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IAS officer who pulled off ‘green elections’ as observer urges EC to replicate model across India

Udit Bubna - July 31, 2025

From regulatory bodies to private banks, retired IAS officers dominate the Indian financial landscape

High-level policy change causes ripples in Railways, pushback from business houses & within

No criticism of policies, no self-promotion: Social media rules for Maharashtra govt employees

India among most trusted nations globally, but Indian brands among least-trusted: Report

PTI - January 21, 2019

The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer report is based on an online survey in 27 markets covering over 33,000 respondents.

Not abandoning rescue operation of Meghalaya trapped miners: Centre tells SC

PTI - January 21, 2019

The Supreme Court is hearing a public interest litigation seeking urgent steps to rescue the 15 miners trapped in the mine since December 13.

Maharashtra civil servants will be judged on how well they implement Modi schemes

Manasi Phadke - January 21, 2019

The urban development department under CM Devendra Fadnavis has set KRAs for tasks such as Swachh Bharat & Smart Cities mission.

Mehul Choksi surrenders his Indian passport to high commission in Guyana

PTI - January 21, 2019

Choksi, the alleged mastermind of the Punjab National Bank scam, has taken citizenship in Antigua last year.

J&K govt’s new panel will look after toilets, drinking water & electricity in schools

PTI - January 21, 2019

A five-member committee will be headed by the district development commissioner as chairman.

IPS officer D. Roopa ‘vindicated’ as probe panel finds Sasikala treated like star at jail

Rohini Swamy - January 21, 2019

IPS officer D. Roopa had alleged in 2017 that late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s aide Sasikala had received special treatment at jail.

CJI steps away from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI chief

PTI - January 21, 2019

CJI Ranjan Gogoi recused himself from the hearing since he is on the high-powered committee that will select the new CBI director. New Delhi: Chief...

PM Modi has spent every fourth day outside Delhi on official & non-official trips

Moushumi Das Gupta - January 21, 2019

Narendra Modi has spent over a year on domestic trips, of which ‘non-official’ visits, i.e. campaigning and BJP meetings, took up 131 days.

IRS officers reclaim their turf in ED, led for 15 years by IAS & IPS officers

Ananya Bhardwaj - January 21, 2019

Current Enforcement Directorate S.K. Mishra, a former income tax officer, is pushing for vacant posts to be filled by IRS officers.

Panels, tribunals are framed to ensure post-retirement jobs for judges & IAS officers

Sanya Dhingra - January 21, 2019

Acts that govern SEBI, NGT and the IRDA among others are designed to ensure post-retirement jobs for former judges and civil servants.

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IAS officer who pulled off ‘green elections’ as observer urges EC to replicate model across India

From regulatory bodies to private banks, retired IAS officers dominate the Indian financial landscape

High-level policy change causes ripples in Railways, pushback from business houses & within

No criticism of policies, no self-promotion: Social media rules for Maharashtra govt employees

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