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Topic: IAS Officer

IAS officer comes under fire for post on temple loudspeakers in MP, Hindutva group threatens stir

While many have criticised IAS Shailbala Martin, an additional secretary in MP government, Congress and others have supported her for highlighting the issue of noise pollution.

UPA’s man in DC to Covid ‘point person’ — IAS officer Govind Mohan’s ascent to home secretary

Officers in govt who have worked with incoming home secretary Govind Mohan say 1989 batch IAS officer ‘knows how to get things done’ and ‘prefers clean desk with no pending files’.

Puja Khedkar’s case only ‘tip of iceberg’ — why UPSC, DoPT need to improve their verification process

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.

Pune police to check authenticity of medical certificates submitted by IAS officer Puja Khedkar

Khedkar faces accusations of using fraudulent means to clear her civil services exam, including allegedly misrepresenting herself under physical disabilities and OBC categories.

Telangana IAS spells Singham-like fear among restaurants—fined Paradise, suspended BigBasket

In 72 days, Karnan inspected 129 restaurants, pubs, and eateries, issuing 90 show cause notices. He’s not afraid of ruffling feathers to restore Hyderabad’s image as a food paradise.

Lucky Ali knocks on Lokayukta’s doors over ‘land grab’ by Karnataka IAS officer, she says ‘no proof’

The singer-songwriter has filed a complaint with Lokayukta against IAS Rohini Sindhuri, her husband Sudhir Reddy and brother-in-law Madhusudan Reddy among others.

Higher intake of IAS officers for 10 years on the cards as Modi govt deliberates internal report

New Delhi: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is assessing an internal report, which has recommended an increase in the recruitment of IAS officers...

Senior Jharkhand IAS Officer takes charge as ESIC Director General

Shri Kamal Kishore Soan assumes additional responsibilities in the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Out of Yogi’s favour, ex-IAS Navneet Sehgal rewarded with Prasar Bharati chairmanship by Modi govt

Once considered one of UP's most influential IAS officers, who also enjoyed trust of ex-CMs Mayawati & Akhilesh, Sehgal has a knack for comebacks after being sidelined in new regimes.

CBI raids home of ex-IAS officer behind Make in India, Startup India in disproportionate assets case

Ramesh Abhishek & his daughter booked under several sections of Prevention of Corruption Act & IPC. FIR against him came on back of December order from anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal.

On Camera

Top 10 picks of Serendipity Art Festival 2025 by Rohit Chawla

Through film, textile, scent, sound, and gesture, spectators are invited to descend into an immersive environment where inherited knowledge seeps through material and form.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.