News for 'Indian Administrative Service'

Is Nitish Kumar Favouring A Convict To Win Rajput Votes?

Is Nitish Kumar Favouring A Convict To Win Rajput Votes?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In January, Nitish Kumar assured the Rajputs that he has been making efforts to release Anand Mohan from jail.

Trouble for Dr Singh

Trouble for Dr Singh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

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.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

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.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.

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

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

On Thursday, in his first interview with the local media since assuming office, Muizzu said India was instrumental in providing aid to the Maldives and has implemented the "greatest number" of projects.

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.

Achche Din is here? GDP seen to grow by 7.3%

Achche Din is here? GDP seen to grow by 7.3%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

As per the first advance estimates of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday, the manufacturing sector output is estimated to grow to 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal compared to 1.3 per cent in 2022-23. Similarly, mining sector growth is estimated at 8.1 per cent in the current fiscal against 4.1 per cent in 2022-23.

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.

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.

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Investigators found that the aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, was flying at its cruise altitude of 37,000 ft south of Myanmar and near an area of developing storms in the afternoon when turbulence started to cause fluctuations between +0.44g and +1.57g for 19 seconds.

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.

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.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

One person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Maharashtra's Satara district following an 'objectionable' post on social media, police said.

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

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.

How To Crack UPSC 2023

How To Crack UPSC 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

It is recommended to allocate a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for studying over the weekdays and maximise effort during the weekends, suggests Sarmad Mehraj, teacher and VP, product (UPSC) at BYJU'S.

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Annamalai has faced criticism for the breakup between the AIADMK and the BJP, but BJP leaders say 'he attracts youth, who needs change'.

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.

Whatever happened in Delhi is a wake-up call: Mehbooba

Whatever happened in Delhi is a wake-up call: Mehbooba

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who is visiting Karnataka, on Sunday appreciated the people for voting out a 'fascist' Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, but also cautioned people about the recent developments in Delhi, saying it was a wake-up call for everyone as it can happen anywhere in the country.

Dr V Subramanian passes away

Dr V Subramanian passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The former Maharashtra minister and staunch Congressman was 85.

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

Govt issues missive to Petronet

Govt issues missive to Petronet

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

A government missive to Petronet LNG Ltd on appointment of the company's new managing director and chief executive officer may trigger Securities and Exchange Board of India's takeover code

What does the Cabinet Secretary do?

What does the Cabinet Secretary do?

Rediff.com31 May 2006