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BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Friday won Aurangabad and Pune graduates' constituencies of the state Legislative Council.

The Future Of Work

The Future Of Work

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Workers of tomorrow will have to figure out how to help themselves transition to different career pathways, predicts Sandeep Goyal.

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'I told Rahul: "You have to become president. Taalne se nahin hoga (you can't avoid the responsibility any longer)".' 'Rahul said: "I will think about it".'

Time to BREAK IAS Stranglehold

Time to BREAK IAS Stranglehold

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The government must send out a clear signal that leadership positions at regulatory bodies are not a preserve of retired government officials, argues A K Bhattacharya.

Reinstate woman judicial officer who filed sexual harassment plaint: SC

Reinstate woman judicial officer who filed sexual harassment plaint: SC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of a former Madhya Pradesh woman judicial officer, who resigned in 2014 following an inquiry into her allegations of sexual harassment against a high court judge, saying her resignation cannot be construed to be voluntary.

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Tuesday that a petition challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner has also been filed before the Supreme Court.

YK Sinha appointed as chief info commissioner along with 3 ICs

YK Sinha appointed as chief info commissioner along with 3 ICs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha was appointed as the chief information commissioner on Saturday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

There should be "a CBI probe against CBI", the Supreme Court remarked on Monday as it blamed the agency for its constant refrain about severe manpower deficit, saying it had itself shown apathy towards filling up these vacancies leading to a shortfall of investigators.

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Surjewala said the digital platform will air eight hours of live programming from April 24, but will not be on the Satellite or OTT.

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Pakistan's Sohail to return home after injury ends England tour

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The prime minister may go for new faces with an eye on grooming younger leaders while also factoring in caste and regional balances

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Haryana's chief minister enjoys Narendra Modi's support and protection and will be in office unless the state sees a massive administrative botch-up.

CJI hopes govt will soon clear names of HC judges recommended by Collegium

CJI hopes govt will soon clear names of HC judges recommended by Collegium

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

"The government has cleared seven names out of the 106 judges and one out of the nine for chief justices, so far. I expect that the government will clear the rest of the names very soon. These appointments will take care of pendency to some extent. I seek the cooperation and support of the Government to enable access to justice and to strengthen democracy," CJI N V Ramana said.

Telangana's Durishetty Anudeep tops civil services exam 2017

Telangana's Durishetty Anudeep tops civil services exam 2017

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Anu Kumari and Sachin Gupta stood second and third respectively, the Union Public Service Commission announced on Friday.

Ex-CJI Gogoi explains why he accepted RS nomination

Ex-CJI Gogoi explains why he accepted RS nomination

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

"My presence in Parliament will be an opportunity to project the views of the judiciary before the legislature and vice versa," he said.

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The bench referred to the rising vacancies of judges in the high courts and the increasing number of pending cases.

BJP fields Jaishankar for Gujarat RS seat after he formally joins party

BJP fields Jaishankar for Gujarat RS seat after he formally joins party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Jaishankar, a career diplomat and a former foreign secretary, was inducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his government as external affairs minister.

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Ferrari are not extending Sebastian Vettel's contract beyond this year

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

How IAF chief plans to solve fighter jet shortage

How IAF chief plans to solve fighter jet shortage

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria's plan includes building 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft in quick time to fill the light fighter vacancies left by the retirement of MiG-21 and MiG-27 fighters.

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Internal simmering in the army has come to a boil after the government tries to retain a discriminatory promotions policy.

Services sector activity down in Sep; job losses widen

Services sector activity down in Sep; job losses widen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Indian service sector output broadly stabilised in September but remained in the contraction zone as incoming new business fell moderately due to the damaging impact of the pandemic on demand, leading to more job losses.

Raise SC strength, retirement age of HC judges: CJI to PM

Raise SC strength, retirement age of HC judges: CJI to PM

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Due to paucity of judges, the required number of Constitution benches to decide important cases involving questions of law were not being formed, the CJI said.

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The temporary Maharashtra crisis might be over in a few weeks. But the permanent crisis -- the Sena's relationship with its friends old and new -- remains.

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Pilot, who declared a week ago that he was placing no conditions for returning to the government, reportedly doesn't want a berth for himself, he has sought places for his followers.

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A suitable non-Congress candidate from a regional party could help influence even some of the NDA allies like the Shiv Sena and the Janata Dal-United to vote for a consensus Opposition candidate, reports Archis Mohan.

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Organisations today are more focused on candidates' skills that will not only add business value to the organisation but also help them thrive.

In LS replay, govt, oppn unite to pass states OBC quota bill in Rajya Sabha

In LS replay, govt, oppn unite to pass states OBC quota bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

A constitutional amendment bill to restore the powers of the states to make their own OBC lists was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, with the opposition and treasury benches joining hands in the Rajya Sabha to approve the legislation.

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Thackeray, who is currently not a member of either of the Houses of state Legislature, was not present at the Cabinet meeting where the decision was taken.

India doesn't have enough teachers

India doesn't have enough teachers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India is also short of about a thousand colleges.

TCS to resume hiring outside talent

TCS to resume hiring outside talent

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The Mumbai-headquartered company, however, said it would selectively hire experienced employees from outside.

Rate: Congress's manifesto is hit or miss?

Rate: Congress's manifesto is hit or miss?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

From filling vacancies in government jobs to providing a minimum support income of Rs 72,000 per year for the poor families, the party went all out to woo the voters.

Rudy, Uma Bharti resign ahead of likely cabinet reshuffle

Rudy, Uma Bharti resign ahead of likely cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The reshuffle may take place before Modi departs for China to attend the BRICS summit.

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Will the Modi-Shah combine replace Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM?

Parl passes bill to club 7 TN castes in one nomenclature

Parl passes bill to club 7 TN castes in one nomenclature

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill-2021 to club seven castes in poll-bound Tamil Nadu under one nomenclature of Devendrakula Vellalars.

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The apex court said that status of those who have already taken benefits of the 2018 law shall not be disturbed.

Physically challenged India cricketer begs for peon's job in NADA

Physically challenged India cricketer begs for peon's job in NADA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Dinesh Sain has worn the India blue on a cricket field and even led the national team for the physically challenged but the vagaries of life have now made him desperate for a peon's job at the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA). Inflicted with polio since birth, Sain played nine games for India's physically challenged team between 2015 and 2019, also captaining the side during this time. At 35, he is currently looking for a steady income to support his family -- wife and a one-year-old toddler.

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are at second and third spot, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom.

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).