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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Topic: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Merging railway services could compromise safety: RJD MP on standing panel writes to PM Modi

In a letter, MP and member of Standing Committee of Railways Manoj Jha, says merger proposal brought without consensus of non-technical civil servants.

New IAS, IPS, IFS officers to now attend combined workshops at Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Modi govt wants to institute 5-day workshops every year for newly-hired IAS, IPS, IFS officers. The workshops will have different themes every year.

This madrasa graduate is in line to be IAS, IPS officer, says it helped him crack UPSC exam

Shahid Raza Khan, from Aminabad in Bihar, did his school education from a madrasa. He secured an all India rank of 751 in this year's UPSC examination. 

Police officers with 6 months of tenure left eligible for DGP post, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said the recommendation for the post of director general of police (DGP) should be purely on the basis of merit.

From UPSC to RAW chief, Indian postal service officers keep beating IAS, IPS to top posts

The IPoS was expected to die out along with traditional mail but it is reinventing itself, to remain a relevant part of Indian bureaucracy.

National Defence Academy principal forged papers, is ineligible for post: CBI

CBI says 12 others — including professors of math, economics and chemistry — also fudged data to meet job standards. Agency raids Khadakwasla campus, no arrests yet.

Modi govt’s proposal to change how service & cadre are allocated to civil servants – a good idea?

Experts weigh in on the PMO's proposal that services and cadres should be allocated after civil services entrants complete their three-month foundation course.

Modi govt wants to change how civil service entrants are allocated IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS

The PMO has proposed allocating the cadre and service to probationers only after they complete three-month foundation course. Govt says just a suggestion, no final decision taken.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.