Despite explanation and apology, DC Sangrur, who says he was on the field when the post was put up, has been issued show cause notice by the state government.
The petition by the All India Patent Officer’s Welfare Association calls Unnat P Pandit's appointment as the controller general 'arbitrary' & in contravention of the ad for the post.
SC & ST representation, on the other hand, largely remained above Mandal Commission's reservation benchmarks between 2012 & 2023, although the figure for STs did dip a few times.
This is only at the discussion stage right now, ThePrint has learnt. It is not yet clear whether the merger will be considered at the preliminary exam level or the mains as well.
BSF chief Nitin Agarwal has been repatriated to the Kerala cadre and BSF Western Command head Y.B. Khurania to the Odisha cadre with immediate effect after orders from MHA.
With Khedkar having managed to allegedly fake her identity & documents to get through civil service exams, a look at the verification procedures in place, loopholes and possible solutions.
DoPT has directed candidates to terminate their existing contracts with coaching centres upon receiving an offer of appointment. It’s a move toward integrity and professionalism.
Ten states have withdrawn general consent granted to CBI. Opposition-ruled states have been alleging that Centre 'misuses' central agencies for political gains.
Of 928 posts at level of director & above, 120 are SC/STs against mandated 208, says report by committee on welfare of SCs/STs. Representation 4.8% among secys.
Corporate bonds are priced as a spread over the risk-free rate. In India, the reference risk-free rate is unreliable as large institutions are mandated to buy and hold government bonds.
Budget has extended basic customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear power projects until 2035. while expanding this exemption to all nuclear plants irrespective of capacity.
After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr.
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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