IAS Puja Khedkar row: Centre forms panel to probe ‘candidature claims’
5 months, 1 week ago

IAS Puja Khedkar row: Centre forms panel to probe ‘candidature claims’

Hindustan Times  

In fresh trouble for probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, the Central government on Thursday formed a one-member panel to probe allegations against her candidature in the UPSC exam. Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar The officer is accused of taking undue benefits under the disability and Other Backward Class quotas while taking the UPSC exam. "The Central Government has constituted a single-member Committee, chaired by a senior officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India to verify the candidature claims and other details of Ms. Puja Manorma Dilip Khedkar, a candidate of Civil Services Examination-2022 and earlier CSEs. Puja Khedkar is a 2023-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, who secured an All India Rank of 841 in the Union Public Service Commission exam.

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HC cites ‘motive to dupe UPSC’ to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail
11 hours ago

HC cites ‘motive to dupe UPSC’ to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to formerprobationary Indian Administrative officer Puja Khedkar, observing that her actions in faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts in the public service examination were driven by the motive to dupe the Union Public Service Commission as part of a larger conspiracy to manipulate the system. Puja Khedkar, a …

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case
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19 hours, 36 minutes ago

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

UPSC cheating case: Delhi HC refuses to grant anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
20 hours, 39 minutes ago

UPSC cheating case: Delhi HC refuses to grant anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to dismissed Indian Administrative Services trainee Puja Khedkar in the UPSC cheating case. She is accused of fraudulently availing attempts in the UPSC examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity, The high court said that the steps taken by Khedkar were “a part of the large conspiracy …

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar
20 hours, 51 minutes ago

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh denied anticipatory bail to Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case is made out against her. …

Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on an anticipatory bail plea of sacked IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 civil services examination. Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said the interim protection from …

Delhi High Court issues notice to Puja Khedkar over UPSC's perjury charge
3 months ago

Delhi High Court issues notice to Puja Khedkar over UPSC's perjury charge

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court today sought the stand of Puja Khedkar on the UPSC's allegation that the former IAS trainee committed perjury by making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail plea. In its application filed through lawyer Vardhman Kaushik, the UPSC submitted that Khedkar, in her rejoinder, made an "absolutely false" statement on affidavit that the Commission …

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC plea seeking perjury proceedings against her
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC plea seeking perjury proceedings against her

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday told former probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar to respond to a plea by the Union Public Service Commission seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against her for allegedly giving false statement and affidavit in the court. The UPSC said the July 31 communication by which Ms. Khedkar’s candidature was cancelled was communicated to …

Willing to get examined at AIIMS, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Willing to get examined at AIIMS, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar on Thursday told Delhi High Court that she was willing to get herself medically examined in AIIMS, after the Delhi police said one of her disability certificates may be “forged” and “fabricated”. I am willing to go to AIIMS,” the counsel appearing for Ms. Khedkar told the court which was hearing her anticipatory bail plea. …

Disability certificate of Khedkar may be forged: Delhi Police
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Disability certificate of Khedkar may be forged: Delhi Police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police has told the Delhi High Court that one of the two disability certificates submitted by former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to the Union Public Service Commission to show multiple disabilities may be “forged” and “fabricated”. The Delhi Police said Ms. Khedkar submitted the two disability certificates for the Civil Services Examinations-2022 and Civil Services Examinations-2023 respectively. The …

Puja Khedkar's disability certificate likely forged: Delhi Police to court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar's disability certificate likely forged: Delhi Police to court

India Today  

Former trainee IAS officer Puja Khekdar likely forged her disability documents for the civil services examination, as per a status report submitted by the Delhi Police in the High Court on Wednesday. The submission was made in response to the anticipatory bail plea of Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota …

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications

The Hindu  

In a first, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. In a notification, the personnel ministry said the UPSC "is allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication, on voluntary basis, for verification of …

UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC

Hindustan Times  

Probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Puja Khedkar on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that after her selection and appointment, the Union Public Service Commission lacks the power to disqualify her, and that the any action against her can be taken only by the Centre’s Department of Personnel and Training. UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC …

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, In a first, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications The move assumes significance as the commission last month …

UPSC has no power to disqualify me: Puja Khedkar refutes fraud charges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC has no power to disqualify me: Puja Khedkar refutes fraud charges

India Today  

Puja Khedkar, the former IAS trainee officer who was stripped of her role for allegedly misusing her powers, has challenged her disqualification, saying the Union Public Service Commission has no power to act against her. In a response filed before the Delhi High Court on the UPSC's charges against her, Puja Khedkar argued that once selected and appointed as a …

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till August 29
4 months ago

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till August 29

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Wednesday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to suspended Indian Administrative officer Puja Khedkar till August 29 in a case registered against her for fraudulently availing attempts in the Union Public Services Commission examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity. Puja Khedkar A bench of justice Subramonium Prasad extended the …

Puja Khedkar Granted Interim Protection from Arrest by Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Puja Khedkar Granted Interim Protection from Arrest by Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of fraudulently clearing Union Public Service Commission examination, till August 21. Read Editorial | A case of excesses: On the Puja Khedkar case Justice Subramonium Prasad gave the direction on the anticipatory bail plea by Ms. Khedkar. On Monday, …

Court relief to Puja Khedkar in fake identity case: 'Immediate custody not needed'
4 months, 1 week ago

Court relief to Puja Khedkar in fake identity case: 'Immediate custody not needed'

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar protection from arrest until August 21, directing the Delhi Police not to take her into custody until the next hearing date. Justice Subramonium Prasad issued the order while hearing a plea by Puja Khedkar seeking anticipatory bail. He questioned the Delhi Police's requirement for Khedkar's immediate custody, …

Puja Khedkar gets interim protection from arrest by Delhi HC, next hearing on August 21
4 months, 1 week ago

Puja Khedkar gets interim protection from arrest by Delhi HC, next hearing on August 21

India TV News  

In a significant develoipment, the Delhi High Court on Monday granted former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar interim protection from arrest and directed the UPSC and Delhi Police not to take her into custody until the next hearing date. Delhi HC Justice Subramonium Prasad issued the order while hearing a plea by Puja Khedkar seeking anticipatory bail. Earlier, Puja Khedkar …

FIR against Puja Khedkar’s father for obstructing government work
4 months, 2 weeks ago

FIR against Puja Khedkar’s father for obstructing government work

Hindustan Times  

The Bund Garden Police have registered a case against Dilip Khedkar, the father of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, on charges of threatening and obstructing a public servant in the discharge of duty, officials said on Friday. Read Here: Puja Khedkar moves Delhi HC seeking anticipatory bail in cheating case The barred 2023 batch officer is also accused of …

Puja Khedkar's father booked for altercation at Pune collector's office ‘seeking cabin for daughter’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar's father booked for altercation at Pune collector's office ‘seeking cabin for daughter’

Hindustan Times  

A First Information Report was filed in Maharashtra against Dilip Khedkar, the father of former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, for allegedly having an altercation with officials at the Pune Collector's office in June. “The complaint says that during Puja Khedkar's posting as an assistant collector, Dilip Khedkar allegedly used threatening language against tehsildar Dipak Akade, asking him to allot …

Case against Puja Khedkar's father for threatening tehsildar at Pune collectorate
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Case against Puja Khedkar's father for threatening tehsildar at Pune collectorate

India Today  

A case for allegedly threatening senior government officials was registered against Dilip Khedkar, the father of Puja Khedkar, whose IAS candidature was recently cancelled by the Union Public Service Commission after she was found to have forged documents to claim the disability quota for the Civil Service examination. According to the FIR, after Puja Khedkar joined the Pune Collectorate as …

Maharashtra: FIR registered against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing government work in Pune
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: FIR registered against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing government work in Pune

India TV News  

Maharashtra news: The police have registered a case against Dilip Khedkar, the father of former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, on charges of threatening and obstructing a public servant in the discharge of duty in Pune district, officials said today. "The complaint says that during Puja Khedkar's posting as an assistant collector, Dilip Khedkar allegedly used threatening language against tehsildar …

Puja Khedkar moves Delhi HC seeking anticipatory bail in cheating case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar moves Delhi HC seeking anticipatory bail in cheating case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and wrongly securing OBC and disability quota benefits, on Thursday approached the Delhi High Court seeking anticipatory bail in the criminal case against her. Puja Khedkar moves Delhi HC seeking anticipatory bail in cheating case Her plea for pre-arrest bail is scheduled for hearing before Justice Subramonium …

UPSC to give order copy to Puja Khedkar in two days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UPSC to give order copy to Puja Khedkar in two days

The Hindu  

The Union Public Service Commission informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that it will communicate within two days its order cancelling former probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar’s candidature to her. The High Court disposed of Ms. Khedkar’s plea challenging the Commission’s press release stating that her candidature has been dismissed. On being asked by the court as …

Former trainee IAS Puja Khedkar can challenge cancellation of her candidature, says Delhi high court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former trainee IAS Puja Khedkar can challenge cancellation of her candidature, says Delhi high court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted liberty to former probationary IAS Puja Khedkar to approach the appropriate forum to challenge the cancellation of her candidature. Khedkar on Monday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Union Public Service Commission decision to cancel her candidature. Meanwhile, the Union Public Service Commission has informed the Court that it will provide Puja …

Puja Khedkar will get candidature cancelling order in 2 days on her address, email: UPSC to Delhi HC – Firstpost
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar will get candidature cancelling order in 2 days on her address, email: UPSC to Delhi HC – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court has asked controversial former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar to give her address to the UPSC and the order should be supplied to her both by physical mode and electronically In order to avail of the Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer quota in the UPSC, Puja Khedkar had reportedly claimed that her parents were separated and …

Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar released from Pune's Yerawada Central Jail
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar released from Pune's Yerawada Central Jail

India TV News  

Manorama Khedkar, mother of former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, was released from Yerawada Central Jail today after the Pune Court granted her bail on August 2 in a criminal intimidation case related to a land dispute. Meanwhile, the Delhi Court on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Puja Khedkar and said the allegations against the accused are grave …

Pune Court Grants Bail To Former IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar's Mother In Attempt To Murder Case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune Court Grants Bail To Former IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar's Mother In Attempt To Murder Case

ABP News  

Pune: A Pune court on Friday granted bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar’s mother Manorama in an attempt to murder case which was filed after she was seen in a video allegedly brandishing a gun while confronting a group of people over a land dispute. The order also stated that the applicant shall not enter the jurisdiction of …

After Puja Khedkar Row, Disability Certificates Of At Least 6 Other Civil Servants Under DoPT Scanner
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After Puja Khedkar Row, Disability Certificates Of At Least 6 Other Civil Servants Under DoPT Scanner

News 18  

The Disability certificates of some probationers and serving officers are under scrutiny after the Union Public Service Commission cancelled IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s certificate. Why UPSC Cancelled Khedkar’s Candidature The UPSC had sent a show cause notice to Puja on July 18 for “fraudulently availing attempts beyond the permissible limit provided for in the Examination Rules by faking her identity”. …

Has Sacked IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar Fled India For Dubai? Here's The Truth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Sacked IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar Fled India For Dubai? Here's The Truth

News 18  

Sacked IAS trainee Puja Khedkar is still in India and has not fled abroad, sources informed. The authorities are hunting for Khedkar as the sacked IAS trainee went missing fearing arrest. After Delhi court denies bail, sacked IAS Trainee Pooja Khedkar goes missing. Phone switched off, authorities hunt for sacked IAS Trainee.News18’s @kotakyesha share more | @GrihaAtul #UPSCStudent #PoojaKedkar #DelhiHighCourt …

'Not Only Cheated But Snatched Rights Of Eligible Students': Delhi Court Rejects Sacked IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Not Only Cheated But Snatched Rights Of Eligible Students': Delhi Court Rejects Sacked IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea

News 18  

A Delhi court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused in a case of cheating and forgery. What Did the Court Say In Its Order Today Rejecting the anticipatory bail plea in the case, the Delhi court said that the allegations against Puja Khedkar are grave and serious and require thorough investigation. Puja …

Double whammy for Puja Khedkar: After UPSC's action, anticipatory bail plea gets rejected – Firstpost
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Double whammy for Puja Khedkar: After UPSC's action, anticipatory bail plea gets rejected – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Denying anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar, the Patiala House Court directed the probe agency to find out the candidates recommended in the past who have availed the benefits beyond permissible limits and those who obtained benefits under OBC category without being entitled of the same In order to avail of the Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer quota in the UPSC, …

‘Nonsensical’: Pune collector on ‘harassment’ charge by trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Nonsensical’: Pune collector on ‘harassment’ charge by trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

Pune collector Suhas Diwase has denied the harassment charge levelled by Puja Khedkar, the trainee Indian Administrative Service officer whose candidature was cancelled by the UPSC on Wednesday. Washim, Jul 16 : IAS trainee Puja Khedkar speaks to the media regarding the police interrogation at her residence, in Washim on Tuesday. Diwase, whose report to the Maharashtra government regarding Khedkar's …

UPSC, Delhi police press for ‘custodial interrogation’ of Puja Khedkar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC, Delhi police press for ‘custodial interrogation’ of Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission and Delhi Police on Wednesday pressed for the custodial interrogation of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of falsifying her identity to secure additional attempts in the civil services examination. UPSC on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar Seeking pre-arrest bail, Khedkar, however, maintained …

UPSC cancels candidature of probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC cancels candidature of probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai:The Union Public Service Commission on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar and permanently debarred her from all future examinations and selection procedures. Khedkar had been under scrutiny following complaints about alleged fake certificates and misconduct during her appointment as a probationary IAS officer in Pune. On 18th July 2024, the UPSC issued a …

Puja Khedkar case: UPSC examined data of 15,000 candidates since 2009. What it found
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar case: UPSC examined data of 15,000 candidates since 2009. What it found

Hindustan Times  

The Union Public Service Commission has cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar after she failed to respond to a show cause notice for fraudulently availing exam attempts beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity. The UPSC also barred Puja Khedkar from all future examinations as she was found guilty of acting in contravention of the …

IAS officer Puja Khedkar row: UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar’s candidature for CSE 2022, debars from all future exams
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IAS officer Puja Khedkar row: UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar’s candidature for CSE 2022, debars from all future exams

The Hindu  

The Union Public Service Commission on July 31 cancelled the candidature of probationer Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar and she has been debarred permanently from all the future examinations and selections of the Commission. Regarding submission of false certificates by candidates, specifically those of Other Backward Classes and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, the UPSC said it “neither has the …

Puja Khedkar's candidature cancelled by UPSC, barred from future exams
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar's candidature cancelled by UPSC, barred from future exams

India Today  

The Union Public Service Commission on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar and barred her permanently from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission, officials said. Puja Khedkar is accused of misusing the disability and Other Backward Class quotas to secure her candidature in the civil services exam. The UPSC panel, in …

UPSC cancels IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, bars her from future exams
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC cancels IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, bars her from future exams

India TV News  

The Union Public Service Commission has cancelled the provisional candidature of Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, who was provisionally recommended for the Civil Services Examination 2022. In addition to cancelling her provisional candidature, the UPSC has permanently debarred Khedkar from all future exams and selection processes conducted by the commission. Allegations of quota misuse The Delhi Police Crime Branch allegedly booked …

Woman posing as IAS officer booked for fraud
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman posing as IAS officer booked for fraud

Hindustan Times  

The Loni Kalbhor police on Friday booked Renuka Karnure, an individual posing as an IAS officer, for allegedly duping several people in various financial transactions. Police said that the accused pretended that she was an IAS officer, she was using a government emblem on her WhatsApp profile photo. Police said that the accused pretended that she was an IAS officer, …

Puja Khedkar case: Pune hospital finds no foul play in disability certificate
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar case: Pune hospital finds no foul play in disability certificate

Hindustan Times  

Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital in Pune has found in its internal probe that there was no wrongdoing in the issuance of a seven per cent locomotor disability certificate to Puja Khedkar, a senior official said on Wednesday. IAS officer Pooja Khedkar's disability certificate from YCM hospital mentions seven percent disability and has been verified Dr Rajendra Wable, dean of YCM …

Where is Puja Khedkar? After fake disability certificate, controversial trainee IAS office 'no show' at training centre – Firstpost
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Where is Puja Khedkar? After fake disability certificate, controversial trainee IAS office 'no show' at training centre – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra cadre officer faces accusations of using fraudulent means to clear her civil services exam, including allegedly misrepresenting herself under the physical disabilities and OBC categories, and misusing power and privileges during her posting in Pune Puja Khedkar, the trainee IAS officer marred in controversies, was supposed to show up at her training centre in Mussoorie yesterday but failed …

Puja Khedkar Row: Inquiry Ordered Against Doctors Who Issued 'Fake' Disability Certificate To IAS Officer
5 months ago

Puja Khedkar Row: Inquiry Ordered Against Doctors Who Issued 'Fake' Disability Certificate To IAS Officer

ABP News  

Puja Khedkar Controversy: An inquiry has been ordered against the doctors and other officials who allegedly issued fake disability certificates to IAS Puja Khedkar. Based on instructions from the State Commissioner Office For Persons With Disabilities in Pune, the Pune Collectorate ordered an investigation against those, including the doctors of YCM Hospital in Pimpri Chinchwad, who helped Puja. YCM Hospital …

Deadline over, Puja Khedkar fails to report at IAS training academy
5 months ago

Deadline over, Puja Khedkar fails to report at IAS training academy

India Today  

Controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of submitting fake disability and caste certificates to get selected, failed to report to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie by her scheduled deadline on Tuesday. On July 16, Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary Nitin Gadre wrote to Puja Khedkar, stating that her training period with the government had been …

Did Puja Khedkar's parents fake separation? Contrasting evidences surface
5 months ago

Did Puja Khedkar's parents fake separation? Contrasting evidences surface

India Today  

The central government has directed Pune police to investigate the marital status of Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, parents of IAS probationary Puja Khedkar, who is under scrutiny for allegedly forging her documents. Puja Khedkar is alleged to have misused the OBC non-creamy layer quota in the UPSC by falsely claiming that her parents are separated. Documents accessed by India Today …

Puja Khedkar controversy: Centre seeks details about marital status of IAS probationer's parents; here's why
5 months ago

Puja Khedkar controversy: Centre seeks details about marital status of IAS probationer's parents; here's why

India TV News  

Amid several controversies, the central government has sought information from Pune Police regarding the marital status of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's parents. According to sources in Pune Police, the central government has directed Pune Police to provide information about the marital status of Khedkar's parents. Allegations have surfaced that Khedkar falsely claimed that her parents, Manorama and Dilip, were …

Puja Khedkar fails to report at training academy
5 months ago

Puja Khedkar fails to report at training academy

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who was instructed by Mussoorie-based Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration officials to join the institute latest by July 23, did not report on Tuesday. Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who was instructed by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration officials to join the institute latest by July 23, did not report …

Probationary IAS officer Puja fails to appear before Pune police
5 months ago

Probationary IAS officer Puja fails to appear before Pune police

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar did not appear before the Pune police on Saturday to record her statement, according to police officials. Puja Khedkar had lodged a complaint of harassment against Pune district collector Suhas Diwase at Washim on July 16. Ranjan Kumar Sharma, joint commissioner of police, said, “Following her non-appearance, authorities plan to issue a …

Pune court grants Puja Khedkar's father interim protection from arrest till July 25
5 months ago

Pune court grants Puja Khedkar's father interim protection from arrest till July 25

The Hindu  

A Pune Session Court has granted interim protection from arrest till July 25 to Dilip Khedkar, father of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, in a case where he is accused of threatening a local farmer over a land dispute. Meanwhile, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has sealed a company in Pune named ThermoVerita linked to Manorama Khedkar for alleged …

Puja Khedkar's Father Gets Temporary Protection from Arrest in Criminal Intimidation Case
5 months ago

Puja Khedkar's Father Gets Temporary Protection from Arrest in Criminal Intimidation Case

News 18  

A sessions court here has granted interim protection from arrest till July 25 to Dilip Khedkar, father of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, in a case where he is accused of threatening a person with a gun over a land dispute. Pune Rural police on Thursday arrested Manorama Khedkar, his wife and Puja’s mother, in the same case. A …

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