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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicAppraisal

Topic: Appraisal

In UP, appraisals of DMs & DCs now linked to how much investment they draw to their districts

Govt order says these officers will now have to mention about increase in investment and CD ratio in their districts in the column for self-appraisal in annual confidential report.

Army’s proposed 360-degree evaluation isn’t the best move. Take lessons from civil services

While implementing the proposed 360-degree appraisal method, the Army should keep in mind that its existing system isn’t bad, inefficient, corroded or corrupt.

MP govt order letting DMs evaluate forest officers puts conservation in jeopardy — IFS Association

In letter to administration, association says order also violates SC ruling that reporting authority can be from outside of dept only for principal chief conservator of forests.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.