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HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive Chairman
HDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman. The bank's board approved his appointment as an Additional (Independent) Director for four years, effective June 30, 2026. Kum…
1994 - batch IAS , 30 years of experience : Who is Vivek Aggarwal , new vice president of global body FATF
Who is Vivek Aggarwal ? IAS officer appointed as vice president of FATF in a first for India
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tips
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragically died after a suspected AC blast. Experts point to compressor failure, refrigerant leaks, and electrical faults as majo…
5 common reasons for AC blast during summers as first chairman of Competition Commission of India, an ex-IAS officer, dies at Delhi home
A retired IAS officer's tragic death in a suspected AC blast highlights critical home safety concerns. Continuous operation, refrigerant leaks, voltage fluctuations, clogged filters, and poor maintenance are identified as major risks. Experts urge regular che…
Who was Dhanender Kumar ? Ex - World Bank executive director , first CCI chief , veteran IAS officer dies in AC blast fire
‘I isolated myself, gained 45 kilos’: How IAS officer Pari Bishnoi transformed her life and cracked India's toughest exam UPSC with AIR 30
IAS officer Pari Bishnoi, who achieved AIR 30 in UPSC, shared her journey of overcoming stress eating and gaining 45 kilos after failing her first attempt. She adopted a disciplined, monk-like lifestyle, cutting off distractions, which led to her success. Bis…
'Not a single day learning how to be happy': IAS officer with IIT-IIM degrees points out what’s missing in school education
IAS officer Divya Mittal highlights critical gaps in India's education system, noting it excels at teaching academic achievement but fails to equip students with emotional regulation, deep communication, and critical thinking skills. The system prioritizes '…
'Taught to crack exams, not handle loneliness’: IAS officer, an IIT-Delhi and IIM-Bengaluru graduate, sparks debate on modern education
An IAS officer from top Indian institutions highlights a critical gap in modern education: the neglect of emotional intelligence. While excelling in academics and careers, individuals often lack preparedness for loneliness, mental struggles, and effective co…
8th central pay commission: Who is IAS Pankaj Jain, Member Secretary of the 8th CPC panel with over 35 years in policy?
The 8th central pay commission's Member Secretary Pankaj Jain is an Indian Administrative Service cadre with over 35 years of experience across various policy positions with the central government. Here's all you need to know about him…