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Story behind the FS’ extension in service

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Bharat Karnad

That S. Jaishankar would get an extension in service as Foreign Secretary was expected. It ruined the promotion prospects of half a dozen IFS officers. But its official announcement naturally did not reveal the full story.  NSA Ajit Doval. who … Continue reading →

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