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Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The armed forces continue to be upset with the government over a defence ministry circular regarding rank parity vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts at the Service headquarters even though the ministry issued a statement on Thursday, saying no downgradation had been done.

Special officer for Commonwealth Games

Special officer for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

In a bid to check expenditure for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi, the Union cabinet will appoint an officer of the rank of Principal Commissioner.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

Car owners may see faster claim settlement

Car owners may see faster claim settlement

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A customer can also appoint a surveyor on his own expense

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

IPL spot-fixing probe panel to meet with BCCI officials on Saturday

IPL spot-fixing probe panel to meet with BCCI officials on Saturday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

BCCI official Ratnakar Shetty will discuss with the two judges appointed to inquire into the complaints against Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra -- the owners of CSK and Rajasthan Royals -- the 'preferred mode of operation' in the IPL-6 spot-fixing and betting scandal.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

Who will be the next Chief Economic Advisor?

Who will be the next Chief Economic Advisor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Rumours in the bureaucracy on his successor include the names of Sajjid Chinoy of JP Morgan, Rathin Roy of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Neelkanth Mishra of Credit Suisse and the principal economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal.

Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump's Cabinet

Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump's Cabinet

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the first ever Indian-American to be elected as a state Governor, is among the shortlisted candidates for Trump's Cabinet, according to a media report.

I-T dept to resolve taxpayers' grievances every Wednesday

I-T dept to resolve taxpayers' grievances every Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The Income Tax department will hold public meetings every Wednesday to resolve taxpayers grievances and tax issues as part of the 'Good Governance' initiative mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia vacates his post on November 30 and Expenditure Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha, the second seniormost bureaucrat in the finance ministry, retires on January 31, the day before Jaitley presents the 2019-20 interim budget.

13 reasons to cheer Modi sarkar's first Parliament session

13 reasons to cheer Modi sarkar's first Parliament session

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The Budget session of Parliament, the first of the Narendra Modi government, ended on Thursday reflecting the changed political reality with fewer disruptions and adjournments, and more debates and discussions unlike in the recent past.

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Pakistan has dropped plans to send Syed Ibne Abbas as the new high commissioner to India and instead replaced him with career diplomat Abdul Basit, a top Pakistani official said on Monday.

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'Vanita Gupta is the greatest civil rights lawyer of her generation' Praise comes flying in from all corners Vanita Gupta is appointed acting US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The 39-year-old is known for her work in criminal justice reforms, legalising marijuana and racial justice, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Bush wants national intelligence director

Bush wants national intelligence director

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

"Our goal is an integrated, unified national intelligence effort," the US president said.

Stalin makes history, becomes DMK's first working president

Stalin makes history, becomes DMK's first working president

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Necessary amendments have been made in party rules to facilitate the 63-year-old Stalin's elevation to the post at the DMK general council meeting where Karunanidhi was not present.

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice Admiral Lanba, who will proceed to New Delhi to take over as the Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday, handed over the command to Luthra at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Monday morning.

Has the rule of One become despotism?

Has the rule of One become despotism?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The civil services seem to have gone sour under the NDA government. Ministers exercise executive power in a partisan manner. Consequently, a regime of favouritism holds sway over the corridors of power, feels Ram Ugrah.

Post-Godhra riots: All 6 accused acquitted in British nationals' killing

Post-Godhra riots: All 6 accused acquitted in British nationals' killing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A special trial court in Gujarat on Friday acquitted all six accused in the 2002 post-Godhra riots case in which three British nationals and their Indian driver were killed at Prantij town in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, for want of evidence against them.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Jaitley, who headed the DDCA between 1999 and 2013, has been under opposition attack even though he has maintained his innocence.

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.' 'We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.'

PNB, BoB get new EDs

PNB, BoB get new EDs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Kamalesh Chandra Chakrabarty has joined Punjab National Bank as its executive director and K Ramakrishnan has taken over as executive director of Bank of Baroda.

Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Nine lenders have exposure to the promoter entities and had taken listed operating companies' shares as collateral from the promoter companies.

Look who just dropped in to see Dalmiya

Look who just dropped in to see Dalmiya

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Shashank Manohar dropped in at the city to meet current president Jagmohan Dalmiya.

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Ferrari presented the SF90 with plenty of fanfare at their Maranello factory.

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation marked a new beginning in 2019 in dealing with complex security challenges.

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief and current International Cricket Council Chairman Narayanaswami Srinivasan was on Friday unanimously re-elected President of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

Ferrari axe veteran car designers in structural shake-up

Ferrari axe veteran car designers in structural shake-up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Ferrari have parted company with chief designer Nikolas Tombazis and engineering director Pat Fry, two of the men responsible for designing this year's car as the team endured their first season without a win since 1993.

Why Sharif picked Gen Bajwa as Pakistan army chief

Why Sharif picked Gen Bajwa as Pakistan army chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

General Qamar Bajwa, his colleagues say, is a firm opponent of extremism and terrorism. He may prove even more forceful in the fight against terrorism than his predecessor, who is credited with launching Operation Zarb-i-Azb, which helped lower the frequency of terrorist attacks.

Thakur, Shukla depose before Lodha Commission

Thakur, Shukla depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla deposed before the Supreme Court appointed Justice (Retd) RM Lodha Commission on the possible reforms that the board is expected to carry out once the second part of report is released.

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The time is ripe to accede to the founders' plea to declassify them as promoters.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

These top level changes have come soon after Flipkart co-founder and Group CEO Binny Bansal resigned over allegations of serious personal misconduct in November.

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'All the animals -- buffaloes and dogs -- in the proximity of the factory are dead.' 'The situation is so serious that almost one lakh people from nearby localities have moved to safer places fearing the after-effects of the gas leak.' 'There is lot of panic.'

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the case of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, a day after she filed her reply to the chargesheet served on her.

K V Kamath to take charge of BRICS Bank in July

K V Kamath to take charge of BRICS Bank in July

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

K V Kamath to take charge of BRICS Bank in July.