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Why this maulana runs an IAS academy from a Chennai mosque

Why this maulana runs an IAS academy from a Chennai mosque

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Maulana Shamsudeen Qasimi, who runs the Azhagiya Kadan IAS Academy from Makkah Masjid, Chennai, believes that the Indian civil service forms the backbone of the government and can help the Muslim community earn its rightful place.

Militants attack IAS officer in J&K

Militants attack IAS officer in J&K

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the reinstatement of suspended IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

Modi's message to new IAS batch: Take reform, perform, transform to next level

Modi's message to new IAS batch: Take reform, perform, transform to next level

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked trainee officers at Mussoorie's Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration to never lose sight of the biggest goal of evolving India into a modern and self-reliant country.

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

"The Air Force has confirmed that the wreckage of the missing helicopter has been found 12 km south of Khonsa, the headquarters of Tirap district," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi.

Dom's Take: Indian Aristocratic Service

Dom's Take: Indian Aristocratic Service

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the shunting of IAS couple Sanjeev Khirwar and Anu Dugga to Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

IA flight to Sathya Sai Baba's abode

IA flight to Sathya Sai Baba's abode

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The one-way fare on executive class would be Rs 2,640 and in the economy class it would be Rs 1,825, it said.\n\n

SC grants bail to Gujarat-cadre IAS officer Pradeep Sharma

SC grants bail to Gujarat-cadre IAS officer Pradeep Sharma

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Controversial Gujarat-cadre IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, arrested for his alleged role in illegally allotting government land to some private firms in Kutch district, was on Tuesday granted bail by the Supreme Court.

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'The government never asked any transport association before making this law on hit and run cases.' 'MPs only clapped to Amit Shah's new law and never questioned him about this law.' 'Are these MPs not bothered about the lives of drivers?'

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill that entails the creation of an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in the national capital and gives the central government primacy over such appointments has received presidential assent.

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old secured 319 marks out of 500 in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, the result for which were declared on Friday.

A-I, IA not to be divested

A-I, IA not to be divested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, approved the proposal of the civil aviation ministry to remove IA and A-I from the divestment roster.

Bandh Karo Yeh Electoral Bonds!

Bandh Karo Yeh Electoral Bonds!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Despite the objections raised by Reserve Bank of India and Election Commission, India's politics has been funded anonymously and it is time to end this, asserts Aakar Patel.

Ranked 131 last yr, TN candidate tops IAS

Ranked 131 last yr, TN candidate tops IAS

Rediff.com12 May 2005

In his first attempt at the IAS exams last year, he was ranked 131 and was selected for Indian Railway Traffic Service.

IAS officer Srilakshmi sent to judicial custody in mining case

IAS officer Srilakshmi sent to judicial custody in mining case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Senior IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, arrested in the illegal mining case involving Gali Janardhan Reddy-owned Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), was on Thursday sent to judicial custody till December 12 by a local court.

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'If we want faster growth and want greater flow of credit towards the private sector, it's important to have many more of such large entities.'

Banks may hold IA, A-I stakes

Banks may hold IA, A-I stakes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Indian Administrative Services officer Alka Sirohi, the key coordinator for the drafting of the Lokpal Bill, has been appointed as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission.

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Resisting growing clamour, the state government decided to stick to its decision not to refer the case to the CBI.

Govt to train IAS, IPS, IFoS officers in dealing with Naxalism

Govt to train IAS, IPS, IFoS officers in dealing with Naxalism

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

In a first, the government has planned a training programme for Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service officers on dealing with Naxalism.

Dom's Take: The Strange Case Of H C Gupta

Dom's Take: The Strange Case Of H C Gupta

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Will the Supreme Court take note of the case and ensure a respected civil servant is not punished for being in office at the wrong time?

How is a non-IAS officer UP Cabinet Secretary: SC

How is a non-IAS officer UP Cabinet Secretary: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Questioning the appointment of Shashank Shekhar Singh, who is not an IAS officer, as Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary, the Supreme Court on Monday said there have to be rules and regulations for such crucial postings.

A-I, IA to maintain Kuwait services

A-I, IA to maintain Kuwait services

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Air-India and Indian Airlines have decided to maintain their services to Kuwait despite a directive from the pilot unions of both the airlines to its members not to operate flights in and out of the Gulf country.

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

18 years ago, an angry sea wreaked havoc across coastal Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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