News for 'Public Service Commission'

Want to join the Armed Forces?

Want to join the Armed Forces?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination (I), 2007, on April 27, 2007.

SC agrees to hear PIL against parties promising freebies

SC agrees to hear PIL against parties promising freebies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The PIL also seeks a direction to the Election Commission to invoke its powers to freeze the election symbols and cancel the registration of such political parties.

MPSC member arrested in answer-paper scam

MPSC member arrested in answer-paper scam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Anti-Corruption Bureau says Saili Joshi is a prime accused in the scam.

Want to join the Armed Forces?

Want to join the Armed Forces?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination (II), 2006, on August 20, 2006.

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada sparked strong condemnation in India on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

Coronavirus-hit Chinese city suspends public transport

Coronavirus-hit Chinese city suspends public transport

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The confirmed cases climbed to 571 mostly from the city of Wuhan with 17 deaths so far. The Wuhan government required all people in public places such as hotels, restaurants, cinemas, parks, shopping centres and public transports to wear masks to prevent the spread of the virus, according to an announcement on Wednesday night. The rule took effect immediately.

Parliamentary panel chooses to examine review of personal laws

Parliamentary panel chooses to examine review of personal laws

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The parliamentary panel, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party's Sushil Kumar Modi, has also decided to examine remote voting and e-postal ballots for Indians residing abroad.

142 candidates in fray for Mizoram polls

142 candidates in fray for Mizoram polls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

A total of 142 candidates are in the fray for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly election as the last day of withdrawal of nomination papers passed on Monday, Joint Chief Electoral Officer H Lalengmawia said.

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with various departments to discuss issues regarding revenue sharing between Big Tech companies and digital news publishers, according to sources. The meeting - chaired by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju - invited senior officials from the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA), Competition Commission of India (CCI), ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) and departments of promotion of industry and internal trade, legal affairs and consumer affairs.

Anti-corruption bureau arrests MPSC ex-chief

Anti-corruption bureau arrests MPSC ex-chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

The Bombay high court rejected his bail plea on the ground that he was prima facie involved in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission and prime accused in the multi-crore answer paper scam.

Electoral Bonds Saw Landscape Shift

Electoral Bonds Saw Landscape Shift

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Key individual parties have cornered a larger share, with some favouring regional and others national players.

Guj CM hopes UPSC training centre will help produce 'sanskari' officers

Guj CM hopes UPSC training centre will help produce 'sanskari' officers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"Like it is said, from the Upanishad to Upagraha (satellite).... we have to launch satellites and also teach the Upanishad to make people sanskari (virtuous)," Rupani said, adding the centre will help create administrators for 'new India', giving opportunity to youth irrespective of caste, creed, religion.

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics. Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and brinkmanship. The former promises mileage; the latter searches for an advantage, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sunday lockdown turns streets empty in Bhopal, 2 other cities of MP

Sunday lockdown turns streets empty in Bhopal, 2 other cities of MP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

People in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur woke up to a quieter outdoor and deserted streets on Sunday as the coronavirus-triggered lockdown came into force in these three cities of Madhya Pradesh.

Will Sachin Pilot float new party or join BJP? Wait till June 11

Will Sachin Pilot float new party or join BJP? Wait till June 11

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Amid speculation over Congress leader Sachin Pilot's next move, sources close to him on Tuesday said he was firm on his demands, including action against alleged corruption during the previous Vasundhara Raje government, and was waiting for a definitive response from the party high command.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

Electoral bonds: This firm is the biggest donor to TMC, DMK, YSRC

Electoral bonds: This firm is the biggest donor to TMC, DMK, YSRC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited was the top donor to the Bharatiya Janata Party at Rs 584 crore and the Bharat Rashtra Samiti at Rs 195 crore.

EIFF-EMIF Exposure In India: 0

EIFF-EMIF Exposure In India: 0

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The OCCRP report alleges that at one point, EIFF and EMRF held free-floating shares ranging from 8 per cent to nearly 14 per cent in the four Adani Group companies.

Transgenders category in UPSC exam only after SC clarifies: HC told

Transgenders category in UPSC exam only after SC clarifies: HC told

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The govt said that once the apex court clarifies the issue, then it can frame rules for the benefit of transgenders.

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Sources said while the Congress units of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will hold separate discussions on May 26 on their preparations and actions to be taken, the party will also hold strategy meets on Chhattisgarh on May 27.

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government selected the 1987 batch IPS officer out of a panel of three officers shortlisted by the Union Public Service Commission.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Rediff.com21 May 2023

With assembly elections due in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram in the next few months, the Congress is working on poll strategies in these states and has convened a meeting of state leaders on May 24.

Meet Manisha Ropeta, Pakistan's 1st Hindu woman DSP

Meet Manisha Ropeta, Pakistan's 1st Hindu woman DSP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Belonging to a middle class family from Jacobabad in interior Sindh province, Ropeta says she wants to end this sentiment that girls from good families shouldn't have anything to do with the police or district courts.

Gehlot's boss seems to be Vasundhara, not Sonia: Pilot takes a dig

Gehlot's boss seems to be Vasundhara, not Sonia: Pilot takes a dig

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's speech in Dholpur reflects that his leader is Vasundhara Raje and not Sonia Gandhi, Sachin Pilot said in a no holds barred attack against his party colleague on Tuesday.

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time. Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Violation of the rules will attract a fine of Rs 4000, the chief minister said.

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against 'Sanatan Dharma', accusing them of insulting 'Sanatan Dharma' for votebank and appeasement politics.

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.

'This is not an ordinary election': Rahul's message to Cong workers

'This is not an ordinary election': Rahul's message to Cong workers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Gandhi asserted that the Congress is going to defeat the BJP and its ideology.

CEA Subramanian asks NSC to make junked consumer spending report public

CEA Subramanian asks NSC to make junked consumer spending report public

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The findings of the report showed consumer spending falling for the first time in over four decades in 2017-18.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'