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SC directs Centre to frame 'proper guidelines' on granting writers to persons with disability during exams

Expressing its disquiet over the disconnect that exist between govt departments in the matter, the court said that the left hand of the government does not know what the right one is doing

Sushant Singh Rajput case: Centre moves SC, seeks to be impleaded as party in Rhea Chakraborty's plea

The actor has sought transfer of an FIR lodged against her in Patna, in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death, to Mumbai

Govt increases dearness allowance by 5% for central govt employees, pensioners; move to cost exchequer Rs 16,000 cr

The government on Wednesday announced the highest ever 5 percentage points increase in dearness allowance (DA) which will bring cheers to 50 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners ahead of Diwali

SC tells UPSC secy to appear before it, asks whether panel prepares list of officers for appointment as DGP

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi sought the presence of the Union Public Service Commission secretary at 10.30 am Wednesday

'Certain CBI probes don't take direction desirable to govt,' says Alok Verma in Supreme Court petition against removal

In his petition in the Supreme Court, Alok Verma emphasised the need to allow the CBI "to function completely independently and autonomously".

SC stays declaration of 2017 SSC CGL examinations; says people benefiting from 'tainted' test cannot get into service

A bench of Justices SA Bobde and L Nageswara Rao stayed the declaration of the results after perusing a CBI status report indicting several SSC officials and the custodian of the examination paper.

Shah Faesal's 'Rapistan' tweet, govt response sparks off conversation on conduct rules for bureaucrats in India

Many have come out in support of IAS officer Shah Faesal, defending his freedom of expression while questioning the government’s decision to reprimand him.

Government to start lateral hiring from private sector for joint secretaries in key ministries: All you need to know

The government has invited candidates from the private sector to apply for joint secretary-level positions through lateral hiring.

Centre informs SC that selection committee to meet on 1 March to deliberate on appointment of Lokpal

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a meeting of the Selection Committee is scheduled to take place on 1 March to deliberate on the steps to be taken for the appointment of a Lokpal

Submit details of assets by 31 January or lose promotions, foreign postings: Centre tells IAS officers

All IAS officers have been asked to submit details of their assets by January and warned that the failure to do so would lead to a denial of vigilance clearances needed for promotions and foreign postings.