News for 'grievance redressal'

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A staff court of inquiry found that Tej Bahadur Yadav guilty of making false charges.

Here's how damned our fight against cyber fraud is

Here's how damned our fight against cyber fraud is

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Government auditor CAG has expressed concern over the post of chairperson of Cyber Appellate Tribunal lying vacant for about five years, saying this has led to not a single case being heard or disposed of despite pending appeals.

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

Highways can't be blocked always, says SC on farmers' stir

Highways can't be blocked always, says SC on farmers' stir

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

How can highways be blocked perpetually, the Supreme Court wondered on Thursday while referring to road blockades by farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws passed last year, and said it is the executive's duty to implement the law laid down by the court.

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.

Govt issues 202 notices to e-com players for violating norm

Govt issues 202 notices to e-com players for violating norm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Union government on Tuesday said it has issued 202 notices to e-commerce players for incorrect declaration of 'country of origin' on products on their platforms in the last one year. The maximum number of such violations were found with respect to electronic appliances, followed by clothing and home products. Out of 217 notices, 202 notices were issued for violations relating to 'country of origin' norm.

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Some of the key proposals of the agenda relate to transforming the banking sector, addressing agrarian distress, countering hate crimes and discrimination, and spurring employment generation.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.

How to work under a boss you hate

How to work under a boss you hate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Life is unpredictable and you may end up working under a boss you hate. But there are ways to make the maximum of this tricky situation says Lakshmi Murthy.

Soon, Rs 50,000 penalty for Babus failing to deliver

Soon, Rs 50,000 penalty for Babus failing to deliver

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The government on Thursday gave its nod to a Bill aimed at providing time-bound delivery of services like passports, pensions and birth and death certificates, among others, to the citizens.

'A soldier's honour is the nation's honour'

'A soldier's honour is the nation's honour'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'An unsung hero is fine, but an insulted one is not.'

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The SC declined to set up a committee of a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of violent protests

Scribe burning case: SC seeks response from Centre, UP on PIL

Scribe burning case: SC seeks response from Centre, UP on PIL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

An application filed by a Lucknow scribe has claimed that the son of slain journalist, Jagendra Singh, was pressurised and threatened by the alleged killers of his father, following which he had written a letter to his lawyer on July 23 wishing to withdraw the petition.

Jairam prepares another bill for lower bureaucracy

Jairam prepares another bill for lower bureaucracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Rural Development on Thursday met nine Union Ministers with the draft of a Bill for lower level bureaucracy, which is likely to be presented in parliament by early next week.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

Pesky calls, SMSes, etc: Sibal to meet mobile users

Pesky calls, SMSes, etc: Sibal to meet mobile users

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Amid growing consumer dissatisfaction, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal will hold the first round table with consumer user groups to look into their grievances in issues like pesky calls, hidden costs in tariffs and ineffective redressal system, among others.

Sebi plans investor call centre with 10 agents

Sebi plans investor call centre with 10 agents

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Sebi floated the tender early this month as it plans to outsource its investor helpline service to a third-party call centre.

I-T Dept plans single window facility for taxpayer

I-T Dept plans single window facility for taxpayer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Queing before Income Tax Department officials will soon become a practice of the past. The department is making an elaborate plan to equip its offices throughout the country with Aaykar Seva Kendras (ASKs) which will work as a single-window facility for taxpayers for filing applications for services and redressal of grievances including paper returns.

BSNL plans call centres across India

BSNL plans call centres across India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

State run telecommunications giant, BSNL will set up call centres across the country to expeditiously address grievances of its consumers, Minister of State for IT and Telecom Sachin Pilot said.

Why a separate Rail Budget isn't necessary

Why a separate Rail Budget isn't necessary

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Rarely do the orders of the Central Administrative Tribunal go beyond redressing the grievances brought before it by employees of the government or other state-controlled organisations.

One union minister to visit BJP office everyday

One union minister to visit BJP office everyday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

In a bid to improve coordination between the party and the government, at least one Union minister will be available at the BJP headquarters everyday starting Wednesday to hear grievances and suggestions from partymen.

When justice fails, instant justice steps in

When justice fails, instant justice steps in

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'We may have the finest criminal laws, but of what use are they when it can ensure neither a quick, time-bound trial nor punishment?' 'The outcome, then, will be extra-judicial solutions like what the Telangana police has hit upon,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Deepak Narang, executive director of United Bank of India, speaks on Vijay Mallya's 'wilful defaulter' status.

Reserve Bank rolls out HR reforms

Reserve Bank rolls out HR reforms

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Winds of change are blowing across Mumbai's Mint Road.

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Railway Budget has cheated people as it has nothing to offer.

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Here are some simple points to remember...

International agency recognises Andhra govt

International agency recognises Andhra govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy had been insisting for all district collectors to adopt socially accountable governance.

Rahul, Priyanka trying to placate Pilot: Sources

Rahul, Priyanka trying to placate Pilot: Sources

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Other Congress leaders who are learnt to have spoken with Pilot are Ahmed Patel, P Chidambaram and K C Venugopal.

AIIMS nurses call off strike

AIIMS nurses call off strike

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

On Monday, around 5,000 nurses of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi went on a strike over their long pending demands, including those with regard to the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

Madurai collectorate uses social networking to address citizen woes

Madurai collectorate uses social networking to address citizen woes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

To make it simpler for the citizen to file his petition, the Madurai collectorate has started to use social networking in a big way, and has set up a team that scours through the various petitions filed online and take necessary action, reports A Ganesh Nadar

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the glitches in the new income tax portal, alleging that even after spending Rs 4,200 crore on it, the government had "failed" to make it user-friendly and created a "mess" instead.

Just who is an Ombudsman?

Just who is an Ombudsman?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Who is an Ombudsman? Ombudsmen are appointed basically to address public grievances. You can learn more about Ombudsmen, by talking to the officials of the company with whom you have a grievance.

Armed Forces Tribunal to be set up by govt

Armed Forces Tribunal to be set up by govt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

It is an important move because 7,300 cases of Armed Forces personnel are pending before the High Courts and Supreme Court.

Earn while doing freelance sarkari job: Here's how!

Earn while doing freelance sarkari job: Here's how!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

All you have to do is visit www.digitalindia.gov.in

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The noted culture and political commentator sought the court to declare the new rules ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, as these norms, among other things, imposes a 'chilling effect' on free speech and are vague and indeterminate.

How RTI is transforming rural India

How RTI is transforming rural India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Even the most backward sections of rural societies are seeking information.

Govt seeks details of algorithm, processes used by Facebook

Govt seeks details of algorithm, processes used by Facebook

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The move assumes significance as a series of reports recently citing internal documents showed "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India - Facebook's biggest market with over 40 crore users.