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.
Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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