News for 'social-security'

Demand for checking lay-offs in unorganised sector

Demand for checking lay-offs in unorganised sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

CPI-M- MP from Serampore, West Bengal, Santasri Chatterjee said the government should understand that the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Bill in its present form would not be able to fulfil the aspirations of the workers in the sector. BJP MP Satyanarayan Jatiya said 94 per cent of the workforce falls under the unorganised sector and there was a need to set up a mechanism to look into their specific needs.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.

India, US ask Pak to bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice

India, US ask Pak to bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

PM Modi said that all countries should wipe out all terror havens.

An app to enable you to vote

An app to enable you to vote

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Khalid Saifullah created Missing Voters, an app which enables people to conveniently apply for voter cards.

Unorganised workers' Bill introduced

Unorganised workers' Bill introduced

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The four Left parties that support the United Progressive Alliance government have already rejected the Bill, which has been approved by the Cabinet. Instead, they have asked for separate Bills for agricultural and non-agricultural workers.

No question of removing labour laws'

No question of removing labour laws'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'A proposal to do away with labour laws is not feasible.' 'That's why we wanted to have a dialogue with the states.'

Who will s**** us more?

Who will s**** us more?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'As the Aisi Taisi Democracy folk so aptly put it, time to choose who will s**** us most', says Geetanjali Krishna.

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Unorganised labour may get EPF, ESI

Unorganised labour may get EPF, ESI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour will recommend to the Union Ministry of Labour to frame laws so as to bring workers of the unorganised sector in the country under the social security net.

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.

Spend more, save less: New age mantra

Spend more, save less: New age mantra

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

A social activist in Bhopal has grabbed the essence of consumerism to work out a social security programme that should give the proposed social security programme of the Government of India a run for its money.

India, Mauritius sign 3 MoUs during Prez Pranab's visit

India, Mauritius sign 3 MoUs during Prez Pranab's visit

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

India and Mauritius on Tuesday signed three memorandums of understanding during the three-day State visit of President Pranab Mukherjee. One MoU was on persons with disabilities and senior citizens, another on cooperation in the field of health and medicine, and the third was on cooperation in the field of tourism.

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

It isn't easy being a retired person. With some banks already cutting down the rate of return on fixed deposits offered to senior citizens and the Union Budget rationalising dividend taxation on monthly income plans, the higher returns and tax benefits they enjoyed are already gone.

EPFO may launch portable PF account number this month

EPFO may launch portable PF account number this month

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation and the Labour Ministry are in touch with the Prime Minister's Office for the purpose, a senior official said.

The single woman's investment guide

The single woman's investment guide

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Leading up to the International Women's Day on March 8, this is the first of a four-part series that talks about how women can invest to achieve their long-term financial goals.

I-T rate in India and around the world

I-T rate in India and around the world

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at effective income tax and Social Security rates on $100,000 of gross income around the world.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

Interest rates: Is the UPA goofing up big time?

Interest rates: Is the UPA goofing up big time?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

If Indian banks do not fix the right interest rates on deposits, they run the risk of dynamiting the social security of ordinary Indians.

Brazil's football WCup winners get bonus 50 years later!

Brazil's football WCup winners get bonus 50 years later!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Brazil's World Cup winning players from 1958, 1962 and 1970 have been awarded a bonus and a pension from the government in a controversial move that has split public opinion.

Bharat Bandh: What's WORKING and What's NOT

Bharat Bandh: What's WORKING and What's NOT

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The strike has been called jointly by the Bhartiya Majdoor Sangh (BMS), All India Trade union Congress (INTUC), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) and other affiliated organisations.

Tax rates in India and around the world

Tax rates in India and around the world

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

World's highest top rates of income tax are found in Aruba and Sweden.

Value of India's Global Pension Index slips

Value of India's Global Pension Index slips

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The index value fell mainly due to the introduction of Worldwide Governance Indicators.

Mexico's 8.2 earthquake, strongest in a century, kills 32

Mexico's 8.2 earthquake, strongest in a century, kills 32

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The earthquake was the most powerful recorded in Mexico in a hundred years and sent people running out on to the streets of Mexico City.

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The Centre's programmes of maternity benefit and Child Protection Services also got a major boost in the Budget.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Use a combination of the two options without which sufficient corpus can't be assured.

BJP govt implementing social justice: Modi on budget

BJP govt implementing social justice: Modi on budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Modi termed it a 'historic document' to fulfil his government's aim of 'sabka sath sabka vikas'.

US doesn't even talk about totalisation pact with India

US doesn't even talk about totalisation pact with India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

For all of the euphoria by both sides over the third US-India strategic dialogue in Washington, DC last month that was co-chaired by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, and the several collaborations announced in various areas and agreements initialed, when it comes to the totalisation agreement where over $1 billion has been contributed each year by Indian temporary workers in the US as social security payments over decades that h

Do we need a new pension scheme?

Do we need a new pension scheme?

Rediff.com5 May 2005

French taxman excited by Neymar windfall

French taxman excited by Neymar windfall

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The French taxman is delighted about the prospect of Brazilian soccer star Neymar joining Paris St Germain, the minister in charge of France's public accounts said on Thursday.

Labour cess on its way

Labour cess on its way

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

A life cover to cost Rs 90 under Jan Dhan Yojana

A life cover to cost Rs 90 under Jan Dhan Yojana

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

An accident insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh is also given to all individuals who open a bank account under the Jan-Dhan Yojana.

EPF revamp costs mountain of paper

EPF revamp costs mountain of paper

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Democracy is not taken seriously'

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Democracy is not taken seriously'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

MP funds for job scheme

MP funds for job scheme

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Member of Parliament can now allocate funds from their local area development scheme kitty for rural employment guarantee programmes. The move that comes just ahead of Budget is aimed at providing the much-needed fiscal cushion to operate the UPA's most ambitious social security programme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

China faces huge employment pressure: Minister

China faces huge employment pressure: Minister

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Chinese cities and towns will see 25 million more people joining the workforce this year.

Shooting, explosions went on for 45 minutes: Scribe recounts Naxal attack

Shooting, explosions went on for 45 minutes: Scribe recounts Naxal attack

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The DD scribe, Dhiraj Kumar said the horrific incident would never fade from his memory.

India and US sign MoU on labour issues

India and US sign MoU on labour issues

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

American trainers and technical know-how will be provided to India to assist in these areas.