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Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Akhilesh Yadav said those who are looking for "profit" in the situation will leave.

Buying A Joint Property? Know Tax Rules

Buying A Joint Property? Know Tax Rules

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Individuals can consider dividing ownership of properties between related persons to ensure that the sale transactions are below the Rs 50 lakh limit and therefore not subject to TDS.'

It's Soren vs Soren as sis-in-law opposes Hemant's wife as CM

It's Soren vs Soren as sis-in-law opposes Hemant's wife as CM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The objection comes against the backdrop of strong rumours and the Bharatiya Janata Party claim that Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana will be the first choice for the chief minister's post in case her husband was arrested.

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.

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked the Centre to examine how people with disabilities can be put under different categories in civil services.

'No government ever stooped so low'

'No government ever stooped so low'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'It is violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' 'It is a penal offence under the IPC to exert undue influence on voters.' 'Under the election law, it is a corrupt practice.'

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.

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.

Professionals may head A-I, IA

Professionals may head A-I, IA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'He was directly involved in the rarest of rare crimes -- the killing of an IAS officer.'

'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.

IA to be called 'Indian' now

IA to be called 'Indian' now

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

The government-owned Indian Airlines has acquired a new corporate identity and a new name as well.

IAS officer kills 4 family members, self

IAS officer kills 4 family members, self

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In a sensational case of murder and suicide, a senior Indian Administrative Service officer shot dead his wife, father and two sisters before turning the gun on himself at his residence late on Thursday night. He was reportedly depressed after the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a case against him. A 1983-batch IAS officer, Jagadananda Panda also shot his 22-year-old son Swapneswar, who was critically injured and is battling for his life in a local hospital.

Regulators? Still the preserve of the IAS

Regulators? Still the preserve of the IAS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

India's regulators still remain the preserve of the IAS. The time has now come to check out if the government has indeed used the better pay package for its regulators to widen the choice and attract private sector people.

IIMA: PG course for IAS officers

IIMA: PG course for IAS officers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Aishwarya: Queen Of Stunning Saris

Aishwarya: Queen Of Stunning Saris

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

When it comes to desi swag, very few can beat Aishwarya Sushmita.

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'The Constitution allows me the Right to Freedom of Speech and Religious Freedom. But this is not religion... this is spiritual discourse,' says IAS officer C Umashankar, who is being prosecuted in the Madras high court for hurting the feelings of Hindus.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

Admissions to IAS Main 2008, Prelim 2009

Admissions to IAS Main 2008, Prelim 2009

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Applications are invited from candidates belonging to scheduled caste, other backward class and minority communities including the disabled category for admission to IAS Main 2008 and Prelim 2009 courses.

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Union law ministry rejected the petitioner's claim that the two election commissioners were hastily appointed on March 14 to "pre-empt" the orders of the top court the next day, when the matters challenging the 2023 law were listed for hearing on interim relief.

Lady IAS officer rides to work

Lady IAS officer rides to work

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Snehlata Kumar Bhagat says riding helps her reache far-flung areas and catch tardy officials off guard.

This blind man fought for 3 yrs to become an IAS officer

This blind man fought for 3 yrs to become an IAS officer

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Professor-turned-IAS aspirant Ajit Kumar fought a 3-year battle to claim his rightful place in the Civil Services.

'Is EC Preparing To Manipulate The Elections?'

'Is EC Preparing To Manipulate The Elections?'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'This is total fraud. You are showing me the slip of my vote but not counting it so this is fraud.'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on CAA on March 19

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on CAA on March 19

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 19 the pleas seeking a direction to the Centre to stay the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 till the apex court has decided the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

IA woos kids with discount schemes!

IA woos kids with discount schemes!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The IA Family Ticket Scheme, which benefits children, is valid till January 31, 2005.

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?'

READ: Sonia's letter to PM on suspension of IAS officer

READ: Sonia's letter to PM on suspension of IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Coming out in support of suspended Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure that the officer is not unfairly treated.

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Without making two-thirds of the country's population a development partner, India's prosperity is impossible, the Congress leader added.

'Leave issues of transfer of IAS officers to bureaucracy'

'Leave issues of transfer of IAS officers to bureaucracy'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

In the backdrop of transfer of Haryana IAS officer for probing land deals, former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde on Thursday asked state and central governments to leave issue of transfers to bureaucracy.

Hooda on IAS officer's transfer: Govt not favouring anyone

Hooda on IAS officer's transfer: Govt not favouring anyone

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Refuting Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka's charges that his transfer was done with malafide intention, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday said action will be taken against anyone found guilty if the bureaucrat's assertions on land deals are found true.

'How to avoid capital gain tax on sale of land?'

'How to avoid capital gain tax on sale of land?'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Former IAS officer K J Alphons joins BJP

Former IAS officer K J Alphons joins BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Alphons, who had resigned from the IAS in 2006 and won the Kanjirappally assembly constituency in Kottayam district of Kerala as an independent candidate just 32 days after quitting service, told reporters that he had is joining BJP as he was "most impressed" with the party's development agenda.

IA not to hike fares now

IA not to hike fares now

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Ruling out any immediate hike in the air fares despite 'worrying scenario' of rising fuel costs, Indian Airlines on Monday said it may make net profits this fiscal if the buoyancy in the air travel continues.