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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicUnion Public Services Commission

Topic: Union Public Services Commission

How Khurpenchh became the UPSC watchdog online

Run anonymously by engineers from Uttar Pradesh, the popular X account scrutinises UPSC aspirants and civil servants and their tall claims on social media.

Lateral entry into bureaucracy may not be the panacea for the ills

There is not only a need to induct professionals in the ministries, but it is equally important that they are given the space to express their views on files and in meetings.

Barbs follow NDA govt proposal to change allocation criterion for civil services

DMK working president M.K. Stalin Sunday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the proposal, calling it a move aimed at nullifying reservation for Dalits and backward classes.

On Camera

How do employees air out their appraisal frustrations? Through reels on Instagram

During appraisal month, tensions run especially high, resignations abound, and the one place it all airs out is on Instagram.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.