Ashwini Shrivastava And Abhishek Shukla

Stories by Ashwini Shrivastava And Abhishek Shukla

66 machines used for counting demonetised notes: RBI

66 machines used for counting demonetised notes: RBI

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

In Reserve Bank offices, 59 CVPS machines are used and each machine is operated by a set of five persons under a supervisor who supervises a cluster of machines

No records of any previous 'surgical strike', says Army

No records of any previous 'surgical strike', says Army

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2017

The RTI application with the defence ministry also sought the definition of the term "surgical strikes" in the records of Indian Army.

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

The new Bench will start hearing the matter from August 16.

381 babus punished for being 'non-performers'

381 babus punished for being 'non-performers'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

The personnel ministry has taken actions like premature retirement and cut in remuneration.

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

Funeral and cycles allowances have been retained and revised.

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

The vacancies earmarked will be for the posts of office assistants to Indian Administrative Service officers.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

Rediff.com   7 May 2017

CBI sources said the shell companies were allegedly being used by the suspects to divert loan funds meant for specified purposes, creating fake invoices, and 'round-tripping' of funds to evade taxes and generate black money.

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

The interest money which is not claimed by people due to religious obligations is kept in suspended bank accounts.

Varsities should be place of debate, not violence: President Mukherjee

Varsities should be place of debate, not violence: President Mukherjee

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

The president also said that there should be no room in the country for the "intolerant Indian" as this nation has been a bastion of free though, speech and expression since ancient times.

Aadhaar mandatory for MGNREGS work from April

Aadhaar mandatory for MGNREGS work from April

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2017

However, ration card, driving licence, voter identity card, Kisan passbook with photo, job card issued under MGNREGS and a certificate issued by a gazetted officer or a tehsildar will be admissible as proof of identity for people to get the benefits under the scheme till the time they get Aadhaar.

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

During his visit, Mukherjee visited the hotbed of Madhesi protests Janakpur and met ex-servicemen of Gurkha regiments in Pokhra.

Basic pension of ex-servicemen increased 2.57 times under OROP: Prez

Basic pension of ex-servicemen increased 2.57 times under OROP: Prez

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

Prez said basic pension of ex-servicemen of the Indian Army has increased by 2.57 times as compared to pension of December 31, 2015.

RIL plant under lens for alleged excise duty evasion

RIL plant under lens for alleged excise duty evasion

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

The case relates to alleged wrong classification of mixed xylene

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

The accident happened near Sonada when the third vehicle in the Presidential convoy slipped off the road and fell down.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

Passengers entering India will now have to declare Indian currency exceeding Rs 25,000 and LCD, LED or Plasma televisions.

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

RBI has cited "legal impediments" in sharing the reports.

Only 5% scams exposed so far: 'Vyapam' whistleblower

Only 5% scams exposed so far: 'Vyapam' whistleblower

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Pandey is living in New Delhi along with his family.

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said the government is trying to woo industries to the eight Northeastern states so that enough jobs are created for the youths of the region.