Indian Administrative Service (IAS): News
12 Nov 2024
Kerala'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline
The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.
04 Nov 2024
KeralaWhatsApp group for Hindu IAS officers in Kerala sparks controversy
K Gopalakrishnan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has lodged a police complaint after he found out that unauthorized WhatsApp groups were created in his name.
22 Oct 2024
BhopalExplained: Why IAS Martin's comment on temple loudspeakers sparked row
A social media post by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shailbala Martin has sparked a major debate over the use of loudspeakers in temples in Madhya Pradesh.
13 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Delhi coaching center deaths: 4 co-owners get interim bail
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim bail to the four co-owners of a basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three Indian Administrative Service (IAS) aspirants died in July.
07 Sep 2024
Central GovernmentCentre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect
The central government has discharged former trainee officer Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect.
04 Sep 2024
Delhi PolicePuja Khedkar case: Disability certificate likely forged, says Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has submitted a status report to the Delhi High Court stating that former Maharashtra Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar may have submitted two separate disability certificates for her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.
29 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtDelhi HC extends pre-arrest bail for ex-IAS Puja Khedkar
The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended interim protection from arrest for former probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Puja Khedkar until September 5.
28 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtUPSC can't disqualify me: Khedkar refutes fraud charges
Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee officer, has challenged her disqualification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
16 Aug 2024
BandiporaJ&K: Over 200 officials transferred ahead of assembly elections
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced the transfer of over 200 officers in the Union Territory ahead of the Election Commission's announcement regarding the assembly elections.
12 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtDelhi HC grants protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee Khedkar
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of exam fraud.
07 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtKhedkar moves Delhi HC against cancellation of her UPSC candidature
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Delhi High Court of its intention to deliver a candidature cancellation order to former trainee IAS officer, Puja Khedkar, within two days.
02 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtIAS coaching deaths: HC slams police, transfers probe to CBI
The Delhi High Court has publicly criticized the police for the probe into the death of three UPSC aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle.
02 Aug 2024
Union Public Service CommissionIAS coaching deaths: What was culpable homicide charge against Kathuria
After three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants died at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi on July 27, seven people—including 50-year-old businessman Manoj Kathuria—were arrested.
01 Aug 2024
Delhi PoliceDelhi court denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar
A Delhi court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of fraudulently passing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination.
01 Aug 2024
Union Public Service Commission'Nonsensical': Pune collector on 'harassment' charge by trainee IAS Khedkar
Pune collector Suhas Diwase has denied harassment allegations made by trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar.
31 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceUPSC cancels Khedkar's IAS selection, bars her from taking exams
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has annulled the provisional candidature of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and barred her from participating in any future examinations conducted by the commission.
30 Jul 2024
Delhi'Nevin won't return...': UPSC aspirant's father demands strict action
Delvin Suresh, the father of 28-year-old Nevin Delvin—one of the three students who died in a basement flooding incident at Delhi's Rau IAS Study Circle, has demanded strict action against those responsible for his son's death.
29 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Rau's IAS Centre deaths: Fire department to cancel building's NOC
Two days after three civil services aspirants died in a basement flood at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, the fire department has begun the process of revoking the building's fire safety clearance.
25 Jul 2024
Union Public Service CommissionBiometric authentication, AI-based surveillance: UPSC to upgrade examination system
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to upgrade its exam system by integrating advanced digital technologies, reports said on Thursday.
24 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceDeadline over, Khedkar fails to report at IAS training academy
Controversial probationary Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, accused of using fake disability and caste certificates for her selection, missed her reporting deadline at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie on Tuesday, reports said.
24 Jul 2024
Priyanka ChaturvediPolice complaint against IAS Sabharwal over her disability quota post
A police complaint has been lodged against Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Smita Sabharwal, a day after she made a controversial post on the disability quota in the Indian Civil Services.
21 Jul 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Disabled candidate cleared UPSC 4 times, but not given service
A remarkable story of a disabled man who managed to crack the difficult civil services exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) four times has surfaced.
20 Jul 2024
GujaratUPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has stepped down from his role, nearly five years ahead of his term's scheduled end in 2029.
19 Jul 2024
Maharashtra'Faked her identity...': UPSC files FIR against Puja Khedkar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer Puja Khedkar and issued a show cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature.
19 Jul 2024
PuneWhy attempt to murder charge was added against Khedkar's mother
Justifying the inclusion of Indian Penal Code Section 307 (attempt to murder) in the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, mother of Indian Administrative Services probationer Puja Khedkar, the Pune Police informed a Maharashtra court on Thursday that the accused had placed a gun to the complainant's head.
18 Jul 2024
NashikIAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's mother sent to police custody
Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, has been remanded in police custody until July 20.
18 Jul 2024
Pune PoliceTrainee IAS Pooja Khedkar's gun-toting mother detained
Manorama Khedkar, the absconding mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, was detained by Pune Police on charges of illegal firearm possession.
17 Jul 2024
Other Backward Class (OBC)IAS probationer Khedkar used fake ration card for disability certificate
Troubles for Indian Administrative Service probationer Pooja Khedkar appear to be never-ending as more alleged tactics deployed by the 32-year-old to secure the coveted post surface.
17 Jul 2024
PunePooja Khedkar controversy: A look at rules governing civil servants
The training of probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar has been put on hold, and she has been recalled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) amid allegations of abuse of power.
16 Jul 2024
Civil ServicesTrainee IAS Khedkar called police home on Monday: Report
Pooja Khedkar, a trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently under investigation for alleged false disability claims, summoned police to her residence in Maharashtra's Washim on Monday, reports said.
16 Jul 2024
MaharashtraWhy's Pune Police looking for trainee IAS officer Khedkar's parents?
Several teams of Maharashtra Police are on the lookout for the seven people, including Dilip Khedkar and Manorama Khedkar—parents of probationary Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar.
15 Jul 2024
Civil Service ExaminationPune hospital denied IAS Khedkar's disability certificate request in 2022
Trainee Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar—under investigation for allegedly misrepresenting her mental and visual disabilities to qualify for the Civil Services—had her request for a disability certificate denied in 2022 by Pune doctors, reports said.
15 Jul 2024
Social MediaAfter Khedkar, ex-IAS officer under fire for disability claim
Amid claims that trainee Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar allegedly submitted fake disability certificates to secure her position, questions are now being raised about another former bureaucrat's selection under the disability criteria.
14 Jul 2024
AhmednagarIAS probationer officer's family has ties with BJP leader: Report
The parents of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar have close ties with Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja Munde, India Today reported.
13 Jul 2024
Other Backward Class (OBC)FIR against IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's parents for threatening farmer
The Pune Rural Police has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against the parents of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, along with five others.
12 Jul 2024
AudiIAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's beacon-lit Audi has 21 pending challans
Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Pooja Khedkar has received a notice from the Pune City Traffic Police for unauthorized use of a beacon and Maharashtra government sign on a privately owned luxury car.
12 Jul 2024
PuneCentre starts probe into row involving probationary IAS officer Khedkar
Trainee Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar is facing further scrutiny as the Centre has launched a probe into allegations against her regarding misuse of power and claims made in her UPSC application.
11 Jul 2024
Maharashtra'So sorry..': IAS probationer Khedkar in first chat with media
Probationary Indian Administrative Service Officer Pooja Khedkar, who was recently transferred from Pune to Washim over alleged misuse of power, came face-to-face with the media for the first time on Thursday.
11 Jul 2024
Union Public Service CommissionIAS probationer Khedkar owns immovable assets worth crores: Reports
Scandal-ridden Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on-probation officer Pooja Khedkar allegedly owns undeclared assets worth ₹17 crore, reports claimed.
11 Jul 2024
MaharashtraTrainee IAS officer Khedkar wanted house, car before joining: Report
Trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, who has been transferred over misuse of power, reportedly demanded a separate house and car even before assuming her role as assistant collector in Pune.
10 Jul 2024
Central GovernmentWhat rules did IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar allegedly flout
Questions about the rules for Indian Administrative Service officer trainees have surfaced after one such trainee from Pune was accused of allegedly misusing her power.
10 Jul 2024
GhazipurRetired IAS officer's wife accuses stepson, aide of sexual assault
The wife of a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer has accused her stepson and his aide of sexually assaulting her at their home in Jammu and Kashmir.
21 Apr 2024
ChhattisgarhFormer IAS officer arrested in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
Anil Tuteja, a retired officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
02 Jun 2023
RajasthanRajasthan: 30 IPS, 7 IAS officers transferred in administrative reshuffle
The Rajasthan government on Friday transferred seven Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and 30 Indian Police Services (IPS) officers, reported PTI.
23 May 2023
Union Public Service CommissionUPSC CSE Final-2022 results announced, girls secure top 4 ranks
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced the results of the 2022 Civil Services Examination (CSE) Final exam, which saw girls secure six out of the top 10 ranks.
09 Mar 2023
GujaratGujarat IAS officer thrashed, held hostage during project inspection: Report
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was reportedly thrashed and held hostage by a group of individuals associated with fishing activity during his recent visit to a village near Gujarat's Dharoi Dam in Sabarkantha district, the police revealed on Wednesday.
13 Aug 2022
Jammu And KashmirShah Faesal returns, appointed deputy secretary in Ministry of Culture
Shah Faesal, a Kashmiri Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who resigned from the bureaucracy in 2019 to launch his political party only to leave politics later, has been appointed deputy secretary in the Culture Ministry.
24 Jul 2022
ExamsMeet Ayushi Singhal, jailed IAS officer's daughter who scored 98%
Ayushi Singhal, the daughter of suspended and imprisoned 2000 batch IAS officer Puja Singhal of the Jharkhand cadre, has secured an astounding 98% in the 2022 CBSE Class 12 board exams.
11 Jul 2022
XThird division in Class 10, now an IAS officer
Many believe that their class 10th and 12th mark sheets are going to define their future since we Indians are known to value the grading system.
28 Jun 2022
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Arrested Punjab IAS officer Sanjay Popli attends son's funeral
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Punjab, Sanjay Popli—who was arrested on graft charges—reportedly attended his son Kartik Popli's funeral in Chandigarh on Monday.
27 Jun 2022
UPSC Civil Services ExaminationMeet Varun Baranwal, cycle mechanic who became IAS officer
The stories of successful UPSC Civil Services Examination candidates have always inspired aspirants across India, and one such tale is of IAS officer Varun Baranwal, who beat the odds to achieve his goal.
13 Jun 2022
GujaratMeet IAS officer Tushar Sumera who barely cleared Class 10
Several educational boards declared their Class 10 results recently and if you're someone who scored the bare minimum, there's no need to be disheartened.
27 May 2022
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: 'Dog-walking' IAS officer transferred to Ladakh, wife to Arunachal
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjeev Khirwar and his wife Rinku Dugga, also an IAS officer, who used to walk their dog at Delhi's Thyagraj Stadium, were transferred on Thursday.
23 Apr 2022
Tina DabiIAS officer couple Tina Dabi-Pradeep Gawande wedding: First pictures out
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Tina Dabi, who topped the UPSC Civil Service Exams in 2015, tied the knot with fellow IAS officer Dr. Pradeep Gawande earlier this week.
29 Mar 2022
Tina DabiWho is Dr. Pradeep Gawande, IAS officer Tina Dabi's fiance?
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Tina Dabi on Monday announced her engagement to fellow IAS officer Dr. Pradeep Gawande.
27 Aug 2020
Delhi PoliceCommunal and irresponsible: IPS Association slams Sudarshan News over #UPSCJihad
The trailer of an upcoming news show to be aired on Sudarshan News TV has drawn criticism from the Indian Police Service (Central) Association.
24 May 2020
India#CareerBytes: Five habits every IAS aspirant should develop
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.
18 May 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
24 Feb 2020
India#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for UPSC CSE Personality Test
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest and most competitive exams.
23 Feb 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
10 Feb 2020
AssamFive IAS officers who have launched eco-friendly initiatives in India
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
16 Jan 2020
India#CareerBytes: Five habits every IAS aspirant should develop
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.
18 Dec 2019
India#CareerBytes: UPSC CSE 2020- Important dates and details to know
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruiting candidates to various Civil Services of India.
10 Dec 2019
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityStory of Pranjal Patil, India's first visually-challenged woman IAS officer
Pranjal Patil, the first visually challenged woman IAS officer in the country, recently took over as Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in October 2019.
14 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
07 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: IAS officers and some of their lesser-known perks, privileges
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
02 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: Career path of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after service among the Civil Services of the country.
28 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: Memory tips, tricks for UPSC aspirants to remember everything
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest examinations. However, with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
24 Oct 2019
IndiaStories of five IAS officers who turned into entrepreneurs
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
23 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: Five habits every IAS aspirant should develop
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.
18 Oct 2019
IndiaFive top female IAS officers you should know about
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
09 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for UPSC CSE Personality Test
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest and most competitive exams.
29 Sep 2019
NITI AayogPM Modi reorganizes Prime Minister's Office (PMO); shuffles work allocation
Before starting his week-long trip to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the process of revamping his office, formally known as Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
27 Sep 2019
IndiaFive lady IAS officers who brought positive changes to society
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the country's most prestigious Civil Service and joining the IAS is a dream for many. However, being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
