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The Union Public Service Commission is a constitutional body tasked with recruiting officers for All India Services and the Central Civil Services through various standardized examinations. In 2023, 1.3 million applicants competed for just 1,255 positions.
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UPSC fake certificate row: Delhi HC now asks ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar to...The court listed the matter for further hearing on November 26.DNA - Published | |
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Big trouble for ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar as UPSC says she committed...The UPSC and Delhi police have opposed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail, granted by the High Court last week.DNA - Published | |
'Will foil conspiracies...': Rahul Gandhi after centre cancels UPSC's lateral entry advertisementsAfter Union Government decided to cancel the advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that had called for lateral entry jobs in mid-level posts in the Central Government, the..DNA - Published | |
Union Minister Jitendra Singh asks UPSC chairman to cancel advertisement related to lateral entry on directions of...In a letter, the minister said the decision comes as part of a broader reassessment of the lateral entry process within the government.DNA - Published | |
CCPA imposes Rs 300000 penalty on this UPSC coaching in Delhi for...The CCPA said that the majority of candidates had already cleared prelims and mains examination by themselves, with no contribution of the coaching.DNA - Published | |
'Immediate custody...': Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, Delhi HC passes important orderThe Delhi High Court on Monday provided former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar with protection from arrest until August 21 saying, "Immediate custody not needed'. The court instructed the Delhi Police..DNA - Published | |
Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, ex-trainee IAS officer writes letter to government, makes big claimPuja Khedkar had written a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary, Maharashtra in the thick of the controversy last month and had tried to clarify her position.DNA - Published | |
Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, fresh trouble for ex-IAS trainee officer as FIR filed against her...Dilip Khedkar, father of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, faces an FIR for allegedly threatening Pune officials.DNA - Published | |
Ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar again moves Delhi HC, now seeking...UPSC cancelled Puja Khedkar's candidature and debarred her from future exams.DNA - Published | |
Vikas Divyakirti, Avadh Ojha to Khan Sir: Meet Online 'gurus' to UPSC aspirants, check their educational detailsWith millions of students preparing for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) with the aim to assume the reins of the administration, the role of a good educator and guide becomes extremely crucial.DNA - Published | |
'Death chambers, playing with lives...': SC slams coaching centres over UPSC aspirants' deathsA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said the recent incident in the national capital was an eye-opener for all.DNA - Published | As UPSC, police turn up the heat on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, she flees to...., claims reportControversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar reportedly fled to Dubai to avoid arrest after being denied anticipatory bail by Delhi's Patiala House Court.DNA - Published |
After Drishti IAS' Vikas Divyakirti, Super 30 founder Anand Kumar breaks his silence on UPSC aspirants death, says...The incident occurred in a flooded basement at Rau's coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar after heavy rainfall on July 27DNA - Published | After Rau's IAS centre, Drishti IAS owner Vikas Divyakirti takes big step, announces to...The incident led to the death of three UPSC aspirants. The flood resulted from a nearby drain burst, which led to sudden waterlogging in the basementDNA - Published |
Court grants bail to SUV driver Manuj Kathuria in Delhi UPSC aspirants'Â deaths casePolice claimed that Kathuria had driven his Force Gurkha through the flooded street, allowing the water to rise to the point where it broke through the gates of the three-story building and flooded the..DNA - Published | Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Delhi courtUPSC has registered a police case against Khedkar for allegedly fraudulently availing attempts in the civil services examination.DNA - Published |
Delhi IAS aspirants' death: UPSC students continue protest amid heavy rainfall, write to President seeking...In their letter, the students listed seven demands, including an independent investigation and support for the families affected.DNA - Published | UPSC cancels trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, debars her from all future examUPSC cancels trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, debars her from all future exam.DNA - Published |
Delhi Rau's IAS deaths: MCD seals 29 coaching centre basements after deaths of 3 UPSC aspirantsAccording to an official statement, the coaching centres that faced action in Rajinder Nagar on Tuesday include the IAS Gurukul Tathastu, Officers IAS Academy, Forum IAS, Psyche World IAS, Sanchetna..DNA - Published | 'Everyone wants a scapegoat': Drishti IAS' Vikas Divyakirti on crackdown on coaching centres' after death UPSC aspirantsHe acknowledged the emotional turmoil experienced by students, noting, "The students are going through emotional turmoil; the reason for their anger is why I did not stand with them."DNA - Published |
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Who is Abhishek Gupta, owner and CEO of Rau's IAS coaching centre, where 3 UPSC aspirants died?Abhishek Gupta has been sent to 14 days' judicial custody.DNA - Published | Delhi tragedy: Who were 3 UPSC students killed in flooding at IAS coaching centre in Rajender Nagar?The incident occurred around 7 pm when the Delhi fire department received a distress call about waterlogging at the Rao IAS Study Centre and nearby Karol Bagh areaDNA - Published |
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From facial recognition to QR code: UPSC to revamp exam system to curb cheating, fraudThe commission intends to include cutting-edge Aadhaar-based fingerprint verification and face recognition for applicants.DNA - Published | Hospital gives big update on disability certificate to Trainee IAS Puja KhedkarMs Khedkar faces an allegation of using fraudulent means, including allegedly manipulating the physical disability and Other Backward Classes (OBC) quotas to clear the Union Public Service Commission..DNA - Published |
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Beedi worker's son ranks 27th in civils examNandala Saikiran, ranked 27th in UPSC, overcame hardships with strategic preparation, online resources, and efficient time management while balancing work. His background as a weaver's child and..IndiaTimes - Published | From 236 to No. 1: What UPSC topper did different this timeAditya Srivastava, Ayan Jain, Sameer Khode, Ashish Patil, Bhavesh Khayalia, Medha Anand, and IRS officer Pawan Kumar Goel are among the many inspiring individuals who made significant leaps in their..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sarika first Keralite with cerebral palsy to clear UPSCIndiaTimes - Published | Was praying for rank in top 70, number 1 a surprise: UPSC topper Aditya SrivastavaIndiaTimes - Published |
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