Union Public Service Commission: News
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.
30 Aug 2024
Delhi High Court'Don't consider 7 of 12 UPSC attempts...': Khedkar to HC
Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar has requested the Delhi High Court to disregard seven of her 12 acknowledged attempts for UPSC Civil Services entrance examination.
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).
21 Aug 2024
Janata Dal (United)Modi government's 6 U-turns before retracting lateral entry hiring order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to retract a job advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
20 Aug 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentre withdraws lateral entry advertisements on PM Modi's directions
The Centre on Tuesday directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its recent advertisements for lateral entry positions.
19 Aug 2024
Ashwini VaishnawWhat is the row over lateral entry in government jobs
A row has erupted between the opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced recruitment to 45 posts through lateral entry.
18 Aug 2024
Consumer Protection ActSriram's IAS fined for advertisement saying 'We're India's No. 1'
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on Sriram's IAS, a prominent coaching institute.
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.
08 Aug 2024
DelhiUPSC aspirant diagnosed with painful WWII-era condition from prolonged sitting
A 21-year-old civil service aspirant has been diagnosed with a rare condition known as pilonidal sinus, or "Jeepers Bottom," at a private hospital in Delhi.
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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)IAS 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.
02 Aug 2024
DelhiAfter IAS center deaths, Super 30's Anand jabs 'famous teachers'
Following the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants at Rau's coaching center in Delhi, Anand Kumar, founder of Super 30, has urged students to focus more on self-study and not rush with the crowd.
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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'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.
31 Jul 2024
Atishi30 Delhi basements sealed, 200 coaching centers served notices: Atishi
In a swift response to the tragic deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants at Rau's IAS coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, the Delhi government has sealed 30 coaching centers' basements.
31 Jul 2024
Andhra Pradesh1983 batch IAS officer Preeti Sudan appointed as UPSC chairperson
Preeti Sudan, the former Union Health Secretary, has been appointed as the new director of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
31 Jul 2024
AtishiDelhi government to introduce new law to regulate coaching centers
In response to the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants due to flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has announced plans for a new law.
30 Jul 2024
Delhi10x10 room: Cop shows plight of UPSC aspirants in Delhi
Every year, between 50,000 to 100,000 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants relocate to Delhi from various parts of India to prepare for their exams.
29 Jul 2024
DelhiHow Delhi coaching tragedy could have been averted
The death of three UPSC aspirants due to flooding in the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar has sparked safety concerns at coaching centers.
28 Jul 2024
IndiaUPSC coach issues apology after Lord Ram-Akbar comparison draws ire
Civil services exam tutor Shubhra Ranjan has issued a clarification after videos of her comparing Lord Ram with Mughal ruler Akbar while teaching students sparked controversy.
28 Jul 2024
AtishiOwner of Delhi coaching center where 3 students died arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested the owner and coordinator of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi after flooding in its basement killed three students.
25 Jul 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA)Biometric 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.
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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)IAS 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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Trainee 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.
13 Jul 2024
Civil ServicesYouTuber Dhruv Rathee booked over content on parody account
Maharashtra's nodal cyber police have filed a case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over content posted by a parody account.
13 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)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.
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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)IAS 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
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Trainee 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.
20 Jun 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA)What is new 'anti-paper leak' law, its penalties
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, has come to the limelight amid allegations of irregularities in examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
16 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's message to civil services aspirants after UPSC results
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the shortlisted candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2023.
16 Apr 2024
Civil ServicesUPSC exam 2023 results out: Aditya Srivastava secures rank 1
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the 2023 Civil Services mains examination.
09 Dec 2023
UPSC Civil Services ExaminationUPSC CSE Mains 2023 results out: Check toppers, merit list
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the 2023 Civil Services Examination (CSE) Main.
12 Jun 2023
CareerUPSC Civil Services Prelims Result 2023 announced
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the results of CSE Prelims 2023 on Monday. Aspirants can visit the official upsc.gov.in website to check their results.
23 May 2023
ExamsUPSC 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.
30 Sep 2022
AndroidUPSC releases mobile app for aspirants: Here's how to download
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched its official app for aspirants.
24 Jul 2022
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Meet 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.
27 Jun 2022
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Meet 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.
10 Jun 2022
UPSC CSEISRO's physically challenged scientist Kartik Kansal cracks UPSC CSE 2021
Many people's lives have changed since the 2021 UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) results were announced.
04 Jun 2022
JharkhandJharkhand: 'Error' leads woman to believe she passed CCE
The family of a Jharkhand woman apologized on Friday after it was revealed that her claim of passing the civil services examination was an "inadvertent error."
01 June 2022
Civil ServicesA domestic violence victim mother secures AIR 177 in UPSC
Shivangi Goyal, a native of Hapur, has brought laurels to her family by scoring 177th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.
30 May 2022
UPSC Civil Services ExaminationShruti Sharma tops UPSC CSE 2021, top four candidates women
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday announced the results of the 2021 Civil Services Examination (CSE).
29 Sep 2021
Civil Service ExaminationShubham Kumar, civil services topper, scores 52.04% in UPSC exam
Shubham Kumar topped the civil services examination 2020 with 52.04% marks, and second rank holder Jagrati Awasthi scored 51.95% in the prestigious test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to select the country's civil servants.
27 Sep 2021
VizagTook inspiration from RINL plant to crack UPSC: Lakshmi Soujanya
Many of us know RINL as steel producing company, but M Lakshmi Soujanya—who has made it to the 2020 Civil Service Examination qualifiers' list— says the PSU's township has been a "pillar of support" for her and she took inspiration from its 24X7 running plant.
24 Sep 2021
Civil Service ExaminationUPSC 2020 results out; here's how you can check yours
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results for the 2020 civil services examination.
24 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaOnline NDA application for women opens; admissions to be 'provisional'
The Union Public Service Commission on Friday said it opened the online application for women candidates to apply for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, 2021.
30 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court refuses to defer UPSC prelims exams
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to postpone the UPSC Prelims Examinations 2020, scheduled for October 4, amid the raging coronavirus pandemic, adding that aspirants appear for the test to become "civil servants and not students."
28 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCivil services exams cannot be postponed, UPSC tells SC
The upcoming civil services examinations cannot be postponed in light of the coronavirus outbreak, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) told the Supreme Court on Monday.
15 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court puts stop on Sudarshan TV's 'insidious' #UPSCJihad show
The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained a private television channel from airing the remaining episodes of a show on Muslims "infiltrating" the central government's civil services.
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.
26 Jul 2019
IndiaGATE vs IES/ESE: Eligibility, differences, everything to know
Engineering has always been one of the most favored professional courses in India thanks to the extensive opportunities it offers.
