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Drishti IAS to continue independently ’for now’, after considering Physics Wallah deal, funding via IPO

The IAS coaching institute, founded by Vikas Divyakirti, admits to exploring various funding options last year, including talks with investors like online-first player Physics Wallah.

India’s coaching institutes are having a meltdown. Teachers, students dropping out

The turbulence isn’t confined to UPSC coaching institutes. FIITJEE has now closed 8 centres after hundreds of its teachers resigned over non-payment of salaries and pay cuts.

IAS aspirant’s death: Kin reject suicide theory, coaching centre says he never indicated he was stressed

Deepak Kumar Meena had moved to Delhi in July. The 22-year-old's decomposed body was found hanging from a tree Friday. Police suspect suicide, but no note traced.

Drishti IAS relocating to Noida, Mukherjee Nagar may see exit of other coaching centres too

Students & business owners are worried over changes to follow now. Drishti is committed to providing a secure & well-equipped learning environment at Noida, says its deputy CEO.

Drishti IAS founder reacts to death of UPSC aspirants, coming under fire — ‘everyone wants a scapegoat’

In a statement, Vikas Divyakirti apologised for his delayed response to the incident & said students’ anger is ‘justified’. However, he also claimed that he is being ‘targeted’.

Nothing ‘kazual’ about Vijender Chauhan—man who’s helping UPSC aspirants crack the interview

Chauhan’s life changed after memes on him went viral. Now he cannot go to the restaurants without people coming and talking to him, asking for pictures.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

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.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?