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

The gradual transformation of the Home Ministry, Pg 6

In the wake of crisis, the need for bipartisanship, Pg8

Does the Civil Services Examination Need Reform?, Pg10