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Andhra Pradesh IAS officer and realtor friend among four charged in Bengaluru pub brawl case

An IAS officer named Vikas Marmat and three associates were charged after assaulting police officers. The incident occurred at a nightclub in Bengaluru during a routine check for underage drinking. Officers requested age verification from young women, which angered Marmat and his friends. They allegedly abused and physically attacked the…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Tera bhai mar gaya: How a seat dispute in Delhi metro turned fatal for a 48-year-old after being assaulted by an IAS officer and his son

A family’s loss of its sole breadwinner has followed a fatal altercation on the Delhi Metro, where Pawan Sharma allegedly suffered an assault during a dispute over seats reserved for senior citizens. His younger brother recalled receiving a distressed call from their mother before learning of Pawan’s death at the…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Democracy can't be held hostage to opposition's comfort, SIR necessary for fair polls: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Referring to an open letter by 124 former IAS, IFS and allied service officers defending the Election Commission's institutional integrity, Gupta backed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying free and fair polls demand accurate voter rolls, transparent procedures and strong institutions.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

New CBSE chairperson appointed: Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari to take charge

Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as part of a bureaucratic reshuffle approved by the Centre. Bhandari, a 2001-batch AGMUT cadre officer and currently Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, will replace Lokhande Prashant…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking TET exemption for teachers appointed before October, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking exemption of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for teachers appointed before October 31, 2019. Minister of School Education Sakeena Itoo emphasised the importance of teachers' dignity during discussions. Various members of the legislative assembly highlighted the contributions to society, supported the…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

AAP alleges Centre misusing agencies ahead of assembly polls amid ED searches in Punjab

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema slammed the Centre over the the Enforcement Directorate's search operations in the state, accusing it of misusing probe agencies ahead of the state assembly polls. AAP workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the GMADA office and raised slogans against the Union government. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

India weather today (September 24): IMD forecasts heavy rain in Odisha, Andhra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh; check state-wise forecast

India weather news: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of India on September 24, with southern states, along with Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha and Odisha, likely to witness intense rain. Several regions may also experience thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and squally conditions. Delhi,…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny

Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express investigation reported that fellow Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events

Mahua Moitra has written to the UN Special Rapporteur alleging discrimination against Muslim officers. Senior Muslim IAS and IPS officers were reportedly excluded from official events. These exclusions occurred during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visits to West Bengal. Moitra cited specific instances involving prominent officers and alleged religious…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Fake IAS officer exposed by viral Vidhan Sabha vlog: How this MP woman built a convincing govt identity with fake IDs & staged photos

A worrying trend has emerged as law enforcement agencies investigate several cases involving people allegedly impersonating IAS officers using forged credentials and fabricated backstories. These individuals allegedly used carefully crafted appearances, luxury vehicles and convincing photographs to create an impression of authority. Authorities are probing multiple such cases across Indian…

The Economic Times · Sep 14