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Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The fifth round of talks was held on December 5, while the sixth round originally scheduled for December 9 was called off after an informal meeting of Home Minister Shah with some union leaders failed to reach any breakthrough.

If petrol can be stolen using chip, why can't EVMs be hacked, asks Akhilesh

If petrol can be stolen using chip, why can't EVMs be hacked, asks Akhilesh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The Election Commission has rubbished any allegations of misuse of the EVMs.

Why 2020 will be a year of labour reforms

Why 2020 will be a year of labour reforms

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

As per the recommendations of the 2nd National Commission on Labour, the ministry is codifying existing 44 central labour laws into four codes by simplifying, amalgamating and rationalising the relevant provisions of the legislations.

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.

Number of poor down to 27 crore in 2011-12: Govt

Number of poor down to 27 crore in 2011-12: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The number of poor in the country declined to 27 crore (270 million) in 2011-12, from 40.74 crore in 2004-05, Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla said on Wednesday.

REL plea on power rebates quashed

REL plea on power rebates quashed

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Reliance Energy Ltd said on Friday the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has quashed an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission that restricted the company from offering rebates to its retail consumers in the city.

Why India's welfare plans are anti-poor

Why India's welfare plans are anti-poor

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

When one part of the government comes out with a serious and objective piece on how the government itself has been responsible for creating food inflation, hopefully the government is more likely to take note.

MahaVitaran opposes rate revision of Dabhol project

MahaVitaran opposes rate revision of Dabhol project

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Dabhol power plant has seen power generation plunge in recent days on account of dwindling gas supplies.

Computer users to spend $22 bn battling malware

Computer users to spend $22 bn battling malware

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

According to the study commissioned by Microsoft Corp and conducted by IDC, although some computer users may actively seek pirated software in hopes of saving money, the chances of infection by unexpected malware are one in three for consumers and three in 10 for businesses.

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.41 a litre; diesel lowered by Rs 2.25

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.41 a litre; diesel lowered by Rs 2.25

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Since August, petrol price has been cumulatively cut by Rs 9.36 per litre.

Budget 2021: Experts waiting for a debt management road map

Budget 2021: Experts waiting for a debt management road map

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

There are various estimates of India's debt to GDP ratio, but the consensus is that that it would be over 80 per cent at the end of the current fiscal year.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Paytm plans to launch mutual funds, insurance and banking services and s also providing the option to transact offline with a physical debit card

No arrears to be paid before poll

No arrears to be paid before poll

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Consumer goods manufacturers, expecting to see a revival of demand from the nearly Rs 16,500 crore Pay Commission arrears for government employees, are likely to be disappointed.

Diesel prices will rise but not in concert

Diesel prices will rise but not in concert

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Next phase of rise will unlikely be a combined exercise from the three oil marketing companies.

Indian baby dolls not welcome in US

Indian baby dolls not welcome in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Sold in the US by Illinois-based Land of Nod, the baby dolls were manufactured in India by Noida-based Radiant Exports.

What does 'unfair trade practices' mean?

What does 'unfair trade practices' mean?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The original MRTP Act did not contain the phrase UTP; it was introduced in 1984 through an amendment. The phrase is open to interpretation yet, though the Supreme Court bench differed on its definition, the issue has not been sent to a larger bench.

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The government has filed a lawsuit against Swiss food firm Nestle's Indian unit, seeking Rs 640 crore ($99 million) in damages on behalf of consumers after the country's worst packaged food scare in a decade.

FM for big fines on fraud firms

FM for big fines on fraud firms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The government on Wednesday asked consumer redressal courts to initiate "class action" and levy punitive damages on erring companies to safeguard the interest of consumers in an era of open economy.

Your insurance can be rejected if. . .

Your insurance can be rejected if. . .

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Concealment of material facts on health and failure to give satisfactory explanation for long absence from duty can be reasonable grounds for a life insurance company to repudiate a policy claim, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has said.

How much income makes a person happy? Find out...

How much income makes a person happy? Find out...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Study says the amount of net annual income needed for people to feel happy is $161,810.

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Studies have shown that milk is the most common form of adulteration in India

SC tells UTI to pay Rs 3.35 cr to unit-holders

SC tells UTI to pay Rs 3.35 cr to unit-holders

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Rejecting UTI's contention that there was no deficiency of service or negligence on its part, the court agreed with the District Consumer Forum rulings that UTI was bound to pay the amount to the unit-holders.

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAS officer, who was posted for nearly 15 months in the sports and youth affairs department, headed by Minister Anil Vij, has been transferred over 45 times in his career so far.

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nestle relaunched its instant noodles Maggi in the country after satisfying the conditions laid down by the High Court.

New policy aims to help ailing telcos

New policy aims to help ailing telcos

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

It aims to attract $100 billion investment and create 4 million jobs in the sector by 2022.

Modi pleases over 1 crore employees with DA hike

Modi pleases over 1 crore employees with DA hike

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The DA hike will take effect from July 1.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Kerala chief minister will inaugurate CIAL's green initiative.

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The policy review observed that the moderation in inflation, excluding food and fuel, that was witnessed in the first quarter of 2017-18 has "by and large, reversed".

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Auto giant Bajaj Auto has landed in trouble for its "misleading and deceptive" advertisements as a consumer court has asked it to compensate a scooter owner who was lured into buying the vehicle due to the company's allegedly false claims on its mileage.Holding the auto-major guilty of causing "mental agony and harassment," Justice Kapoor directed the company to pay Rs 15,000 to New Delhi resident Karan Pal Singh, whose four-stroke scooter gave him an average of 34 km a litre

Using more electricity? Pay more now!

Using more electricity? Pay more now!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Reliance Energy also said that a 'load management charge' will be levied on all consumers, whose consumption exceeds 500 units per month in the billing months of May and June.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Kudankulam Unit-2 shut down due to leakage

Kudankulam Unit-2 shut down due to leakage

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The shutdown will affect the power supply to Tamil Nadu during the peak of summer.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Here's why consumers are shifting to large brands.

HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Sales during the quarter under review stood at Rs 9,357 crore, up 12.42 per cent, as against Rs 8,323 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal

Cash for votes: EC cancels TN assembly bypoll

Cash for votes: EC cancels TN assembly bypoll

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

It said the by-election will be held in 'due course when the vitiating effect created by the distribution of money and gift items to allure the electors...gets removed with the passage of time'.

Government mulls fuel price hike

Government mulls fuel price hike

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday said that he favoured a hike in the fuel prices to offset the increase in international crude prices. "The only viable strategy is to pass on the subsidy (oil) burden to the consumers, while providing targeted subsidy to the needy. And if we do not do it, investments in social sectors will be affected," he said.