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CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The AAP claimed that Sisodia would be arrested on Monday and alleged the move was initiated in view of the forthcoming assembly elections in Gujarat where it is in a direct contest with the BJP.

SC no to plea seeking bar on ministers from holding office after arrest

SC no to plea seeking bar on ministers from holding office after arrest

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

It said that enacting a law that a minister, who is also a lawmaker, gets suspended automatically, if he or she is in judicial custody for over 48 hours, falls within the domain of the legislature.

US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Indian grandfather's house in Zambia

US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Indian grandfather's house in Zambia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

US Vice President Kamala Harris remembered her maternal grandfather PV Gopalan, an Indian Foreign Service official, during her tour to Zambia and paid a visit to the Gopalan's family house in Lusaka.

'Why Is Modi Parked In Gujarat?'

'Why Is Modi Parked In Gujarat?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'Has any prime minister spent so much time in one state holding election rally after rally?'

National anthem row: Court reserves order on Mamata's plea against summons

National anthem row: Court reserves order on Mamata's plea against summons

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A special court for cases against MPs and MLAs in Mumbai was hearing a review petition filed by Banerjee against a summons issued against her by a local magistrate's court in connection with the case.

'Farmers have made a phenomenal sacrifice'

'Farmers have made a phenomenal sacrifice'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'Seven hundred farmers lost their lives.' 'The protesting farmers were demonised and called names like andolanjiwi, Khalistani, anti-national.'

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Patel allegedly made a controversial statement against Chouhan while speaking during a protest organised by the Congress earlier on Friday

Whatever happened in Delhi is a wake-up call: Mehbooba

Whatever happened in Delhi is a wake-up call: Mehbooba

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who is visiting Karnataka, on Sunday appreciated the people for voting out a 'fascist' Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, but also cautioned people about the recent developments in Delhi, saying it was a wake-up call for everyone as it can happen anywhere in the country.

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Gaikwad said he was planning to file a review petition in the SC against the order.

AAP to challenge Centre's 'unconstitutional' ordinance

AAP to challenge Centre's 'unconstitutional' ordinance

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party has charged that the ordinance, promulgated Friday night, "overturns" the May 11 apex court order giving the elected government in Delhi the control over services matter. The development has set the stage for an intense confrontation between the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation and the Centre and the Lt Governor.

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The high court said prima facie charges of rioting and unlawful assembly are made out against nine of the 11 accused, including Imam, Tanha and Zargar.

RS official demoted for 'offensive' posts against PM

RS official demoted for 'offensive' posts against PM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The officer had also shared a number of posts that "indicated his active involvement in political activities".

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The CBI has alleged that Gorantla's role in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 caused 'wrongful gain' to Hyderabad-based wholesale and retail licensees and their beneficial owners.

Up next from Jayasurya

Up next from Jayasurya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The actor is ready with Janapriyan where he plays an honest young man.

US anti-bribery law impinges on business here

US anti-bribery law impinges on business here

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Over five years, India has reportedly been named in over 70 enforcements; and of those in 2007, more than half arose in the context of M&A.

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A Central Bureau of Investigation team on Friday arrived at the Som Vihar residence of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with its probe in the alleged insurance "scam" in the Union territory which came to light after his statement that he was offered bribes to clear related files, officials said.

Corruption in governance: Centre tightens noose

Corruption in governance: Centre tightens noose

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Union Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar appealed to his secretaries to the government of India to share zero tolerance corruption sentiments with all officers

AI strike: Govt staff can travel by pvt carriers

AI strike: Govt staff can travel by pvt carriers

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The train will leave from Mumbai Central at 2250 hours and will reach Delhi at 1800 hours, the next day.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at the premises of Sunak Bali, who was an aide of Satya Pal Malik when he was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and 11 other locations in Delhi and Rajasthan in the alleged insurance scam case, officials said.

Why did govt sack so many tax officers?

Why did govt sack so many tax officers?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'If more than 60 commissioner-level tax officials were compulsorily retired in the span of a few months, surely the malaise is far deeper,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will not restrain the trial court from dealing with a plea seeking police custody of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu as it announced a new bench will hear his petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged Rs 371 crore scam in the state's Skill Development Corporation on October 3.

Pension: 20-year service must for govt staff

Pension: 20-year service must for govt staff

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The Tribunal passed the order on a plea of a Delhi Transport Corporation employee, who alleged that he had not been given the pensionary benefits after he opted for voluntary retirement scheme and sought directions for relief. The CAT noted that the pension scheme was there as per the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules and minimum incumbency of 20 years of service was required for a person to claim pension as a matter of right.

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij has recommended that sanction for investigation "may be denied" in a case registered against senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka by the State Warehousing Corporation in a 12-year-old matter.

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match'

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's wishing the brilliant filmmaker.

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the residence in question was built in 1942. The Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD), after an audit, had recommended its renovation, he said.

Ex-bureaucrats defend Modi, bash critical colleagues

Ex-bureaucrats defend Modi, bash critical colleagues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The group said it does not believe the open letter to Modi by the Constitutional Conduct Group -- the name of the association of former bureaucrats -- had "sincere motivations".

Bharat bandh: CBSE postpones exams in Punjab

Bharat bandh: CBSE postpones exams in Punjab

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The state government has also taken a decision to keep all schools shut for the day.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

Dear Nirmalaji, please encourage tourism

Dear Nirmalaji, please encourage tourism

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Nangiohbok Rymbai, a graduate in economics who works as a daily wage labourer in Shillong, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Good news for govt staff: Salary arrears on way

Good news for govt staff: Salary arrears on way

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Ahead of the festival season, the government on Tuesday decided to release the second and last installment of salary arrears to government servants numbering about 50 lakh (5 million) which will put a burden of over Rs 17,500 crore (Rs 175 billion) on the exchequer.

Govt's new means to curb bureaucratic corruption

Govt's new means to curb bureaucratic corruption

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Mere retirement will not be a ground for dropping proceedings against corrupt government servants who will now face a 10 per cent cut in pension in case of minor penalty.

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sources said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed displeasure at the way the alleged molestation case was handled.

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

During their state-wide operation, police seized one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver, and 373 live cartridges of different caliber, they said.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A group of 72 former civil servants has sought Attorney General K K Venugopal's intervention to advise the government to check the witch-hunt of people exercising their right to free speech by the police.

'People Will Soon Forget Amritpal'

'People Will Soon Forget Amritpal'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Amritpal was just a plant.' 'We have to be careful that such kind of people do not emerge in Punjab.'

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'