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India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

After scrapping the selection of six UPA-appointed bank chiefs, the government has now decided to make significant changes to the selection process.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

Govt tweaks rules, 1st division in BA/MA made must for IIM directors' post

Govt tweaks rules, 1st division in BA/MA made must for IIM directors' post

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The Centre has notified new norms for the appointment of directors of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), making it mandatory for applicants to have first class degrees in both Bachelor's and Master's, along with a PhD or equivalent from a reputed institute.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Centre on Monday made public the rules under the recently-notified anti-paper leak law, mandating the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards and guidelines for the computer-based tests among others.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a major organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Saturday appointed Avinash Pande the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while Sachin Pilot was made the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh.

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges S I Imam and Rohini Marasinghe, and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry, while suspending the newly-formed WFI panel under president Sanjay Singh on December 24, three days after he was elected its head, had cited the office running from Brij Bhushan's residence as one of the reasons for taking the stringent action.

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Centre has appointed senior IAS officers Vumlunmang Vualnam and Neeraj Mittal as new secretaries in the ministry of civil aviation and the department of telecommunications respectively in a major secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle, a government order stated.

Shaktikanta Das first RBI governor under Modi to get extension

Shaktikanta Das first RBI governor under Modi to get extension

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The government has extended the term of Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das by another three years upto December 2024, according to an official order.

It's official, Revanth Reddy to be Telangana CM

It's official, Revanth Reddy to be Telangana CM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Announcing the decision at the party headquarters in Hyderabad on Tuesday, All India Congress Committee general secretary K C Venugopal said the swearing-in will take place on December 7 in Hyderabad.

Madhabi Puri Buch to head Sebi, first woman to do so

Madhabi Puri Buch to head Sebi, first woman to do so

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The government on Monday appointed former Sebi member Madhabi Puri Buch as chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC, calling it a "big betrayal of the country".

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

China appoints official hit by US sanctions in Tibet

China appoints official hit by US sanctions in Tibet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

China's ruling Communist Party has appointed Wang Junzheng, sanctioned by the US, Britain, EU and Canada for his alleged role in the human rights violations against Uygur Muslims in Xinjiang, as the head of its party unit in the sensitive Himalayan region of Tibet.

SC fines govt for delay in pension to retired Army captains

SC fines govt for delay in pension to retired Army captains

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Centre on Tuesday for failing to take any decision for years on the pension payable to retired regular captains of the Army in accordance with the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on it.

Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

A high-level committee on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.

SC upholds U K Sinha's appointment as Sebi chief

SC upholds U K Sinha's appointment as Sebi chief

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A bench of justices S S Nijjar and P C Ghose dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Sinha, observing that the petition was not maintainable on various grounds but it had decided to hear it as the appointment to a very senior position was challenged.

Ex-BPCL chief Arun Kumar Singh to head ONGC

Ex-BPCL chief Arun Kumar Singh to head ONGC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Arun Kumar Singh, former chairman of oil refining and marketing company BPCL, was on Wednesday appointed chairman and managing director of ONGC -- the first instance of a retired person being appointed the head of a Maharatna PSU. "The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of ministry of petroleum and natural gas for appointment of Arun Kumar Singh, ex-CMD, BPCL as chairman, ONGC for a three-year tenure with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post," an official order said. PTI first reported of Singh's appointment on November 17.

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Senior Supreme Court advocate Ranjit Kumar, considered an expert on constitutional laws, was appointed as the solicitor general on Saturday. The law ministry issued a notification appointing Kumar, who has defended Gujarat in a number of cases, as the next solicitor general of India.

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given conditional approval to Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) for the takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital. "We are happy to acknowledge the receipt of approval from IRDAI yesterday (May 10, 2024) on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. "The approval is subject to certain 'regulatory, statutory, and judicial' clearances/compliances," an IIHL spokesperson said in a statement.

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Sebi had no problem with derivatives until trading exploded after Covid.' 'But now, having built a dangerous road, from which different entities, mainly governments, are extracting a heavy toll, Sebi is concerned that people are driving on it in much greater numbers,' explains Debashis Basu.

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday adjourned to February 12 the hearing on a plea challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

'We won't discuss any issue with this committee'

'We won't discuss any issue with this committee'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'This four-member committee cannot supersede the four-five member ministerial committees, 25 top-level government bureaucrats, with whom we have had nine rounds of discussions each of which lasted for more than six-seven hours.'

Varsity appointments: Kerala guv mounts attack on CM, higher education min

Varsity appointments: Kerala guv mounts attack on CM, higher education min

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and minister of higher education R Bindu over the issue of appointment in universities and said he is not able to work in an environment where too much political interference.

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A political source revealed that Naqvi assumed the role of chairman through a clear understanding between influential stakeholders and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

There has been speculation that Goel quit due to differences with Kumar.