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SC refuses to stay Patna HC decision striking down hike in BC quota in Bihar

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Patna High Court's decision striking down the law introduced to enhance reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Bihar.

Jul 29, 2024

Karpoori Thakur's granddaughter joins Jan Suraaj party of Prashant Kishore; Party to contest 2025 Bihar Assembly poll

The granddaughter of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, Dr Jagrit, joined Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj at Patna's Gyan Bhawan

Jul 29, 2024

Effort to unite opposition suffers blow after Farooq's inability to attend meeting [details]

CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami takes the initiative to bring all opposition leaders together on a single platform to oppose some decisions of the BJP government.

Jul 28, 2024

Sonam Wangchuk threatens to resume climate fast after two-month break

Retreating the demand of granting statehood and constitutional guarantee for Ladakh, Sonam Wanchuk warned that the climate fast will be resumed on August 15 if the Centre does not resume dialogue with agitating groups of Ladakh.

Jul 28, 2024

Intensive search operations underway in J&K's Reasi, Poonch districts after suspicious activities detected

Before the beginning of this year's Buddha Amarnath Yatra, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir is already on high alert.

Jul 28, 2024

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi talks about MANAS helpline for curbing drug menace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 112th 'Mann Ki Baat' program on Sunday, addressed the pressing issue of drug abuse in India, emphasising the government's proactive measures to combat this growing menace.

Jul 28, 2024

President Murmu appoints new Governors in nine states

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors in nine states and a new Lieutenant Governor in Puducherry.

Jul 28, 2024

PM Modi chairs key BJP meet of CMs, Dy CMs

The second and last day of a key BJP meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway at the BJP Headquarters here on Sunday.

Jul 28, 2024

Victims of Delhi coaching centre tragedy identified, say Delhi Police

Three students who fell victim to a flood in the basement of a coaching centre in Delhi, have been identified by Delhi Police. The owner of the building and the coordinator have been detained.

Jul 28, 2024

Five children among eight members of family killed in road accident in south Kashmir

Eight members of a family were traveling in an ill-fated vehicle on the Sinthan Top-Kokernag road connecting Jammu's Kishtwar district with south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Jul 28, 2024

Delhi: Students rise in protest after 3 UPSC aspirants die in flooded basement

After three aspiring civil servants died in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle, a popular coaching centre at Old Rajendra Nagar, students came out in dissent against the "negligence" of the government.

Jul 28, 2024

On 25th foundation day of PDP, Mehbooba gives a message to opposition against ignoring her party

On its 25th foundation day, Mehbooba Mufti is trying to make PDP relevant in the political scenario of Jammu and Kashmir by mobilizing leaders and workers.

Jul 28, 2024

Recommendation of Japan's war-time Sado Mine to UNESCO Heritage list sparks opposition

Japan's Sado mine, a former gold producer, is at the center of a dispute over its proposed UNESCO World Heritage site listing. South Korea insists Japan must acknowledge the mine's history as a World War II forced labor site before listing.

Jul 27, 2024

Head-to-Head matchup: Harris narrows gap with Trump in presidential race, shows Media poll

The US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is incredibly close, showed a new media poll, revealing a surge in support for Harris among non-white voters and a significant rise in enthusiasm among Democrats for her campaign.

Jul 27, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: May you be victorious, Priyanka Gandhi extends wishes to Team India

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings to the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics and expressed hope that they will make the nation proud yet again, with their medal wins.

Jul 27, 2024