News for 'Indian Civil Service'

Won't spare those involved in desecration cases: Channi

Won't spare those involved in desecration cases: Channi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

The CM's statement came on a day state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu once again sought the replacement of Punjab's police chief and advocate general.

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy.

Indian investments in Indonesia to be $26-31 bn: Sharma

Indian investments in Indonesia to be $26-31 bn: Sharma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Having invested close to $15 billion in Indonesia, Indian firms have lined up further $15-16 billion investments.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Rawat has a short tenure in his new role, but it is likely going to be an eventful one, reports Sahil Makkar.

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'The high court notice could go some way in easing the vitiated civil-military relationship, and the trust deficit between civil servants and the military.'

Tendulkar sues Aus bat maker over $2 million in royalties

Tendulkar sues Aus bat maker over $2 million in royalties

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

In Federal Court papers filed this month and reviewed by Reuters, Tendulkar said Sydney-based Spartan Sports International agreed in 2016 to pay him at least $1 million a year to use his image, logo and promotional services to sell "Sachin by Spartan" sporting goods and clothing.

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in Canada has ordered the seizure of amounts collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Separate orders were passed on November 24 and December 21 on pleas by shareholders of Devas Multimedia Private Limited who have filed multiple petitions to enforce arbitration awards against the Indian government. According to a Devas spokesperson, more than $30 million has been seized to date under the IATA action.

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

President Zelenskyy's telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi came hours after India abstained on a UN Security Council resolution by the United States that 'deplores in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine.

Tatas top bidder for Air India, but no govt nod yet

Tatas top bidder for Air India, but no govt nod yet

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Tata Sons has emerged as the top bidder for the takeover of debt-laden State-run airline Air India but the bid is yet to be approved by a group of ministers headed by Home Minister Amit Shah, sources said.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Though dubbed as the "war hero", the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The United States has described as "discriminatory and restrictive" the Indian government not allowing American carriers operate chartered flights on Indo-US routes even though Air India was doing so under the Vande Bharat Mission.

Govt unsparing in punishing the corrupt: Modi

Govt unsparing in punishing the corrupt: Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Modi said his government is committed to ensuring probity among public servants.

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rajeev Srinivasan on how India has continued to disappoint, but could outdo Singapore one day.

Maha IPS officer quits over 'communal' CAB

Maha IPS officer quits over 'communal' CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Abdur Rahman, posted as special IGP in Mumbai, has sad that he won't attend office from Thursday in protest against 'blatantly communal and unconstitutional' CAB.

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The statement of Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino on Wednesday came ahead of the 15th round of high-level military talks between India and China on March 11.

It's time to shut the IAS down

It's time to shut the IAS down

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi fails to live up to the expectations that he has raised, it will be entirely his fault. He should have started by ending the IAS

Why restarting operations won't be easy for Jet Airways

Why restarting operations won't be easy for Jet Airways

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

According to the resolution plan, the airline is planning to start with six to seven aircraft on domestic routes and looking to restart international service within six months of resuming operations.

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs being brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A business in India wanting access to maps and geospatial data would typically have to wait months before it got what it wanted. All this is set to change with the new guidelines on geospatial data, report Neha Alawadhi and Peerzada Abrar.

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Software giant Wipro's Azim Premji donated Rs 9,713 crore or Rs 27 crore a day to retain his top rank among Indian philanthropists in FY21. Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes. Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India's richest man, came third on the list with a Rs 577 crore contribution and was succeeded by Kumar Mangalam Birla with Rs 377 crore.

Suicide bomber kills 12 near Indian consulate in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills 12 near Indian consulate in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

A blast occurred near the Indian consulate in Jalalabad near Kabul on Saturday. No one was hurt. The police believe it to be caused by a suicide bomber.

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Govt to break 150-yr tradition, gives nod to Railway board restructuring

Govt to break 150-yr tradition, gives nod to Railway board restructuring

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The new board will have a leaner structure on functional lines headed by the chairman and four members - covering infrastructure, operations and business development, rolling stock, and finance.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

An ONGC helicopter carrying nine persons including two pilots, on Tuesday fell into the sea while attempting to land on a company's rig in the Arabian Sea, the company said, adding that six persons have so far been rescued.

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that social distancing and staying indoors were the only ways to deal with the fast-spreading coronavirus, pictures and videos of people standing in circles and squares to buy essential items like groceries and milk in many states went viral.

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Rediff.com23 May 2020

All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 25 when the Modi government imposed a lockdown to contain the novel cornavirus pandemic.

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The GST rate is 5 per cent and 12 per cent on economy and business class tickets, respectively

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

These vacancies are likely to emerge as Indian airlines plan to induct more than 900 aircraft into their fleets in the coming years.

Rakesh Asthana takes charge as new BSF DG

Rakesh Asthana takes charge as new BSF DG

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Asthana is the 27th chief of the force and is expected to hold office till July next year, his scheduled date for retirement from service.

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ashwani Kumar, in a lecture at the prestigious Trinity College, Dublin, said the recent incident of "oppressive enforcement" of the colonial law of sedition against students protesting in university campuses has raised several questions about the future of India's liberal democracy.

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The civil aviation ministry had last week suspended all flights between the European country and India from December 23 to December 31 as a mutated variant of the coronavirus was detected there.

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Taking strong exception to former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay skipping a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, government sources on Wednesday said his conduct has made a severe dent to Indian Administrative Service and it could lead to anarchy.

'Even Pakistan will ditch Kashmir...'

'Even Pakistan will ditch Kashmir...'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'.. if the cost is its own survival,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

S Jaishankar, the new Indian Ambassador to the US, will arrive in Washington on Tuesday to take charge amid a raging diplomatic row over the arrest and strip-search of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade on visa fraud charges.