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Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

Retirees could bear brunt of Detroit bankruptcy

Retirees could bear brunt of Detroit bankruptcy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Retirees and labour officials acknowledged that the city's finances were in a shambles and they would have to share in the sacrifice to help Detroit recover.

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Yoga sessions will be organized for central government employees and their dependents by the 'Grih Kalyan Kendra', a welfare society working under the aegis of the Centre.

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday promoted one of its most prominent Indian-origin MPs Priti Patel by making her the new employment minister, as he unveiled the first all-Conservative cabinet in nearly 20 years with his top four aides retaining their previous portfolios

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

AIBOC in a letter to the Prime Minister, has said the government should not expect the banking fraternity to "join the political campaign of #MainBhiChowkidar" unless issues related to merger of banks, salary revision and staff recruitment, among others, are addressed.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

Whistleblowers can get security from govt, LS told

Whistleblowers can get security from govt, LS told

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The home ministry, in turn, asks individual state governments to examine the threat and provide security cover, if needed.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The interim Budget has attempted to tick all the boxes that could help the Modi government return to power, reports Archis Mohan.

OROP suicide: Jaitley blames bank for not providing benefits to veteran

OROP suicide: Jaitley blames bank for not providing benefits to veteran

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

On V K Singh branding the deceased as a Congress worker, he said all leaders must be 'sensitive' to the suicide.

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new government order to review the service record of employees who have completed 30 years in the job to identify inefficient or corrupt staff and retire them prematurely has invited the ire of labour unions, who believe that this is a step towards privatisation.

PLA Unrest: Why Xi Is Worried

PLA Unrest: Why Xi Is Worried

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Protests at this time when efforts are underway to strengthen the PLA and keep morale high would be worrying for the military leadership, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The EPFO launched one-page simplified forms for withdrawal.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Politics of opposition for opposition's sake: PM on farm bills

Politics of opposition for opposition's sake: PM on farm bills

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Without naming the Congress, he said the frustration of a party, which ruled for four generations, was at the root of this politics of opposition for opposition's sake.

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'It is important to make a clear distinction between the officers and jawans. The officers retire at 54 and with two extensions can go up to 58 years before they go home. A jawan on the other hand retires at 38. Therefore, to portray a picture that all army men retire young is wrong.'

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We worked hard, brought a very positive manifesto saying this is what we have done and this is what we will do.' 'But people liked something else.' 'They didn't like expressways, they want a bullet train.' 'I have realised that in a democracy, the poor doesn't know what they want.'

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The military will now demand further pay and promotion parity with civilians

Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI

Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource Development headed by Satyanarayan Jatiya has slammed SAI for not roping in sportspersons even 20 years after being asked for restructuring of the "unwieldy and monolithic bureaucratic organisation

Governor, emergency manager defend Detroit bankruptcy

Governor, emergency manager defend Detroit bankruptcy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Less than 24 hours after Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history, the two men behind the historic action -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr -- defended the move in an interview with Reuters.

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Besides a minority stake, the UK and Welsh governments are considering additional grant funding

Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Iceland were holding Argentina 1-1 at halftime in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday after Alfred Finnbogason hit back to cancel out Sergio Aguero's opener for the South Americans.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Ensure the employer has all relevant documents. Else, your pay will take a serious hit in the next two months.

NYPD cops, fire fighters among 106 accused over 9/11 fraud

NYPD cops, fire fighters among 106 accused over 9/11 fraud

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A "shocking" fraud involving 106 people, including former New York city cops and firefighters, who allegedly used the 9/11 terror attack disability benefits worth hundreds of millions of dollars to fund their lavish lifestyles, has been cracked by authorities in New York.

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Singh was widely regarded as an expert in the rural and agricultural landscape of the country and is credited with the conceptualisation and implementation of the NREGA (National Rural Guarantee Employment) Act.

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Raghunath Nayak, a gardener at Birla House, displayed immense courage in chasing the Mahatma's murderer, overpowering him at the risk of his life.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

Bihar CM's son-in-law quits as PA, but continues anyway

Bihar CM's son-in-law quits as PA, but continues anyway

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son-in-law, who was recently removed as his personal assistant after it was found his appointment violated rules, was on Monday spotted in an official programme of the CM where he said he still rendered service to him in personal capacity.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.