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Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.
Rohingya refugee crisis escalates as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, leaving 250 feared dead amid governance vacuum.
Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.
Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.
Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.
Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.
Punjab toughens sacrilege law with life imprisonment for Guru Granth Sahib desecration, sparking legal and ethical debates.
Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at women's reservation implementation, triggering political clash over delimitation and representation concerns.
Delhi HC: EWS candidates cannot claim same relaxations as SC, ST, OBC in Central government jobs due to differing disadvantages.
Supreme Court examines plea challenging Shariat Act's inheritance rules, alleging gender discrimination against Muslim women in property rights.
Bageshwar Dham secures FCRA registration amidst controversy, allowing foreign funding for religious activities despite past cancellations of 18,000 NGOs.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) mandates 33% reservation for women, revolutionizing Indian democracy by enhancing representation and inclusive governance.
Kerala student suicides highlight predatory loan app menace; government mulls legislation amid regulatory gaps and data privacy concerns.
Subhas Chandra Bose's revolutionary ideology promoted equality, scientific planning, and a unified humanity, influencing post-independence India's egalitarian ideals and development.
Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.
Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.
Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.
Supreme Court reviews Sabarimala verdict, debates judicial intervention in religious practices versus constitutional rights and essential religious practices.
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