The Supreme Court has now permitted states to create sub-categories within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for the purpose of distributing quotas more equitably among the more disadvantaged sub-groups. This important ruling, issued by a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, overturns a 2004 judgment that had previously ruled such sub-classifications as unconstitutional.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Phase 2 Voting Kicks Off Amid High Stakes and Global Attention.
Rajnath Singh highlighted the strained relationship between India and Pakistan while discussing the importance of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, asserting it reflects India's democratic strength. The Defence Minister emphasized that India's commitment to development far exceeds what Pakistan seeks from the IMF and reiterated India's stance on combating terrorism.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges PM Modi, highlighting BJP’s “disastrous” legacy in Karnataka and contrasting it with Congress’s fulfillment of promises, including substantial budget allocations for state welfare.
Australia’s Terror Alert Jumps to ‘Probable’: What You Need to Know About the Increased Risk
August 05, 2024
