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Vijayawada's ₹400-cr Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue and Smriti Vanam (memorial park) inauguration postponed again due to incomplete construction. 125-ft bronze statue installed, but 18.81-acre park yet to finish. Deadline shifted multiple times, officials tight-lipped on revised date.

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

Sharad Pawar: Ambedkar's contributions extended beyond Constitution. He took crucial decisions on water and power, preserving parliamentary democracy. He played key role in Bhakra Nangal dam and Damodar Valley Corp, key for water and power generation.

Police avert Mysurua face-off between BJP and Mahisha Dasara organisers. Prohibitory orders imposed, Chamundi Hills out of bounds. Mahisha Utsava held peacefully at Town Hall to reclaim history. Speakers argued Mahisha was Buddhist king, Buddha despised by Brahmins. Jnanaprakash said Buddhism had transformative power. Event also to commemorate Dr. Ambedkar's…

Caste exerts significant influence in Indian electoral politics, permeating every aspect of the democratic process. It profoundly shapes voting patterns, with voters often aligning with candidates from their own caste or those perceived as representing their caste’s interests.

R.K. Hudgi, a progressive scholar and social activist, attacked Hindutva outfits for their efforts to deny higher education to Dalits, backward communities and minorities. He was joined by Meenakshi Bali, a scholar and activist, in condemning the CUK Vice-Chancellor and faculty members for what they said attempts to communalise the…

Poor parents forced to admit children in private schools due to lack of basic facilities in govt schools: Karnataka HC.

Shivasundar terms violence on Kukis by Meiteis in Manipur as State-sponsored terrorism. He says police presence during parading of three Kuki women naked shows death of humanity. Meiteis converted to Hinduism in 18th century & are now fighting Kukis due to Hindutva ideology. Manipur violence has active support of ruling…

CM Siddaramaiah celebrates Basava Jayanti, lauds Basavanna's ideals of casteless society. He says govt's guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna's values and idealism. He spoke of Vishwa Manava and Dr. Ambedkar's views on equality. Govt schemes benefit all, irrespective of caste or religion. CM urges to practice Basavanna's ideals to establish…