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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…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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

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

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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 In its brand of social harmony, reason and intellect are often superseded by emotion.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 · Nov 13, 2023

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…

Autosport · Nov 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

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…

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023