Ashwini Shrivastava, PTI

Stories by Ashwini Shrivastava, PTI

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 58,924. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 28,211 while Delhi reported 23,686 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Govt depts to add over 1.4 lakh jobs between 2019 and March 1, 2021

Govt depts to add over 1.4 lakh jobs between 2019 and March 1, 2021

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2021

Over 1.4 lakh jobs are estimated to be created between March 2019 and March 2021 in various central government departments, according to the Union Budget presented on Monday. The strength of government establishments was 32,71,113 as on March 1, 2019, which is estimated to increase to 34,14,226 by the first day of next month - an increase of 1,43,113, it said. The budget documents have given a break-up of the jobs estimated to be created in central government departments between 2019 and March 2021.

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2020

The committee, in its report, said that the central government may be requested to consider the inclusion of power of review in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

Will welcome migrants with open heart: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Will welcome migrants with open heart: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com   21 May 2020

He also rejected reports that have hinted possible increase in coronavirus cases due to migrants and asked, "Did corona not spread at places where migrants were not there?"

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2020

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has decided to amend the All India Services (discipline and appeal) Rules, 1969, applicable to IAS, IPS and IFS officers, in this regard.

5 cr farmers yet to receive 3rd instalment under PM-Kisan

5 cr farmers yet to receive 3rd instalment under PM-Kisan

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2020

The total amount of the scheme, which came into effect on December 1, 2018, is to be paid in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months. The data showed about 2.51 crore farmers have not got even the second instalment and 5.16 crore of them were yet to get the third instalment.

Coop banks saw 181 fraud cases of Rs 127 cr last year

Coop banks saw 181 fraud cases of Rs 127 cr last year

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2020

However, the RBI declined to share details of action being taken on these fraud cases saying "it is not readily available".

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2020

A former chief justice of the Allahabad high court, Justice Bhosale was sworn-in on March 27, 2019 for a five-year term. He resigned citing personal reasons.

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2019

India is among 75 countries with which Switzerland's Federal Tax Administration has exchanged information on financial accounts within the framework of global standards on Automatic Exchange of Information.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

This meeting has led to the deferment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting by a day.

MHA refuses to share details on citizenship notice to Rahul

MHA refuses to share details on citizenship notice to Rahul

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

The ministry was asked to provide a copy of the notice to Gandhi and details of the response received from him.

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2019

As many as 6,801 cases of fraud were reported by scheduled commercial banks and select financial institutions involving an amount of Rs 71,542.93 crore in the last fiscal.

Lokpal office to move out of Delhi's five star hotel

Lokpal office to move out of Delhi's five star hotel

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

It said no payment has so far been made towards rental charges for the Lokpal office at 'The Ashok' hotel.

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

The meeting was being attended by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, they said.

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"

Hijack scare on Kandahar-bound plane at Delhi airport

Hijack scare on Kandahar-bound plane at Delhi airport

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2018

The pilot "mistakenly" pressed the 'hijack button' when it was taxiing for take-off.

CBI feud: Verma appears before CVC; Asthana couldn't get an audience

CBI feud: Verma appears before CVC; Asthana couldn't get an audience

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Verma is understood to have given point-wise refusal to all the allegations levelled by Asthana before the panel comprising Vigilance Commissioners T M Bhasin and Sharad Kumar, they said.

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2018

Verma came to the CVC office in the late afternoon and stayed there for about two hours, they said.