News for 'Indian Administrative Service'

The prime minister & the fly

The prime minister & the fly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In the results announced Friday, April 5, as many as 759 candidates including 577 men and 182 women have been selected.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Training was incredible and thrilling, be it firing weapons, drill or 10 km runs and push-ups. It gave us unforgettable memories and inculcated soldier like qualities.'

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Centre proposes new rules for IAS officers' deputation, Mamata flays move

Centre proposes new rules for IAS officers' deputation, Mamata flays move

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The personnel ministry has decided to amend existing service rules to ensure the availability of a sufficient number of IAS officers for central deputation, officials said on Tuesday.

RTI applicant seeking Ishrat probe panel details asked to prove he is an Indian

RTI applicant seeking Ishrat probe panel details asked to prove he is an Indian

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

In a rare instance, the home ministry has asked a right of information applicant to prove he is an Indian before disclosing details about the one-member panel looking into the missing files related to the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan.

SC extends relief to BJP leader Yediyurappa in bribery case

SC extends relief to BJP leader Yediyurappa in bribery case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench of justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli asked Yediyurappa to implead the Karnataka government in his plea and issued notice to the state.

Mayawati transfers 33 more IAS officers

Mayawati transfers 33 more IAS officers

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Lalit Srivastav, chairman of the Noida, Greater Noida and Taj Express Way Authority, was given additional charge as CEO of Greater Noida and Taj Express Way Authority.

Trouble for Dr Singh

Trouble for Dr Singh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The EU mission noted that political and campaign fundraising and financial expenditure lack transparency and effective oversight.

UP: 'Fashion show' lands IAS officer in trouble

UP: 'Fashion show' lands IAS officer in trouble

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

A top officer of the Indian Administrative Service in Uttar Pradesh is in trouble for holding a fashion show at his official bungalow in Lucknow.While Agriculture Production Commissioner Anis Ansari was given marching orders on Wednesday, his fashion designer wife Asma Hussein claimed that her husband had been targeted by an influential lobby.

Bihar polls: EC replaces observers

Bihar polls: EC replaces observers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

UP Governor admonishes IAS officers

UP Governor admonishes IAS officers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The Governor said there was no excuse for being corrupt.

Former IAS officer Ashok Saikia passes away

Former IAS officer Ashok Saikia passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2007

Ashok Saikia, a former officer of the Indian Administrative Service and joint secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, passed away in a private hospital in New Delhi on Sunday.

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The Bihar government on Thursday decided to suspend Indian Administrative Service officer and former Patna District Magistrate Gautam Goswami who surrendered before a special court in Patna in connection with the multi-crore flood relief scam.

More trouble for Ajit Jogi

More trouble for Ajit Jogi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Flood scam: FIR against Asia hero Goswami

Flood scam: FIR against Asia hero Goswami

Rediff.com28 May 2005

The FIR, lodged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, charged the 28 men for committing fraud, forgery, siphoning off government funds, the vigilance department sources said.

'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.'

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Nazim confirmed the meeting and said the agenda for the meeting was the request to withdraw troops by March 15.

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

R K Sharma was charged with approving construction work in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal in violation of ASI norms.

Cabinet Secretary stays on for another year

Cabinet Secretary stays on for another year

Rediff.com30 May 2006

His extension order was issued on Monday.

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

IAS topper: Confidence clinches this exam

IAS topper: Confidence clinches this exam

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Planning to give a national level competitive exam? IAS topper Mona Pruthi has some suggestions.

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

UP recommends Sharma's dismissal in Taj case

UP recommends Sharma's dismissal in Taj case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The state government will present its 'action taken report' in the Supreme Court on Monday

IAS officer bags WEF award

IAS officer bags WEF award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Maldives severs another pact with India amid row

Maldives severs another pact with India amid row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Muizzu's announcement also comes days after a Chinese research vessel spent about a week around Male and more than a month just outside Maldives' EEZ.

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Centre sent a reminder to West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay who 'retired' on Monday to report to the Personnel Ministry in Delhi at 10 am on Tuesday, failing which disciplinary action would be initiated against him, officials said.

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Besides launching initiatives for technological, administrative and infrastructural improvement, Chandrachud, like his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who was the Chief Justice of India for the longest time from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985, kept delivering significant verdicts in the last one year.

N Gopalaswami to be election commissioner

N Gopalaswami to be election commissioner

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

He will take over from chief election commissioner-designate T S Krishnamurthy on February 8.

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Former DMGautam Goswami, evading arrest in the multi-crore flood relief scam, on Friday withdrew his resignation from the Indian Administrative Service even as Governor Buta Singh said the process for his dismissal had already been set in motion.

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.