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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicArvind Saxena

Topic: Arvind Saxena

From UPSC to RAW chief, Indian postal service officers keep beating IAS, IPS to top posts

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
The IPoS was expected to die out along with traditional mail but it is reinventing itself, to remain a relevant part of Indian bureaucracy.

New UPSC chief Arvind Saxena among the few non-IAS officers heading recruiting body

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
Since 1949, 14 of the 25 chairpersons of the UPSC have been from the IAS, IPS and IFS.

On Camera

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Opinion

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

Aarushi Punia -
In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

The era of critical-minerals shortages is behind us. Era of gluts about to dawn

Don’t ask what to do with boys who rape. Ask what turned them into assaulters in the first place

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Economy

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Udit Bubna -
Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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