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'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

It said since the appellant at present would be more than 20 years old, there was no requirement of sending him to the Juvenile Justice Board or any other child care facility or institution.

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.

Bilkis Bano case: Ex-bureaucrats urge CJI to rectify 'horrendously wrong decision'

Bilkis Bano case: Ex-bureaucrats urge CJI to rectify 'horrendously wrong decision'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'We are aghast at what happened in Gujarat a few days ago, on the 75th anniversary of India's Independence'

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.

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The agency received Rs 911 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2022-23, which was later decreased to Rs 906.59 crore in the Revised Estimates.

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

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.

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's wishing the brilliant filmmaker.

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".

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.

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said "dangers are emanating from outfits", including some foreign universities, doubling up as centres of subversive anti-India activities out to demolish the country's civilisation ethos and sully and muddy its growth.

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.

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.

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.

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.

'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.'

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The central probe agency has got an alleged 'close associate' of Sisodia -- Dinesh Arora -- to spill beans by turning approver in the case, they said.

Pay hike for govt staff: What about output?

Pay hike for govt staff: What about output?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The impression is that few public functionaries paid out of taxpayers' money feel answerable to anyone, least of all to the public.

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 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.

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

China has spent half a century plotting to defeat America and in some respects, the Chinese military is already at par with the US armed forces, Haley said in a major policy speech on the economy in the key early primary State of New Hampshire on Friday.

Nano's first year: The ups and downs

Nano's first year: The ups and downs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Tata Motors now eyes the US, European and African markets.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

What had been the use of love?

What had been the use of love?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.

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.

Show courtesy to MPs, Modi sarkar tells babus

Show courtesy to MPs, Modi sarkar tells babus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

All communication received from Members of Parliament should be promptly responded to and government servants should show courtesy and consideration to the parliamentarians, the Centre has said.

'Medical evidence necessary for absence from duty'

'Medical evidence necessary for absence from duty'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Medical evidence is necessary for determining the degree of physical disability of a government servant to explain his unauthorised absence from duty, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has held.

'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?'

Dealing with government, a big hurdle for India Inc

Dealing with government, a big hurdle for India Inc

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Reforms may have removed many controls on industry, but the need to deal with the government or its civil servants has not declined.

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A mosque was set on fire and a short circuit apparently triggered a blaze in another in Haryana's Nuh district, while two brothers belonging to Muslim community were allegedly beaten up in Gurugram by a group of about 30 people, the police said on Thursday.

It's a tough task for elderly to get home loan

It's a tough task for elderly to get home loan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

However, a co-applicant with a steady income can be of help.

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

MP-MLA court magistrate Shobit Bansal awarded the three the maximum seven-year sentence.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

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.

Pay Commission to decide interim relief: FM

Pay Commission to decide interim relief: FM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The government on Monday made it clear that it does not propose to tinker with the existing mechanism of setting up Pay Commission for revision of wages for central government employees

SC okays job& for invalid staff's kin

SC okays job& for invalid staff's kin

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Such appointments on 'compassionate grounds' cannot be confined only to those employees who die in harness (serving), but can also be available to others provided it does not perpetuate hereditary appointments, or is discriminatory in nature, a bench of Justices R V Raveendran and L S Panta has held.