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Anna Rajam George shattered barriers in 1950s India, becoming the nation's first female IAS officer. Despite societal prejudices and interviewers' doubts, she pursued a distinguished career, serving as the first woman Sub Collector and later as Secretary to the Government of India. Her pioneering journey opened doors for countless women in public service.

Rajeev Krishna, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, ending years of uncertainty. Krishna, who previously served as acting DGP, will lead the state's police force with nearly three years of service remaining. His appointment signals a focus on technology-led policing reforms and strengthening operational effectiveness.

Was Serving As Acting DGP, To Retain Vigilance

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) assumed charge as India's Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. He pledged to drive military modernization through innovation, collaboration, and greater integration across sectors, emphasizing the welfare of soldiers and national security.

India's Padma Awards 2026 will honour cinematic legends like the late Dharmendra with Padma Vibhushan, and Mammootty and Alka Yagnik with Padma Bhushan. R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anil Kumar Rastogi, Arvind Vaidya, and the late Satish Shah are among the Padma Shri recipients, celebrating their significant contributions to arts and entertainment.

Kanpur Kids Score High In CBSE Class XII

In an astounding feat, Bhavya Ranjan from Ranchi has clinched the top spot nationally in the CBSE Class XII humanities stream with an impressive score of 499 out of 500. A student at Oxford Public School, she has her sights set on a future in civil services.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Motion Education Rs 10 lakh and Career Line Coaching Rs 5 lakh for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. Both institutes were found to have misrepresented student success rates and course details, failing to disclose crucial information about paid versus free programs and test series..

Suhani, Divanshi Lead City Surge

CM, Forest Minister Laud His Extraordinary Feat

Dr. Shrikant Jichkar, hailed as India's most qualified person, achieved an unparalleled academic breadth, earning multiple degrees across diverse fields. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, he excelled in public service, becoming a youngest MLA and a minister. His legacy, marked by a vast personal library and a commitment to education, continues to inspire.

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. And he has one of the lowest popularity ratings ever among prime ministers at just 19 percent, according to a YouGov poll.