News for 'Central Information Commission'

Enquiry commission to probe Dantewada massacre

Enquiry commission to probe Dantewada massacre

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

A one-man inquiry committee appointed to probe the recent Naxalite attack in Chhattisgarh which killed 76 police personnel, has begun investigation and will visit the spot next week and interact with injured jawans and officials in Dantewada.

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

These jawans belong to Manipur SAP Company, IRB, a Gujarat Police release said in the night.

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'The Constitution of India is a stumbling block. So, they want a Presidential mode of election.' 'This is the sole purpose of the BJP to go for one nation, one election.'

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

He was informed by the PWD authorities that case of religious structure has been thoroughly debated and Religious Committee has recommended to remove it.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The central government has told the Delhi high court that it would examine in consultation with stakeholders the issue of formulating the Uniform Civil Code after it receives the report of the law commission.

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Election Commission on Tuesday ordered the delisting of another 86 'non-existent' registered unrecognised political parties, raising the number of such organisations red flagged by the poll panel for failing to comply with electoral rules to 537.

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The protests came after Speaker Om Birla announced the end of Question Hour at noon as the designated time for it is 11 am to noon. While asking the first supplementary, Gandhi said he wanted to know the list of 50 top wilful defaulters, including funds given and the amount written off by banks but did not get a proper answer in the written reply.

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Legislators of the ruling coalition partners in Jharkhand expressed solidarity with the Hemant Soren government on Wednesday and said the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader will continue as the chief minister.

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra secured the second, third and fourth ranks respectively in the examination, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

IL& FS case: ED grills NCP's Jayant Patil for over 9 hrs; Oppn cries vendetta

IL& FS case: ED grills NCP's Jayant Patil for over 9 hrs; Oppn cries vendetta

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Jayant Patil appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Monday in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt financial services firm Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited (IL&FS), an official said.

After degree, now questions raised over PM Modi's birth date

After degree, now questions raised over PM Modi's birth date

Rediff.com2 May 2016

In students' register of M N College Visnagar Narendra Modi's date of birth is mentioned as August 29, 1949. In his election affidavit, he did not reveal his date of birth, but mentioned his age. His official birth date, as available in the public domain, is September 17, 1950.

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers, saying every appointment by the government has become controversial.

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rejecting the opposition's charge that the bill will weaken the act, the government said it was fully committed to transparency and autonomy of the institution.

Divestment in IOC gets Cabinet nod

Divestment in IOC gets Cabinet nod

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The government cleared the proposal despite opposition from the petroleum ministry, which says this is not the right time for divestment as the sector is moving from trade parity to export parity pricing.

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that the central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in census since Independence.

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday said the problem with electoral bonds scheme is that it provides for "selective anonymity" and "selective confidentiality" as the details are available with the State Bank of India (SBI) and can also be accessed by the law enforcement agencies.

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to intervene to ensure that levels of the Yamuna, flowing at an all-time high of 207.55 metres, don't rise further.

Delhi government withdraws controversial order on two-finger test in rape cases

Delhi government withdraws controversial order on two-finger test in rape cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Delhi government on Monday clarified that the advisory issued on two-finger test on rape victims was "misinterpreted" and said it will issue a fresh notification clearly mentioning that this procedure to ascertain sexual assault is banned.

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Union home ministry on Thursday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the affairs of the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, sources said.

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the past 10 years or more, the RBI has been turning down dozens of applications under the RTI Act that sought disclosing the list of wilful defaulters and the RBI's inspection reports. In fact, it is the only organisation that has a granular and complete view of the heist that has been going on for 25 years at least. But it has escaped any blame for the multiple rounds of bankruptcy and massive periodic recapitalisation of public sector banks caused by bad loans. In fact, they don't want anyone to know how incompetent and collusive they have been in handling bad loans, says Debashis Basu.

TWO bills that will unite political foes in Parliament

TWO bills that will unite political foes in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Despite the incessant disruptions and bitter clashes between political parties witnessed in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, lawmakers from across the political spectrum will display rare unanimity in the coming days to pass two bills aimed at protecting their interests.

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The court's direction came after being informed that the Ministry of Defence has granted the approval for electricity connections to the migrants living in north Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The FIR against the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam was registered based on a complaint from the ministry of home affairs.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Manipur is critical to India's Look East policy.' 'It's a strategic state. In the Second World War, the Japanese entered Manipur through Burma.' 'China can use the same direction to approach India.'

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

CBI has prima facie extortion, bribery case against Wankhede

CBI has prima facie extortion, bribery case against Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The CBI last month filed a first information report (FIR) against Wankhede and four others for allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore bribe in return of not framing Aryan Khan in the drugs case.

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The court also allowed Indian Banks' Association, another respondent, to file a response.

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'...it gets a survey report that they are going to lose elections.' 'The fear of losing elections will make them immediately conduct a caste census.'

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

This form of government, where secrets and major decisions are kept from the Cabinet itself, appears to be continuing, which is why the speculation around this special session, asserts Aakar Patel.

Netaji mystery in 12,744 pages: Secret files now open to public

Netaji mystery in 12,744 pages: Secret files now open to public

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The West Bengal government declassified 64 files on freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Friday.

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Rediff.com23 May 2017

On December 16, 2015, the apex court ordered disclosure of the defaulters' list, and upheld a Central Information Commission order to this effect.

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

Central panel for revamp of MSP calculation

Central panel for revamp of MSP calculation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The panel suggests family head must be valued at skilled wage rates.

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The single judge had set aside the Central Information Commission's direction holding that judges have to disclose such information.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.