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State DGP appointees must have at least six months to retire; those on deputation need Central consent: amended UPSC guidelines

Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the Director General of Police of a State, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said in amended guidelines issued last month.

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Unacademy, Chahal Academy, IQRA IAS: The 18 IAS coaching institutes under consumer watchdog’s glare

When India’s apex consumer watchdog decided to take suo motu cognisance of the UPSC coaching industry’s malpractices, it eventually had to fine four institutes and issue a notice to 14 others over a series of allegedly misleading advertisements.

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BJP delegation complains to Governor against Satish Jarkiholi interfering in Belagavi corporation matters

Belagavi BJP leaders, incl. Mayor Somanache & MLA Patil, met Governor Gehlot to complain of Minister Jarkiholi's interference in city corp. affairs. He allegedly threatened to supersede the body & misled govt. with false evidence. Gov. assured action if found guilty. Patil accused Minister of plotting against BJP. Minister accused…

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Belagavi Mayor writes to Governor against Minister saying he is interfering in city administration

Belagavi Mayor Somanache has complained to Governor Gehlot that district in-charge Minister Jarkiholi is interfering in city admin., creating unrest. Council members have passed resolution to take legal action against erring officials, but Jarkiholi has threatened to dismiss city corp. Mayor seeks appointment to discuss matter. Jarkiholi denies charge, says…

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Tamil Nadu’s senior-most DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits

DGP Braj Kishore Ravi retires to join Congress party & contest Lok Sabha election from Bihar. He stood 2nd in UPSC empanelment of DGPs. Karuna Sagar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, recently joined RJD & is national spokesperson.

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Dinesh Dasa appointed member of UPSC

Dr. Dasa appointed as Member of UPSC; took oath administered by Chairman Dr. Soni.

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‘No emergency door, staircase’: Behind the fire at women’s PG in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar

A major fire broke out at a paying guest accommodation in Mukherjee Nagar, popular for its UPSC coaching centres, on Wednesday evening. It was the second such incident of a fire breakout in the area within a span of four months.

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Aspirants in limbo as TSPSC group-1 preliminary gets cancelled yet again

TSPSC Group-1 exam cancelled, leaving aspirants in limbo. Candidates have sacrificed jobs, income & family to prepare. Court order due to failure to record biometric data. UPSC exams held without biometric reqs. Need to restore faith in exam system & provide employment opps. in Telangana.

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Traffic curbs today as city gears up to mark Hyderabad’s merger with India

Hyderabad Traffic Police advise commuters to avoid roads near Parade Grounds on Sun due to events linked to Hyderabad Liberation Day. 20 junctions in and around Parade Grounds will face traffic congestion. Candidates appearing for UPSC Mains exam will be allowed at barricading points. Telangana National Integration Day to be…

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Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?

The experts discuss whether having a Cabinet member instead of the CJI on the selection panel of the Election Commission affects the neutrality of the panel

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Vikrant Massey, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s next ‘12th Fail’ teaser unveiled

Makers of the upcoming drama film ‘12th Fail’ on Thursday unveiled the film’s official teaser. Read further on Dynamite News :

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Morning Digest | Private sector share in investment sees sharp decline in Q1; PM Modi announces agreement for use of UPI in France, and more

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7 days prior to exam, WII nixes 63 percent of job applications on ‘absurd reasons’

A week before the written examination for seven group-A vacancies for scientists at premier Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, Bharti Arora’s application was rejected by the institute for lack of “supporting documents” for her experience after PhD. Arora, a staffer at the WII for the past 15 months, then…

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Senior officers remember Vijayakumar as an efficient, self-made policeman

Senior police officers have recalled that C. Vijayakumar, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Coimbatore Range, who allegedly shot himself to death on Friday, was a self-made officer who excelled in all the tasks assigned to him

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Punjab law on naming DGP may pass muster

According to the Punjab amendment, the selection would be done by a seven member empanelment committee

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Follow your passions and interests while choosing career options, experts advise students

All resource persons and experts at the 10th and last session of the 21st edition of The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling at Poojya Doddappa Appa Sabha Bhavan on Sharnbasva University campus in Kalaburagi on Sunday were unanimous in advising students: just follow what your heart says in choosing your…

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2023 results declared; 14624 candidates pass

The candidature of these candidates is provisional. All these candidates have to apply again in the Detailed Application Form-I for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UPSC declares result of civil services preliminary exam — 14,624 candidates qualify

More than 14,600 candidates have qualified the 2023 civil services preliminary examination, the result of which was declared on June 12 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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Uttar Pradesh: Harassed by police, UPSC aspirant ends life in Lucknow

A UPSC aspirant died by suicide allegedly after being harassed by three policemen in Uttar Pradesh's capital, Lucknow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Keep an open mind and pursue your passion rather than bowing to peer or parental pressure, experts tell students

Keep an open mind, and pursue your passion rather than choosing your courses based on peer or parental pressure, experts in various fields told students at the 21st edition of The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling event on Saturday. The event, which was held at Sri Jagadguru Renuckacharya College, in…

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Aim high but have practical assessment of abilities, students told

“Always try to have the highest possible aim in the field of your interest. But it is important that you have a practical assessment of your abilities,” Assistant Commissioner Lavish Ordia said in Bidar on Sunday. He was speaking after inaugurating The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Session 2023 at…

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17 senior positions in Central government to be filled through lateral entry

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to induct these senior officers from the private sector on contract basis.

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Modi government gives fresh push to lateral recruitment, decides to induct 17 private sector specialists

Giving a fresh push to its ambitious plan to infuse private sector talent in its departments, the Centre has decided to recruit 17 senior officers through lateral entry mode.

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From the margins: On the success of women candidates in 2022 Civil Services Examination

The success of women in the Civil Services Examination, 2022 shows that the service of women civil servants will be vital for the well-being of a young India, especially women

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Morning Digest | Only six religion options make it to next Census form; IMD retains its normal outlook for monsoon, and more

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