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Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Many changes are likely in the BJP and government in coming weeks.

Bothers me to see judges feeling harassed: Justice Bobde

Bothers me to see judges feeling harassed: Justice Bobde

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Chief Justice of India designate Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, who will assume charge as the 47th Chief Justice of India on November 18, in a wide-ranging interview discussed the significance of dispensation of timely justice, criticism of judges and the lack of infrastructure in judiciary.

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Tech is also being used to stem resignations, which have recorded a rise amid COVID-19.

Trump to announce SC pick by this week

Trump to announce SC pick by this week

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

This would be Trump's third Supreme Court nominee in his first term. Unlike India where Supreme Court judges have a retirement age, judges to the US Supreme Court are appointed for life. The president has already said that he will nominate a woman for the position.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Govt grants permanent commission of women in army

Govt grants permanent commission of women in army

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

"The order specifies grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commissioned women officers in all 10 streams of the Indian Army," Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand said.

Rawat plans to revise forces' retirement age, pension rules

Rawat plans to revise forces' retirement age, pension rules

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

In a slew of new reforms related to manpower in the armed forces initiated by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the retirement age of officers and jawans from technical branches is proposed to be increased.

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Ginsburg, a history-making jurist, feminist icon and a champion of women's rights and social justice, died of cancer on Friday. She was 87.

Uddhav Thackeray, 8 others elected unopposed to Maha council

Uddhav Thackeray, 8 others elected unopposed to Maha council

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Apart from Thackeray, Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe (Shiv Sena), four candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party -- Ranjitsinh Mohite Patil, Gopichand Padalkar, Praveen Datke and Ramesh Karad; Nationalist Congress Party's Shashikant Shinde and Amol Mitkari and Congress's Rajesh Rathod were in the fray for the nine seats, which fell vacant on April 24.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

JD-U MP Harivansh filed his nomination as the ruling NDA candidate to the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post and is likely to be elected, even as the Opposition is working to field a joint candidate against him to force a contest.

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.

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.

'In future, nobody will join BJP if they treat us like this'

'In future, nobody will join BJP if they treat us like this'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Modiji and Amit Shahji should see my work.' 'Everybody gives me a lot of respect.' 'National leaders should see that.'

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.

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.

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".'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.