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‘I will keep asking questions’: Former IAS officer Divya Mittal enters UP politics

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her independent entry into politics, saying she will begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh and work to amplify the grievances of people whose voices often go unheard. Mittal, who resigned from the IAS after a 13-year administrative career, said her initiative will…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Modi, Shah made Gyanesh Kumar in charge of 'match-fixing' India's polls, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was made in charge of "match-fixing" India's elections by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi made the allgations following a Kerala Congress social media post, alleging that Kumar had told a former…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

‘Attack on press freedom’: Press Club of India condemns FIR against Maktoob Media

The Press Club of India (PCI) has condemned the West Bengal Police’s decision to file an FIR against Maktoob Media over its reporting on the alleged exclusion of Muslim IAS and IPS officers from meetings during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visits to the state. In a statement dated September…

Newslaundry · Sep 26

Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny

Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express investigation reported that fellow Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events

Mahua Moitra has written to the UN Special Rapporteur alleging discrimination against Muslim officers. Senior Muslim IAS and IPS officers were reportedly excluded from official events. These exclusions occurred during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visits to West Bengal. Moitra cited specific instances involving prominent officers and alleged religious…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Fake IAS officer exposed by viral Vidhan Sabha vlog: How this MP woman built a convincing govt identity with fake IDs & staged photos

A worrying trend has emerged as law enforcement agencies investigate several cases involving people allegedly impersonating IAS officers using forged credentials and fabricated backstories. These individuals allegedly used carefully crafted appearances, luxury vehicles and convincing photographs to create an impression of authority. Authorities are probing multiple such cases across Indian…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Supreme Court to hear on Sep 15 IAS officer's plea to quash cognisance order in money laundering case

The Supreme Court will hear IAS officer Pooja Singhal's plea on September 15. She challenges a Jharkhand High Court order dismissing her petition. The plea seeks to quash a money laundering case cognisance order. Singhal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in May 2022. The case involves an alleged Rs…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Assam: Former IAS officer Debashish Sarma named BJP candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Debashish Sharma for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Sharma recently took voluntary retirement and joined the BJP before receiving the ticket. The by-election is scheduled for October 6, with results announced on October 9.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Part 'cream' from Dalit quota mix: Why Chirag Paswan & Jitan Ram Manjhi are clashing over SC reservations

A lively discussion among Dalit leaders is underway regarding the sub-classification of Dalits and the implementation of a creamy layer principle for reservations. Recent data highlights notable disparities in job quotas among various Dalit sub-castes. In a significant move, the Supreme Court has authorized states to sub-classify Scheduled Castes, aiming…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Who was Rakesh Mehta? Ex-Delhi chief secretary who led 2010 Commonwealth Games preparations during Sheila Dikshit's tenure died by suicide

Rakesh Mehta death reason: Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, was found dead at his Noida home on Sunday. Police recovered a note in which he cited the reason for his death. Mehta served as Delhi's chief secretary from 2007 to 2010 under Sheila Dikshit, overseeing preparations for the…

The Economic Times · Sep 9