Author: Sharad Natani
In a significant reform move, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced that the state will soon introduce a single, UPSC-style examination for all government job recruitments. The landmark decision aims to overhaul the existing hiring framework, replacing the current system of multiple departmental exams conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). The upcoming reform promises to simplify recruitment, bring transparency, and significantly reduce delays that have long frustrated lakhs of aspirants across the state. A Unified Test to Replace Multiple Exams Under the existing process, candidates must appear for separate MPPSC exams for different posts…
A single photograph of President Droupadi Murmu standing beside Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India’s only woman Rafale pilot, at the Ambala Air Force Station has taken the internet by storm. The image—showing the nation’s first citizen alongside one of its finest fighter pilots with a Rafale gleaming in the background—has become a powerful symbol of India’s growing women power in uniform. From Muzaffarpur to the Rafale Cockpit Born on March 15, 1995, in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Shivangi Singh’s journey is one of determination, skill, and passion. A mechanical engineering graduate from the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, she further pursued studies…
In a proud moment for Indian science and academia, three distinguished professors from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have been honoured with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 — the nation’s highest recognition for exceptional contributions to science, technology, and innovation. The awardees — Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, and Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal — were recognised for their pathbreaking research in clean water technology, healthcare innovation, and cryptography, respectively. National Honour for Scientific Excellence The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, instituted by the Government of India, celebrates individuals and teams whose scientific work has significantly advanced national priorities and…
In what may come as disappointing news for nearly one crore central government employees and pensioners, the much-awaited 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) may not bring financial relief anytime soon. Despite the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approving the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the commission, the implementation of its recommendations is not expected before early 2028. Report Submission by April 2027, Implementation in 2028 The 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has been given 18 months to submit its report on salary revisions, pension adjustments, and allowances for Central government employees. This means…
In a remarkable achievement that has filled Arunachal Pradesh with pride, Tenzin Yangki has scripted history by becoming the first woman from the state to join the Indian Police Service (IPS). Her journey — marked by resilience, legacy, and an unshakable commitment to serve — is now inspiring young women across the Northeast to dream beyond boundaries. A Trailblazer from Tawang Hailing from the picturesque Tawang district, Tenzin Yangki secured an All India Rank of 545 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. She completed her Phase I training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad,…
In a remarkable success story that has captured global attention, Karan Goel, an IIT Delhi alumnus, has raised a staggering $100 million (Rs882 crore) for his Silicon Valley-based AI startup, Cartesia. The funding round, led by Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, Lightspeed, and NVIDIA, positions Cartesia among the most promising new players in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. At just 30, Karan Goel represents a new generation of Indian innovators rewriting the global tech narrative — not as employees of big tech, but as founders leading the AI revolution. From DPS RK Puram to Stanford: A Journey of Relentless Pursuit Born…