Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark step blending technology with civic discipline, Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to install an AI-powered billboard that displays unpaid traffic fines, expired vehicle documents, and other compliance issues in real time. The pilot project, stationed at the busy Trinity Circle, aims to shame violations into compliance and reward responsible drivers at the same time. A New Face of Enforcement The initiative is a collaboration between the Bengaluru Traffic Police, Cars24, CrashFree India, and Monday Ventures, signalling a bold experiment in using public accountability to boost road safety. The large digital screen is fitted with advanced…
Cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination — one of the toughest in the world — is a dream for millions. Doing it once is extraordinary. Doing it four times, without coaching, is almost unheard of. Yet IPS officer Amrit Jain has achieved exactly that. Currently posted as ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Jain is living proof that consistency, self-discipline, and self-study can break even the toughest barriers. A Journey of Relentless Determination Amrit Jain first appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2018 and cracked it on his very first attempt. He didn’t stop there.…
From launching Eastern India’s first industrial waste facility to running the country’s largest municipal solid waste project, Ravi Kant has transformed the way India handles waste. His journey from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) to the boardroom of India’s biggest environmental management company is a case study in how policy experience and corporate innovation can combine to solve some of the country’s toughest problems. Building a Green Foundation in the IAS In his early years as an IAS officer in West Bengal, Ravi Kant identified a glaring gap in India’s waste management systems. He spearheaded the creation of Eastern India’s…
In a country where the UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest tests of grit and intellect, Anjali Sondhiya has emerged as a shining example of resilience, self-belief, and determination. From a small village in Madhya Pradesh to securing an All India Rank (AIR) 9 in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam 2024, her story is as inspiring as it is moving. A Daughter’s Promise to Her Father Born in Chanderpura village, Anjali was raised in a humble farming family. Her father, Suresh Sondhiya, dreamed of seeing his daughter become an officer. But tragedy struck when he…
With the festive season underway, over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners are on edge as the Modi government is expected to announce a much-awaited Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike ahead of Diwali. According to reports, the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to take an early decision on the DA/DR installment due since July 1, 2025. Traditionally, the government revises DA and DR twice a year—in January and July—and the announcement for the second hike usually arrives in late September. How Much the…
Delhi-NCR is about to get a major aviation boost as the long-awaited Jewar International Airport in Noida is set to be inaugurated on October 30, 2025. According to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, commercial flights are expected to commence 45 days after the inauguration, marking a new era of connectivity for the region. Located about 75 km from Delhi, Jewar International Airport will be the second international airport in the NCR region after IGI Airport and is designed to handle the ever-growing passenger demand. Airlines have already expressed keen interest, with several planning direct connections from Jewar once…