News for 'Cabinet Secretariat'

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Terming the charges against him a "BJP conspiracy", Siddaramaiah said he would wage a legal fight.

PM's 'new vision' to make government perform

PM's 'new vision' to make government perform

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is introducing a new vision of governance to ensure each and every ministry and department of the Union government performs and delivers the pre-defined results.

Mrs Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Mrs Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not only a national but also an international prism -- these were some aspects of her life and personality.' R Rajamani fondly remembers Indira Gandhi on her 25th death anniversary.

Protest rocks India's premier spy agency

Protest rocks India's premier spy agency

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The country's external intelligence gathering agency Research and Analysis Wing is in a fix as six of its senior officials have gone on leave after they were superseded by an IPS officer who came from the Intelligence Bureau.

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Surveillance for security purposes to be exempted.

India's spies the latest to go on strike

India's spies the latest to go on strike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

India's external intelligence gathering agency, Research and Analysis Wing, is in the news again but for wrong reasons as seven of its Additional Secretaries have gone on protest leave after they were superseded by an IPS officer junior to them from the Intelligence Bureau.

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The Centre issued a clarification about the personal staff members of each Union Minister of state.The allies have begun to dilute the importance of the office of an MOS, by ushering in a huge personal staff, including that of their party workers.

Govt may dilute stake in listed PSUs to 90%

Govt may dilute stake in listed PSUs to 90%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

May dilute stakes in PSUs to 90% instead of big-bang approach

Advani fuelled fire that razed Babri: IPS officer

Advani fuelled fire that razed Babri: IPS officer

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

A senior Indian Police Service officer deposed before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday as a prosecution witness in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, in which L K Advani and other Sangh Parivar leaders have been accused of inciting violence.

Govt plans stimulus package for chemical industry

Govt plans stimulus package for chemical industry

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The proposals under consideration include waiving the current 5 per cent Customs duty on naphtha and reducing the excise duty on mono ethyl glycol from 8 per cent to 4 per cent. The Cabinet secretariat has sought views from various ministries and departments for this package.

Can its new chief turn R&AW around?

Can its new chief turn R&AW around?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

The induction of Verma, who has never served in the RAW before, reflects the government's anxiety to set right the relapse in the organisation. It will be Verma's job to ensure that the staff works hand in hand in removing deficiencies in the organisation.

CBI books ex-RAW official under Secrets Act

CBI books ex-RAW official under Secrets Act

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The raids on his residence come close on the heels of the publication of his book, which stirred a huge controversy and generated extreme reactions. Maj Gen Singh was on deputation with RAW when India was engaged in the Kargil conflict.

India likely to consider Air India stake sale

India likely to consider Air India stake sale

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Indebted Air India, which last made an annual profit in 2007, has seen its market share shrink in recent years.

Norms for private minters ready

Norms for private minters ready

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Delhi State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to the proposal for the construction of the 'Executive Enclave' which will house the new Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Secretariat.

After losing Baramati, Ajit Pawar's wife named for RS polls

After losing Baramati, Ajit Pawar's wife named for RS polls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar on Thursday filed papers as an NCP candidate for Rajya Sabha elections.

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.

Speaker recognises Rahul as LOP; his first constitutional role

Speaker recognises Rahul as LOP; his first constitutional role

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recognised Rahul Gandhi as the leader of opposition on Wednesday, a day after the Congress communicated its decision to name him for the position to the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

CBI brought back under dept of personnel

CBI brought back under dept of personnel

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

During A B Vajpayee's prime ministership, the investigating agency had been moved to the Prime Minister's Office as it was then probing politically sensitive cases like the Babri Masjid demolition

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

Office of profit: Jairam Ramesh gets notice

Office of profit: Jairam Ramesh gets notice

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh on a complaint seeking his disqualification as a Rajya Sabha member on the office of profit issue.

'US ignored its own agency's reports on ISI'

'US ignored its own agency's reports on ISI'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

According to the reports, America's Defence Intelligence Agency was aware that Pakistan's ISI was sponsoring the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

Revanth Reddy-led govt in Telangana to roll out 2 of 6 guarantees on Friday

Revanth Reddy-led govt in Telangana to roll out 2 of 6 guarantees on Friday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

He said with a view to releasing a white paper on the state's finances, the cabinet has asked the officials to furnish information on the expenditure made by the previous government from 2014 to December 7, 2023 on all departments in the state government and the purposes for which the expenditure was incurred.

PMO refuses to give info on Modi's foreign travel

PMO refuses to give info on Modi's foreign travel

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to give information on the expenses incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Singapore saying it is too "vague" and "wide".

UP minister quits, Cabinet expansion likely

UP minister quits, Cabinet expansion likely

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

A senior official in the Chief Minister's Secretariat said Goel had cited "health reasons" for the sudden resignation.

A RAW hand

A RAW hand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

PM clears big reforms agenda

PM clears big reforms agenda

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Foreign tie-up norms may go

Foreign tie-up norms may go

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

When S Jaishankar became India's external affairs minister in May 2019, he was largely considered a political lightweight despite his undisputed mastery over foreign policy.

Major Cabinet reshuffle on the cards

Major Cabinet reshuffle on the cards

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Senior leader Oscar Fernandes, who is currently minister without portfolio, could be brought full time to the organisation amid reports that the known loyalist of the party chief could get a key assignment.

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The MHA has also sought an immediate report from the state government besides asking it to fix responsibility and take strict action against those responsible.

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for third time; hails Champai

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for third time; hails Champai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The court order is in the public domain for all to see, the JMM executive president said, adding that he would discharge his duties with commitment.

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.

Court relief for AAP's Raghav Chadha in official bungalow case

Court relief for AAP's Raghav Chadha in official bungalow case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

In an interim relief to Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha, a Delhi court has directed the Rajya Sabha secretariat to not evict him from a Type-7 bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi, which is usually allotted to lawmakers who are former ministers, chief ministers or governors, till the pendency of his application and without following the due process of law.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.