News for 'high-level committee'

U'khand govt scraps Chardham Devasthanam Board

U'khand govt scraps Chardham Devasthanam Board

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

A high-level committee constituted by Dhami to look into the Devasthanam Board issue had submitted its recommendations to the chief minister in Rishikesh on Sunday.

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

PCB is expected to get clearance for sending its team for the ODI World Cup, provided a security delegation visits India first and gives its nod.

Process for appointment of CDS underway: Rajnath

Process for appointment of CDS underway: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

According to the new rules, any serving or retired lieutenant general, air marshal and vice-admiral under the age of 62 years will be eligible for appointment to the post of CDS.

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The NTA denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres were some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

Centre sets up panel to suggest measures against mob lynching

Centre sets up panel to suggest measures against mob lynching

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The panel will submit its recommendations to a ministerial committee, headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

Modi briefs President on security breach in Punjab

Modi briefs President on security breach in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In a tweet, the President's secretariat said, 'President Ram Nath Kovind met Prime Minister Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today and received from him a first-hand account of the security breach in his convoy in Punjab yesterday. The President expressed his concerns about the serious lapse.'

Rusticate Kanhaiya, recommends JNU probe panel

Rusticate Kanhaiya, recommends JNU probe panel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The panel is believed to have recommended expulsion of Kanhaiya, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya and two other students.

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi made the allegations against the agency at a press conference and called the entire probe a "scam" in itself.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The extension comes three days after the Centre constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Registrar General and Census Commissioner Vivek Joshi with Additional Secretary in the Union Home Ministry Piyush Goyal as its Member-Secretary.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India on Thursday described as a "matter of concern" the US charging the Indian national with conspiring to kill the Sikh separatist, and asserted that a high-level probe committee will investigate all aspects of the case.

NCERT suggests Ramayana, Mahabharata in school textbooks

NCERT suggests Ramayana, Mahabharata in school textbooks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The suggestions have been part of the final position paper on social sciences, which is a key perspective document that helps in the development of new NCERT textbooks on the subject. The proposal has yet to get a final nod from NCERT.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The I-League 2023-24 will be organised with 13 participating clubs on a home-and-away double round-robin basis for a total of 156 matches in the season.

Maratha quota stir turns violent, many policemen hurt

Maratha quota stir turns violent, many policemen hurt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

A protest for Maratha reservation in Jalna district of central Maharashtra turned violent on Friday, leading to dozens of persons including police personnel getting injured, officials said.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Panel on enemy properties rejigged, govt hopes to net Rs 1L cr from sale

Panel on enemy properties rejigged, govt hopes to net Rs 1L cr from sale

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The government has reconstituted a high level committee for the disposal of enemy properties that have been left behind by those who migrated and took up citizenship of Pakistan and China.

#LongLivePMModi: BJP leaders pray for Modi after Punjab security breach

#LongLivePMModi: BJP leaders pray for Modi after Punjab security breach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The leaders of the saffron party also posted their wishes and religious prayers for Modi on Twitter, using the hashtag "LongLivePMModi".

First chief of defence staff by Jan, Gen Rawat frontrunner

First chief of defence staff by Jan, Gen Rawat frontrunner

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Gen Rawat is due for retirement on December 31 and top government sources said, if everything goes according to plan, then the government would name him as the country's first CDS before he hangs up his boots.

PM announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

PM announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country's security system in the wake of the Kargil War in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the defence minister.

Who Will Taste Grapes Of Wrath In Nashik?

Who Will Taste Grapes Of Wrath In Nashik?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'During times of adversity, a brick becomes better than a stone. That is how I look at the election season.'

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

"The panel's report is awaited. The committee has been given a guideline to prepare the mission before the end of next year," a senior ISRO official said. "There is a good launch window in November".

Maharashtra: Girls stripped, forced to dance by cops

Maharashtra: Girls stripped, forced to dance by cops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Some girls from a hostel in Jalgaon complained that policemen and others entered the facility on the pretext of a probe. Some girls were forced to strip and dance.

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pitroda to help Railways modernise

Pitroda to help Railways modernise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Deepak Parekh, HDFC Bank Chairman, M S Verma, former SBI Chairman, Raghuram, Professor IIM, Ahmedabad, Rajiv Lal, IDFC MD and Vinayak Chatterjee, Feedback, Infrastructure Services Chairman are members of the committee.

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Congress members Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar released a joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on Gupta's indictment.

Justice Chopra Committee rejects Gujjars' demand

Justice Chopra Committee rejects Gujjars' demand

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Gujjars in Rajasthan had demanded to be shifted to the ST category from the Other Backward Caste category.

RBI sets up panel to speed up financial inclusion

RBI sets up panel to speed up financial inclusion

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee under RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty is expected to suggest appropriate regulatory framework to ensure that financial inclusion and financial stability move in tandem, the RBI said in a statement.

Panel for reform in spending basics

Panel for reform in spending basics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The accounting system of the central and state governments may change considerably, with a high-level committee suggesting sweeping changes in how expenditure is classified in Budget documents.

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The latest extension will allow Bhalla to stay in the post during the general elections due early next year.

We are viewing Scorpene leak 'very seriously': Navy chief

We are viewing Scorpene leak 'very seriously': Navy chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

"Leak of information related to Scorpene submarine is a matter of serious concern," Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Monday in his first comment after over 22,000 pages of data detailing the vessel's capabilities became public.

CWG scam: Shunglu attacks Kalmadi, Bhanot

CWG scam: Shunglu attacks Kalmadi, Bhanot

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The Shunglu Committee has faulted the sacked chief of Commonwealth Games organising body Suresh Kalmadi and his aides over award of contracts saying there was "extreme concentration of powers at the top" and "conflict of interest" among the organising committee officials.

Alternative route for Ram Sethu not economical: Govt to SC

Alternative route for Ram Sethu not economical: Govt to SC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The government on Monday told the Supreme Court that a high-level committee in its report has suggested that alternative alignment other than mythological Ram Sethu for Sethusamudram project was not economically and ecologically feasible.

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project.

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.