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Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, one SLR (self-loading rifle), one INSAS rifle, one LMG rifle and one .303 rifle were also recovered from the encounter spot.

China expanding to keep India constrained: Top IPS officers

China expanding to keep India constrained: Top IPS officers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The papers presented by Indian Police Service officers at the just concluded conference of director generals of police (DGPs) and inspector generals of police (IGPs) submit that by providing huge amounts of money in the name of loans for developmental works in Southeast and South Asia, China wants to reduce India's influence in the Indian Ocean region and force resolution of bilateral issues on Beijing's terms.

Ex-CM Jagan booked for 'attempt to murder' on TDP MLA's complaint

Ex-CM Jagan booked for 'attempt to murder' on TDP MLA's complaint

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Andhra Pradesh police registered an "attempt to murder" case against former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, two senior IPS officers and two retired officials, following a complaint lodged by a TDP MLA, an official said on Friday.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The chargesheet, which was submitted in court last week, includes views of the premier VJTI, as well as IMD about the ill-fated structure being of sub standard quality and not having the capability to withstand winds, an official said.

Gujarat ex-IPS officer Vanzara launches Hindutva-based party

Gujarat ex-IPS officer Vanzara launches Hindutva-based party

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Vanzara, a former "encounter specialist", was acquitted in the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Shaikh and Tulsiram Prajapati and discharged in the Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case.

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The officers have been deployed for north, west and south zones of the state as well as for the Kolkata Police areas.

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the probe into the 2018 Tuticorin police firing against anti-Sterlite protestors in which 13 persons were killed.

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said cyberattacks have emerged as a major threat to national security and the civil services and armed forces must join hands to create a secure nationwide system capable of thwarting them.

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'

28 Maoists killed in Bastar; AK-47, SLR recovered: ANI

28 Maoists killed in Bastar; AK-47, SLR recovered: ANI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

As many as 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Friday, a senior police official said. However, ANI has put the toll at 30.

Govt extends deadline for Manipur violence panel report

Govt extends deadline for Manipur violence panel report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Commission of Inquiry was supposed to submit its report to the central government "as soon as possible but not later than six months from the date of its first sitting".

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The bench said when the people were running, the police chased them and opened fire.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

How to make India an electronic & semiconductor products nation

How to make India an electronic & semiconductor products nation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A task force set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) for transforming India into an "electronic and semiconductor products" nation is on the verge of finalising its report, which is likely to recommend an allocation of Rs 44,000 crore between 2024 and 2030 to support homegrown companies in their quest to develop products and build global brands. The task force's recommendations include significant incentives: Rs 15,000 crore dedicated to electronic products (systems), Rs 11,000 crore for semiconductor products, and Rs 18,000 crore for various other incentives such as talent development, common infrastructure, logistics, and technology & IP (intellectual property) acquisition, a member of the panel revealed.

Delhi cops seek CBI help for China IP address in AIIMS server attack case

Delhi cops seek CBI help for China IP address in AIIMS server attack case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

According to sources, the attack on the servers of AIIMS-Delhi is suspected to have originated from locations in China and Hong Kong.

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind. So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Senior Indian Police Service officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed the new Kolkata Police commissioner, replacing Vineet Goyal, on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with agitating junior doctors and agreed to their demands in a bid to resolve the more than a month-long impasse over the RG Kar hospital incident.

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

Bete ko padhao beti ko bachao: Bombay HC on Badlapur girls' abuse

Bete ko padhao beti ko bachao: Bombay HC on Badlapur girls' abuse

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The bench noted that the special investigation team was formed as the local police did not probe the case properly, and "there was a strong outburst of the common man."

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday night ordered the removal of the Sagar district collector, superintendent of police and sub-divisional magistrate following the deaths of nine children on Sunday, an official said.

Chopra flogging: TMC strongman charged with attempt to murder

Chopra flogging: TMC strongman charged with attempt to murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Within hours of announcing his plans to float a political outfit ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was arrested from his residence in Lucknow on Friday on serious charges, including abetment of suicide of a rape victim and her friend in Delhi recently.

It's Mamata vs Centre again over IPS officers' issue

It's Mamata vs Centre again over IPS officers' issue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

In a communication to the West Bengal chief secretary, the ministry of home affairs said as per the IPS cadre rules, the Centre prevails over the state government in case of any dispute.

Day after LDF MLA's charges, Vijayan announces probe against top cops

Day after LDF MLA's charges, Vijayan announces probe against top cops

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Breaking his silence over the matter, Vijayan on Tuesday sounded tough and said a high-level probe by a top-ranking officer would be held into the charges raised by the MLA.

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The Union home ministry has initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for allegedly maligning the office of the West Bengal Governor by promoting and spreading canards, a central government official said.

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

He would be the first non-Jammu and Kashmir cadre officer to be posted in Srinagar after the cadre was merged with the Assam, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5, 2012.

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Communications between the USTR and the world's most powerful pharmaceutical and trade lobbying groups reveal that many raised concerns about India's push to exempt Covid vaccines from intellectual property.

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Chaudhary was best known for her portrayal of IPS officer Kalyani Singh in Udaan, a progressive show about women empowerment, which ran on Doordarshan between 1989 and 1991.

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Joining the BJP at its national headquarters, Annamalai heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he embodies a leader's qualities of fearlessness, courage, knowledge and giving spirit.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The transferred officers included 22 IAS, 79 IPS, 45 Bihar Administrative Service officers

Hathras tragedy: Meet Bhole Baba, cop-turned-preacher with a massive following

Hathras tragedy: Meet Bhole Baba, cop-turned-preacher with a massive following

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

One of Surajpal's three brothers died and he set up a Trust and appointed a caretaker for his property in Bahadurgarh where his ashram is located, the CO said.

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At 37, Annamalai Kuppusamy, is the youngest president Tamil Nadu BJP ever had and he is the first to rise to the position in the state unit within a year of joining the party.

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The syndicate used "stooge" bank accounts and shell companies to transfer the largest amount linked to a single case recorded in the city, the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong said.

'Kashmiri Youth Don't Want To Die'

'Kashmiri Youth Don't Want To Die'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'...or go to jail.' 'The government is getting them silenced.'

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

According to an official communication, a decision has been taken by the central government in this effect and the guidelines for the transfer and posting of IAS, IPS officers of the Joint AGMUT cadre-2016 has been modified in this effect.

Govt cuts customs duty on 3 cancer drugs

Govt cuts customs duty on 3 cancer drugs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government proposes to cut custom duties on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 10 per cent to nil.

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to convene its first meeting within a week and reach out to the agitating farmers to persuade them to immediately remove their tractors, trolleys etc from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to provide relief to commuters.