News for 'grievance redressal'

It's time for Raje to deliver on promises

It's time for Raje to deliver on promises

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

She needs to find innovative ways to at least match the growth during Gehlot's rule.

Advani has 'candid' interaction with RSS chief

Advani has 'candid' interaction with RSS chief

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Sangh founthead office in New Delhi to discuss the recent developments in the party, including the elevation of Narendra Modi as Election Campaign Committee head and the Janata Dal-United's decision to quit the national Democratic Alliance.

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The sessions court will continue hearing the revision application on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat said. Goswami's lawyer Parkar said after the revision plea is heard, the court will take up the bail plea for hearing.

TN Farmer commits suicide after financiers seize tractor

TN Farmer commits suicide after financiers seize tractor

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The incident that came to light on Saturday came days after a farmer was beaten up by the police in the state over non-payment of loan.

Cabinet clears bill to criminalise instant triple talaq

Cabinet clears bill to criminalise instant triple talaq

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The draft 'Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill' was considered by the Union cabinet which gave its nod, the functionary said.

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

India has ranked 59th in the Rule of law index 2015 compiled by The World Justice Project gaining an overall score of 0.51 out of 1.

Below-normal monsoon? No worry, says govt!

Below-normal monsoon? No worry, says govt!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Monsoon rains are expected on time this year, hitting Kerala on June 1.

SC to hear plea on homosexuality in open court

SC to hear plea on homosexuality in open court

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The gay rights activists had said thousands from the LGBT community became open about their sexual identity during the past four years after the Delhi high court decriminalised gay sex and they were now facing the threat of being prosecuted.

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Looking at her and talking to her, you could be forgiven for wondering how she will handle such a tough job as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Corruption is bleeding our people dry

Corruption is bleeding our people dry

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Following is the full text of Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's speech at FICCI's 86th annual general meeting on Saturday:

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In case of any grievance, file a complaint with Sebi on its SCORES (Sebi Complaints Redress System) web site, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Implement OROP in a meaningful way: Rahul to PM Modi

Implement OROP in a meaningful way: Rahul to PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The Congress vice president wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was saddened at the decisions of the government taken in the last few weeks

Welfare measures for armed forces to be fast-tracked: Parrikar

Welfare measures for armed forces to be fast-tracked: Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Concerned over nearly 450 suicide cases reported in the armed forces in the last 3 years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said reasons for this are being investigated and that welfare measures for personnel will be fast-tracked.

Start-ups get major boost in Sitharaman's first Budget

Start-ups get major boost in Sitharaman's first Budget

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

To resolve the so-called 'angel tax' issue, the start-ups and their investors who file requisite declarations and provide information in their returns will not be subjected to any kind of scrutiny in respect of valuations of share premiums, she said.

Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi key to 'calm down' Kashmir

Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi key to 'calm down' Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Colonel Yadav often meets the village elders and is seen greeted by an affectionate hug which he calls a jadoo ki jhapi.

'Not an inch of land should be acquired without farmers' consent'

'Not an inch of land should be acquired without farmers' consent'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Farmers shouldn't be denied right to approach court, the MPs added.

DIPP sets up panel to help investors on 'Make in India'

DIPP sets up panel to help investors on 'Make in India'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The initiative is one of the several steps which the government has announced in order to improve ease of doing business in India and attract investments to boost manufacturing in the country

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

In his separate telephone conversations with Tripathi and Banerjee, the home minister took stock of the prevailing situation in the riot-hit area.

SC reopens homosexuality debate, refers Section 377 plea to 5-judge bench

SC reopens homosexuality debate, refers Section 377 plea to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The decision was immediately welcomed by gay rights activists across the country as it reopens the legal debate on homosexuality.

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

In poll-bound Assam, Modi attacks Congress over lack of development

In poll-bound Assam, Modi attacks Congress over lack of development

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The prime minister came down heavily on the Congress government in Assam and the previous UPA government at the Centre for "failing" to fulfil dreams and aspiration of the people.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

Instant triple talaq illegal; 3-year jail term for husband: Draft law

Instant triple talaq illegal; 3-year jail term for husband: Draft law

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Under the draft law, triple talaq in any form -- spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS and WhatsApp -- would be bad or illegal and void.

FAQ: What is Section 377?

FAQ: What is Section 377?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the controversial section:

Kejriwal unwell, please let him rest, tweets AAP

Kejriwal unwell, please let him rest, tweets AAP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who took over the reins two days ago, is suffering from fever and cold and will not attend office on Monday. Kejriwal was scheduled to chair a meeting of Delhi Jal Board officials to discuss ways to provide free 700 litres of water per household as promised by him.

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The delay in receiving the revised pension was due to problems in calculation at his bank's end.

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

Will river disputes dent BJP's Odisha dream?

Will river disputes dent BJP's Odisha dream?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

by relentlessly campaigning to highlight the indifference of the Centre to safeguard the interests of Odisha in these inter-state disputes, the BJD is seeking to pin down the BJP.

IIT Indore PhD student takes guide to court

IIT Indore PhD student takes guide to court

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

According to the petition, Shyam Singh, who joined IIT Indore in 2015 as a PhD student, has been repeatedly asked to resign by his guide.

BJP blocking six anti-corruption bills: Rahul

BJP blocking six anti-corruption bills: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of blocking passage of six anti-graft bills by Parliament, which form part of the government's anti-corruption framework.

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The CJI said that absence of timely legal help to poor affects credibility.

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

SAD and Paksha have written to the panel headed by S S Ahluwalia that "not an inch" of land should be acquired without the consent of farmers.

Poll debacle: Why Modi needs to worry

Poll debacle: Why Modi needs to worry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'It seemed it was more than an anti-incumbency vote; it was an outright rejection of the BJP by the people after due deliberation and an expression of their disillusionment with Modi's leadership,' says B S Raghavan.

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The issue arose after TCS dismissed hundreds of employees in January 2015, leading to the formation of the IT Employees Wing supported by the NDLF.

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The proposed IFC disrupts existing regulatory structures.

'Hope this is last leg of fight,' say LGBT activists

'Hope this is last leg of fight,' say LGBT activists

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber. In rare cases, such petitions are given an open court hearing.

''Yogi threw me out of his janata darbar'

''Yogi threw me out of his janata darbar'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

'Get lost from here, you scoundrel. Nobody in this administration will help you,' the CM shouted at me.