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'Throwing dust in people's eyes': Cong on transfer of CBSE officers; calls for sacking Pradhan

Gen-Z blogger meets Parl panel with his CBSE investigation, then comes action on officers: Cong points towards timing

Modi govt constituted one-member committee to inquire into the procurement of services for the OSM system

On-Screen Marking System row: Govt constitutes inquiry committee; transfers top CBSE officials

The union government established a one-member committee to investigate the CBSE's OSM system procurement. Chaired by S. Radha Chauhan, it will receive support from other officers and submit its report within a month to the Department of Personnel & Training.

Two nodal officers appointed to coordinate Project STAR 3.0 of Registration Department

Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report

Four current and former defence officials said Hegseth's actions appear to violate rules (File)

CJI Surya Kant to administer oath to five new Supreme Court judges

The Registry has made special arrangements for the ceremony and notified officers, staff members, and coordinating agencies, including the Supreme Court Security and the CPWD

Bidar Zilla Panchayat CEO directs Panchayat Development Officers to ensure safe drinking water, prevent GE cases

He also issued a series of directions focusing on water safety, conservation, and employment generation.

Nandyal police arrest 1,500 for drunk driving

Officers and personnel across all police station limits in the district have been asked to conduct checks on drunk driving, says SP

From Fighting For Women Rights In Army to Top Court Bench, Who Is V Mohana?

Supreme Court appoints V Mohana, noted for permanent commission case for women officers.

200 nursing officers attend Florence Nightingale CNE programme at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital

Union Minister Ravneet Bittu apologises for alleged casteist remarks during heated exchange with police

The matter stems from a May 26 incident in which Mr. Bittu had heated exchanges with some police officers in Dhuri while demanding the release of BJP leader Onkar Singh

More than 700 arrested after riots erupt in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that 57 police officers sustained injuries, mostly minor, as unruly football fans lit fires and looted storefronts

Enumeration phase of SIR begins in four States

Electors can submit their duly filled forms either through BLOs or online. Those whose forms are received by the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) on or before June 28, will be included in the draft electoral rolls.

SIR enumeration phase begins in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur, says EC

The Election Commission has started the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur. Booth Level Officers will conduct door-to-door visits for form distribution and verification.

Canada tightens rules for digital nomads

Canada has introduced stricter documentation requirements for digital nomads entering the country under a work-permit exemption, requiring applicants to provide evidence that their income is earned entirely outside Canada and that they work remotely for foreign employers or overseas clients.Under Canadian immigration rules, digital nomads, remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed individuals serving overseas clients—can stay in Canada as visitors and work remotely for up to six months without obtaining a work permit, according to a report by CIC News. This exemption applies because they are not considered to be entering the Canadian labour market. Previously, immigration officers were instructed that digital nomads did not need to provide additional documentation beyond what is generally required from visitors. The updated guidance now directs officers to verify that applicants earn their income outside Canada and do not provide services to Canadian employers or clients. More clarity for immigration officers The revised instructions also provide additional guidance for officers assessing digital nomad applications. According to the updated rules, as cited by CIC News, digital nomads who wish to remain in Canada beyond their initially authorized stay should apply for a visitor record. Applicants must also satisfy immigration officers that they do not intend to enter the Canadian labour market during their stay. The guidance further states that accompanying family members must submit separate applications for their own temporary resident status. General entry requirements remain Canada's immigration department also clarified that digital nomads must continue to meet all standard requirements applicable to temporary residents. This includes demonstrating sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their stay, convincing officers that they will leave Canada when their authorized stay ends, and meeting admissibility requirements related to health and criminality. According to the CIC News report, the updated instructions also state that a digital nomad already in Canada may work for a Canadian employer without obtaining a work permit only if they qualify under a separate work-permit exemption set out in Canada's immigration regulations. The changes provide immigration officers with more detailed criteria for assessing digital nomad entries while reinforcing the requirement that remote workers benefiting from the exemption remain outside Canada's domestic labour market.

IAS officers reshuffle in Tamil Nadu: Five new Collectors, three Corporation Commissioners appointed

New Collectors posted in Perambalur, Ariyalur, Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ramanathapuram districts. Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Madurai get new Corporation Commissioners.

CCPA fines coaching institute Rs 7 lakh

New Delhi [India]: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP for allegedly publishing misleading advertisements and concealing material information related to the success of candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE).According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the final order was passed by the CCPA, headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Anupam Mishra, after the authority found that the coaching institute had prominently advertised the achievements of successful UPSC CSE 2023 candidates without disclosing the specific courses undertaken by those candidates.According to the press release, the institute had claimed on its official website that "8 Rank Holders in the Top 10 are from Vajiram & Ravi", "37 Rank Holders in the Top 50 are from Vajiram & Ravi", and that "more than 30 per cent of the officers selected through UPSC Civil Services Examination are students of Vajiram & Ravi" every year.The CCPA's investigation reportedly found that seven of the eight top-10 rank holders and 29 of the 37 candidates in the top 50 had enrolled only in the institute's free Interview Guidance Programme (IGP).Also Read: Nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared in civil services preliminary exam: UPSCThe authority further noted that a large majority of successful candidates associated with the institute in recent years had participated only in the IGP. According to the findings cited in the press release, 86.36 per cent of successful candidates in 2021, 78.31 per cent in 2022, 97.56 per cent in 2023, and 71.69 per cent in 2024 had enrolled solely in the interview guidance programme.The CCPA observed that the Interview Guidance Programme begins only after candidates independently clear the Preliminary and Mains stages of the UPSC examination. By featuring such candidates in advertisements for comprehensive coaching programmes without clarifying the nature of their enrolment, the institute allegedly created the impression that their success was attributable to its full-length coaching courses.The authority held that the non-disclosure of important information regarding the courses opted for by successful candidates amounted to a misleading advertisement under Section 2(28)(iv) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and violated consumers' right to be informed under Section 2(9) of the Act, the release said.The press release stated that the CCPA has so far issued more than 60 notices to coaching institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices and has imposed penalties exceeding Rs 1.46 crore on coaching centres preparing students for examinations such as UPSC, IIT-JEE, NEET, RBI and other competitive tests.

PSG celebrations in France spark clashes; 416 detained, 7 police officers injured

Over 400 people were arrested across France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, as celebrations devolved into violence. Clashes erupted between police and supporters in Paris and near the stadium, resulting in injuries to seven officers and damage to vehicles and businesses. Authorities had deployed extensive security measures amid concerns of disturbances.

Bihar government suspends two IAS officers over corruption charges

According to Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) sources, a contractor named Rishu Shree sponsored foreign trips and bore the expenses of air travel for the IAS officers in exchange for securing contracts.

Fair electoral rolls lead to fair polls: CEC

The poll body chief was attending a conference aimed at strengthening EC’s legal framework and strategy; hails role of Booth Level Officers and Booth Level Agents in electoral roll management