Former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar's letter to Maharashtra’s Additional Chief Secretary, dated July 11, has come to light amid controversy over her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) candidature cancellation. In the letter, Khedkar clarified her position and accused Pune Collector Suhas Diwase of “insulting” her from the start of her training at the Pune District Collectorate. She expressed her distress over Diwase’s complaint about her “entitled behavior” and the ensuing media coverage.

Khedkar's letter highlights ongoing tensions and raises questions about the treatment and perceptions of IAS trainees within the administration. Dig Deeper Former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness.

Singh, known for his significant contributions to diplomacy and foreign policy, died at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he had been admitted two weeks prior. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on X, highlighting Singh's rich contributions, intellect, and prolific writing. Modi extended his thoughts to Singh's family and admirers during this time of grief.

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