Those like us will draw the lesson that while passing executive instructions or quasi-judicial orders, attention should be paid not just ‘to the spirit, but also to the letter of the law’.
If the government decides to go ahead with colour coding in disability certification, it should be based on the level of accreditation instead of the level of disability.
Commission said data of over 15k candidates who cleared exam between 2009 & 2023 studied, and barring Khedkar, no other candidate was found to have availed more attempts than permitted.
In light of the Puja Khedkar case, ThePrint looks at notable cases of IAS or IPS officers being accused of misusing or flaunting their power, or violating service rules.
The 8-year-old legal battle has left such candidates fatigued. Many have had a hard time all these years explaining their non-selection to relatives and society.
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.
Soni's resignation comes weeks after NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh's removal over NEET controversy, and amid the raging row over IAS trainee Puja Khedkar.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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