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FIR against Puja Khedkar, in notice on seat cancellation, UPSC says she took exam 12 times

UPSC found that trainee IAS officer sat for civil services exams more times than rules permitted by faking her identity. She has been given 2 weeks to respond to show cause notice.

Puja Khedkar did what Indian society readily accepts—see corruption as aspirational

Corruption exists and thrives in Indian society because it is often socially accepted and, in some cases, even seen as aspirational.

Govt cuts short controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s training, recalls her to LBSNAA

Directions to 2023-batch IAS officer Khedkar come close on heels of report submitted by Maharashtra govt to Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration about her conduct.

In Pune, IAS trainee’s ‘misconduct’ & ‘VIP’ demands result in transfer, flak from civil servants

Puja Khedkar, a 2023 batch officer, had demanded a car with a VIP number plate and an official chamber. Her father, a retired IAS officer, had also allegedly threatened the district staff.

3 months before MP chief secretary’s tenure ends, IAS Rajesh Rajora gets profile boost in CMO

Additional chief secretary to Madhya Pradesh chief minister Rajesh Rajora has been entrusted with overseeing 15 tasks including policy issues, cabinet and ministerial work.

Chandrababu’s chosen babus: Meet 3 IAS officers set to play key role in Andhra Pradesh CM’s office

Last week, 1997 batch IAS officer Peeyush Kumar, with stint in Delhi, was appointed principal secretary in CMO. Officers who served ex-CM Jagan were removed within 3 days of election results.

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...

RBI ex-Guv Subbarao’s idea for civil services — test IAS officers every 10-15 yrs, boost lateral entry

Rao was in the IAS for 35 years and has underscored in his recently-published book the changes that could better the service.

IAS officer & BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu’s resignation accepted. How it’s different from VRS

She had earlier applied for voluntary retirement, but her request was rejected by Punjab govt. Though her resignation has been accepted, she will not get pension & other emoluments.

3 IPS trainees crack top 5 in civil services

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On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

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?