the date it came into force".

Jobs rise 4.4%, wages up 14% in 2013-14

Jobs rise 4.4%, wages up 14% in 2013-14

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Indian economy had grown at 6.6 per in 2013-14.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

Infosys to freeze April wage hike, promotions

Infosys to freeze April wage hike, promotions

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The impact of the global meltdown has forced India's second largest IT bellwether Infosys Technologies to freeze wage hikes and hiring in new fiscal 2009-10.

Moderation in IT, BPO wages to begin next year

Moderation in IT, BPO wages to begin next year

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

With manpower supply improving, industry body NASSCOM said on Thursday wages of IT and BPO workers would see moderation beginning next year.

US will never wage war against Islam: Obama

US will never wage war against Islam: Obama

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Ten years after the United States launched its war against terrorism, in particular against the Al Qaeda and the Taliban, President Barack Obama has said that America was not and never would be at war with Islam or any other religion. "These past 10 years underscore the bonds between all Americans. We have not succumbed to suspicion and mistrust. After 9/11, President (George) Bush made clear what we reaffirm today: the United States will never wage war against Islam,"he said

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Premier League has said its clubs will consult with their players over a proposed 30% reduction in wages and the suspended season would only resume when it was "safe and appropriate". While there has been speculation about a reduced season or even abandoning this campaign, the league said it remained their aim to complete all remaining domestic league and cup matches.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

Ashok Leyland to cut wages, reduce debt

Ashok Leyland to cut wages, reduce debt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Ashok Leyland's debt increased to Rs 5,500 crore as of June, from Rs 4,300 crore at the end of the March quarter, mainly due to higher working capital.

Caste Is Back In The Electoral Equation

Caste Is Back In The Electoral Equation

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Bihar has fertile grounds for caste to emerge as an electoral issue.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crush TN to storm into final; Vidarbha fight back

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crush TN to storm into final; Vidarbha fight back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian claimed two wickets each to put Mumbai on course for victory against Tamil Nadu.