Why removing govt officers isn't easy

Compulsory retirement is part of a half-yearly exercise now for cases where government wants to weed out officers, but without taking the disciplinary proceedings route. IMAGE: Dr Jitendra Singh,......

With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

Populism gains momentum during election periods, and this trend is evident in at least four states: Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

The pension dilemma: Ring in the old, out with the new?

With organisations like the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which is a front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, telling Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman they want OPS back, the government is in a......

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......

Deadline to apply for higher pension extended till July 11

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for filing applications to opt for a higher pension till July 11. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This is the second extension of the......

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

'The actions of Indian monetary authorities will depend on how quickly they want the inflation to come down to 4 per cent.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com C Rangarajan has been governor of......

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

In the Modi government's last full Budget before general elections, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday unveiled tax rebates and saving plans to woo the middle class, women and......

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act.......