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Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.

2 non-JK residents bought 2 properties since Art 370 move: Govt

2 non-JK residents bought 2 properties since Art 370 move: Govt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, two persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have purchased two properties in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir since August, 2019," he said.

Chinese economy may be hit harder by war in Ukraine

Chinese economy may be hit harder by war in Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Amid China's economic slowdown, the country's economic challenges may increase manifold and its economy may be hit harder in the wake of the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

IAS probationers to learn critical thinking through crosswords

IAS probationers to learn critical thinking through crosswords

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The LBSNAA in Mussoorie is a premier research and training institute on public policy and public administration in India.

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

World over, pluralism is in retreat. Luckily for us, Indian pluralism and its consequent tolerance of diversity is rooted in our basic values. As long as we remain faithful to these values and keep our institutions in good health, the Indian miracle of last 75 years is likely to last centuries, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

HC junks plea to suspend Satyendar Jain, says it is for CM to decide

HC junks plea to suspend Satyendar Jain, says it is for CM to decide

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The high court held it is not for the court to direct the governor or chief minister for the removal of a person who has committed a breach of oath.

'Amendments are like a sledgehammer to swat a fly'

'Amendments are like a sledgehammer to swat a fly'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I hope the Centre and the states will both act in the spirit of cooperative federalism and find acceptable solutions without testing the law and the limits of each other's power.' 'This should not be considered a wrestling match.'

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'I have saluted thousands of senior officers during my 26 years of service, but saluting my own daughter made me very happy.'

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Why did the department and his colleagues not stop this 'rogue' officer from implicating an innocent man while the entire nation was watching for weeks? The answer is they either approved, or disapproved and refused to intervene or they didn't care, notes Aakar Patel.

Flag row: Cong steps up protest, Speaker objects to RSS mention

Flag row: Cong steps up protest, Speaker objects to RSS mention

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The assembly also saw the passage of four bills amidst the din, and Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri taking strong exception to Congress members "unnecessarily" bringing in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's name during their protest in the well of the House.

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'To the youth, I will say work hard. One minute of work will not get you anything. I have worked hard for the past 20 years, 2002 was the first time I won a gold medal.'

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

He also mentioned that despite repeated caution by his former Chief Secretary on the ground of contempt of court, his Cabinet took the decision for the ad hoc promotion of the government officials, which is a long-pending issue in the Supreme Court.

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The central government has decided to retain the civil services aptitude test and set the qualifying limit at minimum 35 per cent.

With RCP Singh, JD-U makes debut in Modi cabinet

With RCP Singh, JD-U makes debut in Modi cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The loss of trusted allies like Shiv Sena in recent past and the realisation that in the caste-dominated politics of Bihar, BJP cannot do without Nitish Kumar, forced BJP to finally give Singh and the JD-U their honourable due.

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step to place the right talent for the right role.

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

"We (at the cabinet) discussed the hijab row, but as the high court is hearing the matter, we felt it is not appropriate for the cabinet to take any further decisions on the issue today. It was decided to wait for the court's verdict before taking any decision," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Biden nominates Desi lawyer to head office of personnel management

Biden nominates Desi lawyer to head office of personnel management

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

United States President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American lawyer and rights activist Kiran Ahuja to head the Office of Personnel Management, a federal agency that manages America's more than two million civil servants.

Why Kejriwal Has Tied Up With This Kerala Businessman

Why Kejriwal Has Tied Up With This Kerala Businessman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Both of us are not politicians. We were forced to enter politics to counter corruption that is looting the country.'

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

PHOTOS: Ahead of Ekta Diwas, Modi meets his mother

PHOTOS: Ahead of Ekta Diwas, Modi meets his mother

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The PM spent around 20 minutes with his mother before heading towards Raj Bhavan, where he would be halting for a night.

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

16,933 candidates have qualified UPSC's civil services preliminary examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, the results of which were declared in a record 50-day time.

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Life, history, adventure, Sukanya Verma offers a rather feverish schedule on OTT this week.

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

In the past, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, Mann said.

IAS topper Ira Singhal got 53 per cent; mark sheets put online

IAS topper Ira Singhal got 53 per cent; mark sheets put online

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

This shows the strict pattern of civil services examination conducted by the UPSC for selecting country's top bureaucrats

Trainee IAS officers attend virtual classes, clean academy

Trainee IAS officers attend virtual classes, clean academy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Union Minister Jitendra Singh was briefed about this and other activities being done at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) for the training of bureaucrats on COVID-19 related issues during a video conference with the director and faculty of the premier institution.

Are you willing to marry her, SC asks rape accused public servant

Are you willing to marry her, SC asks rape accused public servant

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Are you willing to marry her,' was the question posed to a public servant, who is accused of repeatedly raping a minor girl but when the Supreme Court on Monday was told that he is already married he was asked to seek regular bail from the concerned court.

Govt sacks 22 more tax officials for corruption

Govt sacks 22 more tax officials for corruption

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sources said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort when he said some black sheep in the tax administration may have misused their powers and harassed taxpayers, either by targeting honest assesses or by taking excessive action for minor or procedural violations.

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

How to crack UPSC preliminary examination

How to crack UPSC preliminary examination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Civil Services is about staying aware, having a keen eye towards detail, understanding and retention, says Akriti Mattu.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online application, the statement said.

In (partial) defence of the IAS

In (partial) defence of the IAS

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Administration is an evolving process, requiring the civil service to constantly re-invent itself to meet new challenges. The administration must become accountable to the law of the land and to the people.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Payal Kumari, daughter of a migrant worker from Bihar, battled the odds including financial woes, to top the BA archaeology course at Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University.

Family pensions upper ceiling raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month

Family pensions upper ceiling raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

"The amount of both the family pensions will now be restricted to Rs 1,25,000 per month, which is over two and half times higher than the earlier limit," said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel.

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers over tax hike report

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers over tax hike report

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

These officers also have been divested of their current duties on charges of violating Rules 9 and 3(1)(xx) of the Central Civil Service Conduct Rules.