Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, a senior IAS officer hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, has been selected as a 2025 Eisenhower Fellowships Global Fellow, an international recognition reserved for visionary leaders making extraordinary contributions in their fields. Widely respected for his innovative governance and community-centric policies, Choudhary has already carved his name in administrative history as a three-time Prime […]
The Telangana IAS Officers’ Wives Association (TG IASOWA) held a special meeting with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, to discuss ongoing and upcoming welfare projects. The interaction highlighted the association’s role in driving social development, skill empowerment, and community welfare across the state, with the Governor appreciating their sustained efforts in community […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community welfare, earning the prestigious Award of Excellence for its CSR and CER initiatives in Tiruvallur district. The recognition highlights the company’s long-standing efforts in driving social impact through sustainable development, community empowerment, and environmental responsibility. Recognition for CSR and CER Leadership The […]
Public sector banks (PSBs) opened FY26 on a strong note, posting a combined net profit of ₹44,218 crore in the first quarter. The performance marks a solid continuation of their profitability trend from last year, with the Union Finance Ministry closely reviewing the numbers in a meeting with the top management of PSBs. The ministry […]
In Jharkhand’s elephant corridors, the struggle between expanding human settlements and wandering elephant herds has long posed grave challenges. Frequent intrusions of elephants into villages have resulted in crop destruction, property damage, and even human injuries, creating mounting tensions between wildlife conservation and community safety. Taking on this challenge, IFS officer Nitish Kumar introduced the […]
The Burhanpur-Khandwa forest division in Madhya Pradesh has been under severe threat due to widespread illegal encroachment and deforestation. Over recent years, nearly 3,000 hectares of precious forest land were unlawfully taken over by criminal groups and land mafias, endangering the region’s rich biodiversity and ecological balance. The systematic destruction decreased the dense green cover, […]
The pristine shores of Puducherry host an incredible natural spectacle—the annual nesting of olive ridley turtles, a journey spanning thousands of kilometers from distant waters near Indonesia and Australia. These remarkable creatures choose select beaches with low human interference, minimal light pollution, and ideal sand conditions to lay their eggs, creating a crucial window for […]
The ongoing tussle between humans and wildlife is a defining challenge in regions where forests intertwine with human habitats. The Asiatic forests, notably the Gir Forest, serve as a crucial refuge for the endangered Asiatic lion, a species whose survival depends on careful balancing of conservation and community coexistence. Protecting these lions requires a blend […]
India’s diplomatic corps plays a crucial role in shaping the nation’s presence on the global stage. Each new batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers enters service at a time when world politics, technology, and climate crises demand agility and foresight. On August 19, 2025, the latest group of trainees met the President of India, […]
Rajasthan’s desert districts like Churu and Barmer are infamous for degraded land, water scarcity, and lack of green cover. Years of neglect, encroachment, and uncontrolled dumping further worsened the ecology. Against this background, a young Indian Forest Service officer undertook a mission to revive the land. From creating urban green lungs to restoring grasslands, her […]
