News for 'disciplinary action'

Govt employee faces action as '3 wives' contest panchayat polls

Govt employee faces action as '3 wives' contest panchayat polls

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Authorities in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh have initiated action against a village panchayat secretary, whose 'three wives' are contesting the upcoming panchayat polls from Singrauli district, an official said on Monday.

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months.

Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal celebration

Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal celebration

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

UEFA said the Portuguese would face a hearing on Thursday for "improper conduct" during the last-16 second leg match, where Juventus completed a 3-2 aggregate win.

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on a F-1 student visa as a doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Friday. It added that Srinivasan was "involved in activities supporting" Hamas, a terrorist organisation.

JCBs used to remove dead bodies after Kumbh stampede: Akhilesh's big claim

JCBs used to remove dead bodies after Kumbh stampede: Akhilesh's big claim

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Indian government of hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Yadav demanded strict action against those involved in covering up the "mis-management" of the event and called for an all-party meeting to discuss the arrangements. He also criticized the government's handling of the stampede, claiming that they used JCB machines and tractor trollies to clear the bodies lying around after the incident.

MP Cong leader likens Parshuram to Aurangzeb; gets showcause notice

MP Cong leader likens Parshuram to Aurangzeb; gets showcause notice

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The notice further highlights that the Congress party is a secular-based party, which respects every religion and society in India equally.

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The revised guidelines are aimed at curbing discretionary practices by field officers, especially the tendency to seek documents not mandated under the law.

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the Karnataka government's suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was suspended following a fatal stampede at a stadium last month. The tribunal's decision could also lead to the reinstatement of other suspended officers.

Amid crisis, Air India asked to remove 3 officials

Amid crisis, Air India asked to remove 3 officials

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The three officials include a divisional vice president of the airline, as per the DGCA order.

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Nyoma clash: Army recommends action against 168 men

Nyoma clash: Army recommends action against 168 men

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

An Army Court of Inquiry has recommended disciplinary action against 168 personnel, including the then Commanding Officer of an artillery unit, for their role in a clash between officers and jawans in May last year in Nyoma in Ladakh.

UEFA opens disciplinary case against Gattuso

UEFA opens disciplinary case against Gattuso

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Gennaro Gattuso faces the prospect of disciplinary action for his headbutt on Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Joe Jordan after UEFA said on Wednesday it was opening a case against the AC Milan captain.

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours

Crashed AI plane's comprehensive check was due in Dec

Crashed AI plane's comprehensive check was due in Dec

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed soon after take off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials.

Chhattisgarh: SP orders probe into 'Panchayat moment' at I-Day event

Chhattisgarh: SP orders probe into 'Panchayat moment' at I-Day event

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A video of the Independence Day celebration in Chhattisgarh's Mungeli district, showing a pigeon released by a police officer failing to fly off, has gone viral, prompting the officer to demand action against those responsible.

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Several Indian Army personnel, including those from the Armoured Corps, Regiment of Artillery, and other units, will be awarded honorary commissions to the rank of Honorary Captain or Honorary Lieutenant ahead of Republic Day 2025. The Ministry of Defence released a draft gazette containing the names of those who will be receiving the honor. This prestigious award recognizes their contributions to the military and signifies their elevation to a higher rank.

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The development comes months after another Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer was fired following his insensitive comments and laughter after Kandula's death.

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'You cannot come and play for Kerala whenever you feel like.'

Is This Why Sanju Missed Champions Trophy Spot?

Is This Why Sanju Missed Champions Trophy Spot?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Sanju was excluded from Kerala's squad after he informed the Kerala Cricket Association of his unavailability for the preparatory camp before the tournament.

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Antim Panghal returns to India after Olympic controversy

Will create robust mechanism to check suicides at IITs, IIMs: SC

Will create robust mechanism to check suicides at IITs, IIMs: SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has assured the creation of a robust mechanism to address the alarming number of suicides occurring in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The court was informed that 18 suicides had taken place in these institutions over the past 14 months. The court has also directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to finalize draft regulations aimed at combating caste-based discrimination in educational institutions.

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the NCW sought an action taken report from the DGP.

Pune Porsche case: 2 Juvenile Justice Board members removed

Pune Porsche case: 2 Juvenile Justice Board members removed

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Maharashtra government has terminated the services of two members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Pune in connection with bail given to a juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash case, officials said on Thursday.

Action taken against 7 'corrupt' IAS officers in 3 yrs

Action taken against 7 'corrupt' IAS officers in 3 yrs

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The government on Wednesday said that disciplinary action was initiated against seven Indian Administrative Service officers in the last three years for their alleged involvement in corruption

No action against Jaganmohan: Moily

No action against Jaganmohan: Moily

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

The Congress ruled out disciplinary action against its MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy who embarked on his controversial yatra despite the reservations expressed by the high command.

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The Union home ministry has initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for allegedly maligning the office of the West Bengal Governor by promoting and spreading canards, a central government official said.

Kerala Blasters' fate: AIFF disciplinary panel proceedings begin

Kerala Blasters' fate: AIFF disciplinary panel proceedings begin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The AIFF disciplinary committee begun proceedings to decide Kerala Blasters' fate after they walked out of their ISL match against BFC.

Will devise mechanism to end caste bias in institutions: SC

Will devise mechanism to end caste bias in institutions: SC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has announced its intention to establish an effective mechanism to address caste-based discrimination in educational institutions throughout the country. The court directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to draft regulations to prevent such discrimination and to provide data on institutions that have implemented equal opportunity cells as mandated by the 2012 UGC equity regulations. The court's decision stems from a public interest litigation filed in 2019 highlighting the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions and its tragic consequences, including the suicides of students like Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers finished above Inter Kashi FC, who are second with 39 points, but the the latter could still win the title on April 28, depending on outcome of AIFF appeal.

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

HC puts on hold JNU action against Umar, Anirban

HC puts on hold JNU action against Umar, Anirban

Rediff.com27 May 2016

While Khalid was rusticated for one semester and slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000, Bhattacharya was rusticated till July 15 and after July 23 he was barred from the university campus for five years.

Jet takes action against 5 more pilots

Jet takes action against 5 more pilots

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The airline assured passengers of the disrupted flights that they will get full refund of their tickets.

Amid controversy, Churchill Brothers get I-League trophy from AIFF

Amid controversy, Churchill Brothers get I-League trophy from AIFF

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Now AIFF's move to hand the trophy to Churchill Brother, just hours after the CAS order staying the federation's decision to declare the club as champions, could provoke international scrutiny, including from FIFA.

Congress issues show cause notice to 3 Gehlot loyalists

Congress issues show cause notice to 3 Gehlot loyalists

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Congress observers for Rajasthan on Tuesday recommended disciplinary action against three party leaders, including two ministers, for the crisis in the state, but did not seek any action against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

JD-S to decide action against Kumaraswamy

JD-S to decide action against Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

JD-S to decide on action against Kumaraswamy and supporters

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers have withdrawn from the Super Cup tournament starting April 20 in Bhubaneswar, protesting against the All India Football Federation's decision to not officially declare them as 2024-25 I-League champions

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Spanish soccer club Espanyol on Monday have called for action against Barcelona defender Mapi Leon

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive official documents, citing security concerns. The order, issued by the General Administration Department, states that these platforms are not designed to handle classified information and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards required for official communications. It highlights potential risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and leaks of confidential information. The order emphasizes the importance of using government email facilities, instant messaging platforms, and secure networks for handling sensitive information. It also prohibits the use of digital assistants and smartphones during discussions on classified matters. The government has warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance with these directives.

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in post on 'X' that an FIR has been registered in the matter at the Nayagaon police station in Etah district.