News for 'Seva'

Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal dies of cardiac arrest in Chennai

Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal dies of cardiac arrest in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He had taken charge as the 25th director general of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19 last year.

With 9 victims in a year, serial killer puts Bareilly on edge

With 9 victims in a year, serial killer puts Bareilly on edge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Nine women have been killed in the Shahi-Sheeshgarh area since last year and police suspect they all have been perpetrated by the same person who strangled all his/her victims, at least one, by her own saree.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'He has remained the leader of our course all through 40 years, not allowing his energy and enthusiasm to fade. And through all his achievements, he has remained grounded.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes his NDA coursemate Amar Preet Singh as he takes over as Chief of the Air Staff.

K'taka CM launches registration of 5th poll guarantee

K'taka CM launches registration of 5th poll guarantee

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The unemployment allowance would be given for a period of two years from the date of announcement of the result or till he/she becomes employed/self-employed whichever is earlier.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

Bihar court cancels bail for violating 'kar seva' order

Bihar court cancels bail for violating 'kar seva' order

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

A Bihar court has quashed the bail of two people accused of criminal charges after they failed to perform 'kar seva' at a temple in Darbhanga district as ordered by the Patna high court that had granted them provisional bail, officials said.

e4e takes control of BPO firm iSeva

e4e takes control of BPO firm iSeva

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here.

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda dies

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda dies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee paid rich tributes to Swami Smaranananda.

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard.

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of revolutionary decisions in the face of religious fanaticism, observes Sukanya Verma.

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for Maj Gen Hardev Singh

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for Maj Gen Hardev Singh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

President Kalam also presented 15 Param Vishist Seva Medals, four Kirti Chakras, one bar to Ati Vishist Seva Medal, 26 AVSMs and 33 Shaurya Chakras.

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi takes charge as new Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi takes charge as new Navy chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is a communication and electronic warfare specialist, on Tuesday assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief after incumbent R Hari Kumar retired from service.

Sena to hold 'kar seva' to save heritage church

Sena to hold 'kar seva' to save heritage church

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The aim is to raise funds to save the St John Baptist church in suburban Andheri.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

Varun-Lavanya Fall In Love With Kashmir

Varun-Lavanya Fall In Love With Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Operation Valentine star Varun Tej is currently in Kashmir with his lovely wife Lavanya Tripathi.

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'If all we do is keep on celebrating, then next time you might find that the BJP government is out of Maharashtra'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.' 'The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.'

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'What my darling, my life, my mom is doing is truly important and truly wonderful.' 'It's helping the world, it's helping everyone around us.'

Karnataka teacher forces kids to clean toilets, suspended

Karnataka teacher forces kids to clean toilets, suspended

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Close on the heels of an incident in Kolar where school students were 'forced' to clean the soakpit, another incident of pupils being allegedly asked to clean toilets at a government school in has come to light.

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has got 'mahaprasad' prepared for the VIPs coming to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Durve argued that the word 'secret' is nowhere in the exemption clause under which information could be denied to an applicant.

BJP launches 'I'm also a karsevak, arrest me too' in K'taka

BJP launches 'I'm also a karsevak, arrest me too' in K'taka

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Leading the campaign in Bengaluru, MLA and former minister V Sunil Kumar staged a sit-in demonstration near the Sadashivanagar police station, amid chants of "Jai Sri Ram" by BJP workers.

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The officials of the Delhi Fire Services said the blaze broke out at the children's hospital in Shahdara on Saturday night.

Army clarifies aid to fallen Agniveer's family

Army clarifies aid to fallen Agniveer's family

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The Army, stated that "in view of conflicting messages on social media regarding financial assistance to the Next of Kin of the deceased, it was important to clarify that emoluments due to the Next of Kin were governed by the relevant terms and conditions of service of the soldier".

Sidda to roll out 2 of 5 poll guarantees in Aug, registration from June 15

Sidda to roll out 2 of 5 poll guarantees in Aug, registration from June 15

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The announcement came after the chief minister held a high level meeting with senior government officials on Thursday to discuss the implementation of both schemes, which are part of five poll guarantees of the Congress.

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

Agniveer from Maha dies in line of duty in Siachen; Army condoles demise

Agniveer from Maha dies in line of duty in Siachen; Army condoles demise

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer, Gawate Akshay Laxman, who hailed from Maharashtra.

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It's a different Srinagar from what Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf encountered 24 years ago. Tourists throng the Kashmir Valley post-Article 370, azaadi appears dead, and everyone says one man is responsible for this change, so what if his poster is nowhere to be seen.

BJP has grand plans to celebrate Modi's birthday as service fortnight

BJP has grand plans to celebrate Modi's birthday as service fortnight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 over a period of 16 days as Seva Pakhwara (service fortnight).

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Shivamurthy Sharana, the pontiff of the Chitradurga Murugharajendra Bruhan Math who has been in custody since September last year facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was released from the jail on Thursday.