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AI to pay Rs 35K for bribe demanded by its staff

AI to pay Rs 35K for bribe demanded by its staff

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The forum ordered compensation for complainant Beena Shah saying that the demand of the bribe amounted to causing harassment to her as her son was entitled to carry the extra baggage as per the information on the airline's website.

Good News For Android App Developers

Good News For Android App Developers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

For many developers, it may not be a sufficient saving to make it worth creating and maintaining alternatives.

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have been claiming that "more than 100 people" have died. Most media reports have put the death toll to be more than 50.

Q3 business update suggests Titan will continue to shine

Q3 business update suggests Titan will continue to shine

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Titan's October-December quarter (Q3) business update claims 22-23 per cent revenue growth in the standalone jewellery sales (excluding bullion sales), implying a 4-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3 per cent. Store additions also looked healthy, with 21 new Tanishq stores opened in Q3, taking the total count to 466 (+43 in 9 months of FY24) including two in the US and one in Singapore. Titan added 90 stores in Q3, pushing its total retail outlets to 2,949 (including CaratLane).

Oil marketing companies likely to feel the heat of high crude oil prices

Oil marketing companies likely to feel the heat of high crude oil prices

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India's trade account could come under pressure and there could be an inflation push if crude oil prices remain above the $90 per barrel (Brent) for a prolonged period since India imports over 85 per cent of its oil and roughly 50 per cent of its gas. A rebound in economic activity is bound to lead to higher fuel demand. While India is the third-largest importer of crude, it is a net exporter of refined products, which helps to compensate to some degree.

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured local residents of stern action against illegal construction.

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The incident took place around 8.30 am at the under-construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, the police said, adding that the long-stalled project is being completed by the state-run NBCC.

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The company described the move as an 'important milestone'.

DCW chief meets families of women paraded naked in Manipur

DCW chief meets families of women paraded naked in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Maliwal met the mother and husband of the two victims who had been paraded naked, molested and one of them was gangraped. The mother of the woman who was gangraped also lost her husband and son who were trying to save the victim from the sexual assault, the statement said.

India, US settle final trade dispute at WTO

India, US settle final trade dispute at WTO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US have settled the last trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over poultry products, according to a joint statement released on Friday. With this, the two countries have mutually resolved all the seven pending trade disputes at the WTO. "The leaders lauded the settlement of the seventh and last outstanding WTO dispute between India and the United States.

Mobile makers turn down DoT's demand for source code

Mobile makers turn down DoT's demand for source code

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The mobile phone manufacturers are planning to plead with the government that the new rules suggested by the DoT could leave them with no option but to stop introducing new phone models in the country if the stringent rules are eventually approved.

PM's brother Prahlad Modi to stage dharna at Jantar Mantar

PM's brother Prahlad Modi to stage dharna at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brother Prahlad Modi, who is also the vice president of All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation, will stage a dharna in New Delhi on Tuesday with various demands of the organisation.

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also took note of the affidavit of the Manipur chief secretary that there was no short supply of basic commodities like food and medicines for people facing economic blockade.

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The detention of one person under the Act, however, was not revoked as he has many cases pending against him.

Amid protest, Shinde, Fadnavis to meet farmers' reps today

Amid protest, Shinde, Fadnavis to meet farmers' reps today

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The farmers have been holding a long foot march from Nashik to Mumbai in a bid to put forward their demands before the government.

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Farmers blocked the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for a second day Tuesday over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait asking the state government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail.

3 Bangladeshi tourists dead as houseboat catches fire in Dal Lake

3 Bangladeshi tourists dead as houseboat catches fire in Dal Lake

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Three tourists from Bangladesh were charred to death in a major blaze in a houseboat on the famous Dal Lake on Saturday, officials in Srinagar said.

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

Locals protest in Joshimath against slow pace to save sinking town

Locals protest in Joshimath against slow pace to save sinking town

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti had given the call for the rally to press for demands of permanent rehabilitation and compensation to affected families.

1 killed, 5 cops hurt as farmers clash with police in Punjab

1 killed, 5 cops hurt as farmers clash with police in Punjab

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The victim was a farmer apparently taking part in the protest in the district's Longowal area, where police were trying to stop protesters from blocking a national highway and a toll plaza, officials said.

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's husband, Shakoor Khan broke into their home on Thursday and raped his wife when she was alone.

'You may get IT department notice if...'

'You may get IT department notice if...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Is Nirmalaji A Believer In Numerology?

Is Nirmalaji A Believer In Numerology?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

There hasn't been any dramatic moment in the first act (the Budget) but nobody would complain. It's par for the course as long as the figures don't change in the main Budget, which will be presented after general elections.

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In yet another instance of his confrontation with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor R N Ravi on Monday concluded his customary address to the House within a few minutes, making certain remarks over the content of the address that were 'expunged'.

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

According to the police headquarters in Patna, "more than a dozen police personnel and power department employees" sustained injuries in the incident that took place barely "100 meters away from Barsoi police station".

'Provide more fiscal powers to states', Kerala FM's Budget wish

'Provide more fiscal powers to states', Kerala FM's Budget wish

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Friday urged the Centre to provide more fiscal powers to the states as well as increase the shareable proportion of the GST collections. Besides, he asked the central government to expedite approval for the semi-high-speed railway line or the Silverline project from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod. The project is mired in controversies.

Hostages: Captors change demands

Hostages: Captors change demands

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

They want compensation for the families of the Iraqis who died fighting American troops in Fallujah and the release of all Iraqis held in US and Kuwaiti jails.

Strong near-term outlook to aid IndiGo's revenue growth

Strong near-term outlook to aid IndiGo's revenue growth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of India's leading airline IndiGo, delivered a better than expected performance across most parameters in Q2FY24. The company posted its fourth consecutive quarter of net profit of Rs 188 crore. It had reported a loss of Rs 1,583 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

Go First may take legal action against Pratt & Whitney over engine issues

Go First may take legal action against Pratt & Whitney over engine issues

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Indian airline Go First is considering legal action against Pratt and Whitney (PW) for failing to provide compensation after March 2020 for planes grounded due to engine supply delays, sources said on Thursday. About 90 per cent of the airline's fleet of aircraft uses PW engines. About 24 of the airline's 55 planes are grounded due to delays in engine supply by PW.

More downside seen in Infosys earnings estimate; stock to derate: Analysts

More downside seen in Infosys earnings estimate; stock to derate: Analysts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Infosys was the only large-cap IT player to report sequential constant currency (cc) revenue growth for the June quarter (1 per cent ), which was ahead of analyst expectations, but the company's sharp downward revision in its growth guidance took most brokerages by surprise. In line with the cut in its FY24 revenue guidance (cc) to 1-3.5 per cent, brokerages have unanimously reduced FY24 EPS estimates for the company in the range of 2-4 per cent, though the Street is likely fearing even further downside, they say. Global brokerages Macquarie and Nomura downgraded Infosys to underperform and reduce ratings, respectively, with the latter cutting the target price to Rs 1210 from Rs 1260.

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The family of the fire-fighter who was killed in the massive fire that engulfed a 22-storeyed commercial building in Mumbai on Friday has refused to take his body, CNN IBN reported.

How To Make Banks Treat Customers Fairly

How To Make Banks Treat Customers Fairly

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Nobody is held accountable for lapses, no matter how badly it affects the person or business whose accounts are frozen. Nor is there compensation for losses. Most people get to know their accounts are blocked only when a cheque bounces, points out Debashis Basu.

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The picture of the woman home guard with amputated legs sent shock waves across the state with Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) taking suo motu cognisance of the matter and directing the Director General of Police (DGP) to inquire into the matter and submit a report by September 15.

Sacked Aus coach Arthur wants $3.6m compensation

Sacked Aus coach Arthur wants $3.6m compensation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Mickey Arthur is demanding 3.6 million dollars in compensation or reinstatement as Australia's cricket coach following his sacking last month, according documents seen by the country's Seven News TV station.

Gehlot-Pilot 'core issues' remain despite Congress's unity spin

Gehlot-Pilot 'core issues' remain despite Congress's unity spin

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Congress has projected unity to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls in Rajasthan but "core issues" between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot remain unresolved, according to sources close to Pilot.

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandit prime minister's package employees on Monday reiterated their demand for relocation outside the valley, saying their worst fears have come true with the latest killing of a community member in Pulwama.

Global Banking Crisis: Low Prices To Brighten Prospects Of OMCs

Global Banking Crisis: Low Prices To Brighten Prospects Of OMCs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

While prices sustaining lower levels is crucial, Govt actions are also a key monitorable given the forthcoming elections in 2024.

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, deputy CM Tawnluia, ministers, and MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive protest rally in Aizawl.