News for 'Indian Administrative Services'

'I don't know for how many days Sasikala's expulsion will last'

'I don't know for how many days Sasikala's expulsion will last'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalaitha expelled her long time confidante Sasikala from her life, house and party. It was a friendship that lasted more than two decades.

26/11: Panel submits report to Maharashtra govt

26/11: Panel submits report to Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Six months after the Mumbai terror strikes, a high-level committee which probed the audacious attacks submitted its report to the Maharashtra government on Wednesday.The committee comprised retired Indian Administrative Service officer R G Pradhan and former Research and Analysis Wing deputy chief V Balachandran.

Ex-IAS officer, four others acquitted in corruption case

Ex-IAS officer, four others acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A former Indian Administrative Service officer, who was an accused in a graft case along with four others, including a private firm, was on Tuesday acquitted by a Delhi court which said that 'fairness of investigation' by the Central Bureau of Investigation was not 'apparent' in the matter.

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

On his PIL, the SC had in 2013 directed the Centre and the states to set up a Civil Services Board to decide on transfers of officers.

CBI books IAS officer in disproportionate assets case

CBI books IAS officer in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against Dhanalakshmi Gowda, an Indian Administrative Service officer (2000 Uttar Pradesh batch), presently working as director in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to her known sources of income.

Tihar scares IAS officers from central deputations

Tihar scares IAS officers from central deputations

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Forty-four Indian Administrative Service officers of the 1982 batch have been empanelled as additional secretaries to the Government of India. However, only once officer each from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh has been elevated. The maximum number of officers that have been promoted six each -- are from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Vidya Dhar's plea

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Vidya Dhar's plea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Delhi high court on Friday sought CBI's response on the plea of Indian Administrative Service officer Vidya Dhar, awarded 10 years imprisonment along with former Haryana Chief Minister O P Chautala in the Junior Basic Trained teachers scam, against his conviction and jail term.

PM knew of pending Palmolein case against me: CVC

PM knew of pending Palmolein case against me: CVC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas has dragged Dr Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the controversy surrounding the Palmolein import case. In his latest affidavit, Thomas states the PM knew about his pending Palmolein import case since 2008 and the Kerala government's request to withdraw sanction of prosecution.

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Sanjiv Kumar's plea

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Sanjiv Kumar's plea

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The Delhi High court on Monday sought response of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Indian Administrative Service officer Sanjiv Kumar's appeal against his conviction and 10-year jail term in the case of illegal recruitments of teachers in Haryana.

Will Theaterisation Become Reality?

Will Theaterisation Become Reality?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Once rolled out, theaterisation will be the biggest military reform in the country. It will see the creation of unified theatre commands within the 1.7 million-strong Indian armed forces.

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Singh, working as Director in the Internal Security wing of the Union Home Ministry, was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on November 23 and is now lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody.

Sukma collector Menon meets Jaya, thanks her

Sukma collector Menon meets Jaya, thanks her

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon, who was recently set free by Maoists after 12 days of captivity in Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and thanked her for urging the Centre to take steps for his release.

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government in Punjab on Thursday shunted Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan and appointed Anirudh Tewari in her place.

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'

Tough road ahead for new Air India chief

Tough road ahead for new Air India chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Biggest problem that Nandan faces is being able to simultaneously improve Air India's earnings and decrease debt.

Collector abduction: Anti-Naxal ops in Bastar suspended

Collector abduction: Anti-Naxal ops in Bastar suspended

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has been suspended in the wake of abduction of Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon.

Former TN Intel chief's premises raided

Former TN Intel chief's premises raided

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption officials on Tuesday conducted raids on the premises of former Intelligence chief MS Jaffer Sait and other officials in connection with the Tamil Nadu Housing Board land allotment case.

Pulok Chatterji returns to Prime Minister's Office

Pulok Chatterji returns to Prime Minister's Office

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Chatterji's posting at PMO is seen as a major move to bring the PMO and the Congress closer.

E-invoice mandate may cover B2C transactions

E-invoice mandate may cover B2C transactions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Businesses across the country may soon be required to issue electronic invoices, or e-invoices, directly to consumers for the sale of goods and services. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its forthcoming meeting on Monday, is expected to discuss extending the e-invoicing mandate to cover business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. Currently, e-invoicing is compulsory for businesses with a turnover of Rs 5 crore and above, but only for their business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

Don't need security; quick inquiry must happen: Khemka

Don't need security; quick inquiry must happen: Khemka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Senior Haryana Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka, who stirred a political storm by alleging irregularities in the Robert Vadra-DLF land deals, on Monday said he feels there is no need of security being provided to him and he wants a fair and quick investigation into the threat received by him.

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Globally recognised organisations including the CDC, the Clinton Foundation, and domestic pharmaceutical and health care companies have sent their teams to visit the centres and study the concept, reports R Krishna Das.

On last day, shunted IAS officer cancels Vadra-DLF deal

On last day, shunted IAS officer cancels Vadra-DLF deal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The controversy over land deals involving Robert Vadra has taken a new turn with senior Haryana Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka cancelling the sale of over three acre land to realty major DLF after he was shunted out from his post.

Koodankulam row: Tamil Nadu sets up expert panel

Koodankulam row: Tamil Nadu sets up expert panel

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday set up a four-member expert panel, which includes former atomic energy commission chief M R Srinivasan, to submit a report on the fears and concerns of local people over the Koodankulam nuclear power project.

IAS officer held on charges of molesting girl in UP

IAS officer held on charges of molesting girl in UP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

A senior Indian Administrative Service officer was on Monday arrested by the Government Railway Police in Lucknow on charges of molesting a girl in a train.

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Ambassador Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui, one of the highest ranking Indian Americans in the Obama administration, has resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States Trade Representative.

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.' 'India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.'

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The department of personnel and training, which acts as a nodal authority for IAS officers, is conducting the proceedings.

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'If Modi wins a third term...'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.' 'No question of going back or any slowing down.'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Murthy is the second Indian-American to be removed by the Trump administration from a senior position.

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has claimed to have found incriminating documents pertaining to the Adarsh Housing Society from the premises of senior Indian Administrative Service officer and former Mumbai civic chief Jairaj Phatak.

Reader invite: How can single women stay safe?

Reader invite: How can single women stay safe?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

25-year-old Pallavi Purkayastha was found molested and murdered today in her Mumbai flat. We are asking you, our readers, to offer tips on how young women can stay safe.

Watchman confesses to killing 25-year-old Mumbai lawyer

Watchman confesses to killing 25-year-old Mumbai lawyer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The police have cracked the murder case of an Indian Administrative Service officer's advocate daughter with the arrest of the watchman of the building where she lived in central Mumbai.

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The sob story of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Y Srilakshmi on Friday took a turn for good for her as the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad granted her conditional bail, and after completing the formalities, she was out of the jail by the evening.

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Prayagraj is transforming into a massive temporary city to host the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, expected to draw over 40 crore pilgrims. The preparations include extensive infrastructure development, including 160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, and a 1,250-km pipeline network. The event, starting on January 13, will culminate on February 26, bringing together millions of devotees for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com12 May 2006

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The sense of Constitutional propriety and political morality seems to be vanishing fast.' 'There are many things in today's politics of governance which Manmohan Singh would have never dreamt of saying or doing.'

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country.

'Power shortage in TN caused by bureaucratic failure'

'Power shortage in TN caused by bureaucratic failure'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

S Kabilan, former chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, talks about what he could do as chairman and what ails the power sector in Tamil Nadu.