PM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6

PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.

Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6

Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.

What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8

Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.

Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as CBIC chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, to lead GST, customs, and indirect tax administration.

How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10

Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.

At half-way mark, as BLOs struggle against deadline, 16% forms digitised, Pg3

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces challenges as digitisation lags, BLOs struggle with deadlines, and suicides raise concerns about work pressure.

What is the role of a pay commission?, Pg8

Central Government establishes 8th Pay Commission to revise salary structures and service conditions for government employees, focusing on economic prudence.

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

Harnessing talent, shoring up system, Pg13.

Government reforms consultant appointment system in key departments like Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog for enhanced efficiency and expertise.

To mend a broken system, Pg11.

Public service recruitment faces tech-led overhaul after scams erode trust; calls for transparency, accountability, and national regulatory body.

Centre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12

Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.

Shaping the next chapter of the Indian story, Pg8

Article praises PM Modi's work ethic, focus on citizen-centric governance, and cooperative federalism for India's progress and economic statecraft.

Govt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS, Pg 12.

General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till May 2026, continuing leadership in military affairs and theatre command reforms.

India and Mauritius not just partners but a family: Modi, Pg16

India strengthens ties with Mauritius through economic package, healthcare support, and cultural exchanges, reinforcing 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

The Supreme Court to the soldier’s rescue , Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes to aid disabled military cadets; questions bureaucratic apathy and advocates for empathetic governance in armed forces.

IAS officers trained under Assistant Secretary programme , Pg10

Assistant Secretary Programme trains 1,580 IAS officers since 2015, restructured in 2023 as IAS induction training component.

Duration of the civil service exam cannot be curtailed, says the UPSC , Pg16

UPSC defends civil service exam duration citing confidentiality, informs parliamentary panel; rejects reforms to shorten timeline and reveal answer keys early.

End custodial brutality, begin criminal justice reform, Pg8

Pension woes: The Centre must bring in transparency in scrutiny of pension claims, Pg 6