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Not IAS or IPS, it’s the IFS that’s facing a crunch. Over one-third of posts lying vacant

The Union government informed the Rajya Sabha that a total of 2,834 All India Services posts were vacant across states.

America is divided, new Pew study shows. Healthcare, housing worries rise

The Pew study reveals Americans economic concerns, their views on the future economy, and their perspectives on Trump’s economic policies.

What is the ‘Korean Love Game’ linked to the death of 3 Ghaziabad sisters?

The Korean gaming industry has been increasingly investing in India. In 2025, PUBG maker Krafton announced that it would invest $200 million in the country.

Artemis II ‘wet dress rehearsal’ was a damp squib. Why the mission matters

The launch of NASA’s Artemis II crewed Moon mission has been pushed to early March after a liquid hydrogen leak during the prelaunch fuel test.

Are TikTok users migrating to UpScrolled?

Developed by Palestinian-Jordanian-Australian entrepreneur Issam Hijazi, the app ranked 6th among social media platforms on Google Play in the US in January.

Alberta’s separatist movement is back. Why Canada is worried over its US outreach

Representatives of Alberta Prosperity Project that advocates for independence have reportedly met with Trump administration officials, sparking alarm in Ottawa.

Moltbook breach shows the danger of fast-evolving AI ecosystems

The risk was exposed by Gal Nagli, the Head of Threat Exposure at Wiz, in an official blogpost for the company. It has cast doubt on Moltbook’s rapid growth claims.

What medieval Marathi poetry reveals about India’s vulnerable grasslands

In 2019, about 17 per cent of India’s land was officially classified as ‘wasteland’. But many of these are ecologically functional landscapes.

18,000 people in UK are rushing to save Veeraswamy—100-year-old Indian restaurant

In the petition, the campaigners are focusing on “protecting a historic institution” and saving a “symbol of Indo-British cultural connections”.

Dalai Lama’s Meditations just won a Grammy. What is the audiobook about?

The 90-year-old Dalai Lama won his first Grammy in the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.