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Facing a shortage, Modi govt tweaks empanelment criteria to attract more IAS officers to Centre

As of 2023, only 442 IAS officers were working with Centre against required strength of 1,469. The latest policy applies to IAS officers from batches 2010 and after.

‘Threats, assault, husband-wife rift’—what went on behind transfer of Katni SP in Madhya Pradesh

CM Mohan Yadav said Katni SP Avijeet Ranjan, along with the Datia SP, and IG, DIG Chambal Range behaved in a manner regrettable in public service, due to which he ordered their removal.

In Haryana, cops, lawyers & khaps unite to steer youth away from drugs, gangs & ‘donkey routes’

Haryana Professionals Forum, a citizens' initiative, plans to educate young people about risks involved in illegal migrations, encouraging them to instead pursue legal pathways.

Now a step closer to reality, what’s in store at Yogi’s ambitious, delayed International Film City

Foundation stone for project is likely to be laid before 30 June. First phase will involve development on 230 acres in Sector 21 along Yamuna Motorway, it is learnt.

Post legal battle with L&T, MMRDA says it will retender 2 infra projects in ‘public interest’

MMRDA’s decision comes 4 days after SC asked it if it was willing to retender the projects, failing which the apex court might have to freeze the whole tender process.

DoPT launches inquiry into ‘reservation misuse’ by 15 civil service officers across 8 states, ministries

Dept of Personnel & Training has selected 11 IAS officers, 2 IPS, 1 IRS & 1 IFS for verification. Inquiry ordered following multiple complaints by RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar.

Days after UPSC refused elevation to IAS, 2 ‘charge-sheeted’ HCS officers get plum posts in Haryana

Vatsal Vashisht, posted as ADC at Gurugram &Jag Niwas as ADC at Jhajjar, are among 8 HCS officers charge-sheeted in 2023 for alleged irregularities in their 2002 HCS appointments.

As rains expose infra woes, ‘de facto mayor’ Shivakumar announces measures to protect ‘Brand Bengaluru’

The Karnataka govt announced flood relief of Rs 10,000, infrastructure upgrades, parking reforms, and a ban on footpath vendors.

Deportations, conversions to waqf, the ever-increasing powers of district magistrates in India

Collectors or DMs, as they are interchangeably called, already had several existing powers, which have now been explicitly delineated, or in some cases, significantly enhanced.

Ghost projects, geo-tagged photos—story behind Rs 71-cr MGNREGA ‘scam’ tied to Gujarat minister’s sons

Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat and Agriculture Bachubhai Khabad says his sons Kiran & Balvant, both of whom have been arrested, supply construction material for work 'legally'. 

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.