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India’s Per-Capita Emissions Argument: A Case for Climate Justice or an Excuse for Inaction?

2 November 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

The article, written by P. Sesh Kumar, former Former Director General, CAG of India, examines India’s per-capita emissions argument, its importance for...

Change Makers

How IPS Officer Gaurav Rai Made Trust Central to the Fight Against Naxalism

1 November 2026

Pallavi Priya

IPS officer Gaurav Rai explains how community engagement, development, rehabilitation and police welfare...

Features

India’s Cities Have Smart Technology. Do Their Municipalities Have Enough Power to Govern?

1 November 2026

Bhakti Kothari

India is investing in smart infrastructure, but better-governed cities will require more than technology....

Features

How Goat Farming Can Protect Small Farmers from Economic Shocks

1 November 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

The article by Mukesh Panika, Founder of Regenerate India, explores how goat rearing can strengthen food...

Features

Sardar Patel’s Steel Frame: Are We Strengthening Institutions or Ourselves?

31 October 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In this thought-provoking article, former IPS officer Shailendra Srivastava and Advocate Arunima Srivastava...

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40 Villas, Government Concessions and APO: Why IAS Shikhar Agrawal Faces Calls for a CBI-ED Probe

30 October 2026

Who Was Ex-IAS Syed Munir Hoda? Former TN Election Chief and Chennai Metro’s First Chairman Dies at 76

29 October 2026

Why Are IAS, IPS and IFS Officers Opting for VRS in Uttarakhand? 3 Forest Officers Seek Early Retirement in Three Years

28 October 2026

Videos

Rahul Navin: The Tax Expert Who Rose to Lead India's Enforcement Directorate

30 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Anurag Garg IPS: The Officer Leading India’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking

29 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Five years after Kargil, India sent its cricketing heroes to Pakistan where terrorism posed a deadly threat. The man guarding them, former Special Director of Intelligence Bureau, Mr. Yashovardhan Azad, reveals what all went behind the scenes during that crucial tour.

Trust No One, Said His Instinct in Pakistan

28 October 2026

Sharad Gupta

PSU News

Leadership Updates: Ajay Kumar Takes Charge as Director (Operations & Business Development) at BPRL

2 November 2026

Coal India Celebrates 52nd Foundation Day in Kolkata, Highlights 19% Growth in October Coal Production

2 November 2026

BPCL’s MAK Lubricants Partners with Germany’s LANXESS to Develop Advanced Industrial Lubricants

2 November 2026

POWERGRID Reports 8% Growth in Q2 Profit at ₹3,866 Crore; Declares ₹3 Interim Dividend

2 November 2026

Ministry of Coal to Honour Top-Performing Coal and Lignite Mines at Star Rating Awards in Raipur on November 2

1 November 2026

India’s Coal Imports Decline 5.83% to 104.57 MT in August 2026, Import Dependence Eases

1 November 2026

Union Bank of India MD and CEO Asheesh Pandey Inaugurates New Banking Facilities in Lucknow and Kanpur

1 November 2026

Petronet LNG Wins ‘Excellence in Public Health Initiatives’ Award at Asia Social Impact & Sustainability Awards 2026

1 November 2026

Defence News

CISF Functional Command Structure Feature

CISF Reorganises Command Structure Around Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Moves Beyond Territorial Model

2 November 2026

INS Trishul Arrives at Greece's Souda Bay to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation with Hellenic Navy

1 November 2026

Goa Shipyard Hands Over Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Aparajit to Indian Coast Guard

31 October 2026

Who Is Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia? New Vice Chief of Air Staff to Take Charge on November 1

31 October 2026

Judiciary News

Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notices to Chief Secretary Anu Garg Over Consumer Commission Vacancies

1 November 2026

Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge Appointments: Supreme Court Collegium Clears 5 Names

31 October 2026

chhattisgarh high court judge appointment

Who Are The 6 Candidates Recommended For Chhattisgarh High Court Judges

31 October 2026

Supreme Court Strikes Down APTEL Review Order For Violating Article 141

31 October 2026

CSR News

Petronet LNG Wins ‘Excellence in Public Health Initiatives’ Award at Asia Social Impact & Sustainability Awards 2026

1 November 2026

CMPDIL Signs MoA with Nidhi Samriddhi Foundation to Promote Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Jharkhand

30 October 2026

MCL Signs MoU to Provide ₹3.20 Crore for Multipurpose Community Hall in Anugola Under CSR

29 October 2026

NALCO Foundation Signs MoU to Sponsor 21 Odisha Youths for Three-Year Nursing Diploma

28 October 2026

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India’s Per-Capita Emissions Argument: A Case for Climate Justice or an Excuse for Inaction?

Indian Masterminds Bureau

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India’s Cities Have Smart Technology. Do Their Municipalities Have Enough Power to Govern?

Bhakti Kothari

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Beyond Bureaucracy

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed governance, delivery and India’s global standing

21 September 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

From last-mile governance and women’s empowerment to infrastructure and cultural renewal, PM Modi’s leadership...

How the New Criminal Laws Are Rewiring India's Justice System

23 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In Two Years' Journey of New Laws, How Haryana Placed First in The Country, Scoring 95.21/100 in Imp...

“The Goal Is More Than Food Production”: Atish Chandra on the Future of Indian Agriculture

22 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

India’s agriculture strategy is shifting from simply increasing production to raising farmers’ incomes...

UPSC Stories

He Taught Students to Meet Expenses. Today, Sachin Bhadouria is a Scientist ‘B’ at CWPRS

30 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Sachin Bhadouria overcame financial challenges and a Hindi-medium background to secure AIR 2 in a UPSC...

A Photograph of His Mother Accompanied Vishwas Jhargad to the UPSC Interview, Where His Dream Came Closer

29 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Vishwas Vijay Jhargad lost both parents as a child. With his family's support, he secured AIR 145 in...

‘Dreams Don’t Change Lives, Daily Habits Do’: IA&AS Officer Lokesh Datal on UPSC and Discipline

24 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

IA&AS officer Lokesh Datal shares his UPSC journey, clearing the exam in his fourth attempt, building...

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Odisha IPS Officer Calls for Accountability, Says Indians’ Conduct Abroad Could Affect Visa Policies

1 June 2026

‘Visa Rules Getting Tougher’: IPS Officer Arun Bothra Warns Against Indians’ ‘Uncouth’ Behaviour Abr...

IIT Roorkee Alumnus and IFS Officer Himanshu Tyagi Explains Why Tigers Sleep 16–20 Hours a Day

9 May 2026

“Tigers Understand Calorie Math Better Than Humans,” Says 2020-Batch IFoS Officer Himanshu Tyagi

“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

Book Reviews

The Mirror and the Map_ India’s Census (1)

Counting a Nation: India’s Census, the Politics of Legibility and the Challenges of Census 2027

31 October 2026

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

From colonial enumeration to Census 2027, C. Chandramouli’s book explores how India’s census has shaped...

The War Diary of Asha-San: Bharati Sahay’s INA Journey

24 October 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

Discover Lt Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Chaudhry’s wartime diary, her meeting with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,...

Can AI Bridge the Opportunity Gap? IAS Officer Dr. Manish Ranjan Explores the Answer in His New Book

19 October 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

In AI for Everyone, IAS officer Dr. Manish Ranjan explores how artificial intelligence can bridge gaps...

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