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IA adds new routes, flights

IA adds new routes, flights

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air will provide new links, additional capacity and increased frequencies for its winter schedule with effect from October 26.

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Mishra, a 1997-batch officer, was the Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh before he was shunted out on Saturday.

Bihar IAS officers prefer Delhi over state

Bihar IAS officers prefer Delhi over state

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Babus from Bihar are ready to give up on their own state for a posting in New Delhi. Bihar today is facing a shortage of Indian Administrative Service officers, which is now affecting the ongoing development work, has badly hit Chief Minster Nitish Kumar's claims of susashan (good governance).

Nuh SP, deputy commissioner shunted out following violence

Nuh SP, deputy commissioner shunted out following violence

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Nuh Superintendent of Police Varun Singla, who was on leave when the communal clashes broke out in the district, has been transferred, an official order said on Friday.

Senior IAS officer arrested in bribery case in Rajasthan

Senior IAS officer arrested in bribery case in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Indian Administrative Services officer Ashok Singhvi, who is the Principal Secretary (Mines) in Rajasthan, was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday by the state Anti Corruption Bureau in the eighth arrest in a bribery case involving clearance for reopening of six closed mines of a miner.

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The analysis of five candidates could not be completed as their affidavits are either badly scanned or complete affidavits are not uploaded on the Election Commission of India website, they said.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Decoding India's Dress Code

Decoding India's Dress Code

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan.

IAS officer bags WEF award

IAS officer bags WEF award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amidst suspense about his whereabouts, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The agency seized a Haryana-registered BMW car from Soren's residence apart from some documents recovered by them during the search conducted at the house, sources said.

IAS officer's death: Govt orders CID probe

IAS officer's death: Govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

As the 35-year-old IAS officer D K Ravi's death rocked the Assembly with public pressure also building up for a CBI probe, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Crime Investigation Department would probe the case to unravel the "truth" -- whether it was a suicide or murder or due to "some other" reasons.

Why Anand Mohan Slunk Out Of Jail

Why Anand Mohan Slunk Out Of Jail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Plans for a 500-car road show were abandoned after the controversy surrounding his release.

On Valentine's day, government allows IAS, IPS couples to work in one state

On Valentine's day, government allows IAS, IPS couples to work in one state

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In a Valentine's Day gift to All India Services officers, the government on Tuesday amended rules to mandatorily allow married couples from the IAS and IPS get the same cadre state.

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The deceased, Ashish Dahiya, was a resident of Sonipat, Haryana and was attending a pool side party with friends from the Indian foreign and revenue services.

Heavy loss in business led IAS officer Ravi to commit suicide?

Heavy loss in business led IAS officer Ravi to commit suicide?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

CBI has reportedly said that senior IAS officer DK Ravi, who allegedly committed suicide, may have called his batchmate only once and not over 42 times as was earlier reported.

IAS officer Ashok Khemka gets another threat call

IAS officer Ashok Khemka gets another threat call

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Senior Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who is in the news following the recent controversy over land deals involving Robert Vadra, has received another threat call and Panchkula police have begun an enquiry into the matter.

IAS probationers to learn critical thinking through crosswords

IAS probationers to learn critical thinking through crosswords

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The LBSNAA in Mussoorie is a premier research and training institute on public policy and public administration in India.

TN: Two IAS officials booked in granite scam

TN: Two IAS officials booked in granite scam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

As part of their ongoing probe into the multi-crore granite scam, Vigilance officials on Saturday booked two IAS officials, both former District Collectors of Madurai, for their alleged role in the scam.

'If you are brave, you become unstoppable'

'If you are brave, you become unstoppable'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I remember that when I was about seven years old, a doctor saw me and told my family that I would only survive for six months and that the disease had no cure. But my mother never gave up. She would always say, 'My son is born to become a renowned wrestler'.'

IAS officer in MP survives sand mafia hit

IAS officer in MP survives sand mafia hit

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Barely a year after the killing of young IPS officer Narendra Kumar, allegedly by a member of the mining mafia, an unsuccessful attempt to run over a trainee IAS officer posted at Sabalgarh in Madhya Pradesh was made by the sand mafia on Wednesday.

IAS abduction: Mediators to brief Maoists on talks

IAS abduction: Mediators to brief Maoists on talks

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

As the hostage crisis involving abducted Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon entered the eighth day on Saturday, mediators from the rebel side left for Tadmetla forests apparently to brief Maoists on talks they had with the Chhattisgarh government on their demands for releasing the IAS officer. N Baijendra Kumar, principal secretary to Chief Minister Raman Singh, told PTI that the mediators, who have held two rounds of talks with the government-appointed interlocutors.

Fresh clashes in Imphal between RAF, riotous mob

Fresh clashes in Imphal between RAF, riotous mob

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Police used tear gas shells to disperse the mob as it was believed that it would target other properties.

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The chargesheet against the associate of Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut was submitted before the court's registry and it will come up before the special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after scrutiny of papers.

Govt eases rules, Gauba to stay as cabinet secretary till after 2024 LS polls

Govt eases rules, Gauba to stay as cabinet secretary till after 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

With the completion of this third extension, Rajiv Gauba will become the longest serving cabinet secretary of the country. Till now, B D Pande had been the longest serving cabinet secretary from November 2, 1972, to March 31, 1977.

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj bettered his bronze from the last edition by winning gold in the SL4 final. Sukant Kadam took home the bronze in the same event.

Two IAS officers accused in Adarsh scam suspended

Two IAS officers accused in Adarsh scam suspended

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Senior IAS officers Pradeep Vyas and Jairaj Phatak have been placed under suspension pending investigation in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, Maharashtra government informed the Bombay high court on Thursday.

Rousing welcome for IAS topper in Srinagar

Rousing welcome for IAS topper in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Born to middle class parents in north Kashmir's Sogam village in Kupwara district, 120, km from Srinagar, Shah Faisal passed his Class 10 exam from a government school in his native village.

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Pilot said he is not backing down from the stand he has taken against the state Congress government saying he is "politely requesting" it to take action in corruption cases from the previous dispensation.

Shunted IAS officer appointed Maya's Principal Secretary: Oppn

Shunted IAS officer appointed Maya's Principal Secretary: Oppn

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Claiming shunted IAS officer Kunwar Fateh Bahadur has been appointed principal secretary to Chief Minister Mayawati, opposition parties in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to remove him from the post immediately.

IAS topper: Confidence clinches this exam

IAS topper: Confidence clinches this exam

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Planning to give a national level competitive exam? IAS topper Mona Pruthi has some suggestions.

IAS topper: Only studies not enough

IAS topper: Only studies not enough

Rediff.com16 May 2006

IAS topper Mona Pruthi's tip on how to ace one of India's most competitive exams.

30 per cent shortage of IAS officers: Govt

30 per cent shortage of IAS officers: Govt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Against a total authorised strength of 6,154 IAS officers in the country, there were only 4,377, Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy said during Question Hour.

'I used to scratch the letters 'IAS' on the desk'

'I used to scratch the letters 'IAS' on the desk'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Atheela Abdullah, who grew up in a small village in the Malabar region of Kerala shares her inspiring success story.

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh cabinet under Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday will be a 'historic' event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders and chief ministers, state chief Arun Sao said.

CBI files chargesheet against IAS officer

CBI files chargesheet against IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

Lalit Varma has been chargesheeted for fudging his date of birth.

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Villages are much better prepared than towns as far as COVID-19 is concerned.'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'