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Writ petition to SC seeks barrage in place of bridge across Krishna river

SC Advocate-on-Record D. Sivarami Reddy filed a KURNOOLA writ petition in SC, seeking direction to Govt. to construct a barrage at proposed site of cable bridge across Krishna river. This would address drinking & irrigation water needs of drought-prone Rayalaseema region. Centre proposed bridge as tourist spot, but AP parties…

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BJP blamed Article 370 for militancy, then why do militants continue to die in Kashmir, asks Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of deceiving people on militancy in Kashmir; urges SC to consider elections in its judgment on Article 370; highlights disparity in bail granted to Army captain in staged encounter.

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A.P. caste survey | Socioeconomic conditions of all communities should also be gathered, say representatives

Representatives of communities such as Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) asked the Andhra Pradesh government to conduct a comprehensive caste survey by gathering information on socioeconomic conditions of these people of the respective communities since caste data alone would not serve any purpose.

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Chinta Mohan decries ‘growing atrocities’ against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh

enior Congress leader Chinta Mohan alleges atrocities on Dalits at peak in YSR Congress govt; terms death of Sudhakar & Mahendra as "political murders". He says SC/ST & weaker sections facing unprecedented atrocities reminiscent of Karamchedu & Tsunduru carnages. Congress cadres protest in Tirupati against Dalit atrocities.

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Illegal sand mining in Godavari River poses a threat to Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, alleges BJP Andhra President D. Purandeswari

BJP & JSP inspect illegal sand mining near Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in East Godavari. Purandeswari alleges threat to barrage due to mining. No clarity from CM & officials on mining. Sand price escalated, impacting construction & leaving workers unemployed.

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Karnataka High Court convicts 10 persons in 2008 caste clash case

HC Karnataka convicts 10 for assaulting & humiliating SCs in 15-yr-old case. Sentenced to 1yr imprisonment & fined ₹85,000 for offences under IPC & SC/ST Act. Trial court's acquittal order reversed for non-consideration of evidence & wrong conclusions.

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Opportunities, not popular support, helped Naidu become Chief Minister, says Jagan Mohan Reddy

Opportunities, not popular support, helped Naidu become Chief Minister, says Jagan Mohan Reddy. The YSR Congress Party will take on the ‘pack of political wolves that have joined hands to loot public money and share the spoils’, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. He exhorts people not to get carried…

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Telangana Congress releases poll manifesto, offers sops to every section of the society

Telangana Congress manifesto promises 10 grams of gold and ₹1 lakh cash for women getting married, free electricity for agriculture, reservation for backward classes after caste survey among others

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States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

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.

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On the sub-categorisation within castes | Explained

PM Modi promises to look into sub-categorisation of SCs to identify and help most backward; multiple States have tried to bring in reservation laws at State level; SC sub-categorisation has been pending with Supreme Court; AGI opined that it was possible with unimpeachable evidence; NCSC and NCST recommended existing schemes…

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HC direction not to arrest R.S. Praveen Kumar in case registered by Kagaznagar police

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Yadavs, Yahudis, and tales of yore in Uttar Pradesh

At a time when the SP and the Congress are drumming up support for a caste census, the BJP seems to be repurposing the Israel-Hamas war and diluting the opposition’s cry for social justice. In its brand of social harmony, reason and intellect are often superseded by emotion.

The Hindu

MRPS chief wants ‘big brother’ Modi to help Madigas with SC categorisation

PM Modi praised by MRPS chief for understanding plight of Madiga community. He urged PM to provide solution to 30-yr struggle for social justice. PM's poor BC background & commitment to promises make him best suited to do SC categorisation. MRPS chief pledges to be 'Lakshmana' & support PM in…

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Morning Digest | Governors can’t sit on Bills passed by House: SC; India bats for two-state solution to end Israel-Palestinian crisis in talks with U.S., and more

From, Governors can’t sit on Bills passed by Assembly, says Supreme Court, to, U.S. says Xi, Biden to meet next week to ‘stabilize’ ties, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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Custodial torture, surveillance: How Telangana cops breached rights for ‘law and order’

Telangana was ranked third among 18 states in the India Justice Report 2022, which analyses data on police, prison, judiciary and legal aid. It also had the “best policing score” as per the report. But the policing system in the state has been widely criticised for use of custodial torture…

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F1 safety car: What is the safety car and how does it work?

The Formula 1 safety car is an important part of a race and can be frequently seen if there is a crash or an incident on the track. There are two types of safety car, including a physical car on the track or a virtual safety car (VSC), which can…

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More hostels will be sanctioned for Dharwad: Mahadevappa

Dharwad district to receive additional funds for construction of hostels; 30,341 students in 270 pre-matric hostels, 23,483 in 139 post-matric hostels; ₹1,026.73 crore sanctioned for repair of SC/ST hostels; ₹353.09 crore for construction of 1,731 community halls; MLAs seek more hostels, facilities.

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Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court maintains status quo in Archakaship in TN temples governed by Agamas; TN govt had sought to appoint "non-believers" as Archakas. SC to hear case in January 2024.

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From Dalit Bandhu to land distribution: KCR’s Dalit outreach is riddled with flaws

Before taking oath as the first chief minister of the newly formed Telangana state in 2014, K Chandrashekar Rao as the chief of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi – now rechristened as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi – had made a promise. At public events and press meets, KCR always promised that…

The Hindu

Collegium recommends Chief Justices of 3 High Courts for appointment to SC

Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.

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Jagan to disburse ₹2,204 crore to 53 lakh farmers under second instalment of Rythu Bharosa on November 7

53 lakh farmers in Andhra Pradesh to receive ₹2,204.77 crore as part of YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme on Nov 7. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to transfer ₹4,000 to each farmer. All eligible farmers to get ₹13,500/yr in 3 instalments. Govt has disbursed ₹33,209.81 cr to farmers in 4…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

.Madras HC files PIL against TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, SC refuses to interfere in HC order on DMK Minister, SC allows RSS route march in TN, HC asks individual to detox from social media & Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

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Telangana model of peace and progress must be adopted everywhere: Owaisi

AIMIM chief rubbishes buzz about the possibility of a fractured mandate in upcoming Assembly elections, says minorities-friendly Bharat Rashtra Samithi will get a majority on its own.

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Actor Pooja Bhatt’s land | Madras High Court asks Nilgiris administration for status report on resuming property

Madras HC calls for status report from Nilgiris district admin on steps to resume 26.12 cents of land in Jagadha village from Pooja Bhatt. Conflicting claims made by State Govt Pleader & Bhatt's counsel. HC orders status report & status quo till next hearing. Land assigned to SC resident in…

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Discontent over Congress lists in Rajasthan; MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa quits Commission’s post

Amid the discontent over the lists of 156 candidates announced by the ruling Congress for Rajasthan Assembly election so far, Baseri MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa resigned as chairperson of the State Scheduled Castes Commission.

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