News for 'Indian Administrative Services'

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com12 May 2006

'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.

Palmolein case: Kerala HC stays order to probe Chandy's role

Palmolein case: Kerala HC stays order to probe Chandy's role

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed a lower court order directing investigation into the role of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in the 1992 palmolein import case. Chandy was the finance minister in the K Karunakaran cabinet when the deal was inked.

Satynanda Mishra to be new CIC

Satynanda Mishra to be new CIC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Information Commissioner Satyananda Mishra will be the new chief of the Central Information Commission, replacing CIC A N Tiwari.

Teesta fallout: Ties between Mamata, Pranab sever

Teesta fallout: Ties between Mamata, Pranab sever

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

In an affront to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to relieve an Indian Administrative Service officer he wanted as his private secretary in what appears to be fast soiling relations between the two since differences cropped up over Teesta river deal with Bangladesh.

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.

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Since he handled telecom, mining, shipping and transportation industries, we are looking into all his activities at the ministry. This could possibly be a case of industrial espionage," a senior police officer of the special cell, involved in the case's investigation told rediff.com.

Official arrested for leaking info on MNP

Official arrested for leaking info on MNP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Delhi Police have arrested a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, posted in the internal security division of the home ministry. Ravi Inder Singh, a deputy secretary of the West Bengal cadre, was under surveillance for over a month by the intelligence agencies.

30 per cent shortage of IAS officers: Govt

30 per cent shortage of IAS officers: Govt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Against a total authorised strength of 6,154 IAS officers in the country, there were only 4,377, Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy said during Question Hour.

UP NRHM scam: CBI nabs top IAS officer from airport

UP NRHM scam: CBI nabs top IAS officer from airport

Rediff.com10 May 2012

IAS officer Pradeep Shukla's arrest seemed to have become imminent once the CBI had arrested former Lucknow chief medical officer Dr A K Shukla on Monday. The arrested CMO was understood to have divulged major leads, clearly suggesting the neck-deep involvement of the senior IAS officer in the day-to-day working of the NRHM programme in the state.

Countdown Begins To Budget 2025

Countdown Begins To Budget 2025

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

It will be the second Budget of the Modi 3.0 government and eighth straight Budget for Nirmala Sitharaman, rare in Indian polity.

'Abductions are evidence of Naxal hypocrisy'

'Abductions are evidence of Naxal hypocrisy'

Rediff.com3 May 2012

On February 16 last year, while serving as the collector of Malkangiri district of Odisha, R Vineel Krishna was abducted by Naxals. He was released nine days later. The IAS officer recounts his experience

I thank Chhattisgarh govt: Sukma collector after release

I thank Chhattisgarh govt: Sukma collector after release

Rediff.com3 May 2012

After 12 days in captivity, Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon was on Thursday released unharmed by Maoists bringing to an end the hostage crisis in Chattisgarh marked by some anxious moments just before he stepped out of the rebel stronghold.

Rohit Nandan likely to be the new AI chief

Rohit Nandan likely to be the new AI chief

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Rohit Nandan, an Indian Administrative Service officer, and currently a joint secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation is set to become the new chairman and managing director of Air India. He will be replacing Arvind Jadhav, who is being shown the door for poor management and the galloping losses the national carrier has suffered.

When Dr Alexander spoke to Rediff

When Dr Alexander spoke to Rediff

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

'You can identify an Indian in any group, anywhere in the world by just talking to him. His reflexes, his reactions to problems, his value system are the same, whatever region or religion he may belong to.' Dr P C Alexander in an eloquent interview to Rediff.com on the 50th anniversary of India's Independence.

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

It's going to be Narendra Modi all the way believes Gujarat's aam janta . Sonil Dedhia finds out as he speaks to a cross-section of people in the state ahead of the upcoming polls.

Bajaj 'relieved' 18 years after incident

Bajaj 'relieved' 18 years after incident

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, upheld the conviction of former Punjab Director General of Police K P S Gill and the president of the Indian Hockey Federation on the charge of outraging the modesty of senior women IAS officer Rupan Deol Bajaj.

In PHOTOS: Meet the new Central Vigilance Commissioner

In PHOTOS: Meet the new Central Vigilance Commissioner

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Newly-appointed Chief Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar, an IIT-Delhi alumni and Haryana cadre Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1972 batch, is a seasoned bureaucrat who has traversed the corridors of power in the capital having served in various key ministries.

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Jagan assets case: SC issues notice to 6 ministers

Jagan assets case: SC issues notice to 6 ministers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered issuances of notices on six ministers and 8 Indian Administrative Service officials from Andhra Pradesh on a petition seeking a probe in YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy assets case.

Madhumita case: CBI charge sheet

Madhumita case: CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The Central Bureau of Investigation charge sheet has also named three IPS, one IAS officer and several journalists as witnesses.

Thomas sworn in as CVC; BJP skips function

Thomas sworn in as CVC; BJP skips function

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer P J Thomas was on Tuesday sworn in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner amid a boycott by main Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been objecting to his appointment to the post in view of his alleged tainted background.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Govt may appoint non-IAS officers as secretaries

Govt may appoint non-IAS officers as secretaries

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The posts of secretaries and additional secretaries to Union ministries maybe soon held even by officers who do not belong to the Indian Administrative Service.

SC asks Modi to respond to IAS officer's plea

SC asks Modi to respond to IAS officer's plea

Rediff.com12 May 2011

In fresh pinpricks for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked him to respond to allegations by a senior state Indian Administrative Service officer that several criminal cases have been foisted against him at his behest.

'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.'

Karnataka IAS officer found dead in Lucknow

Karnataka IAS officer found dead in Lucknow

Rediff.com17 May 2017

inspector said a preliminary examination confirmed an injury on his chin while no other injury is visible.

'Politicians need not be corrupt at all'

'Politicians need not be corrupt at all'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Alphons Kannanthanam, the former IAS officer who refused to bend before political and muscle power, reveals why he wants to enter national politics.

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.

Man accuses IAS officer of sodomy in Bhopal

Man accuses IAS officer of sodomy in Bhopal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Earlier, after receiving anonymous calls about the unnatural acts in the office, police and mediamen reached there around 9.30 pm and found Patil and Chaukse in suspicious condition in the bathroom following which cameramen snapped their photographs and showed images on some TV channels, police said.

PM refers Shunglu report on B S Lalli to CBI

PM refers Shunglu report on B S Lalli to CBI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

In a quick follow up action, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday referred to Central Bureau of Investigation the Shunglu committee report that had indicted suspended Prasar Bharti chief B S Lalli and Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma in the award of broadcasting rights of Commonwealth Games causing Rs 135 crore loss to the exchequer.

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recorded versions or bhajans being recited by those present at the temples were played out at around 5 am to counter the morning azaan being recited on the loudspeakers.

Ex-IAS Rajiv Aggarwal succeeds Ankhi Das as FB India policy head

Ex-IAS Rajiv Aggarwal succeeds Ankhi Das as FB India policy head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Aggarwal, in this role, will define and lead important policy development initiatives for Facebook in India on an agenda that covers user safety, data protection and privacy, inclusion and internet governance, a statement said.

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.

NRHM scam accused's health deteriorates

NRHM scam accused's health deteriorates

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, an accused in the National Rural Health Mission scam, who is lodged in the Dasna jail in Ghaziabad, developed severe pain in his back and was shifted to a separate barrack.

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.

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.

Bihar: Once corrupt babu's bungalow, now a school

Bihar: Once corrupt babu's bungalow, now a school

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

History was made on Thursday in Bihar when a school began functioning in the confiscated palatial building of tainted Indian Administrative Services officer Shiv Shankar Verma.

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.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.