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One disability certificate, two outcomes for UPSC and UP government

Three government medical assessments of a candidate, conflicting findings and a Supreme Court ruling have put the spotlight back on disability verification in the civil services.

UPSC language row reignited after CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke backs Hindi-medium preference

Trying to turn a decades-old language policy debate into a quick political speech earned the CJP leader a solid reprimand from students.

Baba Ramdev launches Patanjali academy for UPSC coaching; Awadh Ojha to lead

Baba Ramdev announced the launch of the Patanjali group’s Civil Services Academy in Haridwar. Registration will remain open till 14 July.

15 years of UPSC CSAT — protests, U-turns & now a new parliamentary panel

For 15 years, CSAT has been the most contested paper of the UPSC exam. Supporters call it a necessary filter, while critics say it keeps out humanities, Hindi-medium and rural candidates.

UPSC prep now in school—LeadIAS Junior, others make students GD ready, push critical thinking

The 10-month online programme for students from Classes V to XII includes mentorship sessions, GK and current affairs classes, GDs, debates, quizzes and interactions with retired IAS and IPS officers.

After 5 acting police chiefs in 4 years, UP to get permanent DGP soon. The top officers in the race

Senior officials from UP govt & UPSC met in Delhi Tuesday to finalise the panel for the appointment of DGP, which would be the first since 2022.

UPSC aspirants in shock after prelims paper—lengthy and vague questions

The paper was extremely lengthy and heavily statement-based; this time, the UPSC completely changed the question paper, said an aspirant.

UPSC to release provisional answer key for CSE 2026 for the first time

Candidates can now challenge the answer key if their answer is marked as wrong. They will have to provide the correct answer and a short explanation.

Engineers now account for 53% of UPSC selections, lowest share in 5 yrs

The share of humanities graduates selected in the Civil Services Examination has increased from 24.6% in 2019-20 to 29% in 2024.

Where are the UPSC toppers of the last 20 years in their careers today?

Topping the UPSC civil services exam turns candidates into overnight celebrities. A look at the careers of 20 IAS officers who secured AIR-1.

On Camera

Modi in Indo-Pacific, Jaishankar in Gulf—how India is rebuilding its strategic map

July could be busiest month for India’s diplomatic establishment as Narendra Modi and S Jaishankar cover major power centres globally. The visits are aimed at outreach and outcome.

India’s rising solar penetration is stressing the power grid. It’s a storage problem

Paper says solar boom exposing storage deficit, with surplus daytime power going to waste as grid struggles to meet evening demand. 'Question has shifted from quantity to timing & flexibility.'

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.