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The IAS Officer Who Put People Before Paperwork: How PK Jena Challenged Corruption and Reformed Governance

9 October 2026

Pallavi Priya

Former Odisha Chief Secretary and retired 1989-batch IAS officer PK Jena recalls how his early posting in Kalahandi shaped his approach to governance....

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Women, Forests and the Power of Participation: Rethinking Forest Governance in India

9 October 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Written by MEENAKSHI NEGI, IFS, PCCF (HoFF), Karnataka, for the IFSA Souvenir 2026, this article explores...

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How IAS Dhatri Reddy Is Turning Andhra Pradesh into a Launchpad for India’s Next Big Ideas

9 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

From IIT Kharagpur and London investment banking to IAS, Dhatri Reddy is building an inclusive innovation...

Beyond Headlines

In Dhemaji, Villagers Are Building a Forest Reserve for 150 Deer — And They Started With Shramadan

9 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Gohain Chapori in Assam’s Dhemaji district is developing a village forest reserve to protect 150 deer...

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Wildlife Week 2026 : Why Conservation Is Really About Human-Animal Relationships

8 October 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Written by Hemanth Ravivarapu Kumar, Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh, the...

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CAPF Act 2026 Takes Effect Nationwide: 50% IG Posts for IPS Deputation - What It Means for CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB Officers

8 October 2026

Who Is Gaurav Yadav, Appointed Regular DGP of Punjab? UPSC Panel, 2-Year Tenure and Career Profile

9 October 2026

Explained: Why CAPF Officers Oppose IPS Deputation - Supreme Court’s 2025 Verdict, 46 Postings and What Happens Next

8 October 2026

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The IAS Officer Who Put People Before Paperwork: How PK Jena Challenged Corruption and Reformed Governance

9 October 2026

Pallavi Priya

From Delhi’s Crime Branch to Puducherry: IPS Shalini Singh’s Long Journey in Policing

16 September 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Rajeev Singh Thakur: The IAS Officer Who Moved From Districts to Defence, Infrastructure and Now Manipur

11 September 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Bureaucracy News

Chhattisgarh Transfers 18 IPS Officers: SIA, SIB, CID and District Postings Reshuffled; Jha Amankumar Ramankumar Posted as SP (SIA)

9 October 2026

RG Kar Case: Suvendu Adhikari Cites Suspension of 3 IPS Officers, Announces Fresh Inquiries - Know the Case & Officers

9 October 2026

Indian Freedom Movement Was a Massive Ideological Incubator, Says Kerala IAS Officer Raju Narayana Swamy at Mahe

Quizzes Offer Big Learning Opportunities for Students, Says Kerala IAS Officer Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy

9 October 2026

ACC Appoints Gautam Ghosh as Narmada Control Authority Executive Member; Inder Pal Singh Sethi Named CCA - Know Them

9 October 2026

ACC Approves Promotion of 107 Space Scientists; Two Officers Empanelled for HAG in Water Engineering Service

9 October 2026

Tamil Nadu Links Asset Disclosure to Promotions; Only 3% of Employees Have Filed Statements Ahead of October 31 Deadline

9 October 2026

PSU News

Hindustan Copper Appoints Tarak Nath Nayak as Unit Head of Taloja and Gujarat Copper Projects

9 October 2026

ONGC Credit Rating: CareEdge Reaffirms AAA; Stable and A1+ Ratings on ₹52,500 Crore Facilities

9 October 2026

ECL’s Kunustoria Area Wins First Prize for Hindi Implementation at Rajbhasha Month 2026

9 October 2026

MOIL Limited Re-designates Atul Sharma as Head of Department (Mechanical) Effective October 9

9 October 2026

RailTel Secures Rs 19.44 Crore Order from Ministry of Railways for EnHM Digital Platform

9 October 2026

Goa Shipyard Commissions Indigenous Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Ajit to Strengthen Coastal Security

9 October 2026

SECI Signs Performance MoU with MNRE for FY 2026-27, Sets ₹24,000 Crore Revenue Target

9 October 2026

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)

PESB Recommends IOCL’s Rakesh Kumar for Director (Operations) Post at CPCL

9 October 2026

Defence News

Guarding India’s Coastline: Indigenous Warship Mangrol to Join the Navy

9 October 2026

India’s Defence Exports Hit ₹38,424 Crore as Rajnath Singh Pushes for Greater Private Sector Role

9 October 2026

India-France Rafale M Deal: How India Plans To Integrate Its Own Weapons in Rafale M Fighter Jets

9 October 2026

Astra Mk1 & Mk2 Missiles Upgraded to 160 Km And 200 Km+ Ranges Reported As IAF Evaluation Nears

9 October 2026

Judiciary News

Supreme Court Digital Portal Integration Ruling

Supreme Court Orders VAHAN, SARATHI, eDAR Link-Up To Detect Fake Accident Claims

9 October 2026

Why Has Delhi High Court Ordered Proceedings Against 6 CBI Officers?

9 October 2026

Pharma Marketing Rules: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Form Expert Committee

9 October 2026

Punjab DA Case: Why The High Court Called The State’s Conduct “Very Painful”

9 October 2026

CSR News

IOCL Hands Over New Classroom Facility and 40 Solar Lights in Nagaland Under CSR Initiative

9 October 2026

WCL Director Bikram Ghosh Highlights Community-Focused CSR Approach at NCCSR 2026

8 October 2026

NMDC Bacheli Supports 181 Local Students with School Kits and Bags Under CSR Initiative

7 October 2026

BEL Hands Over Advanced Medical Equipment to NIMHANS Bengaluru to Strengthen Mental Healthcare

6 October 2026

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Wildlife Week 2026 : Why Conservation Is Really About Human-Animal Relationships

Indian Masterminds Bureau

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From Policy to People, From Reform to Results: India’s Journey of Transformative Governance

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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

Three CDS Attempts, Five AFCAT Qualifications & Medical Setback: How Aayush Sharma Secured CAPF AIR 135

5 October 2026

Pallavi Priya

After three unsuccessful SSB attempts, five AFCAT qualifications and a medical setback, Aayush Sharma...

He Left Intel, Built COPAL-19, Spent Months at AIIMS, Ran Half Marathons, and Returned to UPSC—Tushar Chaudhary’s Journey to IRMS

4 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

UPSC ESE AIR 4 Tushar Chaudhary left a ₹25 LPA Intel job, built COPAL-19, spent months at AIIMS, ran...

15+ Exam Failures, 15 Years in the Navy: How Mayank Sachan Secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF

26 September 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Former Indian Navy sailor Mayank Sachan secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF 2025 after 15+ exam failures, two...

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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

From Steam Engines to Vande Bharat: IRTS Officer Amitabh Kumar Chronicles Indian Railways’ Remarkable Journey

8 October 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

IRTS officer and author Dr Amitabh Kumar’s Indian Railways: From Steam to Speed Chronicles traces the...

60 Women, One Himalayan Legacy: The Untold Literary Story of Uttarakhand

3 October 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

A landmark anthology brings together sixty women writers, translators and cultural voices who have shaped...

Lucknow Beyond Nawabs: How IRTS Dr Amitabh Kumar Captures the Soul of the City in ‘Shahar-e-Adab’

Lucknow Beyond Nawabs: How IRTS Officer Dr Amitabh Kumar Captures the Soul of the City in ‘Shahar-e-Adab’

27 September 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Nearly 500-page book explores Lucknow’s history, culture, cuisine, architecture and Ganga-Jamuni ethos,...