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90% states publish draft rules on 4 labour codes, implementation imminent

90% states publish draft rules on 4 labour codes, implementation imminent

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav has exuded confidence that four labour codes, which would bring another wave of reforms, will soon be implemented as around 90 per cent of states have already come out with draft rules. In 2019 and 2020, 29 central labour laws were amalgamated, rationalised and simplified into four labour codes, viz, the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020, noted the Survey. During an interaction, Yadav told reporters that around 90 per cent of the states have already published draft rules on four labour codes and he expects the four legislations would become operational soon.

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The attack took place at 1:20 pm in Hari Singh High Street market area.

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police has launched action against alleged 'fake posts' on social media platforms related to the violence that broke out on Republic Day during the farmers' tractor protest and has registered four cases in the matter, officials said on Wednesday.

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Private cars have come under stone-pelting at many places as the miscreants want to enforce shutdown.

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Additional Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Munir Khan said restrictions in Jammu have been completely lifted.

Rajasthan seals borders as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Rajasthan seals borders as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

All movement to and from the state will be regulated. No person can enter Rajasthan without a 'No Objection Certificate' from the state or leave without a pass.

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

A group of Khalistan supporters gathered in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC and many of their speakers tried to incite violence, but timely intervention by an alert United States Secret Service and local police prevented a repeat of London and San Francisco incidents of vandalism at the mission.

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

Govt passes Aadhaar Bill despite opposition

Govt passes Aadhaar Bill despite opposition

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Rejecting Rajya Sabha's five amendments and opposition's appeal not to make "haste", the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the legislation that aims at better targeting of subsidies through the Aadhaar unique identity number within hours of the Upper Housing returning it.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Maya Chemtech India Pvt Ltd supplied propylene glycol used in Marion Biotech's cough syrups that were found to be "not of standard quality", according to the regulator.

4 labour codes likely to be implemented by FY23

4 labour codes likely to be implemented by FY23

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. The Centre has already finalised the rules under these codes and now states are required to frame regulations on their part as labour is a concurrent subject. A senior official said that the four labour codes are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year.

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Abdullah, the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, is the first Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to be booked under the PSA.

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Corp was fined $1.2 billion for concealing problems related to sudden acceleration of some of its vehicles.

PIL filed for safety of Indian cricketers

PIL filed for safety of Indian cricketers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking adequate security for the Indian cricket team touring Sri Lanka for the tri-nation series was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Curfew back in parts of Kashmir after stray incidents of stone-pelting

Curfew back in parts of Kashmir after stray incidents of stone-pelting

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Curfew was imposed on Friday morning in seven police station areas of Srinagar district as a precautionary measure, a police official said.

Book lockdown violators under IPC: Home Secretary

Book lockdown violators under IPC: Home Secretary

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

As per the law, obstruction or refusal to comply with directions results in loss of lives or imminent danger thereof, shall on conviction be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years.

Calcutta HC orders NIA probe into Ram Navami violence Howrah

Calcutta HC orders NIA probe into Ram Navami violence Howrah

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The court directed the state police to transfer all records and CCTV footage relating to the matter to the central government within two weeks.

Drunk flyer booked for peeing on passenger on board American Airlines

Drunk flyer booked for peeing on passenger on board American Airlines

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

A passenger on a New York-New Delhi American Airlines flight allegedly urinated on a fellow male passenger in a drunken state, sources said on Sunday.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice U U Lalit is scheduled to hear the petitions challenging the validity of the CAA whose enactment had triggered widespread protests across the country.

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended by 2 more months

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended by 2 more months

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

This time Saeed's house arrest has been extended under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

J&K activist Khurram Parvez booked under PSA after court orders release

J&K activist Khurram Parvez booked under PSA after court orders release

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Parvez was arrested on September 16 and placed in administrative detention in a jail in Kupwara for allegedly posing an imminent threat of breach of peace.

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers on Tuesday squatted at the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal, locked in a showdown with Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over a police lathi-charge last month.

Modi govt deliberately weakening labour laws: Rahul

Modi govt deliberately weakening labour laws: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Alleging that Modi has launched a "big assault" on the workers, a combative Gandhi vowed to fight their battle like the Congress did for the farmers on the land acquisition bill.

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It added that there had been several reminders from the club to the government for freeing the communication of newspaper offices, journalists and the club itself.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

EC bans roadshows, vehicle rallies in West Bengal

EC bans roadshows, vehicle rallies in West Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The orders will come into force from 7 pm on Thursday.

Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai for Ganesh festival, no processions allowed

Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai for Ganesh festival, no processions allowed

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Citing the Covid-19 situation, the police on Thursday imposed orders under CrPC section 144 in Mumbai, prohibiting the assembly of five or more persons during the Ganesh festival between September 10 and 19.

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Against the backdrop of uproar over the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Centre that his activities are under watch and legal action will be taken if anything adverse comes to notice.

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

According to separate orders issued by the Home Department of the Union Territory, the PSA against Faesal, who was a 2010-batch IAS officer, Sartaj Madani, uncle of Mufti, and Peer Mansoor, her political advisor during her tenure as chief minister, was revoked 'with immediate effect'.

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While all the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs present in the House voted in favour of the motion as expected, there was no vote against it due to the absence of BJP legislators.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

Omar to sue C'garh CM for linking his release to Pilot's revolt

Omar to sue C'garh CM for linking his release to Pilot's revolt

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Taking to Twitter to express his anger, Abdullah, who is also the vice president of the National Conference, said that he would be taking legal action against the Chhattisgarh chief minister for his comments made during an interview to a prominent English newspaper.

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice D N Patel initially said that it would ask the Centre to consider as representation the PIL which seeks a declaration that all authorities, civil or military, shall act under the supervision of the Special Protection Group (SPG) in matters of security of the Prime Minister and his immediate family members.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'