Voluntary retirement plan for Cong staff

In probably the first case of its kind in a political party, the Congress has offerred a voluntary retirement scheme to all its regular employees in a bid to cut down staff and enhance efficiency.......

Railways sacked 1 'non-performer' every 3 days since July 2021

The Railways has weeded out one "non-performer or corrupt official" every three days in the past 16 months, officials said, with 139 officers being forced to take voluntary retirement while 38 were......

Why BJP leaders will fight on JD-S ticket in Karnataka

This strategy was discussed when Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Mysuru to discuss the BJP's Lok Sabha plan, reports Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Janata Dal-Secular leader and former......

Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and former IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian on Monday formally joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). IMAGE: Former IAS officer V Karthikeyan......

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Experts say the merged entity will draw on USPs of both firms. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters In about a fortnight, Vistara – known for its premium service – will take off on......

Tata Motors tightens belt, offers voluntary retirement

The scheme offers a provision of medical insurance cover for 10 years after the separation. During the April 2014-January 2015 period, sales of Tata Motors passenger vehicles declined 24%......

Air India sacks over 180 non-flying staff

Air India has laid off more than 180 non-flying staff in recent weeks, sources said while the airline maintained that the affected people were not able to utilise the voluntary retirement schemes......

UPS no burden on future govts, says Somanathan

The Unified Pension System (UPS), approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday, is “fiscally prudent” as it will be funded within the Centre’s fiscal projections, according to T V......