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'We are conscious of humanity': SC on demolitions on Aravali forest land
Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, representing the residents of the village, submitted before a bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar that people whose houses have been demolished are facing hardship, as basic amenities like drinking water, food, toilets, temporary accommodation, electricity and medical facilities were not provided to them.
Bihar govt waiting for PM's response on caste-based census
"The demand for the caste-based census is coming from almost all the states. It will be great if a caste-based census is conducted in the country. It will give a clear picture about the number of castes in the country so that we could prepare policies for them accordingly," Kumar said after the 'Janata Darbar' on Monday.
BJP MLAs chant Jai Sri Ram to protest against Namaz in Jharkhand Assembly
"The Assembly will function only when the Speaker revokes his order to allocate a separate room for offering Namaz in the Assembly," a BJP legislator said. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Congress termed the BJP's act as driven by politics. "A separate room has been allocated for offering Namaz during Assembly session.
Youth Congress resolution seeks Rahul Gandhi as Cong chief
Rahul Gandhi had resigned as party chief in 2019 after the Congress' second successive poll defeat, and Sonia Gandhi has been interim President since August 2019. "The leader of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi ji should become the National President of the Congress party again, and in the coming days, the Youth Congress will fight on all burning issues".
Pleas against quota for OBCs, EWS in NEET, SC issues notice
Senior advocate Arvind P. Datar, representing petitioner Neil Aurelio Nunes and others, contended before a bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud that the decision is against the Madras High Court order and also raises question, whether there should be horizontal or vertical reservation.
Geelani's death: Pansies to happily bloom in Kashmir
Syed Ali Shah Geelani (1929-2021), a hawk, shrewd, 'Saheb' for some and a monster for many, very well knew how to manipulate sentiments and situations. A teacher-turned-politician-turned-separatist who kept both India and Pakistan on tenterhooks and swayed to one side or the other depending on his need and greed. He used India, Pakistan and the sentiments of ordinary Kashmiris to earn name and money.
'Knife surrender' rally in Shillong to protest ex-militant leader's killing
A large number of youths and activists, including women, along with leaders of the "Ka Sur Ki Nongmawlai", an umbrella body of the 11 local organizations, took part in the rally demanding suspension of the police personnel responsible for the killing of militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council's former General Secretary Cheristerfield Thangkhiew.
Delhi logs 32 new Covid cases, no death for 6 straight days
The national capital has not recorded any fatality due to the infection in September so far. With 0.06 per cent of infection rate in the capital city, the active case tally stands at 367 in Delhi. Total 16 Covid patients were discharged in the last 24 hrs, taking the total number of recoveries to 14,12,542, the bulletin said.
India likely to see first woman chief of financial regulator
Former Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan and the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Whole Time Member, Madhabi Puri Buch, are in the race for the next Chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, highly-placed sources told IANS. The Centre has shortlisted few former and current bureaucrats and officials for the post of the insurance regulator.
President's colour presented to naval aviation
To mark the momentous occasion, a ceremonial parade with a 150-men Guard of Honour was presented to the President. The President's Colour is bestowed on a military unit, in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the Nation, both in peace and in war. Naval Aviation has distinguished itself with notable and gallant service to our Nation over the past seven decades.
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