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SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Manipur University providing best possible support to displaced students: Govt. in LS

Manipur Univ. aiding displaced students; SC-appointed panel to explore better options. Manipur Univ. providing best possible support to students displaced due to ethnic violence, allowing them to attend classes & exams in any affiliated college within State. SC-appointed panel to explore better options.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

India's Top Court Upholds Government's Decision To End Special Status For Disputed Kashmir

The five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court said the special status was a "temporary provision" and ordered that the region should be restored as a state "at the earliest."

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Centre must address the high dropout rate among SC, ST, and OBC students in higher education institutions: Congress leader

K.C. Venugopal questions Union govt. on high dropout rate of SC, ST, OBC students from Central higher education institutions. Education Ministry states dropout rate is high due to other options. Venugopal questions if only SC, ST, OBC students have these options. 122 students committed suicide from 2014-2021, 24 from SC,…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Tension on road to Sabarimala as animals run amok when bullock cart parade turned into a race

The carts were brought in for a parade during the Navakerala Sadas. Police sources say the organisers did not take permission for a bullock cart race. Rights activists allege violation of SC order banning bullock cart races

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

‘Committee formed, will issue some guidelines’: Centre tells SC on seizure of digital devices

The central government will issue “some guidelines” for the seizure of electronic devices by probe agencies, particularly those belonging to journalists, additional solicitor general SV Raju told the top court today, Bar and Bench reported. 

Newslaundry · Dec 6, 2023

Connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on the rise due to migrant labourers

Oil cos in Chennai release 1.24L cooking gas connections under PMUY; target of 1.6L set. Migrant labourers incl. in approved list; get free gas stove, regulator, tube. 37.04L beneficiaries enrolled in State since 2016; 10.35cr throughout country. Eligible women from 10 categories incl. SC, ST, MBC, AAY, SECC, PMAY. Union…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Congress sweeps reserved SC/ST seats in Telangana

Congress wins 23/31 SC/ST seats in Telangana Assembly elections; BJP draws blank. Seasoned SC leaders win with convincing margins, while anti-incumbency and disparity in benefits to select few led to Congress victory.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Over 13.5K SC, ST, OBC students dropped out of Central universities, IITs, IIMs in past 5 years: Education Ministry

13,500+ SC/ST/OBC students dropped out of Central Universities, IITs, and IIMs in past 5 yrs. Govt. insists it's taking measures to ensure marginalised students find place at these institutes, but IITs lack SC/ST cells & those that exist lack authority & space to function effectively.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Karnataka: Inquiry ordered into temple redevelopment scheme

The State government on Monday ordered an inquiry into the status of temple redevelopment scheme across the State after members from all parties alleged that there has been no visible development being taken up in the temples despite huge sums being released.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023