Ladakh LG clears withdrawal of cases against 20 in September 24 violence

Top bureaucrats' property filings omit key assets, according to a probe of disclosure reports

An Indian Express investigation examines how senior civil servants file asset declarations that, while formally submitted, leave out certain properties and holdings. The report highlights a gap between what officials declare and what is publicly disclosed in their filings. It points to the limited scrutiny and lack of standardized reporting that allow such omissions to go unnoticed. The findings raise questions about transparency and accountability in how bureaucrats report their property holdings.

J&K Lieutenant Governor reshuffles six IAS officers a day before new Chief Secretary takes charge

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor has ordered fresh postings for six IAS officers. The orders were issued one day before a new Chief Secretary is set to assume office. The reshuffle comes as the administration prepares for a change in its top bureaucratic post. The article reports the move as an administrative reshuffle ahead of the leadership transition.

A widow, a toddy shop and a fight to break Kerala’s glass ceiling

In this Kolhapur village, a fancy vehicle number serves as a family signature