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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDrishti IAS

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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.

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Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.