Pegasus row: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among those targeted, claims report
The issue of "snooping" using Pegasus spyware snowballed into a massive political row in Parliament and outside as various parties demanded a thorough investigation, while the government maintained it had nothing to do with it.
Jul 20, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
Rajiv Kumar takes charge as the new Election Commissioner of India
Rajiv Kumar took over Ashok Lavasa who resigned on August 18. President Ram Nath Kovind cleared his appointment with effect from the date he assumes office. He is a retired IAS officer of 1984 batch of Jharkhand cadre.
Sep 01, 2020, 13:53 PM IST
Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar appointed Election Commissioner in place of Ashok Lavasa
Rajiv Kumar's appointment is in place of Lavasa who resigned with effect from August 31.
Aug 21, 2020, 23:52 PM IST
Ashok Lavasa resigns as Election Commissioner, to join Asian Development Bank as vice-president
Lavasa, who would have retired as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in October 2022, would be the second election commissioner to step down from the poll panel before the completion of his term.
Aug 18, 2020, 15:48 PM IST
Deshhit: Watch detailed analysis of all the major news of the day, May 21st, 2019
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day. Watch this video to know top stories of May 21st, 2019.#EVMVsOpposition #Deshhit #VVPAT #EVM
May 21, 2019, 21:46 PM IST
Election Commission slams row over Lavasa dissent
The Election Commission on Tuesday slammed Ashok Lavasa's issues pertaining to the model code of conduct (MCC)violations. Watch full video to know more.
#ElectionCommission #ModelCodeOfConduct #AshokLavasa
CEC Sunil Arora issues statement on EC’s letter
Sunil Arora responded to EC Ashok Lavasa’s purported letter to him for giving clean chits to PM Modi.
May 18, 2019, 16:34 PM IST
Tight vigil being maintained, Rs 127 crore in cash seized: Election Commission
Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa Thursday said a tight vigil is being maintained on the state borders against the backdrop of seizure of Rs 127 crore in cash in poll bound Tamil Nadu and the State recording the highest seizure of such illegal inducements after Gujarat.
Apr 04, 2019, 22:56 PM IST
Hasmukh Adhia appointed as new Finance Secretary
"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved designating Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance as Finance Secretary," said the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training.
Nov 06, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
Amid slowdown worries, Arun Jaitley reviews economy, discusses stimulus package
A high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister got underway on Tuesday evening to review the economic situation.
Sep 19, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
'Manipulation, perversity in stock markets needs to be checked'
The financial vulnerabilities of the stock markets resulting in manipulation and perversity needs to be checked in order to promote fair and ethical trading practices, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa said on Monday.
Aug 28, 2017, 12:09 PM IST
India will clock over 7.5% growth in 2017-18: Finance Secy Ashok Lavasa
India can clock a GDP growth of over 7.5 percent in the fiscal 2017-18 and the country's macro-economic fundamentals, including fiscal deficit and inflation, are all "very sound", according to Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa.
May 12, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Committee on HRA, other allowances to submit its final report this week
A high-level committee headed by finance secretary Ashok Lavasa is likely to submit its final report on HRA and other allowances to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley this week.
Apr 17, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Committee on HRA, other allowances to submit its final report next week
The final recommendations on allowances will benefit over 47 lakh central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners.
Apr 13, 2017, 11:24 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: The wait is not over yet! Final report on allowances next week
A high-level committee headed by finance secretary Ashok Lavasa is likely to submit its final report on HRA and ther allowances to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley next week.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:13 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Central government employees to get higher allowances from May 1?
If all goes on the expected lines, the high-level committee on 7th Pay Commission will submit its final report on payment of allowances to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley this week.
Apr 12, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Panel on allowance yet to take a decision; govt employees have to wait further?
The Panel which was formed to study and submit its report in allowances recommended by the 7th Pay Commission is yet to come to a decision.
Mar 10, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: FM Jaitley may announce hike in allowances for central govt employees soon
With the second part of the Budget session kicking off from Thursday, expectations are widely rising that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will make key announcements on allowances.
Mar 09, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees to get higher allowances from April 1
The Union Cabinet on June 29 cleared the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission headed by AK Mathur in respect of the hike in basic pay and pension.
Mar 07, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Allowances committee raises HRA to 30%?
Finance Secretary Ashok Lavas-led Allowances Committee reviewing the allowances under 7th Pay Commission is expected to announce its recommendations anytime soon.
Feb 20, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
