News for 'Department of Personnel and Training'

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The agency said files of the case were sent to competent authority.

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rains will continue to batter Tamil Nadu for the next seven days and the next 48 hours are "very crucial", the IMD has said.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

Govt changes rules to ensure IAS, IPS maintain high ethics, political neutrality

Govt changes rules to ensure IAS, IPS maintain high ethics, political neutrality

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

In a major move, the government has amended service rules to ensure that Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service officers maintain "high ethics" and "political neutrality" while discharging their duty.

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The flood-ravaged city was on Saturday struggling to return to normalcy with partial restoration of telecommunication and train services.

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, adopts a more aggressive posture with massive structural revamp.

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Commission said it cannot, under the existing law, disqualify a contesting candidate or prevent him from contesting the election, nor can it prevent an elector from casting his vote in an election, if otherwise qualified and eligible, as is being demanded by some of the parties.

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday against the Gauhati high court verdict holding setting up of the Central Bureau of Investigation as unconstitutional.

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Indian American Raj Shah tells Aziz Haniffa about his plans as the GOP's research director.

Verdict will send the right message: Delhi police

Verdict will send the right message: Delhi police

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Delhi police, which drew flak after December 16 gang rape but was redeemed by court's praise for its probe, on Friday said the verdict will be a deterrent and will uphold common man's belief in criminal justice system.

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.

Moily defends seeking extension for Vasudeva as ONGC chairman

Moily defends seeking extension for Vasudeva as ONGC chairman

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

D K Sarraf replaces Vasudeva, who turned 60 on Tuesday and is due to superannuate on Friday.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Xi begins 2nd term, asks PLA to be combat-ready

Xi begins 2nd term, asks PLA to be combat-ready

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Xi ordered country's 2.3 million-strong military to be absolutely loyal to the party, to focus on how to win in wars, to pioneer reforms and innovation, to scientifically manage commanding a unit, to lead troops in accordance with the strictest standards and to take the forefront in complying with laws and regulations.

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

With the One Rank One Pension scheme for military veterans set to be notified soon, officials of central paramilitary forces, too, may be in for good news soon as the government is to take a final decision on granting of "organised services" status to them.

Most ministries in Modi govt lying low on RTI disclosures

Most ministries in Modi govt lying low on RTI disclosures

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government, like its United Progressive Alliance predecessor, seems to be failing on suo motu disclosures under the Right to Information Act.

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The DGCA, the ministry of civil aviation, Air India, the Airports Authority, all of them together form what I call an organised syndicate' 'In India, it is a fashion to blame the pilot because then nobody asks questions about the incompetence and grave negligence of this State-run syndicate.'

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

Nervous Chennai braces for more rains in next 48 hours

Nervous Chennai braces for more rains in next 48 hours

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

After a brief lull, intermittent rains lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Sunday, while the weatherman predicted more showers in Tamil Nadu over the next 48 hours.

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Did you know that India is among the top five countries in food processing?

Doping ban for three Russian Olympic walk champions

Doping ban for three Russian Olympic walk champions

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Russia's 2011 world champion Sergei Bakulin and silver medallist Vladimir Kanaykin have also been banned for failing doping tests, RUSADA added on its website (www.rusada.ru).

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

This tough cop has rescued 90 women and chases bad guys for a living

This tough cop has rescued 90 women and chases bad guys for a living

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

She's been flung from a building, but for police inspector R Susheela she's exactly where she wants to.

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) had recommended to the ministry that RIL be asked to give up 86% of its KG-D6 gas block area

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Organising the logistics for a festival that attracts nearly 500,000 devotees is not easy.

Shiva temple swept away, prayers at Kedarnath begin Sept 11

Shiva temple swept away, prayers at Kedarnath begin Sept 11

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Swollen waters of the Bhagirathi following incessant overnight rains washed away a famous Shiva temple in Uttarkashi on Friday even as the state government set September 11 as the date for resumption of regular prayers at Kedarnath temple,which were suspended after the June calamity.

Govt ignores CVC, appoints CBI additional director of its choice

Govt ignores CVC, appoints CBI additional director of its choice

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

A controversy has broken out over the appointment of an additional director in the Central Bureau of Investigation after the government and the central vigilance commission locked horns over considering an officer whose track record was under question.

She wants to help clean the Ganga, but...

She wants to help clean the Ganga, but...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'It will take many years to clean the Ganga. It will not happen in five years like the prime minister wants. If you want it to be sustainable, temporary measures won't work.' Twinkle Tom, an environmental engineer by training (from Stanford no less!), now designs wedding gowns because India, sadly, does not want her expertise and skill.

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The US said that it sees positive indicators in Pakistan, but...

10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

Rediff.com3 May 2016

These qualities will put you on top of the game.

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The court fixed the matter for July 28 for order on cognisance.

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Marathas, a politically influential community that constitutes around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding 16 per cent reservation in government jobs and education.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The central government has decided to retain the civil services aptitude test and set the qualifying limit at minimum 35 per cent.

Arbitrary transfers of IAS officers must end

Arbitrary transfers of IAS officers must end

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government, on being asked by the Centre's Department of Personnel and Training to explain its suspension of the officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Durga Shakti Nagpal, has replied by saying that her actions were "untimely, lacking in vision and reflected poor administrative acumen".

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

He is seeking disclosure of correspondence between the Central Bureau of Investigation and the law ministry and opinion of the attorney general in the case.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting of chief ministers of party-ruled states to chalk out the party's strategy in the run-up to the general election. The leaders would focus on setting up of Lokayuktas in a time-bound manner in states and curbing food inflation.

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Stepping up relief and rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal, India on Sunday deployed over two dozen aircraft and choppers along with nearly 1000 trained personnel and said the situation in the Himalayan nation was "very, very serious".