News for 'Vigilance Commission'

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Total of Rs 40 lakh cash and over 53,000 litres of illicit liquor was seized

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Delivery of a great operational machine must not get affected to settle political scores, says Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd).

Farmers begin 10-day protest; Milk, vegetable supply to be hit

Farmers begin 10-day protest; Milk, vegetable supply to be hit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Farmer organisations also called for boycott of mandis or wholesale markets in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mahrashtra, leading to fears of shortage and price rise.

Legacy issues with Air India and the way ahead

Legacy issues with Air India and the way ahead

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Air India needs to up the ante in order to compete with rival carriers.

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party regime will have to make good on this election slogan to restore state-owned banks to health, says Rajiv Lall.

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Question remains, what happens when the overseeing committees' members themselves are questioned by investigative agencies?

Govt change not to affect new army chief's appointment: Jaitley

Govt change not to affect new army chief's appointment: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next army chief will not be affected by the change of government, said new Defence Minister Arun Jaitley whose party BJP had strongly opposed the United Progressive Alliance government for elevating him to the top post.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

During the first phase of voting on November 12 for 18 seats in the Naxal-affected areas of the state, a total of 76.42 per cent polling was recorded.

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Students from the northeast on Sunday staged a candlelight vigil for Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania and demanded an anti-racism law to ensure the safety of the people from the region.

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The defence ministry has put on hold all existing and future deals with Rolls Royce pending a CBI probe ordered into allegations of bribery and engaging middlemen in contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore for supply of aircraft engines to state-owned HAL.

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Indo-United States defence ties will not be impacted due to the issue relating to Indian diplomat Devayani Khobragade, Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said.

2 yrs later, NJ chemist's murder remains unsolved

2 yrs later, NJ chemist's murder remains unsolved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Two years have passed since Dr Geetha Angara, a senior chemist at Passaic Valley Water Commission's Totowa treatment plant was found murdered in a water tank with 9 million gallons of water.

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

RTI helps 73-year-old's case

RTI helps 73-year-old's case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The Central Information Commission has directed the FCI to allow its former official M L Kohli to inspect two vigilance investigation reports on him in its custody."

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The Congress president alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party deceived people and siphoned off hard-earned money of farmers, poor, small businessmen to fill the pockets of the country's 15-20 big industrialists.

26/11: Deposition of Indian witnesses before Pak panel begins

26/11: Deposition of Indian witnesses before Pak panel begins

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The deposition of Indian witnesses in the 26/11 terror attack case began in Mumbai on Tuesday before an eight-member Pakistani Judicial Commission amid tight security arrangements.

Survey's take on economic challenges

Survey's take on economic challenges

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Resolving the TBS challenge comprehensively would require 4 Rs: Recognition, recapitalisation, resolution and reform.

EC acts tough in Tamil Nadu

EC acts tough in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

With just 50 days to go for the polling day, the commission might get more tough.

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.

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

We may be witnessing a slow erosion of the democratic republic and the emergence of the police State, warns Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Drug addiction is 'very serious' problem in Punjab: NHRC

Drug addiction is 'very serious' problem in Punjab: NHRC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Describing drug addiction in Punjab as a 'very serious' problem, the National Human Rights Commission asked the state to immediately find the 'source' of the menace and take effective steps to re-rehabilitate its victims.

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Database to contain taxable financial transactions and history of any tax-paying individual.

'SC judgment is neither novel nor landmark'

'SC judgment is neither novel nor landmark'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Former chief information commissioner Satyananda Mishra says the Supreme Court order to frame guidelines for civil servants to insulate them from political interference is a mere elaboration of reports of committees constituted by the central government.

Sangh Parivar raising money for violence: UK group

Sangh Parivar raising money for violence: UK group

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

The South Asia Solidarity has asked the British government to withdraw the status of the Sewa International and the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh.

EC orders seizure of illegal weapons before polls in Assam

EC orders seizure of illegal weapons before polls in Assam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission of India has decided to seize both licensed and illegal weapons before the Lok Sabha election and will reject requests from political parties for change of poll dates because of festivals in Assam.

Corruption cases against 5 NC govt officials

Corruption cases against 5 NC govt officials

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Government sources said the former chief minister may also be tried as when the proposed accountability commission is set up.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will be the next Army Chief succeeding Gen Bikram Singh as the government on Tuesday appointed him to the top post, ignoring protests from Bharatiya Janata Party.

Forces responding effectively to Pak ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Forces responding effectively to Pak ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Noting that ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said Indian security forces are responding effectively to protect the country's interests.

West Bengal records 79.70 pc poll in 2nd phase

West Bengal records 79.70 pc poll in 2nd phase

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

West Bengal on Sunday recorded 79.70 per cent voting in the second phase of assembly polls in 56 constituencies.

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Amazon's fulfilment centres, which store products of hundreds of vendors selling on the American online major's platform, are being cited by Karnataka state government authorities as a primary concern in an ongoing tax dispute.

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Banks asked to maintain record of cash being ferried in these vehicles all the time

LG Jung forms panel to study files submitted by AAP government

LG Jung forms panel to study files submitted by AAP government

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The committee has been tasked to look into "omissions and commissions" in the decision-making process and also to fix responsibility of individuals, including civil and criminal liability, if any, the LG's office said.