Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Opposition parties, including the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), on Monday strongly demanded that high-ranking officials and ministers who supported the Nashik-based self-styled godman and fraudulent “Baba” Ashok Kharat — who caused havoc in the name of religion — be named as co-accused and face strict action.The issue was raised by Congress Legislative Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, through an adjournment motion in the state Assembly that also demanded the resignatio…
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Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday congratulated candidates from West Bengal who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2025.Using her X handle, CM Banerjee said that girls have secured about half of the top berths.“Happy to share one piece of excellent news on the eve of International Women’s Day: our government-trained candidates from West Bengal have fared very well in the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, and among them, our girls have …
Amroha (UP), March 7 (IANS) Surbhi Yadav from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, the daughter of a police Inspector, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 14 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, bringing immense pride to her family, village, and the entire district. Family members and relatives expressed happiness over her remarkable achievement and said that her success has become an inspiration for many young aspirants, especially those from middle-class families.Speaking to IANS, Surbhi Yadav’s uncle sa…
Srinagar, March 6 (IANS) Bringing laurels to Jammu and Kashmir, 16 candidates from the Union Territory, made it to the final select list of the all India Civil Services Examination 2025 on Friday. Jubilation broke out in the homes and neighbourhood of these 16 candidates, who made it to the coveted selection list.Of the selected candidates from Jammu and Kashmir, Suvan Sharma secured 148th rank, Towseef Ahmad Ganie secured 254th rank, Ritika 456th rank, Sooyash Shivam 572th rank, Muneeb Parrah a…
Gandhinagar, March 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday congratulated candidates from the state who cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, stating that 34 aspirants from Gujarat had succeeded in the 2025 cycle of the highly competitive national examination.In a statement issued after the results were declared by the UPSC, the Chief Minister said the achievement of the candidates had brought pride to the state.“A total of 34 bright so…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan has topped the Civil Services Examination 2025 while Rajeshwari Suve M from Tamil Nadu secured the second position in the exam in which 958 candidates qualified for IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IPS (Indian Police Service) and other services, an official statement said on Friday.While Rajeshwari is the highest-ranked woman candidate in the CSE 2025, there are two more women in the top 10 candidates. Agni…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Tuesday appealed to the citizens not to respond to any video call about digital arrest as it is non existent and there is no legal provision for a “digital arrest.” Scammers impersonating police or CBI officials use video calls to create a “virtual jail” environment, which is entirely fraudulent.Intervening during reply to a question by member Abu Azmi in the state Assembly during question hour, the Chi…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging Andhra Pradesh’s constitution of a one-man committee to recommend suitable departmental action against erring officials in the case relating to the supply of allegedly adulterated ghee for Tirumala laddus. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the administrative inquiry ordered by the state government and the top court-directed inves…
Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) J&K Administration on Friday ordered a reshuffle in civil administration, transferring IAS officers, including those at the financial commissioner (Additional chief secretary) level. Around 22 IAS and JKAS officers were transferred by the J&K administration.Ashwani Kumar, IAS (AGMUT: 1992), has been posted as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Power Development Department. He will also hold the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Mining D…
Jammu, Feb 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, appointed former senior IAS officer, Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory, officials said. An order issued by the Lok Bhawan said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section (3) of Section 36 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is pleased to appoint Shantmanu, IAS (retd.) as the State Election Commissioner …