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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicUPSC lateral entry

Topic: UPSC lateral entry

UPSC lateral entry & UPS—why Opposition reacted to 2 Modi govt decisions in opposite ways

Prima facie, India’s political economy has not really changed in spite of more than three decades of economic reforms.

Lateral entry is no silver bullet. Works more for NITI Aayog than ministries

The argument that the govt wanted to induct lateral entrants to inject ‘new ideas’ does not cut much ice. Perhaps it was trying to push multiple agendas, but this has backfired.

Our take on lateral entry, Hema Committee & India’s defence exports—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.