News for 'IAS'

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

In the video footage, Rawat is heard threatening the IAS officer: "'Main tumhara jeena mushkil kar doongi'

Ex-IAS officer Shah Faesal's party not to contest polls, urges people to vote

Ex-IAS officer Shah Faesal's party not to contest polls, urges people to vote

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The former IAS officer said the main reason for not contesting the polls was to focus more on the mass contact programme.

IAS officer probing Ishrat Jahan missing papers gets new job

IAS officer probing Ishrat Jahan missing papers gets new job

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Senior IAS officer B K Prasad, who probed the Ishrat Jahan missing files case and was at the centre of a row after a report alleged he was 'tutoring' a witness, on Thursday got a new Secretary-level posting for a two- year period.

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Many seniors mistakenly believe they need not file returns if tax is deducted at source (TDS) on income received. This is incorrect.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The two met during a training in Mussorie and it was love at first sight.

Corruption can't be erased in one day: IAS topper

Corruption can't be erased in one day: IAS topper

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Cuttack-based medical graduate Sriram Venkitaraman, who came second in this year's Union Public Services Commission examination says he has "realistic expectations" of his IAS career.

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Senior IAS officer found dead in Bengaluru apartment

Senior IAS officer found dead in Bengaluru apartment

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

An IAS officer, who had made a mark in administration for his uprightness, was found dead at his official flat with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide.

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'It is in the interest of China and Pakistan to give a bad name to the Indian Army and remove AFSPA 'completely' from the north east.' 'Hopefully, better sense will prevail and the ground realities of the army countering insurgency in the north east acknowledged,' asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Investors, Don't Put All Eggs In 1 Basket. DIVERSIFY!

Investors, Don't Put All Eggs In 1 Basket. DIVERSIFY!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

If you spread your investments and get exposure to many asset classes, then that is called diversification. Asset allocation is the process of allocating your money to different investments. And they offer tremendous advantages, says Rishi Piparaiya.

IAS officer sues magazine for being called 'eye candy'

IAS officer sues magazine for being called 'eye candy'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Outlook landed itself in trouble after Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer sent a legal notice to the magazine.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Uttar Pradesh is under the scanner again as that state IAS Association has taken on CM Akhilesh Yadav for the suspension of Durga Shakti Nagpal, who campaigned against the sand mafia

IA floats tenders to lease 12 aircraft

IA floats tenders to lease 12 aircraft

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Indian Airlines has floated tenders to lease 12 wide-bodied aircraft to launch new foreign operations, while its subsidiary Alliance Air would lease two business jets for operations of oil major ONGC.

3% IAS seats reserved for disabled: PM

3% IAS seats reserved for disabled: PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

As per the orders, 3 of the 85 posts for IAS this year will now go to persons with disabilities such as low vision or blindness, hearing impairment and cerebral palsy.

What my son has done is...: Mother of K'taka murder accused

What my son has done is...: Mother of K'taka murder accused

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'My son did tell me about Neha and that he was in love with her and they wanted to get married. But I had suggested that he first focus on his career'

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The confrontation, which happened on January 2, saw the shepherds reportedly throwing rocks at the Chinese personnel.

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Modi, in his rally just days ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, also said that "well-wishers of Naveen babu are worried over his deteriorating health condition."

Transfer dehumanising: IAS who probed Vadra deal

Transfer dehumanising: IAS who probed Vadra deal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned the transfer of a senior Haryana IAS officer, alleging that he was shunted out because he ordered a probe into the land deal allegedly involving Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. A 1991-batch officer, Ashok Khemka, director-general of land consolidation and land records-cum-inspector general of registration in Haryana, was transferred out of the post within three months of assuming charge.

Chat with IAS topper Ira Singhal

Chat with IAS topper Ira Singhal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Join us for a chat with UPSC national topper Ira Singhal on Monday, July 27, 2015 between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.

UP: 20 'most corrupt' IAS officers to be found

UP: 20 'most corrupt' IAS officers to be found

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The drive is being undertaken by the India Regeneration Initiative.

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".

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Samariya, the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post, was working as information commissioner in the transparency panel Central Information Commission (CIC). A 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Telangana cadre, Samariya retired after serving as the labour and employment secretary in the Government of India. He was sworn in as the information commissioner on November 7, 2020.

Action taken against 7 'corrupt' IAS officers in 3 yrs

Action taken against 7 'corrupt' IAS officers in 3 yrs

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The government on Wednesday said that disciplinary action was initiated against seven Indian Administrative Service officers in the last three years for their alleged involvement in corruption

PC blames NDA govt for shortage of IAS/IPS officers

PC blames NDA govt for shortage of IAS/IPS officers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Blaming the "misconceived" policy of the previous (National Democratic Alliance) government for shortage of IAS and IPS officers across the country, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that steps are being taken to recruit more number of officers in both categories to "make up" for the problem.

IA fleet plan may take wing soon

IA fleet plan may take wing soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Indian Airlines' plans to add more planes to its existing fleet may not be delayed, even though the civil aviation ministry has sought a review of their plans, as the fresh proposal would be taken straight to the Public Investment Board the moment it

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Paytm can continue UPI transactions through 4 banks

Paytm can continue UPI transactions through 4 banks

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The National Payments Corporation of India on Thursday granted approval to Paytm-owner One97 Communications Ltd to participate in UPI as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) under the multi-bank model. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and YES Bank will act as Payment System Provider (PSP) banks to Paytm.

IA to set up ground handling unit

IA to set up ground handling unit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The Indian Airlines board on Friday approved a proposal to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to undertake airport handling and allied services.

Akhilesh dares Centre: Withdraw IAS officers from UP if you want

Akhilesh dares Centre: Withdraw IAS officers from UP if you want

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The Samajwadi Party on Monday struck a defiant note on the issue of suspension of IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, saying officials are punished whenever they do something wrong and the Centre can withdraw IAS officers from the state.

Suspended IAS officer quizzed for 2nd day over gangrape charge

Suspended IAS officer quizzed for 2nd day over gangrape charge

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The woman alleged that she was lured to the chief secretary's home with the promise of a government job, and then raped there on April 14 and May 1.

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Indian Airlines is ready to operate flights from Delhi to Kabul and from Mumbai to Karachi subject to necessary clearances from the Indian government.

Mining scam: CBI names IAS officer as 6th accused

Mining scam: CBI names IAS officer as 6th accused

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The CBI has booked cases under Section 420 as well as many sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act against the IAS officer, who as the then principal secretary in the mining department and had played a crucial role in issuing a government order allotting the land in Anantapur district to Obulapuram Mining Company of the former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Citing complaints against Rajshekhar for 'running an extortion racket and demanding protection money', Delhi vigilance minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on May 13 ordered withdrawing all work assigned to the officer with immediate effect.

UP asks Centre to relieve 6 IAS officers

UP asks Centre to relieve 6 IAS officers

Rediff.com16 May 2007

A formal letter in this regard was sent by the state government on Tuesday requesting the Centre to relieve six senior IAS officers, including G B Patnaik, Anoop Mishra, J N Chamber and R Ramesh Kumar, official sources in Lucknow said.