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Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns, marking an unusual departure and prompting the appointment of an interim chairman.

UP: Only 4 out of 500 IAS officers declare assets

UP: Only 4 out of 500 IAS officers declare assets

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Not more than four officers have come forward to furnish details of their assets so far even though the prescribed deadline by the central government's Department of Personnel and Training comes to an end on April 20.

An IAS officer changes children's lives

An IAS officer changes children's lives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

How Raipur's District Collector Om Prakash Choudhary ensures that poor children study at good schools.

COVID-19: IAS officers want extension of lockdown

COVID-19: IAS officers want extension of lockdown

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

410 civil servants in a feedback survey to the Prime Minister's Office said that the curfew should stay till the pandemic is controlled and asked to increase fiscal spending on health infrastructure to around Rs 5-10 trillion.

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The deceased, Ashish Dahiya, was a resident of Sonipat, Haryana and was attending a pool side party with friends from the Indian foreign and revenue services.

JK sex scandal: Minister, MLA and IAS officer let off

JK sex scandal: Minister, MLA and IAS officer let off

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Saturday acquitted former Jammu and Kashmir minister Raman Mattoo, Congress legislator G A Mir and IAS officer Iqbal Khanday in the 2006 JK sex scandal case. The case, allegedly involving a host of politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen, had triggered a major controversy.

Modi's trusted ex-IAS officer gets BJP's ticket for UP MLC polls

Modi's trusted ex-IAS officer gets BJP's ticket for UP MLC polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Former Indian Administrative Service officer A K Sharma was on Friday named a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls a day after he joined the party, fuelling speculation that he will get a ministerial post.

CBI registers enquiry into death of IAS officer D K Ravi

CBI registers enquiry into death of IAS officer D K Ravi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday started a preliminary enquiry into the "unnatural" death of Karnataka cadre IAS officer D K Ravi whose body was found hanging at his residence in Bengaluru a month ago.

UP govt 'saviour' of IAS officer jailed in NRHM scam

UP govt 'saviour' of IAS officer jailed in NRHM scam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

His father and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav did not hesitate to appoint the most tainted bureaucrats at chief secretaries of the state during his last stint as chief minister of India's most populous state.

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the reinstatement of suspended IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In yet another secretary-level change, government appointed Hasmukh Adhia, a 1981 Gujarat cadre IAS officer, as the new Financial Services Secretary replacing G S Sandhu.

'Dabang' IAS officers rebuked for dress code violation during PM visit

'Dabang' IAS officers rebuked for dress code violation during PM visit

Rediff.com15 May 2015

According to the notice, "The conduct (wearing sunglasses) is in violation of the India Services (Conduct) Rules, Section (3), 1968."

How is a non-IAS officer UP Cabinet Secretary: SC

How is a non-IAS officer UP Cabinet Secretary: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Questioning the appointment of Shashank Shekhar Singh, who is not an IAS officer, as Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary, the Supreme Court on Monday said there have to be rules and regulations for such crucial postings.

'Moment truly painful', tweets IAS officer Khemka after 45th transfer

'Moment truly painful', tweets IAS officer Khemka after 45th transfer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Khemka, as per the latest orders of the Haryana government, has been posted as Secretary, Archaeology and Museums Department and Director General, Archaeology and Museums.

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Amid demands by opposition parties to revoke her suspension, Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal has reported to the revenue board, sources said on Wednesday.

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Senior IAS officer Baseer Ahmad Khan was on Monday arrested by the Jammu and KashmirState Vigilance Organisation for allegedly misusing his official position for illegal transfer of government land in Gulmarg worth crores of rupees.

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The 39-year-old was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Ranchi after the agency conducted multi-city raids against him, Singhal, her businessman husband Abhishek Jha and others, on May 6.

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. This marks the sixth arrest of an AAP legislator in Punjab since the Bhagwant Mann government took office.

Court issues non-bailable warrant against IAS officer Mohanty

Court issues non-bailable warrant against IAS officer Mohanty

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

A local court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against absconding Indian Administrative Service officer B B Mohanty, accused of raping a 23-year-old woman, the police said on Friday.

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

Protesting BLOs, BJP delegation in face-off outside Kolkata CEO office

Protesting BLOs, BJP delegation in face-off outside Kolkata CEO office

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A section of BLOs in West Bengal protested excessive workload during the SIR process, leading to clashes with BJP supporters outside the CEO's office. The protest highlights concerns over the enumeration exercise and accusations of political interference.

UP govt recommends CBI probe in IAS officer's death

UP govt recommends CBI probe in IAS officer's death

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Tiwari's family had alleged that he was murdered at the behest of corrupt officers as he was about to expose a "scam" in the department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs in Bengaluru where he was posted as commissioner.

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In a letter to CM Shinde and chief secretary Manukumar Srivastava on March 9, Gadkari also criticised Joshi, an IAS officer, for allegedly stalling admission to nearly 1,100 seats linked to courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons-affiliated.

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Suhas L Yathiraj along Manoj Sarkar on Friday qualified after the game's governing body BWF granted two bipartite quotas to India, making it a seven-member contingent at the Tokyo Games, beginning August 24.

SIT formed to probe Haryana IPS officer's suicide

SIT formed to probe Haryana IPS officer's suicide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Chandigarh Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the suicide case of Haryana police officer Y Puran Kumar, ensuring a prompt and thorough investigation.

IAS officer bags WEF award

IAS officer bags WEF award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

"The Air Force has confirmed that the wreckage of the missing helicopter has been found 12 km south of Khonsa, the headquarters of Tirap district," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi.

IAS officer Durga Shakti blemish-free, says DM's report

IAS officer Durga Shakti blemish-free, says DM's report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Even as Uttar Pradesh government justified its decision to suspend IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal for pulling down the wall of a religious place, the report sent by the district magistrate has held her "blemish-free".

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Resisting growing clamour, the state government decided to stick to its decision not to refer the case to the CBI.

Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming assembly polls as a form of 'revenge' for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, alleging foul play and urging vigilance during the election process.

Deshmukh used to give unofficial police transfer lists: IAS officer to ED

Deshmukh used to give unofficial police transfer lists: IAS officer to ED

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The IAS officer said that most of the names mentioned in the 'unofficial list' used to figure in the final transfer order as well.

Fadnavis: Police Acted Swiftly in Godman Arrest, More Victims Expected

Fadnavis: Police Acted Swiftly in Godman Arrest, More Victims Expected

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the state assembly regarding the arrest of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of rape, assuring a thorough investigation and protection for potential victims.

Indore diarrhoea outbreak: Contaminated water kills 7

Indore diarrhoea outbreak: Contaminated water kills 7

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, India, has resulted in multiple deaths, with contaminated water suspected as the cause. Authorities are investigating and providing assistance to affected families.

Bihar IAS officer found dead on rail tracks in Ghaziabad, suicide note recovered

Bihar IAS officer found dead on rail tracks in Ghaziabad, suicide note recovered

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

In the note it was written that Pandey, a 2012-batch IAS officer, was fed up with his life.

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of Indian Administrative Service officer G Krishnaiah, is to be set free along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Amid uproar over suspension of a woman Indian Administrative Service officer allegedly under pressure of the "mining mafia", the Uttar Pradesh government is working on a proposal to constitute a special "mining force" to check illegal mining activities in the state.

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A committee formed to support the family of deceased Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the removal of state police chief Shatrujeet Kapur, who is accused of abetting Kumar's suicide. The family has refused to conduct the post-mortem and cremation until their demands are met.

Haryana Congress MLAs to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Haryana Congress MLAs to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Haryana Congress MLAs will visit 'mandis' to assess and support farmers facing difficulties in wheat and mustard procurement, following a decision made at a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Delhi.