New Felhi: The Union government has amended the rules for the 2025 Civil Services Examination, making it mandatory for aspirants to upload educational, caste, and disability certificates during the preliminary exam stage. Previously, these documents were required only after qualifying for the mains examination.

The new rules come in the wake of the controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer accused of fraudulently clearing the exam by misusing the OBC quota and falsely claiming disabilities. Her selection was revoked, and she was permanently barred from all UPSC examinations in September 2024.

The Ministry of Personnel stated that candidates failing to provide the necessary documents with their applications would have their candidature cancelled. Additionally, candidates will now have a 10-day window after preliminary results to specify cadre preferences and a 15-day period after mains results to update qualifications.

To prevent malpractices, UPSC plans to introduce technological measures such as Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication, facial recognition, and security camera surveillance during exams.

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Mangaluru: Fourteen Rama Sena activists, including their leader Prasad Attavar, have been remanded to two weeks of judicial custody following their involvement in the vandalism of Colors Unisex Salon near Bejai here on Thursday.

The activists reportedly stormed into the salon, alleging that immoral activities were taking place on the premises. They caused significant damage by breaking furniture, while also assaulting, insulting, and verbally abusing the staff before fleeing the scene.

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Barke police arrested all 14 individuals, including Prasad Attavar. Following their arrest, the accused were presented before the court on Friday, and the court issued a judicial custody to the accused.

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