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The Supreme Court observed that governments need proper social data to design effective welfare policies for backward communities and disadvantaged groups. The bench said identifying socially and economically weaker sections helps authorities understand which communities require support, reservation benefits and targeted welfare schemes. The remarks come at a time when the debate around caste census…
A one-day nationwide strike called by chemists and pharmacists began on a mixed note across several parts of India on Tuesday. While many medicine shops remained shut in some cities, normal business continued in others, leading to only partial disruption in pharmaceutical services. The strike was organised by pharmacist associations and trade bodies protesting against…
K Muraleedharan has emerged as one of the biggest political gainers after the Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala. With V D Satheesan taking charge as Chief Minister, Muraleedharan has re-entered the centre of Kerala politics after years of political setbacks and comebacks. The Congress veteran is now expected to play a…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan on Monday, according to sources. Officials reportedly cited security and crowd management concerns behind the decision. The Congress-led United Democratic Front is set to form the government in Kerala after returning to power following a decade in…
A member of the Radhakrishnan Committee has said that adopting a computer-based NEET examination system could have prevented nearly 95% of the issues linked to recent exam controversies. The statement comes amid growing concerns over paper leaks, security lapses, and transparency in national-level competitive exams. Computer-Based NEET Could Improve Security According to the panel member,…
The investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak has taken a fresh turn after an accused allegedly told investigators that he purchased the exam paper for his son. According to officials, the accused claimed his son had passed Class 12 with grace marks and was under pressure to secure admission to a medical college….
Oil marketing companies on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by around ₹3 per litre across India. The revision came amid rising global crude oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia. The increase is the first major retail fuel revision in nearly four years. Fuel retailers said the move was necessary to offset losses…
The Congress on Thursday ended days of speculation by naming V. D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister. The decision followed intense discussions within the party leadership after the United Democratic Front returned to power in the state. Satheesan was chosen over senior Congress leader K. C. Venugopal, who was considered a strong contender for…
A woman has alleged that she was gang-raped inside a private bus in Delhi’s Nangloi area. Police have arrested the bus driver and conductor in connection with the case. Officials said the incident took place earlier this week. The survivor later approached police and filed a complaint. Delhi Police said an FIR was registered after…
The investigation into the alleged NEET examination leak intensified after the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested five people across multiple states. One accused claimed that influential individuals were being protected during the probe. The National Testing Agency cancelled the medical entrance exam earlier this week following allegations of question paper circulation before the test. The…
