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Supreme Court permits sub-classification of SC and ST reservations to grant separate quotas for more backwards within the categories

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Supreme Court permits sub-classification of SC and ST reservations to grant separate quotas for more backwards within the categories

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court today ruled that sub-classification within the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) reservation is permissible to grant separate quotas for more backwards within the categories. A seven-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandra...

August 1, 2024 9:03 PM August 1, 2024 9:03 PM

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Launches J&K Film Policy 2024 & Inaugurates Film Conclave in Srinagar

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the J&K Film Conclave, organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in Srinagar today. On the occasion, the Lt Governor unveiled J&K Film Policy 2024 and launched a slew of initiatives, including the ...

August 1, 2024 9:00 PM August 1, 2024 9:00 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Honors Paris Olympics Shooters, Awards ₹22.5 Lakh to Bronze Medalist Sarabjot Singh

Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today felicitated six shooters for their impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Dr Mandaviya also awarded a cheque of Rs 22.5 lakh to Sarabjot Singh, who secured a bronze medal in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event alongside Man...

August 1, 2024 8:57 PM August 1, 2024 8:57 PM

Death Toll from Wayanad Landslide Rises to 274; Over 7000 Accommodated in Relief Camps

In Kerala, the death toll in the massive landslide that devastated Wayanad has risen to 274. 187 injured in the mishap are undergoing treatment in the hospital, while 107 persons are reported to be missing. 70 relief camps have been set up, where over 7000 people are accommodated.

August 1, 2024 8:55 PM August 1, 2024 8:55 PM

Torrential Rains in Rajasthan: Jaipur Records 7 Inches of Rain, Four Dead in Rain-Related Accidents

In Rajasthan, life has been affected in many districts due to torrential rains since last night. Seven inches of rain have been recorded in Jaipur this morning, which is the highest since 2015. Four people died in rain-related accidents in Jaipur district. Due to continuous rain since last evening, ...

August 1, 2024 10:02 PM August 1, 2024 10:02 PM

Bangladesh Govt Bans Jamaat-e-Islami & Associated Groups Over Terrorism & Violence

In Bangladesh, the government today banned Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, its student wing Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, and all its associate bodies as political parties and organizations. The Home Ministry of Bangladesh issued a notification banning Jamaat and Shibir under Section 18(1) of the An...

August 1, 2024 8:40 PM August 1, 2024 8:40 PM

Maharashtra Govt Awards ₹1 Crore to Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale

Maharashtra Government has announced a cash reward of one crore rupees for Swapnil Kusale, who won the Bronze Medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Holding a video call with the medallist after his win earlier today, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde congratulated Kusale fo...

August 1, 2024 8:35 PM August 1, 2024 8:35 PM

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Highlights Increased Budget for Education

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said budgetary allocation for education has increased over the years, as it is only by providing quality education that India will achieve the target of a 30 trillion dollar economy by 2047. Mr. Pradhan was replying to the discussion on demands for grants ...

August 1, 2024 8:30 PM August 1, 2024 8:30 PM

Rahul Gandhi Compares Wayanad Tragedy to Personal Loss, Urges National Support for Landslide Victims

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said the people's sufferings in Wayanad reminded him of the pain he felt when his father died. He observed that many people lost not just their father but the entire family. Speaking to media persons in Wayanad after visiting the...

August 1, 2024 8:33 PM August 1, 2024 8:33 PM

Rajya Sabha Discusses on Agriculture: Congress Criticizes Farmer Income Decline, BJP Highlights Govt Initiatives

Rajya Sabha today took up discussion on the workings of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Initiating the discussion, Randeep Singh Surjewala of Congress criticised the government for not being able to fulfil the promise of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. He alleged that the income o...

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