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Topic: IAS officers

New anxiety among IAS officers in Delhi as Modi govt picks only 7 for 33 top posts

IAS officers see move as way to reduce their numbers at the Centre, especially as Modi govt has only empanelled one officer since retaining power.

Why RSS is reminding BJP of its contributions to the party’s election victory

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

20% fewer IAS officers on central deputation since 2014 although Modi govt wants more

Only 492 IAS officers currently on central deputation, down from 643 in 2014. The number was 558 and 514 in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

How Indians are using WhatsApp to lose weight and mint money

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

IAS officers shouldn’t fear us, we’re here only to help, say lateral entrants

Candidates recruited by UPSC as part of the Modi govt’s lateral entry scheme say their appointments will supplement the system, not disrupt it.

Young IAS officers hail 5 years of Modi govt’s assistant secretary programme

IAS officers would go to state cadres after training, but Modi govt now deploys them at the Centre for 3 months, which helps with exposure & networking.

IAS to blame for govt wanting domain experts, say officers of other civil services

Civil servants say IAS stranglehold has prevented officers from services such as Railways, Forests etc. from heading ministries in their areas.

Mumbai IAS officer demands & deletes call to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s statues the world over

After a row erupted, the BMC Deputy Municipal Commissioner Nidhi Choudhari clarified that the tweet was 'sarcastic' and that it was 'misinterpreted'.

Polls put governance on sleep mode because system doesn’t ‘demand’ that IAS officers work

Both IAS officers and govts can use election period to review past work and plan for the future. Instead they mostly ‘wait and watch’.

Modi govt has reduced recruitment of IRS officers by over 70% since 2014

In 2013, 409 IRS officers were recruited through the UPSC exam. By 2018, the number of posts released by the Modi govt stood at 106.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

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?