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Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

All about eligibility, test pattern and selection processes to crack All India and independent medical entrances across country.

Research and Analysis Wing faces support staff crunch

Research and Analysis Wing faces support staff crunch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Country's external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is facing shortage of secretarial cadre, responsible for providing logistic support among other tasks to the organisation.

Bypoll results to decide fate of Yediyurappa govt today

Bypoll results to decide fate of Yediyurappa govt today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The outcome of the bypoll, which recorded 67.91 per cent polling, is crucial for BJP, which needs to win at least six seats to remain in majority.

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned the Delhi police chief over the gang-rape incident in the capital and pointed out deficiencies like vacancies at officer level and lack of vehicles to patrol the streets.

SC slams Centre over its casual approach on missing children

SC slams Centre over its casual approach on missing children

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The apex court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the Union women and child development ministry.

Two RS members appointed to JPC on 2G scam: BJP

Two RS members appointed to JPC on 2G scam: BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Two Rajya Sabha members, including a nominated one, were today appointed to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G scam amid stiff resistance from the Bharatiya Janata Party which feared "dangerous implications" and stalled proceedings for rest of the day.

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

As global and domestic economies continue to flounder, vacancies at many existing and new commercial properties across India's commercial capital have risen to 30-50 per cent levels from 14-15 per cent in 2009.

1 million: That's the no. of employees govt banks need

1 million: That's the no. of employees govt banks need

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

In the next five years, 80 per cent of general managers, 65 per cent of deputy general managers, 58 per cent of assistant general managers and 44 per cent of chief managers would be retiring.

Tax employees throw up their hands, feeling 'demotivated'

Tax employees throw up their hands, feeling 'demotivated'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The employees said in a joint memorandum that they are feeling "demotivated due to shortage of manpower in lower cadres and huge stagnation in officers cadre right at this moment".

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde also raised concern about common people and their ability to access the independent and affordable advocacy in view of the fact that lawyers charge exorbitant professional fees and asked the Bar to ponder over this issue.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

Akhilesh meets UP governor amid party's power struggle

Akhilesh meets UP governor amid party's power struggle

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Triggering speculation in political circles, Akhilesh paid a sudden visit to the Raj Bhawan when he was in the middle of a meeting with party legislators and seniors to finalise details of his proposed 'rath yatra' from November 3.

Tulsi Gabbard applies for Hawaii Senate seat

Tulsi Gabbard applies for Hawaii Senate seat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Tulsi Gabbard, who created history in November by becoming the first Hindu-American to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, has put her name for consideration for the Senate seat from Hawaii, which fell vacant this month after the death of Daniel K Inouye

Force India situation is 'critical', says Perez

Force India situation is 'critical', says Perez

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez described his Force India team's financial situation as 'critical' on Thursday, and recognised that his own future remained uncertain.

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Patra, as executive director of the central bank, was the principal advisor to the Monetary Policy Department since July 2012.

Won't nominate anyone in case of Cabinet rejig: DMK

Won't nominate anyone in case of Cabinet rejig: DMK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Key United Progressive Alliance ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said it would not nominate any party representative to the Union ministry to fill vacancies in case of a Cabinet reshuffle.

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Out of 77 names recommended by collegium to the government, 34 have been cleared for appointment as high court judges.

Pick your Union Council before Modi!

Pick your Union Council before Modi!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Prime Minister will undertake the third expansion of his Union Council of Ministers, the third such exercise since he came to power in May 2014, on Sunday morning.

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Besides, it said, since the regular director has been appointed the main prayer of the petitioner NGO Common Cause stands satisfied.

Phil Hughes takes over Ricky Ponting's legacy

Phil Hughes takes over Ricky Ponting's legacy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Australia recalled top order batsman Phillip Hughes to replace the retired Ricky Ponting on Thursday for next week's first match in a three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Title contender Raikkonen happy at Lotus, for now

Title contender Raikkonen happy at Lotus, for now

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Formula One title chaser Kimi Raikkonen says he is happy at Lotus - for now - even as speculation swirls around possible vacancies at the 2007 world champion's previous teams Ferrari and McLaren.

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

"Courts rooms are locked down. Do you want to lock down the judiciary," a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said, adding, "You cannot bring the entire institution to a grinding halt."

Modi may expand ministry

Modi may expand ministry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The reshuffle could take place before the start of the winter session of Parliament.

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Centre, he said, will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Putting up a spirited performance in the assembly by-polls despite its Lok Sabha debacle, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu has won nine of the 22 segments where elections were held in two phases in April and May.

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

Maradona eyes World Cup as Iraq coach job beckons

Maradona eyes World Cup as Iraq coach job beckons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, Argentine agent Hernan Tofoni said on Thursday.

'Whatever number of seats the BJP gets, Modi will be the leader'

'Whatever number of seats the BJP gets, Modi will be the leader'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'I don't buy the theory that if the BJP gets less than 220 seats or 200 seats, there will be a change in leadership.'

Slow progress at debt recovery tribunals irks banks

Slow progress at debt recovery tribunals irks banks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Lenders send 'SOS' to the finance ministry on the tardy decision making and pile-up of cases at the Debt Recovery Tribunals and its appellate forum the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After a clip featuring portions of a "clueless" live presentation by a Doordarshan anchor on the inauguration day of International Film Festival of India went viral on social media, Prasar Bharati has deputed a senior officer to look into the matter.

Railways to hire 100,000 to meet manpower demand

Railways to hire 100,000 to meet manpower demand

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

With 1.36 million employees, the railways are one of the country's biggest employers, constituting 28 per cent of the total central government employees.

Congress, BJP to fiercely contest Rajya Sabha post

Congress, BJP to fiercely contest Rajya Sabha post

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The elections for the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha election is expected some time next week. The vacancy arose because the term of K Rehman Khan has ended. The Bharatiya Janata Party will take the contest seriously; much like it did for the Presidential and vice-presidential polls and may ask the Telugu Desam Party or the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to contest.

Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi new Election Commissioner

Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee made the appointment filling a vacancy caused by the elevation of V S Sampath as Chief Election Commissioner after S Y Quraishi demitted office.

What the change of guard in home ministry means

What the change of guard in home ministry means

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

One has the impression that dictates of political accommodation rather than dictates of professional management of internal security have influenced his appointment as the home minister, says B Raman

TN parties brace for 'mini general elections'

TN parties brace for 'mini general elections'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Whenever they are announced, the bypolls to 20 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be a mini referendum on the state government's performance. It will also be a do-or-die battle for the ruling AIADMK, opposition DMK, as well as the rebel AMMK, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP sweeps Karnataka bypolls, BSY retains majority

BJP sweeps Karnataka bypolls, BSY retains majority

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The BJP won 12 of 15 seats on which bypolls were held. Congress could win only two.

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The bench said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice.