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5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The only answer to 'How to crack the NDA exam' is to recognise what you need to work on and then get into it, advises Kamal Gupta, a BYJU'S Exam Prep Expert.

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Of late, crime, politics, corruption and hate have been leaking out of every streaming platform. By the time Garmi drops, fatigue has already set in, observes Deepa Gahlot.

UPSC's Combined Medical Services Exam

UPSC's Combined Medical Services Exam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2009 on January 18, 2009.

WATCH LIVE: UPSC debate in Rajya Sabha

WATCH LIVE: UPSC debate in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

All the action in Rajya Sabha.

WATCH LIVE: UPSC debate in Rajya Sabha

WATCH LIVE: UPSC debate in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

All the action in Rajya Sabha.

WATCH LIVE: UPSC row in Lok Sabha

WATCH LIVE: UPSC row in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Watch all the action in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session.

Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sources added that Wankhede, also submitted divorce papers of his first marriage, birth certificate and other related documents.

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The defence ministry has informed the Supreme Court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy will be out by May next year.

UPSC announces Geologists' Examination-2006

UPSC announces Geologists' Examination-2006

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

The Union Public Service Commission invites applications for the Geologists' Examination, 2006, for recruitment to the posts of Junior Geologists.

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online application, the statement said.

How Kerala students top the UPSC exams

How Kerala students top the UPSC exams

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Civil Service Academy in Thiruvananthapuram that trains the Civil Service aspirants has attained national attention with three of their students getting the first, second and fourth ranks at the All India level this year. However, the Academy is not just meant for aspirants from Kerala, insists Dr D Babu Paul, Chief Mentor Emeritus of the Academy.

Tribunal tells IAF to allow 2 officers to join civil services

Tribunal tells IAF to allow 2 officers to join civil services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The principal bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal headed by Justice Rajendra Menon also asked the Indian Air Force to change their rules and conditions for granting permission to air warriors for applying for grade A services exams outside the force.

Shena Aggarwal tops UPSC Civil Services exam

Shena Aggarwal tops UPSC Civil Services exam

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Union Public Service Commission exam results were announced today. The first two spots were taken by Shena Aggarwal and Rukmani Riar. Prince Dhawan from Mumbai came third.

10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014

10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Four from Kashmir valley and six from Jammu made the cut by cracking the prestigious civil services examination.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

Announcement for UPSC Defence Services exam

Announcement for UPSC Defence Services exam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy for the courses commencing in July, 2009.

Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

His tweet pressing the Charanjit Singh Channi-led government to change the director general of police and state's advocate general appears to indicate that he continues to remain unhappy over certain key appointments.

Aspirants review

Aspirants review

Rediff.com21 May 2021

In Aspirants, Abhilash, SK and Guri chase the IAS dream from Delhi's bustling Old Rajendra Nagar. They are like the tripod; we are constantly reminded about their deep bond, but I didn't feel the closeness, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

New UPSC exam will focus on general studies

New UPSC exam will focus on general studies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Ealier this week, the Prime Minister had okayed the proposal to attach more weightage to general studies in the upcoming civil services exam.

IAS topper: 'Never feel low in confidence after failure'

IAS topper: 'Never feel low in confidence after failure'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'Patience, hard work and perseverance are the three simple things that one needs to pass in the UPSC exam or for that matter any exam.'

SC refuses to defer women's entry to NDA for a year

SC refuses to defer women's entry to NDA for a year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Centre had told the top court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the NDA will be out by May next year.

WATCH LIVE: Uproar in Lok Sabha over UPSC row

WATCH LIVE: Uproar in Lok Sabha over UPSC row

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

All the action in Lok Sabha.

Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked Maharashtra's chief secretary and director general of police, Mumbai police commissioner and the Union home secretary to appear before it on January 31 for an in-person hearing on former Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director Sameer Wankhede's 'harassment' complaint.

Police recruitment scam: K'taka to conduct re-exam; main suspect held

Police recruitment scam: K'taka to conduct re-exam; main suspect held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Assuring a fair probe and strict punishment to those involved in the alleged scam, he said the government is also thinking of bringing stricter laws to control such malpractices.

CBI books NDA principal, 4 teachers for fudging records for appointment

CBI books NDA principal, 4 teachers for fudging records for appointment

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The agency had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2017 on the basis of allegations that 13 faculty members of the academy were appointed in spite of being ineligible.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Hundreds of Civil Service aspirants clashed with police on Thursday night, burning vehicles, including a police jeep, and pelting stones near main highway by-pass road in North Delhi's Burari area, the police said.

No 'your honour', we are not US court: SC to student

No 'your honour', we are not US court: SC to student

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

"When you call us 'Your Honour' it appears that you have the US Supreme Court in mind," a bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian told the law student.

From 179th to IAS topper: Haritha Kumar's amazing story

From 179th to IAS topper: Haritha Kumar's amazing story

Rediff.com7 May 2013

'One of my friends called to say I had topped the exam. I thought it was a prank. Later, he brought me a printout of the UPSC Web site displaying the results. My name was right on top!' Kerala's first UPSC topper in 22 years shares her awesome story.

Interested in geology? Give the UPSC exam

Interested in geology? Give the UPSC exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

The Union Public Service Commission invites applications for the Geologists' Examination for recruitment to the posts of Junior Geologists.

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Sidhu has been pushing for the replacement of Deol, who had represented former Punjab Director General of Police Sumedh Singh Saini in cases related to the 2015 desecration incidents and police firing on protesters.

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'The BJP talks about prosperity, but it doesn't want anybody to prosper.'

SC stays Sudarshan TV show, says it vilifies Muslims

SC stays Sudarshan TV show, says it vilifies Muslims

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The apex court, while hearing a plea raising grievance over the programme, said that the manner in which some media houses are conducting debate is a matter of concern as all kind of defamatory things are being said.

IAS candidate commits suicide after 'goof up' in UPSC results

IAS candidate commits suicide after 'goof up' in UPSC results

Rediff.com12 May 2013

A 24-year-old Indian Administrative Service aspirant allegedly committed suicide, with the police stating that he was upset over a 'goof-up' in the Union Public Service Commission results published in Bangalore.

UPSC topper gave up Harvard scholarship for IAS

UPSC topper gave up Harvard scholarship for IAS

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Adapa Karthik, who topped this year's civil services examination, had an 'incomparable determination' to get selected for the service and has even foregone the Harvard research scholarship for this purpose, his teacher and coach P S Raveendran said on Saturday.