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Pakistan PM faces criticism for his remarks over foreign service officers
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has come under criticism for accusing the country's foreign service officers of harbouring 'colonial mindset' and 'callousness' while appreciating their Indian counterparts
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From Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, state bureaucracy becomes top heavy
The bloated numbers at the top have reduced the efficiency of state administrations, both for maintaining law and order and to have development works reach the people
 "From Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, state bureaucracy becomes top heavy")
Fewer bureaucrats opting for Centre at senior management grades, shows data
It has been matched with an explosion in the number of officers of the same cadres posted to the states.
Man for many seasons: Former envoy K Shankar Bajpai passes away at 92
In a long and distinguished career, he served as India's ambassador to the US, China, and Pakistan
 "Man for many seasons: Former envoy K Shankar Bajpai passes away at 92")
Indian envoy to US Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as foreign secretary
He will take over the charge of the foreign secretary on January 29
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UPSC IFS Main 2019 exam date announced; check time table on upsc.gov.in
The UPSC IFS Main 2019 exam will be held in two sessions from December 1 to December 8, 2019.
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The geopolitics of future lies in your hands
The changing global geo-political and geo-economic landscape requires a new agile, carefully strategised diplomatic response
 "The geopolitics of future lies in your hands")
A message to IFS trainees: Reach out and serve
The people of India have high expectations from you and you must live up to them
 "A message to IFS trainees: Reach out and serve")
