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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…

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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.

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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."

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Resounding declaration of hope: PM Narendra Modi hails Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

The Supreme Court on December 11 unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and directed restoration of Statehood “at the earliest” as well as elections to the Assembly by September 30 next year.

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Security forces intensify vigil in J&K ahead of SC verdict on Article 370

SC verdict on Article 370: The streets in Kashmir witnessed a calm on Sunday, a day ahead of the verdict. A majority of residents refused to comment on the issue, while many sought “reversal of what was done on August 5, 2019”.

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On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

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J&K Police told to follow protocol to avoid attacks

J&K Police directs personnel to follow SoP to avoid targeted attacks by militants. Ahead of SC ruling on Article 370, police assess security situation & ask district heads to take preventive & punitive action against misuse of social media. Officers sensitized to deal with any situation.

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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,…

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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

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‘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.

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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…

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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

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.

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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.

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Patanjali ‘fact-check’, trolling, death threats: How Liver Doc and Vijay Patel’s online spat escalated

On November 23, doctor-influencer Cyriac Abby Philips aka The Liver Doc posted on social media platform X about a “terrible and vulgar” online abuse campaign against him over his tweet criticising yoga guru Ramdev and his firm Patanjali Ayurved over “misleading claims”.

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BJP upbeat in ST/SC seats, upending Congress strongholds in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made deep inroads in tribal areas, winning 17 out of 29 seats reserved for scheduled tribes, even as the saffron party also secured four seats reserved for scheduled castes in Chhattisgarh.

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Assembly election results | PM Modi, party organisation, women, Dalits and tribals charge the BJP juggernaut

BJP tested strategies in five State polls, including not highlighting State-specific face, depending on PM Modi, SC/ST and women support, countering Congress' caste census demand, & mid-course correction in Telangana. Results show these strategies worked, and will be used in 2024 LS polls.

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Telangana voters bid 'bye-bye' to CM K Chandrashekar Rao; elect Congress

HYDERABAD: Telangana's electorate has decisively mandated the Congress party in a historic triumph, bidding a resounding "bye-bye" to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.

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Jharkhand Minister’s son to soon be a peon at Chatra Civil Court

Jharkhand Minister's son selected for peon post, breaking myth of children following parents' path. His nephew also on waiting list. 13 of 19 vacancies filled, Mukesh Bhogta selected on ST quota. BJP spokesperson says no work is small, but govt failed to provide employment to youths. Minister's caste removed from…

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Congress MP seeks probe into violation of quota in universities

Congress leader B. Manickam Tagore has written a letter to PM Modi seeking an investigation into violation of reservation policies for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class students by deemed Universities

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CPI(M) flaying Governor to cover up its loss of face in Kannur V-C issue: BJP

CPI(M) trying to hide SC quashing Kannur Univ. VC appointment by attacking Governor; HC put down govt. for asking local bodies to collect money for Navakerala Sadas; HC commented on LDF intervening in all appointments; CPI(M) acts tough, attacking others.

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The endless battle with caste-based vitriol and violence

Dalit youth Shyam Kumar was allegedly kidnapped, abused, and urinated on by upper caste college-mates in retaliation to a two-year-old fight. Despite laws to protect SCs, discrimination and violence are common, with victims often left helpless when police protect wrong-doers. The Tsunduru and Karamchedu massacres are examples of horrific caste…

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SC verdict quashing Kannur Vice Chancellor’s reappointment puts government on backfoot

SC rescinds Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment as Kannur Univ. VC, prompting Governor to question CM, AG's offices. Opposition demands resignations of CM, Higher Education Minister. Govt. to abide by SC order, Ravindran steps down. LDF convener alleges Khan flip-flopped in SC to appease Sangh Parivar. SC's verdict deals blow to govt's…

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SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

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In Supreme Court, Kerala questions Governor’s decision to refer 7 Bills to President

The Supreme Court recorded the development that Kerala Governor has referred seven Bills to the President and ordered the State Government to file amendment application on November 29 to broaden the current petition.

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