‘Hire a pilot with disability…’ IAS Smita Sabharwal speaks on PwD quota amid Pooja Khedkar controversy

During the UPSC controversy in 2000, Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer from Telangana cadre, shared her opinions on the quota for disabled in IAS on her social media account
Weather Update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in THESE states; check full forecast for upcoming week

The IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand Kutch, Saurashtra, and Gujarat and an orange alert for Coastal Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Konkan.
Kerala: 14-year-old boy who tested positive for Nipah virus dies

The 14-year-old boy who was tested positive for Nipah virus at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital succumbed to the disease on Sunday afternoon,
Haryana: Internet, SMS suspended for 24 hours in Nuh due to…

The internet service in the district will remain suspended from 6 pm Sunday to 6 pm Monday.
Mumbai Rains: Heavy rainfall lashes city, Andheri subway shut, several areas flooded; flight diverted

As heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lash city, with the Andheri subway being shut, and waterlogging in Dadar East, Marine Drive, and Lower Parel areas, the Mumbai police issued an advisory on Sunday.
Delhi-Meerut expressway to remain shut for heavy vehicles for 5 days due to…

The Delhi-Meerut Highway will be closed for five days starting July 28 with traffic being diverted to NH-9.
All-party meet underway, Congress seeks Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker’s post for opposition; raises NEET issue

Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav, sources said, raised the issue of the Uttar Pradesh government’s controversial directive to eateries on the kanwariya route to display the owners’ names.
Karnataka Government receives 14-Hour workday proposal from IT sector, employees furious

Karnataka IT firms propose a 14-hour workday extension, sparking severe employee opposition due to health and job security concerns.
Kerala: 14-year-old tests positive for Nipah virus in Malappuram; govt issues alert

The meeting discussed the measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of the public.
Pooja Khedkar and the banality of a gamed system

Several news anchors are frothing at the mouth on the alleged incompetence of the UPSC in allowing her to commit the said fraud, so much so that the resignation submitted by the Chairman of the UPSC quite some time back is also being linked to this.