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I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Nath said talking about "mandir-masjid" will not generate employment.

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The BJP lost 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Union ministers have been deployed in all 15, tasked with turning the result around.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'This government has not created any employment.' 'Forget employment, the government had not done anything in skill development.'

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

Stir continues: Farmers after last rites of farmer died in police clash

Stir continues: Farmers after last rites of farmer died in police clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The farmers also marched along the ambulance and demanded action against those who are responsible for his death.

Bank management, unions meeting called to avert Jan 7 strike

Bank management, unions meeting called to avert Jan 7 strike

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

AIBEA is part of United Forum of Bank Unions, the umbrella organisation of employee and officer unions of nine banks, which has given the call for one-day strike on January 7 and four days from January 21 in support of their wage hike demand pending since November 2012.

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The BJP in Himachal has its own problems. But it is not a party that sits around twiddling its thumbs.

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

South Africa's Indian family guests in race row

South Africa's Indian family guests in race row

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The row surrounding a lavish Indian wedding in South Africa on Friday got mired in another controversy after a labour union alleged "racism at its worst" against some guests attending the event.

Meet the man behind ITeS union

Meet the man behind ITeS union

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

R Karthik Shekhar took the lead to float the Union for Information and Technology Enabled Services in September 2005.

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Without making two-thirds of the country's population a development partner, India's prosperity is impossible, the Congress leader added.

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Unions representing the majority of workers at Fiat Chrysler in Italy rejected a strike called by an independent labour group in protest against the huge sums of money spent by Italy's Juventus soccer club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

EPF: Unions to hold nationwide protest

EPF: Unions to hold nationwide protest

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Central trade unions on Wednesday decided to hold a nationwide demonstration on January 20 against the government's notification of 8.5 per cent EPF rate for the current fiscal.

Qatar gets 14 days to send labour report to FIFA

Qatar gets 14 days to send labour report to FIFA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Qatar has been given two weeks to provide a report to FIFA on how it has improved working conditions for labourers in the 2022 World Cup host nation.

Irani attacks Cong over women leaders pulling Hooda's tractor

Irani attacks Cong over women leaders pulling Hooda's tractor

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani said it was "absolutely shocking" to see the former Haryana chief minister sitting calmly on a tractor while having woman members of his party pulling it physically.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

MSP law cannot be done in a hurry, says agriculture minister

MSP law cannot be done in a hurry, says agriculture minister

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday said a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) on crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders and urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the issue.

TRS ministers quit Union Cabinet

TRS ministers quit Union Cabinet

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

TRS Ministers K Chandrasekara Rao and A Narendra will tender their resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later in the evening.

How Mahindra & Mahindra turned around SsangYong

How Mahindra & Mahindra turned around SsangYong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Sales have started picking up and the company has cut down losses. It's now looking to expand in other markets.

TU leaders meet PM on EPF, labour policy

TU leaders meet PM on EPF, labour policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Leaders of major central trade unions on Wednesday made a strong demand before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for restoring the interest rate on Employees Provident Fund to 12 per cent

Labour problem hits Tata Tea arm's image abroad

Labour problem hits Tata Tea arm's image abroad

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The Nowera Nuddy tea estate of Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd (APPL), a close to 50 per cent subsidiary of Tata Tea, accounts for a little more than 1 per cent of the company's tea production in North India, but is threatening its image as an 'ethical' group. The IUF, a global trade union, is running an international campaign against the lockout of the estate.

Civic employees in Mumbai on strike

Civic employees in Mumbai on strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation staff, owing allegiance to the Municipal Mazdoor Union led by Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Rao, went on a strike on Tuesday demanding salaries on the lines of the sixth pay commission. Civic employees who have joined the strike include those involved in jobs such as garbage collection, dousing fires, monitoring water supply and working in civic hospitals.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

2,500 RIL staffers on strike for higher bonus

2,500 RIL staffers on strike for higher bonus

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Union leaders said RIL's bonus offer of Rs 33,000 was not acceptable to them. Last year it was Rs 40,000.

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Exor, the investment holding of Italy's Agnelli family, owns nearly 30 percent of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and 64 percent of Juventus. FCA and Juventus are completely separate entities, each managing their own finances and operations.

Assam CM's action helping the yatra: Rahul Gandhi

Assam CM's action helping the yatra: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he does not get 'intimidated' and fights for truth even if the world stands against it, remarks that come amid repeated confrontations between his party and the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.

Tunnel nightmare over, all 41 trapped workers rescued at last!

Tunnel nightmare over, all 41 trapped workers rescued at last!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Rescue workers pulled out all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation that hovered between hope and despair for 16 days.

Trade union strike hits normal life in Kerala

Trade union strike hits normal life in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The 48-hour nationwide strike called by central trade unions hit normal life across Kerala on Wednesday with workers from varied sectors, including transport and banking, staying away from work to protest the UPA government's economic and labour policies.

'Effect of Budget on elections is marginal'

'Effect of Budget on elections is marginal'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'The BJP's real weapons are Hindutva, organisation and finance.'

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Farmer leaders participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Friday said the cremation of Shubhkaran Singh, who died amid clashes between Haryana Police and Punjab farmers, will not take place till the Punjab government registers a case against those responsible it.

Indian-origin MP gets UK parliament to debate Bhopal gas tragedy

Indian-origin MP gets UK parliament to debate Bhopal gas tragedy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

An Indian-origin Opposition Labour Party MP secured a debate in Westminster Hall of the UK parliament to call for justice for the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy, which will mark its 38th anniversary early next month.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Sahni panel suggests cut in number of Air India staff unions

Sahni panel suggests cut in number of Air India staff unions

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Tha panel's suggestion is aimed at facilitating efficient decision-making during negotiations between management and union representatives.

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Spain's soccer federation said it would take legal action to defend its president Luis Rubiales.

Amend labour laws, pour more in education:Biz body

Amend labour laws, pour more in education:Biz body

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The blueprint submitted to the prime minister identified agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, education and sustainability as five key areas of focus. The government should 'encourage infrastructure funding by mandating five or six institutions to create an infra bond market", IMC president Gul Kripalani said in the Action Plan submitted to the prime minister.

Bajaj Auto workers call off strike after 50 days

Bajaj Auto workers call off strike after 50 days

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Bajaj Auto workers at the Chakan plant called off their strike on Tuesday after 50 days of agitation.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Lessons for Modi govt to reform the labour policy

Lessons for Modi govt to reform the labour policy

Rediff.com30 May 2016

No successive government thought of reviving the idea of an exit policy.

Qatar investigates death at World Cup site as labour rights under scrutiny

Qatar investigates death at World Cup site as labour rights under scrutiny

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The organisers of Qatar's 2022 World Cup said on Sunday they were investigating the death of an Indian labourer at one of its sites but denied it was caused by working conditions which the wealthy Gulf country is under pressure to improve. Along with accusations of corruption during its World Cup bid, Qatar has long been under fire from rights groups for labour abuses. Last week, world soccer body FIFA urged Qatar to hasten improvements for builders on World Cup sites and said it would monitor conditions. Qatar, an energy exporter which has the highest income per capita in the world, is also under pressure from the United Nations to address workers' rights before World Cup construction peaks in 2017. Labourer Jaleshwar Prasad, 48, fell unconscious on Wednesday while performing steel work at Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, 50 km (31 miles) north of Doha, a witness told Reuters. Organisers said the death was not caused by working conditions.