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Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

Govt issues SOPs for seeking nod to probe officials

Govt issues SOPs for seeking nod to probe officials

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

An amendment carried out in the over 30-year-old Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988 in July 2018 bars a police officer from conducting 'any enquiry or inquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant' without 'the previous approval' of the authorities.

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

As per norms, sanction for prosecution of government employees accused of corruption has to be given within four months' stipulated time.

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Customers can now WhatsApp their complaints on 9869691666 or dial 022-22886666 between 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. to register their complaints.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'A patient visits for any other treatment, but a routine Covid test finds him to be positive.' 'Not only are they, but their whole family is also coming out to be positive.'

Kerala coast on high alert after intel report on IS boat

Kerala coast on high alert after intel report on IS boat

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Coastal police stations and police chiefs have been alerted about suspicious vessels.

Maa Annapurna returns home after 100 years

Maa Annapurna returns home after 100 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

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Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He also claimed that the Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR on the setting up of the 'secret unit'.

Continuous efforts being made to ramp up vaccine supply: Modi

Continuous efforts being made to ramp up vaccine supply: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Describing state and district officials as 'field commanders' in the fight against COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said localised containment zones, aggressive testing and sharing correct and complete information with people are weapons to defeat the pandemic.

21 year old arrested for stabbing Sikh man in US

21 year old arrested for stabbing Sikh man in US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Anthony Kreiter-Rhoads of Tracy was arrested Saturday and charged with homicide in the death of Singh.

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The onus is on companies to put in place a vigil mechanism to detect and deter fraud.

Bhima Koregaon: If Collector Had Acted On Time...

Bhima Koregaon: If Collector Had Acted On Time...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'This shows how casually these officials approached a dispute simmering for years which finally erupted into violence.'

Faced with brickbats, Yogi replaces Covid crisis response team

Faced with brickbats, Yogi replaces Covid crisis response team

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday replaced his 'Team-11', a group of officials tasked with managing the crises, with a new nine-member set of ministers and bureaucrats.

Maha goof-up: Two officials appointed to same post

Maha goof-up: Two officials appointed to same post

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

In a major goof-up, the Maharashtra government has appointed two senior officials to the top post in Excise Department, raising questions over coordination among various concerned departments.

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday deployed multi-disciplinary teams in bird flu-affected areas of Kerala and Haryana, while Madhya Pradesh, where crows have died due to the influenza, banned the entry of chicken consignments from southern states for 10 days as a precautionary measure.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

AIADMK goes to police against Sasikala, alleges conspiracy to unleash violence in TN

AIADMK goes to police against Sasikala, alleges conspiracy to unleash violence in TN

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ahead of expelled leader Sasikala's return on February 8 to Tamil Nadu from Karnataka, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday lodged a complaint with police against her camp alleging a 'conspiracy' to unleash 'violence' and sought action to ensure peace in the state.

Whistleblowers can get security from govt, LS told

Whistleblowers can get security from govt, LS told

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The home ministry, in turn, asks individual state governments to examine the threat and provide security cover, if needed.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

After winning accolades for its 'Kerala model' of combating the contagion about a year ago, the state is now seeing daily fresh cases between 12,000 to 15,000 with no end in sight to the 'prolonged surge', as some experts put it.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'The bureaucracy in J&K feel completely disowned by the Centre.' 'The majority of officers under the scanner have not committed any irregularities and the Centre knows that.'

DDCA row: BJP demands apology from Kejriwal; AAP hits back

DDCA row: BJP demands apology from Kejriwal; AAP hits back

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

"The truth is out. The report does not name Jaitley. There is no allegation against him, there is no indication (of wrong doing). The Delhi chief minister, we believe, should apologise to Jaitley for his allegations... he should publicly apologise," said MJ Akbar.

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

While the collapse of a large financial intermediary can wreak havoc on the system because of the interconnectivity, a large business conglomerate too can play spoilsport if the banks have too much exposure to the entity, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

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CVC row: Maharashtra CM claims innocence

CVC row: Maharashtra CM claims innocence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday told the Maharashtra assembly that he, as Union Minister of State for Personnel and Training, was unaware of any negative vigilance report or pending criminal case against P J Thomas before the latter's appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

Kerala: Red alert for 10 dams, Sabarimala pilgrimage on hold

Kerala: Red alert for 10 dams, Sabarimala pilgrimage on hold

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After a review meeting held at the Pathanamthitta District Collectorate to assess the situation, Rajan and state health minister Veena George said at a press conference that it has been decided to open the Kakki dam to release around 100-200 cumex water which would increase the water level of Pampa river by around 15 centimetres.

FinMin warns PSU banks on costly cars for staff

FinMin warns PSU banks on costly cars for staff

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

In April 2004, the ministry had permitted banks to purchase new vehicles for replacement or otherwise on "need basis".

CBI charge-sheets its 4 officials in bribe-for-relief case

CBI charge-sheets its 4 officials in bribe-for-relief case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The CBI filed a charge sheet against its four officials in a bribe-for-relief case involving the investigation against Frost International for allegedly committed a bank fraud of over Rs 4,300 crore, officials said.

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that West Bengal's power to withhold consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation is not absolute and the probe agency is entitled to carry out investigations that are being carried out against Central government employees or have a pan-India impact.

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs. The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kerala: Toll in landslide goes up to 49 with 6 more bodies recovered

Kerala: Toll in landslide goes up to 49 with 6 more bodies recovered

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has warned about the possibilities of landslides in the hilly areas already hit by extremely heavy rainfall in the past few days and directed people living in the region and government authorities to be vigilant.

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The prime minister said if the government emphasises on policy-driven state then there will be less scope for interpretation by an individual.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Kapil explains remarks as BMC cites more violations by him

Kapil explains remarks as BMC cites more violations by him

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The civic body said the artist had flouted norms not only in his Versova office building but also in his apartment in suburban Goregaon.