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Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar has lodged a complaint of harassment against Pune district collector Suhas Diwase with Washim police, an official said on Tuesday.

Why Kriti Is So Grateful

Why Kriti Is So Grateful

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Kriti Kharbanda took a trip down memory lane when her rom-com Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana clocked seven years since its release.

Basement owner among 5 more held in Delhi flooding horror

Basement owner among 5 more held in Delhi flooding horror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

With these arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case so far has gone to seven.

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Talking about the brutal killing of Krishnaiah in 1994, G Uma Krishnaiah said her husband was killed for no fault of his.

Telangana bureaucrat's disability quota post triggers row

Telangana bureaucrat's disability quota post triggers row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Senior bureaucrat Smita Sabharwal courted controversy by questioning the need for reservation for the differently-abled people in the All India Services (AIS).

SC to hear pleas against CEC appointment under new law

SC to hear pleas against CEC appointment under new law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

It will be court's opinion versus the legislative power to enact law, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said as it posted the pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners under the 2023 law on February 4.

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become.'

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Friday at the age of 89.

Khedkar family removes illegal structure after civic notice

Khedkar family removes illegal structure after civic notice

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An 'illegal' structure near trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar's family bungalow in Pune has been cleared, days after the civic body issued them a notice to remove it, an official said on Wednesday.

Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Saves The Train Wreck

Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Saves The Train Wreck

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Game Changer is underwhelming in the sense that you see the potential being squandered away by timid filmmaking, observes Arjun Menon.

ASI seeks control of Sambhal mosque post violence, cites heritage status

ASI seeks control of Sambhal mosque post violence, cites heritage status

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought control and management of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, citing its status as a protected heritage structure. The request comes after violence erupted during a court-ordered survey of the mosque, which was linked to a petition claiming that a Harihar temple once stood at the site. The ASI has argued that unauthorized changes to the mosque's structure by the management committee are unlawful and should be restricted. A three-member judicial commission has been formed to probe the violence and is expected to visit Sambhal on Sunday.

Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said the fiscal-monetary coordination was at its best during the last six years even as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the opportunity to head the monetary authority of the country. Das, in a series of posts on X, on his last day of his six-year term as RBI Governor, also thanked the Finance Minister, various stakeholders and his colleagues at the central bank.

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

As RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra will have to give the highest priority to the interest of the economy while deciding on the growth-inflation trade off at Mint Street.

Maha IAS officer resigns from service, says feeling dumped in backyard

Maha IAS officer resigns from service, says feeling dumped in backyard

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The senior bureaucrat, before being transferred to MEDD, was the collector of Kolhapur and had handled the 2019 floods that ravaged the western Maharashtra district.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early on Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of one of the most auspicious days of Mauni Amavasya, officials said.

Prior approval needed for prosecuting public servants under PMLA: SC

Prior approval needed for prosecuting public servants under PMLA: SC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, therefore, dismissed a plea of the Enforcement Directorate challenging a high court verdict that quashed the cognisance order of the agency's complaint (chargesheet) against two IAS officers.

Finance Secretary TV Somanathan is new Cabinet Secy

Finance Secretary TV Somanathan is new Cabinet Secy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

He will succeed incumbent Rajiv Gauba, who completes his unprecedented five-year term in the top bureaucratic post this month-end.

ALERT! December 2024 Money Deadlines You Must Know

ALERT! December 2024 Money Deadlines You Must Know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

By acting now, you can step into 2025 with your finances in order and without unnecessary penalties.

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

Pooja Singhal, Jharkhand IAS officer in money laundering case, gets bail

Pooja Singhal, Jharkhand IAS officer in money laundering case, gets bail

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail for a period of two months to suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal in a money laundering case to enable her to look after her ailing daughter.

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra will replace him as the 26th Governor. He was appointed as the Governor on December 12, 2018, after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel.

Coaching centres 'have become death chambers': SC takes suo motu cognisance

Coaching centres 'have become death chambers': SC takes suo motu cognisance

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the deaths of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre in New Delhi and sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government.

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

A video purportedly showing controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar's mother arguing with Metro rail construction workers in Pune has surfaced, days after another clip of her wielding a gun and threatening a group of men went viral.

Puja Khedkar's mother granted bail in attempt to murder case

Puja Khedkar's mother granted bail in attempt to murder case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The order also stated that the applicant shall not enter the jurisdiction of Pune's Paud police station, where the case has been registered, till the investigation was completed and cooperate in the ongoing probe.

FIR against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing govt work

FIR against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing govt work

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

"The complaint says that during Puja Khedkar's posting as an assistant collector, Dilip Khedkar allegedly used threatening language against tehsildar Dipak Akade, asking him to allot a cabin for his daughter even as he had no right to interfere in the administrative functioning," an official said.

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The order for Mohan's release follows the cabinet nod for amending the prison rules under which, previously, those involved in serious cases like the killing of a government servant could not be released even after the elapse of 14 years.

IAS officer who 'walked dog in Delhi stadium' transferred

IAS officer who 'walked dog in Delhi stadium' transferred

Rediff.com26 May 2022

It was alleged in the media report that the Thyagraj Stadium was being closed for sports activities earlier than usual so that Khirwar could walk his dog at the facility.

Time to BREAK IAS Stranglehold

Time to BREAK IAS Stranglehold

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The government must send out a clear signal that leadership positions at regulatory bodies are not a preserve of retired government officials, argues A K Bhattacharya.

Pune police unable to track down Puja Khedkar's mother

Pune police unable to track down Puja Khedkar's mother

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The police have registered a FIR against Manorama and her husband Dilip Khedkar besides five others, after a video showing her allegedly threatening some persons with a gun over a land dispute emerged.

Maha polls: '1,440 VVPATs matched with EVM counts'

Maha polls: '1,440 VVPATs matched with EVM counts'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'These machines are standalone devices with no external connectivity, making hacking impossible. The chip in EVMs is one-time programmable, ensuring no changes can be made. Strict security and administrative protocols further prevent any tampering'

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five years or until attaining the age of 65. She is the second woman to serve in an 'economic regulator' role after Madhabi Puri Buch, who was appointed chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India last year and the first woman to head the country's chief national competition regulator.

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As per the allegation of the woman, she was gang-raped by two officials, including the former chief secretary, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at his official residence.

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is in the eye of a storm for alleged misuse of power and manipulating disability and OBC quotas, sidestepped questions related to the ongoing probe against her on Monday, saying the truth will eventually prevail, while the Pune police searched for her parents in a separate criminal case.

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'This government is not in the hands of M K Stalin but in the hands of the bureaucracy -- the IAS and IPS.'

Now Delhi's UPSC coaching hub in Mukherjee Nagar faces MCD action

Now Delhi's UPSC coaching hub in Mukherjee Nagar faces MCD action

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A similar drive will later be carried out across the city against establishments operating illegally from basements, the official said.

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The sessions court instead included the offence of causing death by negligence against the IAS officer and a similar order was passed with regard to co-accused Wafa Feroze in the case, the public prosecutor dealing with the matter said.

'Wake up, act': Delhi HC to administration on coaching centre deaths

'Wake up, act': Delhi HC to administration on coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

It is time for the administration to wake up from 'deep slumber' and take appropriate steps to address the condition of Delhi's coaching centres, the Delhi high court has said, while granting interim bail till November 30 to four co-owners of the basement of an Old Rajinder Nagar building that housed a coaching centre where three civil services aspirants drowned in July.

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij has recommended that sanction for investigation "may be denied" in a case registered against senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka by the State Warehousing Corporation in a 12-year-old matter.