Digital Detox for Civil Service? IAS Officer's 3 Year Phone Ban Sparks 'UPSC Prep Cult' Debate and Calls for Reform

Digital Detox for Civil Service? IAS Officer’s 3-Year Phone Ban Sparks ‘UPSC Prep Cult’ Debate and Calls for Reform

An intense online debate has erupted following a candid revelation by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Neha Byadwal regarding her preparation strategy for the highly competitive Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. Byadwal disclosed that she abstained entirely from using a mobile phone for three years while preparing for the rigorous civil services test, a…

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Global Briefing: US Senate Advances Sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill', Europe Reels From Deadly Heatwave, Plus Key Updates From Africa and Australia on July 2, 2025

Global Briefing: US Senate Advances Sweeping ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Europe Reels From Deadly Heatwave, Plus Key Updates From Africa and Australia on July 2, 2025

Washington, D.C. – July 2, 2025 – A crucial vote in the U.S. Senate today marked a significant development in domestic policy, as lawmakers narrowly approved former President Trump’s ambitious and far-reaching legislative package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The measure passed following a tense 50-50 split, broken only by the tie-casting vote of…

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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Nears Senate Vote Amidst July 4 Deadline Pressure, House Opposition Rises

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Nears Senate Vote Amidst July 4 Deadline Pressure, House Opposition Rises

Washington D.C. — The United States Senate is on the verge of a pivotal vote on President Trump’s expansive legislative package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This comprehensive proposal, encompassing significant tax and spending reforms, is expected to face a final vote in the Senate in the early hours of Tuesday, July 1, 2025….

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U.S. Senate Advances Trump's Sweeping Tax & Spending Bill After Late Night Vote

U.S. Senate Advances Trump’s Sweeping Tax & Spending Bill After Late-Night Vote

Washington D.C. — In a pivotal late-night session on Saturday, June 29, 2025, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate took a significant step towards potentially enacting a major legislative package championed by President Donald Trump. Formally titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the extensive 940-page measure narrowly advanced in a procedural vote, concluding late into the…

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Declares 'Victory' Over Israel, Calls US Base Attack a 'Heavy Slap' Amid Regional Tensions

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Declares ‘Victory’ Over Israel, Calls US Base Attack a ‘Heavy Slap’ Amid Regional Tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has asserted Iran’s ‘victory’ over Israel in remarks delivered ahead of his first public speech since a recent ceasefire took effect in the region. His statements, carrying significant political and symbolic weight, come as regional dynamics remain fraught with tension following a period of intense conflict. Ayatollah…

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Trump Addresses NATO Amid Fragile Iran Israel Truce, Nuclear Debate; Pushes 5% Defense Spending Goal

Trump Addresses NATO Amid Fragile Iran-Israel Truce, Nuclear Debate; Pushes 5% Defense Spending Goal

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Against the backdrop of a precarious ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump attended the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The summit agenda was heavily influenced by the volatile situation in the Middle East following a recent 12-day conflict that had claimed over 1,000 lives…

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Israel Iran Ceasefire Collapses Amid Mutual Attacks and Trump's Accusations of Violations

Israel-Iran Ceasefire Collapses Amid Mutual Attacks and Trump’s Accusations of Violations

A crucial U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran dramatically collapsed on June 24, 2025, mere minutes before it was scheduled to take effect. The short-lived truce attempt was shattered by immediate accusations and actions from both sides, leading U.S. President Donald Trump to assert that, in his view, both nations had violated the nascent agreement…

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Escalation Alert: Iranian Missiles Strike Israel as Tehran Rocked by Explosions After US Raid on Nuclear Sites

Escalation Alert: Iranian Missiles Strike Israel as Tehran Rocked by Explosions After US Raid on Nuclear Sites

Recent developments have plunged the Middle East into a deeper crisis, marked by direct military exchanges between Iran and Israel. On June 23, 2025, Iranian missiles were reportedly fired towards Israeli territory, coinciding with reports of massive explosions rocking the Iranian capital, Tehran. This dramatic escalation follows closely on the heels of significant United States…

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Middle East Erupts: Iran, Israel Exchange Missiles After US 'Obliterates' Nuclear Sites

Middle East Erupts: Iran, Israel Exchange Missiles After US ‘Obliterates’ Nuclear Sites

Tensions in the Middle East have dramatically escalated following a direct exchange of missile strikes between Iran and Israel, an eruption that occurred hours after the United States conducted bombing raids on key Iranian nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump confirmed the American military action, stating that strikes had targeted and successfully “obliterated” three significant…

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