News for 'Indian Administrative Services'

14 days judicial custody for tainted IAS officer

14 days judicial custody for tainted IAS officer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

A court on Tuesday sent suspended Indian Administrative Services officer Ravi Inder Singh, accused of leaking sensitive information, to judicial remand for 14 days, rejecting the plea of police which wanted to quiz him for three more days.

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She has been called again on Wednesday for a fresh round of grilling.

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.

Praise for Rahul: 2 IAS men suspended

Praise for Rahul: 2 IAS men suspended

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The book entitled Sultanpur-Kal Aaj Aur Kal contained appreciation for Rahul, the Lok Sabha MP from Amethi, whose criticism of Mayawati government has evoked sharp reaction from the chief minister.

Bihar IAS officers prefer Delhi over state

Bihar IAS officers prefer Delhi over state

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Babus from Bihar are ready to give up on their own state for a posting in New Delhi. Bihar today is facing a shortage of Indian Administrative Service officers, which is now affecting the ongoing development work, has badly hit Chief Minster Nitish Kumar's claims of susashan (good governance).

India should have intelligence cadre: Modi

India should have intelligence cadre: Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

The Gujarat chief minister said the cadre at national level should be on the pattern of the IAS and IPS.

Iconic TVS group families start restructuring businesses

Iconic TVS group families start restructuring businesses

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

As part of the exercise, each family will get complete ownership of the businesses it manages while scrapping the holding company.

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The party has been objecting to Telecom Secretary Thomas' appointment, saying that the move was aimed at burying the ongoing probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Rs 60,000 crore spectrum scam.

P J Thomas set to become new CVC

P J Thomas set to become new CVC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

P J Thomas, secretary in the Ministry of Telecommunications, is all set to be appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner.

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.

Indian IT firms shrug aside EU tax concern

Indian IT firms shrug aside EU tax concern

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Even as the Indian IT industry is studying the fine print of the European Union (EU) to expand the scope of value-added-tax (VAT) from January 1, to include services like back-office operations, call centre work and administrative services delivered from non-EU nations (including India), it does not appear to be unduly perturbed.

UP: Only 4 out of 500 IAS officers declare assets

UP: Only 4 out of 500 IAS officers declare assets

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Not more than four officers have come forward to furnish details of their assets so far even though the prescribed deadline by the central government's Department of Personnel and Training comes to an end on April 20.

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.

Vinod Rai to be new CAG

Vinod Rai to be new CAG

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

His appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge of his office, an official statement said on Monday. An Indian Administrative Service officer of Kerala cadre, 1972 batch, Rai will take over from V N Kaul.

The other reshuffle

The other reshuffle

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Was Election 2009 rigged?

Was Election 2009 rigged?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

The Election Commission has now officially taken up the investigation of charges of rigging and fraud through the Electronic Voting Machines.

G K Pillai to be next Union Home Secretary

G K Pillai to be next Union Home Secretary

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Gopal Krishna Pillai, senior Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1972 batch, is going to be the next Union Home Secretary. Pillai, who is serving as the Union Commerce Secretary, will take over from current Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta in mid-June. Gupta is slated to be appointed as the governor of Tripura.

DD Verma to take over as new UP chief secretary

DD Verma to take over as new UP chief secretary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

With state elections in sight, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is focusing on providing good governance for which she has sought the repatriation of Indian Administrative Service officer of UP cadre Desh Deepak Verma from the Centre to don the mantle of the state's new chief secretary.

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.

PM, Sonia's confidant may be next Cabinet Secy

PM, Sonia's confidant may be next Cabinet Secy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The recent visit of Pulok Chatterjee, a 1974 batch Indian Administrative Service officer and an Executive Director of the World Bank, to New Delhi has fuelled speculations that the top bureaucrat may be pulled out of his current assignment and appointed as the Prime Minister's Secretary.Speculations are rife that Chatterjee is on his way to the coveted post of the Cabinet Secretary, and he may be formally appointed by early next year.

SBI officers threaten strike

SBI officers threaten strike

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

The AISBOF wants bank employees' wage revision in parity with that of the Indian Administrative Services officers. Last month, the IBA had given an initial offer of 10 per cent wage hike, or a package which would cost the industry Rs 2,750 crore (Rs 27.5 billion), against Rs 2,220 crore (Rs 22.2 billion) in the eighth bipartite meeting between bank unions and IBA.

The waiter who will be an IAS officer

The waiter who will be an IAS officer

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Jayaganesh's story is inspiring not because he did not lose heart but also because he comes from a very poor background in a village in Tamil Nadu, and though he studied to be an engineer, he worked at odd jobs, even as a waiter for a short while, to realise his dream of becoming an IAS officer

CEC Gopalaswami goes on a spiritual break

CEC Gopalaswami goes on a spiritual break

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami, who has been in the eye of the storm after recommending the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla, is currently on a one-week leave to visit various pilgrimages in Gujarat. During his trip, the CEC is scheduled to visit Somnath, Dwarka and Gandhi Nagar. Gopalaswami, an Indian Administrative Service officer from the Gujarat cadre, speaks the native language fluently and considers the state his second home.

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.

'Regulatory bodies ignored warnings on Satyam'

'Regulatory bodies ignored warnings on Satyam'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Former Department of Economic Affairs Secretary E A S Sarma on Friday claimed that the regulatory agencies, including SEBI, had ignored his warnings about the financial irregularities committed by Satyam.

1992 home secretary on Ayodhya verdict

1992 home secretary on Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

'India has moved on in other ways, but the common man in the streets still has a lot of links attached to religion. And till such a time there is a separation of religion from politics we will not be able to move on,' feels former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Koda case: 5 bureaucrats feel the heat now

Koda case: 5 bureaucrats feel the heat now

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Rs 4,000-crore money laundering scam involving former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda has taken a new turn today with the Enforcement Directorate pointing fingers at five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.

When IAS officers turn 'disloyal'

When IAS officers turn 'disloyal'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

The government has a clear set of rules that govern even the expression of personal views by IAS officers.

Why Tamil Nadu suspended this IAS officer

Why Tamil Nadu suspended this IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Did IAS officer C Umashankar's suspension have anything to do with his proposal that Sumangali CableVision, owned by the politically powerful Maran family, be nationalised?

H R Brahma is the new Election Commissioner

H R Brahma is the new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Former secretary in the Union ministry of energy, Hari Shankar Brahma, was appointed as the new Election Commissioner on Wednesday.

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Pulok Chatterjee, secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed as executive director in the World Bank

Boldness required to drive change, says PM

Boldness required to drive change, says PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dynamic change is needed to transform the system, he said.

IAS officer is first case of swine flu in Bihar

IAS officer is first case of swine flu in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

An officer of the Indian Administrative Service, who returned to Patna from London recently, has tested positive for swine flu. This is the first confirmed case of the viral disease in Bihar.His test reports received on Monday confirmed that the official had contracted swine flu, health officials said on Tuesday.The officer, who is staying at his official bungalow, has been kept under observation and is being given Tamiflu, they said.

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

A senior IAS officer, Mohammed had served as chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh for nearly eight-and-a-half years.

Two home ministry officials held for corruption

Two home ministry officials held for corruption

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

A top bureaucrat in the home ministry was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi on Wednesday for taking a bribe of Rs 50 lakh from a businessman. O Ravi, 54, is a 1983-batch Indian Administrative Service official from the Gujarat cadre. He is currently serving as a joint secretary in the department of disaster management and policy, and has been on central deputation since February 2007. The CBI carried out a raid at Ravi's residence today morning.

SC issues notice to UP over transfers

SC issues notice to UP over transfers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh on a PIL challenging the alleged arbitrary and irrational transfers of Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.

This IAS topper chose rural India over Harvard

This IAS topper chose rural India over Harvard

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

A doctor by profession, Karthik Adapa gave up scholarships to Harvard and Cambridge to join the Indian Administrative Services.

CBI chargesheets Chautala, son in  teachers scam

CBI chargesheets Chautala, son in teachers scam

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday chargesheeted former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, his son and Member of Parliament, Ajay, two Indian Administrative Service officers and 56 others in connection with a scam relating to appointment of over 3,000 junior teachers in the state during 1999-2000.

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.