News for 'IRS Association'

Delhi IRS officer's daughter raped, murdered by ex-domestic help

Delhi IRS officer's daughter raped, murdered by ex-domestic help

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Central Information Commission has ordered the disclosure of an investigation into a retired IRS officer's alleged acquisition of assets under different identities and subsequent name change to claim ownership, deeming the case a potentially significant revelation.

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has remanded Rahul Meena, accused of murdering the daughter of a senior IRS officer, to four days of police custody. The accused admitted to committing a crime and a mistake, claiming he needed the deceased's fingerprints to open a locker.

Inside Vijay's Cabinet: A Blend of Youth and Veterans

Inside Vijay's Cabinet: A Blend of Youth and Veterans

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A look at the profiles of the ministers in the new Tamil Nadu government led by Joseph C Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers over tax hike report

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers over tax hike report

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

These officers also have been divested of their current duties on charges of violating Rules 9 and 3(1)(xx) of the Central Civil Service Conduct Rules.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

Safety risk in Boeing 737: DGCA alerts airlines

Safety risk in Boeing 737: DGCA alerts airlines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The move follows the recent probe report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that highlighted safety concerns involving Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

We the people are left in the wind, waiting on the whims of an unengaged president and an oligarch with a nearly bottomless wallet, observes Sree Sreenivasan.

NRS, IRS to merge into one common survey

NRS, IRS to merge into one common survey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The National Readership Study and the Indian Readership Survey, the two primary readership surveys in the country, may make way for a common survey.

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Demanding an apology from former Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari for allegedly threatening Income Tax officials, their apex body on Sunday claimed the remarks were aimed at hindering a free and fair probe into Purti Group's investments and sought security for those handling the case.

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The prospect of the Delhi chief minister's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, who has so far maintained a distance from politics, assuming a new role is also being discussed by people.

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday.

I-T officers in a fix over 'informal' orders to return to work

I-T officers in a fix over 'informal' orders to return to work

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Direct tax collections missed the revised target for 2019-20 by Rs 1.42 trillion at Rs 10.27 trillion, an 8 per cent fall over the previous year.

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Its officers would wear black bands on Monday, which is also Martyrs day, the IRS Association (Customs and Central Excise) has said.

How CCI's Google orders impact innovation for apps

How CCI's Google orders impact innovation for apps

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

As Google evaluates its response to two recent penalties slapped by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), here is a look at the app economy. Apps are bread and butter for mobile operating systems. India ranks second in the number of mobile downloads, with nearly 27 billion downloads in 2021, according to Deloitte. Accounting for 11.6 per cent of global app downloads, the Indian smartphone user spends over 4 hours a day on apps.

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Even as several trains have more than 200 waitlisted passengers every day, running some trains with so many vacant seats is a criminal waste of scarce resource.

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

Indian flag hoisted at Asian Games Village on Independence Day

Indian flag hoisted at Asian Games Village on Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian flag was hoisted by members of the Indian contingent at the Athletes Village of the Asian Games in both Jakarta and Palembang, to mark the country's 72nd Independence Day.

'Radio industry is being forced to be unviable'

'Radio industry is being forced to be unviable'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

"If the music royalty is reduced by Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion), I think many of the FM radio stations in the country could be very viable. Or else, they will be forced to shutdown," says Prashant Panday, CEO, Radio Mirchi.

Stop criticising policies, finance ministry warns employees

Stop criticising policies, finance ministry warns employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The instructions cite service rules that bar any government servant from making any adverse criticism of any policy or action of the government.

Will Indian Railways be privatised?

Will Indian Railways be privatised?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Railways to hive off all production units and workshops into new govt-owned company; may invite bids from private players to run passenger trains in next 15 days, with ownership vesting with the government.

Holidays in 2003 to cost govt heavily

Holidays in 2003 to cost govt heavily

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

As many as 99 holidays, including Sundays and non-working Saturdays, in 2003 will cause a cumulative output loss of Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion), according to All India Association of Industries.

India concludes pact with US on tax evasion

India concludes pact with US on tax evasion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The 'in substance' agreement with India under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act was concluded on April 11, the US Treasury said.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

FinMin sets up panel to reduce tax litigations

FinMin sets up panel to reduce tax litigations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Committee will 'examine the assessment orders, appellate orders and scrutiny report for the appeal to the ITAT related to orders. . . and give its recommendations for different income groups, separately for corporate and non- corporate assesses", CBDT said.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Banks don't want changes in MCLR calculation: RBI

Banks don't want changes in MCLR calculation: RBI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Banks argued that loans of most lenders are funded primarily by retail deposits and not from the wholesale market as was the practice abroad

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Price, specifications, features and all that you need to know about Apple's hot new 10th anniversary phone.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal avoided jail time and was sentenced to three years probation and a $500,000 fine on charges of illegally donating thousands of dollars to political campaigns.

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Dubbed as the 'fastest' smartphone in the world, Xiaomi has left no stone unturned to launch Mi 4, the successor to Mi 3 next year. But how is the Mi 4 different from Mi 3? Can these two along with a bouquet of smartphones launched by the Chinese company help it cross the 100 million mark next year?

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

She spins Bollywood tracks when she's not doing her investment consultant job.

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.