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News18
18-07-2025
- General
- News18
Why This Rajasthan Family Is Known As India's ‘IAS Factory'
Two remarkable families, from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, have produced multiple IAS and IPS officers—proving that legacy, dedication, and education shape success UPSC Success Stories: A family from Naharsinghpura village in Bamanwas, located in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, has recently captured national attention. Dubbed the 'IAS factory', this remarkable family has produced six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, an exceptional feat by any standard. The latest addition to this legacy is Arnab Pratap Singh, who secured an All-India Rank of 430 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. His academic journey is equally commendable: he holds an MBBS degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, Lucknow, and received his early education at City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow and Delhi Public School (DPS) in Delhi. Arnab hails from a family steeped in the civil services tradition. His father, Babulal Meena, is a 1991 batch IAS officer currently serving in Uttar Pradesh. His mother, Veena Meena, is also an IAS officer, having joined the 1993 batch, and serves in the same cadre. The family's distinguished record continues with Arnab's uncle, Dr Battilal Meena (his father's elder brother), a retired IAS officer who has been instrumental in shaping this legacy. Adding to this impressive lineage are two of Arnab's cousins, daughters of his uncles, both of whom successfully cleared the UPSC in 2016 and are currently serving as IAS officers in the Gujarat cadre. The family's unwavering dedication to public service across generations is nothing short of inspiring, setting a benchmark for aspirants nationwide. A similar tale of success emerges from Lalganj, a small town in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. Here, the Mishra family has carved its own unique place in UPSC history. Four siblings from this household have gone on to become IAS and IPS officers; an extraordinary accomplishment achieved through perseverance, resilience, and sheer merit. The journey began in 2013 with Yogesh Mishra, who was the first in the family to crack the UPSC. Inspired by him, his sister Madhavi Mishra entered the Indian Administrative Service in 2015. Their elder sister, Kshama Mishra, overcame significant personal and financial hardships to become an IPS officer in 2016. The youngest, Lokesh Mishra, later joined the civil services as an IAS officer, completing the family's remarkable quartet of success. The achievements of the Mishra siblings are well recognised in their region, and they continue to serve as a powerful source of motivation for local youth. Their story proves that with determination and hard work, even the most ambitious goals can be achieved. A Legacy Of Service And Inspiration The stories of the Meena and Mishra families serve as shining examples of what sustained effort, a strong educational foundation, and family support can accomplish. With multiple members from single families entering the civil services, their achievements go beyond personal success; they inspire entire communities and demonstrate the transformative power of education and ambition. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad: Two arrested for extorting gold from minor boy over iPhone
Ghaziabad: Two people were arrested on Thursday for allegedly extorting gold jewellery worth ₹8 lakhs from a 14-year-old boy in Modinagar on the pretext of getting him an iPhone, said officers, adding that one more suspect and a jeweller are on the run. The three suspects had extorted four gold bangles, two gold earrings, and one gold nose pin from the boy. Police have recovered the bangles, one earring, and one nose pin from the suspects, while other items were sold to the jeweller, officers said. (Representational image) Following a police complaint filed by the boy's family at the Modinagar police station, a first information report was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 308 (5) (extortion) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) against the suspects on Wednesday. Police identified the two arrested suspects as Shailesh Kumar, 26, a bouncer, and Divyam Kumar, 18, a BCA student and the two absconding suspects as Arnab Kumar, and Abhishek, the jeweller, said officers. Police said the minor, a Class 9 student, was friendly to the three suspects (Shailesh, Divyam and Arnab), and the trio allegedly planned the extortion. 'During interactions, the minor showed eagerness to have an iPhone. The suspects said that they could provide it but asked the boy to bring some jewellery from his house. Initially, he brought two gold rings and gave them. They got him an iPhone in return but took it back some days later. Later, they told the boy that there was some police case in connection with the iPhone, and frightened him,' said assistant commissioner of police (ACP) (Modinagar circle) Gyan Prakash Rai. 'Later, they started extorting jewellery items from him after regular intervals since April. The jewellery is estimated around ₹8 lakhs. The suspects also sold the ornaments to a jeweller from Bhojpur. The jeweller (Abhishek) and one suspect (Arnab) are wanted in the case and will be arrested soon,' the ACP added. The three suspects had extorted four gold bangles, two gold earrings, and one gold nose pin from the boy. Police have recovered the bangles, one earring, and one nose pin from the suspects, while other items were sold to the jeweller, officers said.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bangladeshi women alarmed by emboldened Islamists
Arrested for sexually harassing a Bangladeshi university student, Asif Sardar Arnab was soon released -- greeted by a cheering crowd who presented him with flower garlands and a Koran. His alleged victim was a student who enthusiastically supported the youth-led uprising that overthrew the Muslim-majority nation's autocratic government last year. That young woman, after receiving a torrent of violent threats from religious hardliners emboldened by the political upheaval, now wonders whether she made the right choice. "A perpetrator was freed because of a mob," she said in a social media post. "You can't imagine the number of rape and death threats I've received," added the woman, who cannot be identified due to Bangladeshi laws designed to protect sexual harassment complainants from retribution. "We made a mistake by joining the movement. So many people sacrificed their lives in vain." Ex-premier Sheikh Hasina, ousted in last August's revolution, took a tough stance against Islamist movements during her 15-year tenure. Her government was blamed for gruesome human rights abuses and for many, her departure heralded change. Since her exit, the hardline religiously fuelled activism that Hasina's government had driven underground has resurfaced. Much of it is directed at Bangladeshi women, accused of failing to act with sufficient modesty. Arnab, who works at the library of the prestigious Dhaka University, was accused of accosting a student on campus, saying that her choice of attire did not sufficiently cover her breasts. The student complained, and Arnab was arrested. Supporters of Arnab who believed he had acted in appropriate deference to his religious convictions surrounded the police station and demanded his release. They yielded when a court quickly bailed Arnab -- something the female student attributed to mob pressure. A spokesman for Dhaka's police force, Md Talebur Rahman, told AFP that Arnab was still under investigation, and also acknowledged the menacing behaviour his victim had faced. "She can lodge a complaint against those who have been threatening her," Rahman added. - 'A crisis' - It is far from an isolated incident. Several women's football matches were cancelled this year after pitch invasions by Islamists angry at women's participation in sport. Two women were briefly taken into protective custody by police this month, after an altercation that began when they were harassed for publicly smoking cigarettes by a crowd of men on their way to pray at a mosque. Islamist groups have also demanded organisers of religious commemorations and other public events remove women from the line-up. Dhaka University student Jannatul Promi, 23, said that the rising incidences of harassment had left young women feeling unsafe. "We are going through a crisis," she said. "The other day, I was waiting for the metro when a man approached me and asked if I should be outside without a veil. As soon as I responded, more people joined him against me." Fellow student Nishat Tanjim Nera, 24, said the authorities had failed in their duty. "Harassment incidents are happening repeatedly, but there is no redress from the government," she said. - 'Complete denial' - Several recent cases of sexual violence have captured public attention. An eight-year-old girl died Thursday from wounds she sustained during a rape days earlier -- a case that prompted days of protests and vigils by women in Dhaka and elsewhere. Such is the level of public anger that police have begun transporting rape suspects to court in the middle of the night, fearful of attacks. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government which replaced Hasina, condemned the "horrific acts of violence" against women. "This is deeply concerning and completely at odds with our dream of building a new Bangladesh," he said. Yunus's administration has struggled to restore law and order, with many police officers refusing to return to work and the army brought in to help. It has since last month also directed scant police resources to a sweeping crackdown, dubbed Operation Devil Hunt, against gangs allegedly connected to Hasina and working to foment unrest. Maleka Banu, of the feminist campaign group Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, said those resources would have been better spent on trying to curb sexual violence. "What good is it for the government to simply express concern? We expected action," she said. "After Sheikh Hasina's fall, a series of violent incidents followed. The government was in complete denial... Now, they claim the fallen dictator is behind every crime." sa/gle/pjm/sco
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bangladeshi women alarmed by emboldened Islamists
Arrested for sexually harassing a Bangladeshi university student, Asif Sardar Arnab was soon released -- greeted by a cheering crowd who presented him with flower garlands and a Koran. His alleged victim was a student who enthusiastically supported the youth-led uprising that overthrew the Muslim-majority nation's autocratic government last year. That young woman, after receiving a torrent of violent threats from religious hardliners emboldened by the political upheaval, now wonders whether she made the right choice. "A perpetrator was freed because of a mob," she said in a social media post. "You can't imagine the number of rape and death threats I've received," added the woman, who cannot be identified due to Bangladeshi laws designed to protect sexual harassment complainants from retribution. "We made a mistake by joining the movement. So many people sacrificed their lives in vain." Ex-premier Sheikh Hasina, ousted in last August's revolution, took a tough stance against Islamist movements during her 15-year tenure. Her government was blamed for gruesome human rights abuses and for many, her departure heralded change. Since her exit, the hardline religiously fuelled activism that Hasina's government had driven underground has resurfaced. Much of it is directed at Bangladeshi women, accused of failing to act with sufficient modesty. Arnab, who works at the library of the prestigious Dhaka University, was accused of accosting a student on campus, saying that her choice of attire did not sufficiently cover her breasts. The student complained, and Arnab was arrested. Supporters of Arnab who believed he had acted in appropriate deference to his religious convictions surrounded the police station and demanded his release. They yielded when a court quickly bailed Arnab -- something the female student attributed to mob pressure. A spokesman for Dhaka's police force, Md Talebur Rahman, told AFP that Arnab was still under investigation, and also acknowledged the menacing behaviour his victim had faced. "She can lodge a complaint against those who have been threatening her," Rahman added. - 'A crisis' - It is far from an isolated incident. Several women's football matches were cancelled this year after pitch invasions by Islamists angry at women's participation in sport. Two women were briefly taken into protective custody by police this month, after an altercation that began when they were harassed for publicly smoking cigarettes by a crowd of men on their way to pray at a mosque. Islamist groups have also demanded organisers of religious commemorations and other public events remove women from the line-up. Dhaka University student Jannatul Promi, 23, said that the rising incidences of harassment had left young women feeling unsafe. "We are going through a crisis," she said. "The other day, I was waiting for the metro when a man approached me and asked if I should be outside without a veil. As soon as I responded, more people joined him against me." Fellow student Nishat Tanjim Nera, 24, said the authorities had failed in their duty. "Harassment incidents are happening repeatedly, but there is no redress from the government," she said. - 'Complete denial' - Several recent cases of sexual violence have captured public attention. An eight-year-old girl died Thursday from wounds she sustained during a rape days earlier -- a case that prompted days of protests and vigils by women in Dhaka and elsewhere. Such is the level of public anger that police have begun transporting rape suspects to court in the middle of the night, fearful of attacks. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government which replaced Hasina, condemned the "horrific acts of violence" against women. "This is deeply concerning and completely at odds with our dream of building a new Bangladesh," he said. Yunus's administration has struggled to restore law and order, with many police officers refusing to return to work and the army brought in to help. It has since last month also directed scant police resources to a sweeping crackdown, dubbed Operation Devil Hunt, against gangs allegedly connected to Hasina and working to foment unrest. Maleka Banu, of the feminist campaign group Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, said those resources would have been better spent on trying to curb sexual violence. "What good is it for the government to simply express concern? We expected action," she said. "After Sheikh Hasina's fall, a series of violent incidents followed. The government was in complete denial... Now, they claim the fallen dictator is behind every crime." sa/gle/pjm/sco
