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7 years jail, Rs 5 lakh fine for attacks on medics

7 years jail, Rs 5 lakh fine for attacks on medics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

It will help protect healthcare service personnel and their living and working premises against violence.

SC puts sedition law on hold until review, says no new FIRs

SC puts sedition law on hold until review, says no new FIRs

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of sedition law, and ruled that all pending cases, appeals and proceedings with respect to charges framed for sedition should be kept in abeyance.

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Ford said it had also shut its plant, with an annual capacity of 340,000 engines and 200,000 vehicles.

Police lodged 5 FIRs in same Delhi riots incident, HC quashes 4

Police lodged 5 FIRs in same Delhi riots incident, HC quashes 4

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court has quashed four FIRs lodged for the alleged offences of looting and setting on fire a compound during the North East Delhi riots last year, saying there cannot be a second FIR and fresh investigation for the same cognisable offence.

SC extends stay on criminal proceedings against Azim Premji, others

SC extends stay on criminal proceedings against Azim Premji, others

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday extended the stay on criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji, his wife and others on their plea seeking quashing of summons issued by a Bengaluru court on a "frivolous" and "mischievous" complaint filed by an NGO alleging breach of trust and corruption in merger of three companies with a Premji group firm. A bench of justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh was hearing an appeal filed by Premji challenging the Karnataka high court order of May 15 which had rejected their pleas for quashing of the January 27 summons issued by the trial court.

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Among IT services firm, Cognizant witnessed over 60 per cent of its initial applications rejected, followed by Capgemini, Accenture, Wipro, and Infosys. In 2018, the top six Indian firms got just 16 per cent or 2,145 H1B work permits.

Infosys to consider share buyback on April 14, announce FY21 results

Infosys to consider share buyback on April 14, announce FY21 results

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The IT services giant is also slated to hold a board meeting on April 13 and 14, to approve of and take on record the consolidated financial results of the company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021. Indian IT majors will be announcing their fourth quarter (Q4) and 2020-21 results starting April 12. At the end of the Q3 FY21 Infosys had cash and investment of $4.5 billion.

Campus recruitment: IT cos to go slow

Campus recruitment: IT cos to go slow

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Educational institutes feel the pain as hiring roughly 50% of usual this year.

TN custodial death: Father-son tortured for over 7 hours by cops

TN custodial death: Father-son tortured for over 7 hours by cops

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'CBI investigation revealed that the father-son duo was arrested in the evening of June 19, 2020, and allegedly tortured at the Sathankulam Police Station by the accused in the evening as well as in the intervening night, consequent to which both of them succumbed to the injuries and died in the intervening night of June 22 and 23'

Govt not to seek disclosure of flash sales from e-tailers

Govt not to seek disclosure of flash sales from e-tailers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Centre on Tuesday said it will not seek disclosure of flash sales from e-commerce players to regulate the fraudulent sale of goods and services but will take appropriate action as per the law on consumer complaints. Discount sales that benefit maximum to consumers will continue, but not fraudulent flash sales on the e-commerce platforms, the government said, adding that the e-tailers need not be "anxious" about the draft rules. Ban on fraudulent flash sales, mis-selling and appointment of chief compliance officer/grievance redressal officer -- are among key amendments proposed to the Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules, 2020, on which the government has sought public comments by July 6.

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Tax experts say one of the most dispute-prone proposals is making "fraudulent availing" of input tax credit (ITC), without an invoice or bill, a cognizable and non-bailable offence.

Bengal govt's plea rejected, NHRC panel to probe post-poll violence

Bengal govt's plea rejected, NHRC panel to probe post-poll violence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Observing that the Bengal governments progress in matters related to post-poll violence did not inspire confidence, the Calcutta high court on Monday dismissed the dispensation's prayer for recall of an order that directed the NHRC chairperson to form a committee to examine cases of alleged human rights violations.

How Indian IT giants are playing catch-up in consultancy

How Indian IT giants are playing catch-up in consultancy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The analyst community tracking the Indian IT services industry took special note of Accenture's first quarter (Q1) performance, which showcased the rapid growth of its consulting business that outperformed its outsourcing business. Bookings indicate that the trend will continue. Consulting bookings increased 41.6 per cent year-on-year (yoy) to $9.4 billion, higher than the 17.6 per cent growth in outsourcing to $7.4 billion. The management commentary was also more bullish on the consulting business.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The highest compensation package for the Global MBA class at the S P Jain School of Management stood at Rs 43.9 lakh while that for the MGB programme was Rs 35 lakh.

Tech Mahindra to set up healthcare unit with $79 mn outsourcing deal

Tech Mahindra to set up healthcare unit with $79 mn outsourcing deal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rivals like Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp and Infosys Ltd have also sharpened focus on the healthcare sector

NCLT told to give enough response time to Zee on Invesco plea

NCLT told to give enough response time to Zee on Invesco plea

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

As the feud continues between Zee and Invesco, appellate body NCLAT on Thursday directed the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to give reasonable opportunity to the media major to reply to Invesco's plea for holding a meeting of shareholders, and also remarked that the tribunal made an "error" by not providing sufficient response time. With the order capping a day of fast legal developments at the NCLAT as well as the NCLT within a span of a little over an hour, the spat between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and minority shareholder Invesco will now come up for hearing before the NCLT on Friday. Invesco is seeking the ouster of ZEEL MD and CEO Punit Goenka and appointment of six new directors on its board.

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The court was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning from today.

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'The committee was confident that the recommendations will pave the way to resolve the ongoing farmers' agitation'

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'We are anticipating that the hiring trend will continue to see double-digit growth at least for the current financial year.'

Chandrababu Naidu served notice in Amaravati land scam case

Chandrababu Naidu served notice in Amaravati land scam case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

CID investigating officer Lakshmi Narayana Rao asked Chandrababu to appear in person at the CID regional office in Vijayawada on March 23 "to examine you (A-1) in the above crime, to ascertain facts which are within your exclusive knowledge."

Delhi riots: ED files charge sheet against Tahir Hussain

Delhi riots: ED files charge sheet against Tahir Hussain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The ED was probing the allegation that Hussain and his linked persons laundered about Rs 1.10 crore by using purported shell or dummy companies to fuel protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the riots.

20 more test positive for UK COVID-19 strain; total 58

20 more test positive for UK COVID-19 strain; total 58

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation in designated health care facilities by respective state governments.

Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition

Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Air India has asked a New York court to dismiss a petition filed by Britain's Cairn Energy for seizure of its assets to enforce $1.2 billion arbitral awards against the Indian government, saying the litigation was premature as an appeal against the arbitration award was still pending. The petition by the airline, which is separate to Indian government's plea in a Washington court seeking dismissal of Cairn's lawsuit to seek confirmation of the arbitral award, said the New York district court lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate a "mere hypothetical question" or one that depends upon contingent future events that may or may not occur. Cairn first moved a court in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking confirmation of the arbitration award and then filed a petition in the New York court to seek declaration of Air India as "alter ego" of the Indian government and so it should be made liable to pay the $1.26 billion arbitral award.

'Our IPO signals faith in good old-fashioned profitable companies'

'Our IPO signals faith in good old-fashioned profitable companies'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We have focused on profitable revenue, cash generating businesses, throughout our journey.'

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

On August 29, CBI had filed the charge sheet in the case against Dayanidhi, Kalanithi and six others, including four firms.

Automation killed a quarter of new IT jobs in 2015

Automation killed a quarter of new IT jobs in 2015

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The reduction in hiring indicates a shift in the business model from hiring thousands of people to write code cheap to using artificial intelligence for repeatable tasks.

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed criminal proceedings against former chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji, and his wife on their plea seeking quashing of the summons issued by a Bengaluru trial court on a "frivolous"and "mischievous" complaint filed by an NGO alleging breach of trust and corruption in merger of three firms with a Premji group firm. A bench of Justices Sanjya Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy also issued notice to an NGO, Indian Awake for Transparency and others and sought their response. Senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, A M Singhvi appearing for Premji and others said that the complaint was "mischievous" in nature.

Farmers' protest enters day 14, Centre to send draft

Farmers' protest enters day 14, Centre to send draft

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

"No meeting will be held between farmers and the government tomorrow. The minister has said that a proposal will be given to the farmer leaders tomorrow (December 9). Farmer leaders will hold a meeting over government's proposal," Mollah had told the media on Tuesday.

6 Travel Tips For The Perfect Holiday

6 Travel Tips For The Perfect Holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

To avoid season pricing, keep a close eye on the calendar and begin planning travel at least 60 to 90 days in advance keeping tentative dates in mind.

TCS is the top employer in IT industry

TCS is the top employer in IT industry

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

At the end of June, 2016, TCS had a total headcount of 3.62 lakh.

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India summoned the Pakistani charge d'affaires in New Delhi and lodged a firm protest, expressing grave concerns at this reprehensible incident and the continued attacks on the freedom of religion of the minority communities and their places of religious worship in Pakistan.

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

All these people have been kept in single room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

Tharoor, BJP MP spar over Parl panel meeting on snooping

Tharoor, BJP MP spar over Parl panel meeting on snooping

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The demand for Tharoor's removal comes days after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology was set to question government officials on the Pegasus spyware issue.

Editors Guild slams FIRs against journalists as 'attempt to intimidate'

Editors Guild slams FIRs against journalists as 'attempt to intimidate'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

In a statement, the Guild demanded that such FIRs be withdrawn immediately and the media be allowed to report without fear and with freedom.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 266 points lower at 24,021.

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

With automation taking place at a much faster pace across industries especially in the tech space, domestic software firms that employee over 16 million are set to slash headcounts by a massive 3 million by 2022, which will help them save a whopping $100 billion mostly in salaries annually, says a report. The domestic IT sector employs around 16 million, of them around 9 million are employed in low-skilled services and BPO roles, according to Nasscom. Of these 9 million low-skilled services and BPO roles, 30 per cent or around 3 million will be lost by 2022, principally driven by the impact of robot process automation or RPA. Roughly 0.7 million roles are expected to be replaced by RPA alone and the rest due to other technological upgrades and upskilling by the domestic IT players, while it the RPA will have the worst impact in the US with a loss of almost 1 million jobs, according to a Bank of America report on Wednesday.