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Centre drops lateral entry move for UPSC amid pressure from opposition, ally Chirag Paswan

Aug 21, 2024, at 02:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government Tuesday requested the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its advertisement for lateral entry into bureaucracy, amid intense opposition criticism and pressure from ally Chirag Paswan, who had also expressed reservations against the move.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh directs UPSC chief to cancel lateral entry advertisement for recruitment in bureaucracy amid criticisms

Aug 20, 2024, at 08:19 pm

Indian Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday wrote to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chief and asked him to cancel an advertisement for lateral entry into bureaucracy.

UPSC cancels provisional candidature of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar

Jul 31, 2024, at 10:06 pm

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of  trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar and even barred her from participating in all commission-conducted examinations.

UPSC Chairman resigns five years before end of his tenure, cites 'personal reasons'

Jul 21, 2024, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Manoj Soni has resigned from his post five year before the end of his tenure, media reported.

UPSC takes action against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar for fake disability claims

Jul 19, 2024, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a crackdown, the UPSC has issued a notice to cancel trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's selection owing to her alleged lie about her visual and mental disabilities and faking her identity, media reports said.

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar recalled to academy, her training put on hold

Jul 17, 2024, at 02:07 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer under scrutiny for allegedly misusing power and privileges, has been recalled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie and her training put on hold.

'Media trial proving me guilty is wrong': Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar

Jul 16, 2024, at 02:41 am

New Delhi/IBNS: IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, caught up in a massive controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, has accused the 'media trial' of proving her guilty and said it is "wrong".

Centre forms panel to probe disability claims made by trainee IAS officer

Jul 12, 2024, at 05:07 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has formed a committee to verify "candidature claims and other details" submitted by trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of misusing disability and OBC quota to secure a position in the service.

Trainee IAS officer, who used siren on car, 'faked' mental disability? Massive row over appointment process

Jul 11, 2024, at 04:59 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has submitted an affidavit to the Union Public Service Commission in which she claimed to be visually and mentally impaired to avail of selection process concessions.

UPSC Civil Services 2023 results out, 1,016 candidates recommended for appointment

Apr 16, 2024, at 09:39 pm

A total of 1,016 candidates have been recommended for appointment after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the result of the  Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 on Tuesday.

Central Consumer Protection Authority slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Khan Study Group Institute for advertising misleading claims

Nov 10, 2023, at 05:52 am

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh for misleading advertisement and unfair trade practice on Khan Study Group (KSG), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Thursday.

Dr Dinesh Dasa takes Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC

Oct 01, 2023, at 12:49 am

New Delhi: Dr Dinesh Dasa took oath of office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC on Friday.

UPSC mulls action against 2 candidates for falsely claiming selection in civil services exam

May 27, 2023, at 06:44 am

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is contemplating both criminal and disciplinary penalties against two candidates accused of falsely claiming selection in the recently declared civil services examination results.

Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish those who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) Examination

May 30, 2022, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated all those who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.

UPSC declares result for civil services examination 2020, Shubham Kumar emerges topper

Sep 25, 2021, at 04:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results of the civil services examination for the year 2020.

IAS backdoor entry claim for Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter found false in fact check

Jan 19, 2021, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Rumours that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter passed the IAS examinations without even appearing in the highly competitive test, have been proved wrong by a fact-check into social media claims by AFP Fact Check.

Rajiv Nayan Choubey takes oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC

Feb 01, 2019, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Rajiv Nayan Choubey, took the Oath of office and Secrecy as Member, Union Public Service Commission on Friday.

T.C.A Anant takes oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC

Jan 14, 2019, at 04:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): T.C.A Anant, former Chief Statistician of India & Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) here on Monday, officials said.

UPSC releases result of Civil Service Exam, Hyderabad's Anudeep Durishetty tops

Apr 28, 2018, at 04:56 am

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Union Public Service Commission on Friday released the final result of Civil Services Exam 2017 on its official website. 

Cabinet approves MoU between Union Public Service Commission , Royal Civil Service Commission

Jun 30, 2016, at 01:45 am

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan.