News for 'Vigilance Commissioners'

'CBI has been reduced to a mockery'

'CBI has been reduced to a mockery'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'These officers should have sat together and sorted things out.' 'And if things were not working out amicably then the other organisations which control the CBI -- be it the CVC or the prime minister's office or even the home ministry -- someone should have gone ahead and solved these problems rather than reducing it to this farcical situation.'

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Crores await release of final NRC draft amid tight security

Crores await release of final NRC draft amid tight security

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The NRC will include the names of all Indian citizens who have been residing in Assam before March 25, 1971.

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

In view of the threat perception, the Delhi Police is on the highest level of alert to secure the national capital.

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.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

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.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Schools, colleges around Uran shut; sketches of suspects issued

Schools, colleges around Uran shut; sketches of suspects issued

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Police has released the sketch of one of the suspected terrorists who was spotted by the school children in Uran.

'No one can stop suicide bombers'

'No one can stop suicide bombers'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Local support is very important, without it the terror attack couldn't have taken place.' 'Explosives were secured, the IED was manufactured, the boy was brainwashed and converted into a suicide bomber... it takes a lot of planning and hard work.'

Aus fire crisis eases, but firefighters warn fight isn't over

Aus fire crisis eases, but firefighters warn fight isn't over

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Drop in temperature has slightly eased the bushfire crisis in Australia's New South Wales region on Friday even as firefighters continued to work to contain the blazes which they claimed could take weeks to extinguish.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Man lynched in Karnataka on suspicion of being child-lifter

Man lynched in Karnataka on suspicion of being child-lifter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Locals mistook them for child-lifters and started attacking them.

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

In 2013, Chinese counterfeit and pirated goods seized in the US accounted for a total value of $1.1 billion, representing 68 per cent of all such goods seizures by the Customs and Border Protection, the US Department of Homeland Security said on Monday in its annual report.

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday allocated portfolios to his six Cabinet colleagues while keeping the key departments of home, finance, power and vigilance with himself.

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

Saharanpur violence: Mobile internet banned, DM, SSP suspended

Saharanpur violence: Mobile internet banned, DM, SSP suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Unidentified gunmen shot and seriously injured a member of the upper-caste Thakur community.

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

-- The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque -- Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' -- Four people are in custody after the shootings, including one woman and three men -- New Zealand Prime Minister said the shootings were 'an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are'.

Major Sikh gathering keeps Punjab on edge

Major Sikh gathering keeps Punjab on edge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sikh organisations, including hardline groups, gathered to take part in 'Sarbat Khalsa', seeking to free Sikh institutions from political influence.

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.

Bangladesh ferry disaster toll rises to 70

Bangladesh ferry disaster toll rises to 70

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

An overcrowded boat with over 150 passengers sank after colliding with a trawler.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

Curfew-like situation prevails in violence-hit Trilokpuri

Curfew-like situation prevails in violence-hit Trilokpuri

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Curfew-like situation prevailed in East Delhi's Trilokpuri area for the third consecutive day with people not being allowed to step out of their houses though no untoward incident took place in the violence-hit locality on Monday

Bengaluru limps back to normalcy, curfew lifted

Bengaluru limps back to normalcy, curfew lifted

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Curfew, imposed late on Monday night, continued to remain in force in 16 police station limits of the city which were under prohibitory orders.

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A day after violent protests in the state capital, a silent sit-in demonstration was organised on Monday against the brutal killing of the two men in Karbi Anglong.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

Special court issues order for release of Jayalalithaa, associates

Special court issues order for release of Jayalalithaa, associates

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

The special court in Bangalore on Saturday issued the order for release of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa from jail here in accordance with the Supreme Court order granting her bail in the disproportionate assets case.

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Social media users in Kashmir are divided over a recent circular issued by district authorities in Kupwara which directed administrators of 'Whatsapp' groups disseminating news to get themselves registered within 10 days.

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Lives "will once again be at risk" if funding is not urgently secured, United Nations officials have said on the eve of the first anniversary of a military crackdown that forced them to flee their country.

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Dips in the Kshipra river during Simhastha are said to wash away all sins!

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

Jathedar appointed by Sikh hardliners arrested from Golden Temple

Jathedar appointed by Sikh hardliners arrested from Golden Temple

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Akal Takht head Gurbachan Singh's customary address on the occasion of Diwali drowned in the din on Wednesday amid slogan shouting by Sikh hardliners, even as parallely "appointed" jathedar of Akal Takht also managed to address the gathering but was arrested soon after.

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Bassi, a 1977 batch IPS officer told media persons after taking charge from Neeraj Kumar, "If I could summarise in a sentence I would say that my priority would be to give Delhiites a safe Delhi, and for that I will try that every Delhi policeman will contribute to his best".

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Sarma on Saturday visited Guwahati Medical College and Hospital to take stock of the injured who were shifted to Guwahati last night.