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On Saturday, the UPSC announced recruitment for 45 positions in 24 Central Ministries through lateral entry, including 10 joint secretary and 35 director/deputy secretary roles. The move has sparked criticism from the Opposition, who argue that it may sidestep existing reservation policies.

In the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students' union elections, the united Left defeated the ABVP on Sunday, capturing all four central seats: president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary. Dhananjay, a PhD candidate from Bihar, has been elected JNUSU President.

IFS Geetika Srivastav will create history by assuming the position of Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad, Pakistan. She is the first Indian woman to be offered with this opportunity. She is currently working as the Joint Secretary at the Headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs.

India and Pakistan have held four technical meetings regarding the building of Kartarpur Corridor. From visa-free travel to charging devotees per visit, here is what both countries agreed and disagreed upon.