Page 4 - Latest Updates on UPSC
HC extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar till Oct 4
Both the UPSC and the Delhi Police have sought dismissal of her plea for pre-arrest bail
 "HC extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar till Oct 4")
Rau's IAS case: Court grants interim bail to coaching's CEO, coordinator
Judge also directed Gupta to deposit Rs 2.5 cr till Nov 30 with Red Cross Society, saying that as per lease agreement of the premises, accused being the lessee and CEO of the institute is responsible
 "Rau's IAS case: Court grants interim bail to coaching's CEO, coordinator")
National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 1 cr refund to coaching students
Complaints included unfulfilled promises, inadequate teaching quality, and abrupt cancellations of courses
 "National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 1 cr refund to coaching students")
UPSC Mains 2024: Timings, schedule, admit card and other documents to carry
The UPSC Mains 2024 exams are scheduled to take place on September 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29. The first shift will start from 9 am to 12 noon, while the other session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
 "UPSC Mains 2024: Timings, schedule, admit card and other documents to carry")
HC seeks Puja Khedkar's response to UPSC's perjury claim in bail case
Khedkar has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quota benefits
 "HC seeks Puja Khedkar's response to UPSC's perjury claim in bail case")
Coaching Centre deaths: Time for admin to wake up from slumber, says HC
Children from across the country come to the capital for their education and it is unfortunate that coaching centre owners have no care for such innocent lives
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UPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 released at upsc.gov.in; Know how to download
UPSC Mains Admit Card: Candidates appearing for Civil Services Main Examination 2024 can download the admit card through the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in and also through upsconline.nic.in
 "UPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 released at upsc.gov.in; Know how to download")
UPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 to be out soon, here's all you need to know
The UPSC has notified a total of 1,056 vacancies for CSE and 150 for IFoS in 2024, which is lower than last year's 1,105 posts, while in 2020 and 2021, it was 796 and 712, respectively
UPSC aspirants case: HC reserves order on bail plea of basement owners
Recently, the trial court denied bail to the four co-owners and said that the liability of the co-owners stemmed from their illegal act of allowing the basement to be used as a coaching institute
 "UPSC aspirants case: HC reserves order on bail plea of basement owners")
Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC's plea claiming perjury
Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to Khedkar on the UPSC's application and granted her three weeks to file reply to it.
Puja Khedkar case: Ex-probationer sacked from IAS with immediate effect
Khedkar has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the service. She has denied all allegations
 "Puja Khedkar case: Ex-probationer sacked from IAS with immediate effect")
UPSC receives 30 complaints amid Pooja Khedkar controversy over credentials
UPSC has forwarded these complaints to the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), while it remains embroiled in legal disputes with Pooja Khedkar
 "UPSC receives 30 complaints amid Pooja Khedkar controversy over credentials")
Willing to get disability examined in Aiims, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi HC
Justice Subramonium Prasad listed the matter for further hearing on September 26, recording that the police have prayed for 10 more days for further investigation
Coaching centre deaths: Delhi HC seeks CBI's reply on co-owners' bail plea
Recently, the trial court denied bail to the four co-owners and said that the liability of the co-owners stemmed from their illegal act
 "Coaching centre deaths: Delhi HC seeks CBI's reply on co-owners' bail plea")
CCPA slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Shankar IAS Academy for misleading ads
The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, found that the coaching institute made false claims about its success rate and the nature of courses taken by successful candidates
 "CCPA slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Shankar IAS Academy for misleading ads")
Owner knowingly used coaching basement for commercial purpose: CBI to court
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Nishant Garg on Saturday sent all six to CBI custody till September 4
Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court sends 6 accused to 4-day CBI custody
The judge passed the order on an application filed by the CBI seeking police custody of all six accused for four days for their interrogation
 "Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court sends 6 accused to 4-day CBI custody")
Aadhaar-based authentication for UPSC exams: What candidates must know
Aadhaar-based verification of candidates, announced by the Ministry of Personnel, aims to enhance the integrity of the UPSC examination process, particularly in light of the Puja Khedkar controversy
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HC extends interim protection of suspended IAS Puja Khedkar till Sept 5
Puja Khedkar, facing allegations of cheating and improperly securing OBC and disability quota benefits
Centre approves Aadhaar-based authentication of candidates in UPSC exams
Aadhar-based verification will be applicable during the registration process and at various stages of examinations and recruitment
