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C.V. Anand: The Cricketer Who Walked Off the Pitch to Command Telangana Police

9 May 2026

Bhakti Kothari

From India U-19 cricketer to Telangana’s DGP, 1991 batch IPS officer, C.V. Anand’s journey blends sport, service, personal loss, and reform-driven policing...

Book Reviews

At the Ends of the Rainbow: A Memoir of Slow Travel, Soulful Encounters and Survival

9 May 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

A deeply reflective memoir where travel becomes a journey through climate anxiety, identity, belonging,...

Beyond Headlines

How 15 Million Trees Revived Karnataka’s Driest District Into a Model of Ecological Revival

9 May 2026

Pallavi Priya

A district once known for drought and barren landscapes transformed itself by planting over 15 million...

Features

Securing Inviolate Area For The Wild – A Mirage, Or A Thwarted Dream?

8 May 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Creating truly inviolate forests in India demands a difficult balance—protecting fragile wildlife habitats...

Beyond Headlines

In Bihar’s Changing Policing Story, IPS officer Swarn Prabhat Stands for Firmness with Fairness

8 May 2026

Yash Chaturvedi

From Microsoft engineer to Bihar IPS officer, Swarn Prabhat’s policing combines intelligence-led enforcement,...

Must Read

Appointments on Top Positions in Home Ministry, CBI, CRPF, IB, NCB, CDS, Navy Chief Round The Corner

7 May 2026

Bihar’s Power Reset

7 May 2026

Kerala’s Race for the Top Post

7 May 2026

Videos

Rupinder Brar: The Officer Connecting Policy, People, and India’s Key Sectors

7 May 2026

Bhakti Kothari

IRS Vandana Sagar: From Academic Excellence to International Tax Leadership and a Champion’s Mindset

27 April 2026

Bhakti Kothari

IAS Saurabh Katiyar’s Model of Good Governance: Compassion, Efficiency, and Real Impact

20 April 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Bureaucracy News

ACC Empanels 22 IRAS Officers, Including Pranav Kumar Mallick, for Promotion to Higher Administrative Grade in 2026

9 May 2026

ACC Effects Major Joint Secretary-Level Reshuffle; 21 Senior Officers Appointed Across Key Ministries - Full List Inside

9 May 2026

Kerala Cadre IAS Officer Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy’s New Book on Geographical Indications Draws Global Attention

9 May 2026

Punjab Govt Transfers 7 IAS and 4 PCS Officers; Arshdeep Singh Thind Gets Additional Charge of Water Supply Dept

9 May 2026

UPSC Declares Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam 2025 Results; Basavaraj Kempawad Tops, 148 Candidates Recommended

8 May 2026

UP Govt Issues Strict Protocol Rules for Bureaucrats Dealing With MPs, MLAs; Violations to Invite Action

8 May 2026

PSU News

SCI Q4 & FY26 Results: Net Profit Surges 63% to ₹1,326 Crore, Declares ₹1 Dividend Per Share

9 May 2026

NTPC Renewable Energy Awards ₹621 Crore 500 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan to Boost Clean Energy Capacity

8 May 2026

ITDC Appoints Vandana Jain as Government Nominee Director on Board Effective May 2026

8 May 2026

Bank of India Q4 & FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 14.7% to ₹10,527 Crore, Declares ₹4.65 Dividend

8 May 2026

MCL Partners with IIM Sambalpur to Train 500 Officers in AI and Machine Learning for Digital Transformation

8 May 2026

Bank of Baroda Approves ₹6,000 Crore Fund Raise via AT1 and Tier II Bonds to Boost Capital Strength

8 May 2026

PESB Fails to Find Suitable Candidate for Cochin Shipyard CMD Post; Fresh Selection Process Likely

8 May 2026

PNB Partners with NSE Clearing to Launch India’s First Real-Time Digital eFDR Facility for Clearing Members

8 May 2026

Defence News

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From INS Vikramaditya to Navy Chief: Meet Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Set to Lead the Indian Navy

9 May 2026

Who Is NS Raja Subramani? Retired Army Vice Chief Appointed as India’s Next Chief of Defence Staff

9 May 2026

India is Developing Sci-Fi Style Laser Weapon to Destroy Drones at the Speed of Light

8 May 2026

India’s AMCA Programme Advances Rapidly After CCS Clearance, Major Engineering Phase Starts

8 May 2026

Judiciary News

No Service, No Payment: Supreme Court Strengthens Consumer Rights in India With Verdict on Unused Service Charges

8 May 2026

Supreme Court Warns Lawyers and Judges Over AI-Generated Fake Case Laws, Asks Bar Council of India to Form Expert Committee

7 May 2026

Election Commissioner Appointment Controversy: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Key Constitutional Challenge

7 May 2026

Supreme Court Gives Power To DM to Cut Water, Electricity Over Waste Rule Violations

7 May 2026

CSR News

NBCC Wins ₹103.47 Crore CSR Project Contract from Power Finance Corporation Across India

7 May 2026

REC Limited Launches ₹11.55 Crore CSR-Funded Sankara Eye Hospital in Bihar to Transform Rural Vision Care

5 May 2026

EdCIL Boosts Rural Education with New Classrooms and Sanitation Facilities in Varanasi School

28 April 2026

₹7.19 Crore Healthcare Upgrade: NTPC Sipat Strengthens Bilaspur’s Medical Infrastructure

28 April 2026

Opinion

Features

Securing Inviolate Area For The Wild – A Mirage, Or A Thwarted Dream?

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Features

Reimagining Healthcare, Redesigning Life

Anurag Goel

Cartoon of the Week

CARTOON OF THE WEEK

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UPSC Stories

She Missed by 0.2 Marks… Twice. Now Srishti Goyal is AIR 160 in UPSC 2025

5 May 2026

Bhakti Kothari

From missing exams by fractions to cracking UPSC CSE 2025 with AIR 160, Srishti Goyal’s journey is a...

After Losing His Mother at 10, He Fought On to Fulfil Her Dream

4 May 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Ashish Sharma’s UPSC journey is a powerful story of loss, persistence, and purpose, culminating in AIR...

How Animesh Mishra Cracked UPSC CSE 2025 with AIR 428: Prelims, Mains & Interview Strategy

3 May 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Animesh Mishra secured AIR 428 in UPSC CSE 2025 with a strategic and disciplined approach. Read his preparation...

Social Media

“We Will Pay a Heavy Price”: IFS Officer Warns as Bengaluru Faces Unusual Heat

28 April 2026

Bengaluru Heatwave Sparks Concern as IFS Officer Flags Deforestation and Urbanisation Impact

Leopard and Calf Trapped in Same Well in Madhya Pradesh, Remarkable Rescue Stuns Villagers, Shares IFS Anupam Sharma

26 April 2026

A leopard and a calf fell into a well in Madhya Pradesh, but an extraordinary rescue and their surprising...

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‘Chose India Over MIT’: Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu on IAS Officer Raju Narayana Swamy’s Journey

23 April 2026

According to the viral post reshared by Mr Vembu, IAS Swamy believed that his education at IIT was funded...

Book Reviews

At the Ends of the Rainbow: A Memoir of Slow Travel, Soulful Encounters and Survival

9 May 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

A deeply reflective memoir where travel becomes a journey through climate anxiety, identity, belonging,...

Between Light and Silence: Reading Morning Twilight as a Journey of Voice and Memory

2 May 2026

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

A quiet yet powerful exploration of voice, invisibility, and womanhood—Morning Twilight lingers like...

Moy Moy’s Circle: A Moving Story of Love, Disability, and Quiet Change

25 April 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

This heartfelt review by Yauvanika Chopra captures how Moy Moy’s Circle transforms a personal story into...