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A Mother’s Tears, A Brother’s Sacrifice: Ishwar Patel Becomes MP Civil Judge

15 November 2025

Muskan Khandelwal

The emotional journey of Ishwar Patel—his struggles, family sacrifices, and the moment he became a Civil Judge in Madhya Pradesh.

Book Reviews

A Journey to Find the Oldest and Most Legendary Trees in India

15 November 2025

Indian Masterminds Bureau

This insightful review is penned by Ms. Yauvanika Chopra, Associate Director, The New India Foundation,...

Beyond Headlines

From Taking Down Gangsters to Taking Over as DGP

15 November 2025

Pallavi Priya

From leading anti-crime operations in Bokaro — including the high-profile encounter of gangster Anand...

Video Interview

Decoding India’s Internal Security Challenges with A UPSC Guru

14 November 2025

Sharad Gupta

A major bomb blast in high-security Red Fort area claiming about a dozen lives, has shaken the country...

UPSC Stories

A Scholarship, A Dream & Rank-1: How Ajit Kumar Mishra Cracked MPPSC-2023 in 4 Attempts - A Story of Grit and Glory (Exclusive)

14 November 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Ajit Mishra, hailing from a small village in Panna, achieved MPPSC Rank-1 in his fourth attempt, rising...

Must Read

From Innocuous Posters to a Massive Terror Bust: How Srinagar SSP Dr G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy Unraveled a Multi-State Terror Module Including Red Fort Blast

12 November 2025

Bihar Elections 2025 Results: Only Former IPS Officers Sunil Kumar & Anand Mishra Win, 4 Others Defeated - Full Analysis Inside

15 November 2025

Who Is Senior IAS V. Srinivas, Confirmed as Rajasthan's Next Chief Secretary? A Look at His Bureaucratic Journey and Key Government Roles

14 November 2025

Videos

Decoding India’s Internal Security Challenges with A UPSC Guru

14 November 2025

Sharad Gupta

IPS Dara Kavitha: The Cyber Guardian of Hyderabad’s Digital Frontier

13 November 2025

Bhakti Kothari

Conquering The Emperor of Maladies With Aplomb

7 November 2025

Sharad Gupta

Bureaucracy News

IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services (IAS)

UP IAS Officer Amod Kumar Takes Voluntary Retirement; Manoj Kumar Singh Appointed CEO of State Transformation Commission

15 November 2025

UP Govt Appoints Former Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh as First CEO of State Transformation Commission - Know More!

15 November 2025

From Top Cop to Tough Loss: Why Former ADGP Dr. J.P. Singh’s Political Debut in Bihar Failed to Take Off

15 November 2025

Meet Rajasthan’s Next Top Bureaucrat V. Srinivas: Returning After Seven Years to Lead Rajasthan as Chief Secretary from November 17

15 November 2025

IAS Officer Jaibir Singh Arya Discharged in Corruption Case After Haryana Govt Denies Prosecution Sanction

15 November 2025

IFS Akanksha Mahajan Returns to Rajasthan as Husband IAS Siddharth Mahajan Joins State Cadre; IPS Suvez Haque Appointed IG in Maharashtra

15 November 2025

PSU News

Indian Power Sector Mourns R. K. Vishnoi, THDC India CMD, Visionary Behind Major Hydro Projects

15 November 2025

WCL Launches Coal India’s First High-Tech Multimedia Studio to Boost Digital Communication

15 November 2025

CCL–DGMS National Seminar Highlights Modern Blasting Technologies and Safety Innovations in Mining

15 November 2025

Engineers India Limited EIL Engineers India Ltd (EIL)

Engineers India Limited Reports 38% Surge in H1 FY2025-26 Profit, Secures All-Time High Rs 13,131 Crore Order Book

15 November 2025

MOIL Announces Strategic Leadership Changes to Boost Production, Operational Efficiency, and Industry Competitiveness

15 November 2025

BHEL Consortium Signs Novation Agreement with AESL for Major HVDC Renewable Energy Transmission Project

15 November 2025

NICDC, NLDSL and Andhra Pradesh sign MoU

NLDSL, and Andhra Pradesh Government Partner to Digitize State Logistics with ULIP Platform

15 November 2025

BPCL Highlights India’s Energy Resilience at Energy Security Conference 2025 Amid Global Uncertainties

15 November 2025

Defence News

From Impossible to Operational: Gajraj Corps Launched High-Altitude Monorail System at 16,000 ft in Arunachal Pradesh for Logistics Efficiency

15 November 2025

Game-Changer for Indian Skies: Su-30MKI to Get 100 Advanced Jammer Pods in Massive EW Upgrade That Can Blind Enemy Radars

15 November 2025

Underwater Game-Changer: DRDO’s New AUV Swarm Packs AI, Sonar & Speed in One Compact System Could Transform Maritime Security

15 November 2025

A New Era Begins: Rudra Brigade Cold Strike Doctrine Pushes India Into Future Multi-Domain Warfare

15 November 2025

Judiciary News

New Twist in Alappuzha Lawyer–Police Clash: Police Claim Criminals Misusing Court Premises After HC Ban

15 November 2025

Serious Red Flags: Supreme Court Uncovers Lapses in Punjab Judiciary Infrastructure Funds Misuse

15 November 2025

Shocking 40-Year Inaction: Rajasthan HC Directs New Cell to Track Accused Who Never Left the Village

15 November 2025

Big Relief for Working Mothers: Delhi High Court Slams Arbitrary Denial of Child Care Leave for Government Employees

15 November 2025

Opinion

Features

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A Quarter Century of Uttarakhand: Growth, Identity, and the Road Ahead

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UPSC Stories

A Scholarship, A Dream & Rank-1: How Ajit Kumar Mishra Cracked MPPSC-2023 in 4 Attempts - A Story of Grit and Glory (Exclusive)

14 November 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Ajit Mishra, hailing from a small village in Panna, achieved MPPSC Rank-1 in his fourth attempt, rising...

This IFS Officer Wants to Turn the Northeast into a Global Model of Green Prosperity

10 November 2025

Muskan Khandelwal

UPSC achiever and IFS officer Kenneth Chakma shares his path from GSI to the Forest Service and his mission...

Moin Ahamd Mansoori IAS UPSC Success Story

How IAS Moin Ahamd Mansoori’s Selection Brought Respect, Dignity, and a New Life to His Family

7 November 2025

Muskan Khandelwal

From running a cyber café to becoming an IAS officer, Moin Ahamd Mansoori’s story of struggle, UPSC journey,...

Social Media

Who is IPS Shalabh Sinha? The Bastar SP Whose Kishore Kumar Rendition Took Social Media by Storm

14 November 2025

IPS officer Mr. Shalabh Sinha’s soulful performance of “Rimjhim Gire Sawan” at Dalpat Sagar goes viral,...

Clean Skies vs Choking Smog: Ex-IAS L V Nilesh's Critiquing Post Comparing Delhi’s Smog to U.S. Skies Sparks National Outrage

5 November 2025

Ex-IAS officer Mr. L.V. Nilesh’s viral post comparing Delhi’s polluted air to the U.S. has reignited...

“Don’t Quit”: IAS Pari Bishnoi’s Inspiring Journey From Weight Gain to UPSC Glory is Inspiring Millions Across India

3 November 2025

IAS officer Ms. Pari Bishnoi’s journey from failure to achieving All India Rank 30 in the UPSC exam showcases...

Book Reviews

A Journey to Find the Oldest and Most Legendary Trees in India

15 November 2025

Indian Masterminds Bureau

This insightful review is penned by Ms. Yauvanika Chopra, Associate Director, The New India Foundation,...

Hindutva, Hind Swaraj, and the Search for India’s Soul

9 November 2025

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

The cover page of Makarand Paranjape’s meditation on Hindutva and Hind Swaraj has a deep red background. Veer...

Above and Beyond: The Ultimate Flight Manual for Every Curious Mind

30 October 2025

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

From balloon wars of 1794 to AI-powered drones, Shiv Kumar Mohanka’s Above & Beyond is a breathtaking,...