India  

You Might Like

Meet woman, a doctor who cleared UPSC exam to become IAS officer, resigned after 7 years due to...

Following her success, Dr. Tanu Jain committed herself to various social initiatives, motivational speaking, and writing.
DNA - Published

From facial recognition to QR code: UPSC to revamp exam system to curb cheating, fraud

The 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 Khedkar

Ms 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

'Hire a pilot with disability...' IAS Smita Sabharwal speaks on PwD quota amid Pooja Khedkar controversy

During the UPSC controversy in 2000, Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer from Telangana cadre, shared her opinions on the quota for disabled in IAS on her social media account
DNA - Published

Pooja Khedkar and the banality of a gamed system

Several news anchors are frothing at the mouth on the alleged incompetence of the UPSC in allowing her to commit the said fraud, so much so that the resignation submitted by the Chairman of the UPSC..
DNA - Published

UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns five years before end of his tenure due to...

Soni, who began working with the UPSC as a member in 2017, took over as Chairperson on May 16, 2023.
DNA - Published

More trouble for trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar as UPSC files FIR, know what may happen now

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.
DNA - Published

Meet IAS officer, who belongs to tribal family, cracked UPSC exam in fourth attempt, secured AIR...

Her story is a perfect example of determination and hardwork, showing that with commitment and self-belief, success is possible, no matter the obstacles
DNA - Published

Meet man, who once worked as mechanic, later cracked UPSC exam to become IAS officer, secured AIR...

Varun's determination to provide for his family made him consider dropping out of school to take over his father's business, but luck had other ideas when he did well in his Class X exams and his..
DNA - Published

Meet IPS officer who studied in govt college, secured AIR 115 in UPSC exam, got suspended due to...

Quaiser Khalid, a 1997 batch IPS officer was suspended by the state home department in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.
DNA - Published

Paper leak row: Prosecution of accused in NEET, NET cases to be under stringent new law

The government has chosen to prosecute individuals implicated in tampering with this year's NEET-UG and UGC's National Eligibility Test for teaching roles under the newly enacted Public Examinations..
IndiaTimes - Published

Lok Sabha Election 2024: What is Form 17C? Chief Election Commissioner says UPSC aspirants must prep to answer

During his presser, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar light-heartedly said that Form 17C was the country's most popular form and everyone preparing for the UPSC or the civil services ought to..
IndiaTimes - Published

Abandoned 25 years ago, visually challenged girl grows up at rehab, cracks Maha job test

Mala Papalkar, abandoned as a baby and raised in a rehab home by Shankarbaba Papalkar, cracked the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam. She is preparing to work at Mantralaya in Mumbai,..
IndiaTimes - Published

UPSC selectees for DGCA airworthiness officers accused of submitting fake degrees


IndiaTimes - Published

Beedi worker's son ranks 27th in civils exam

Nandala 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 time

Aditya 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 UPSC


IndiaTimes - Published

Was praying for rank in top 70, number 1 a surprise: UPSC topper Aditya Srivastava


IndiaTimes - Published

Left MNC job, gave up cricket to fulfil his IAS dream: How Aditya Srivastava topped UPSC exam


IndiaTimes - Published

Meet Ruhani, who got AIR 5 in UPSC CSE 2023, she is from...

The first spot in the 2022-23 UPSC CSE final exams was bagged by Aditya Srivastava who secured an All India Rank 1 followed by Animesh Pradhan who secured the second rank.
DNA - Published

3,731 aspirants apply for entrance test to get free civil services coaching

A total of 3,731 candidates have applied for the free residential civil services coaching provided by the Odisha government, as per the Union Public Service Commission. These aspiring individuals will..
IndiaTimes - Published

Meet woman, ex-CS, law graduate who cleared UPSC exam in second attempt, secured AIR..

Sonal, who was raised in Panipat and attended school in Delhi, finished her education there. After completing her 12th grade education, she earned a CS degree from Delhi University's prestigious Shri..
DNA - Published

Manipur: Allot prelims centres outside state for hill district students

Manipur government informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that due to the current security situation in the state, it is advisable to conduct UPSC civil services preliminary exam centres for..
IndiaTimes - Published

Meet IPS officer, who has acted in Bollywood films, then cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, she is...

Simala Prasad is an IPS officer of the 2010 batch. However, before attaining the country's most desired position, Prasad was interested in performing arts like dancing and acting.
DNA - Published

Meet visually impaired IAS officer, who lost father at 10, mother sold pickles, took loan, cleared UPSC without coaching

A resident of Beed, Mankale studied mechanical engineering at Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, worked as a maintenance engineer in a private firm before cracking the UPSC examination in..
DNA - Published

Meet Haryana woman who quit medicine to prepare for UPSC exam, got AIR 1, currently posted at...

She had completed her medical graduation from AIIMS, Delhi before which she had topped the class XII CBSE examination.
DNA - Published

HC refuses to postpone Delhi judicial service preliminary exam scheduled for December 17

The Delhi High Court Thursday dismissed a plea which sought postponement of the Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination scheduled for December 17 on the ground that it was clashing with a..
IndiaTimes - Published

Meet Bihar Man, who sold eggs, mopped floors, cracked UPSC in 4th attempt, now also gives free IAS coaching

From a street vendor to fighting all odds during UPSC preparation and finally cracking it with an AIR 870, Manoj Kumar Rai's journey will reinforce your belief in hard work and persistence.
DNA - Published

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2023 to release soon; Know where, how to check

The UPSC CSE Mains Result 2023 can be out anytime, check below for the latest updates.
DNA - Published

IAS coaching centres face action for ‘unethical’ success rate claim

Several major IAS coaching institutes in India have been found to inflate their "success rate" in UPSC examinations by showcasing students who only took mock interviews at their centers and not the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Meet IAS officer who stayed away from her child to prepare for UPSC, failed 1st attempt by 1 mark, secured AIR...

For about two years, when Anu Kumari was preparing for the UPSC exam she stayed away from her son. Anu Kumari failed to clear the UPSC exam in her first attempt by just one mark.
DNA - Published

IAS officers' salary: Know about perks and allowances of civil servants

Each year, lakhs of aspirants take the UPSC exams, however, only the most brilliant ones succeed.
DNA - Published

Meet doctor-turned-IAS officer Artika Shukla who aced UPSC in first attempt without coaching, got AIR...

Artika Shukla was among the toppers along with IAS officer Tina Dabi also topped the UPSC exam with AIR 1.
DNA - Published

Meet IAS Shraddha Gome, who topped 10th, 12th, law school cracked UPSC in 1st attempt, secured AIR...

Know the inspiring story of IAS Shraddha Gome who aced almost every exam that came her way and set an example extremely high.
DNA - Published

HC refuses to stay UPSC call for applications

Delhi HC Thursday refused to stay the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)’s decision inviting applications for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh dismissed..
IndiaTimes - Published

HC seeks UPSC response on plea to release answer keys

The Delhi HC on Monday asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to file its preliminary objections to a petition by a group of 17 civil services aspirants, seeking answer keys to this year's..
IndiaTimes - Published

Punjab won't go by UPSC to pick state DGP


IndiaTimes - Published

Punjab House passes bill amending procedure to select police chief, cuts UPSC down to size


IndiaTimes - Published

UPSC topper Tina Dabi's sister IAS Ria Dabi gets married to IPS officer Manish Kumar

UPSC topper Tina Dabi's younger sister IAS officer Ria Dabi has tied the knot with IPS officer Manish Kumar, according to Zee Rajasthan reports.
DNA - Published

Ayasha vs Ayasha: 2 aspirants ‘claim’ same UPSC rank


IndiaTimes - Published

Assam doctor ranks 5th, tops among men in UPSC exam


IndiaTimes - Published

Meet IPS Abhishek Pallava, doctor-turned-police officer who won hearts in Naxal-hit areas

UPSC success story: IPS Abhishek Pallava served in the Naxal belt for seven years.
DNA - Published

Officers appointed through UPSC are 'dacoits': Union Minister courts controversy

Union minister of state for tribal affairs and jalshakti made controversial remarks on officers selected through UPSC.
DNA - Published

UPSC asked to reduce civil services recruitment cycle by Parliamentary Panel, here's why

A Parliamentary Committee has also asked the UPSC to examine the reasons for the low turnout of candidates in the civil services examination.
DNA - Published

Ensure recruitment process of prosecutors completed expeditiously: HC to Delhi govt, UPSC


IndiaTimes - Published

Meet IAS Farah Hussain, from family of administrative officers, was 2nd Muslim woman to clear UPSC in Rajasthan in 2016

Farah Hussain passed the nation's toughest exam, the UPSC, in 2016 at the young age of 26 and achieved a rank of 267.
DNA - Published

Who is IAS Nitin Sangwan? UPSC topper held hostage, beaten up by fishing mafia; know what happened

IAS officer Nitin Sangwan, who serves in a senior position in Gujarat, was recently held hostage by kidnappers and brutally thrashed while investigating irregularities in fisheries.
DNA - Published

IAS Tina Dabi's younger sister IAS Ria Dabi: Know her designation, salary and more

Ria Dabi secured an AIR 15th ranking in the UPSC exam in the year 2020. She is currently posted as an Assistant Collector in Alwar, Rajasthan.
DNA - Published