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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

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A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay

Associated Press

Federal officials have joined with the state of Arizona to begin fulfilling a settlement agreement that was reached with the Hopi Tribe nearly three decades ago, marking what tribal officials described as a historic day. A long time coming Friday’s filing was born out of the 1996 passage of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act, which ratified an agreement between …

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Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

The Hindu

Stepping up its campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah for his comment that it has become a “fashion” to take Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s name, the Congress on Saturday announced a plan to hold countrywide press conferences and Ambedkar samman marches in the next few days. “On 24 December, all across the country, we will hold Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman Marches and …

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Karnataka High Court Directs NLSIU To Provide Reservation To Transgender Students As Per SC's NALSA Judgment

Live Law

Justice Ravi V Hosmani directed, " NLSIU is directed to implement directions issued by Hon'ble Supreme Court in NALSA's case by formulating reservation along with measures for providing financial aid to TGs in education before commencement of admission process for next academic year. The Karnataka High Court as an interim measure directed the National Law School of India University to …

Financial Court Admission University Reservation Transgender Financial Aid

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Congress vs Amit Shah on BR Ambedkar: All is Fair in War and Politics?

The Quint

In his recent speech at the Rajya Sabha during the Constitution debate, Home Minister Amit Shah made several noteworthy statements that warrant serious discussion. Shah also accused the Congress of opposing welfare measures for Other Backward Classes while pushing for reservations for Muslims by exceeding the 50% limit set by the Constitution. Shah stated, “I want to tell the people …

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Karnataka High Court directs NLSIU to reserve 0.5% seats for transgender candidates in law courses till varsity formulates reservation for them

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the National Law School of India University to provide reservation of 0.5% for transgender persons till the varsity formulates its reservation for transgenders. Also, the court directed the NLSIU to make a provision for fee waiver for persons admitted under transgender reservation quota, and seek appropriate grant from the State or the Central …

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In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change

Associated Press

EVERGLADES, Fla. — As a boy, when the water was low Talbert Cypress from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida rummaged through the Everglades’ forests, swam in its swampy ponds and fished in its canals. Miccosukee Tribal elder Michael Frank, top left, rides an airboat with members of a task force that brings together federal, state, tribal and local …

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Why Modi’s Comment On Nehru’s Reservation Policy Doesn’t Pass The ‘History Test’

The Quint

The first constitutional amendment that PM Modi also invoked to attack Nehru has a prominent instance that shows his stance in favour of reservations. Chief Minister of Madras Kumar Swami Raja requested the Union Government to amend the Constitution to protect the interests of backward classes. Though Article 16 was already there in the Constitution, allowing provisions of reservations for …

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Panchamasali Lingayat protest ends; Siddaramaiah to meet legislators on reservation

New Indian Express

BENGALURU, BELAGAVI: Panchamasali Lingayat community’s agitation, which showed all signs of turning intense with each passing day, seems to have subsided for now with Kudalasangama pontiff Jaya Mrutyunjaya Swamiji calling off the protest on Thursday. Exhausted after a day’s fasting, the pontiff ended his protest after Panchamasali Lingayat leaders, including former minister CC Patil persuaded him to do so. The …

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Elections To All Bar Associations Shall Be Held On February 07: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has recently ordered that elections to all Bar Associations in the national capital shall be held on February 07, 2025. “The elections to all Bar Associations in Delhi shall consequently now be held on 07 February 2025, subject to any legal restraint or impediment impeding that process,” the Court ordered. The bench also directed all concerned …

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BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

Elections Women Delhi Court Bar Council Bar Reservation

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Filling Of NRI Quota Seats In NEET-PG 2024 Counselling Till Final Verdict Is Passed

Live Law

In an interim order on Wednesday the Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the filling up of seats under the NRI Quota in the NEET-PG 2024 counselling, till the final judgment is passed. The division bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Anuradha Shukla observed, "Taking into consideration the fact that the matter has been heard and …

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Amit Shah slams 'edited video' on Ambedkar: BJP will explore all legal options

India Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech, and said the BJP will explore legal options to respond to what he called a "malicious campaign." Amit Shah asserted that his speech in the Rajya Sabha was clear and on record, emphasising that the …

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Fake certificates being used to avail reservation benefits, alleges BJP

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP has alleged that fake caste certificates are being used to exploit reservation benefits meant for Dalits in the Delhi government. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, on Wednesday, pointed out that for a long time, reports were coming in about the easy availability of fake caste certificates and Aadhaar cards in Delhi, particularly from West Delhi. The …

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My words twisted; Congress anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution, says Amit Shah

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha with regard to Constitution framer Bhimrao Ambedkar, attributing it to “the way that the BJP had exposed how the Congress was anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution and anti-reservation.” Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Mr. …

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First OBC commission wanted 70% reservation. Why Nehru govt junked its report

India Today

In a fiery speech in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Home Minister Amit Shah labelled the Congress "anti-reservation" by bringing up the long-forgotten Kalelkar Commission report. It was India's first backward classes commission, but "its report is missing from the records of Parliament", said Shah. "Had the Kaka Saheb Kalelkar report been accepted, the Mandal Commission report of 1980 would …

India Congress Caste Reservation Reservations Recommendations Report

5 days, 14 hours ago

Congress distorted my words, it is anti-Ambedkar and against reservation: Amit Shah

India TV News

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a press conference and said since yesterday, the Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and he condemned it. Amit Shah said the Congress tried its best not to give Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar. Earlier in the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Our demand is that Amit …

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UP government recruited over 1.60 lakh in the education sector: Yogi Adityanath

India Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the second day of the state assembly's Winter Session, highlighted significant achievements in the education sector. "Our government has successfully conducted over 1.60 lakh recruitments in the education sector," Adityanath stated during the session on Tuesday. He announced the establishment of a new body, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, aimed at …

Education Recruitment Uttar Pradesh Teachers Chief Minister Stated

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Congress distorted my remarks on Ambedkar; I come from a party that can never insult him, even in dreams: Amit Shah

New Indian Express

Shah also accused the Congress of undermining constitutional values, claiming, “BJP speakers in Parliament presented facts demonstrating how the BJP has always safeguarded the Constitution when in power. They also insulted Veer Savarkar and attacked the Constitution by imposing the Emergency.” Shah urged the media to show his full comments, He added that his party and ideology can never insult …

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Telangana HC strikes down GO 148 on PG medical admissions

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J Sreenivas Rao, has allowed candidates who completed MBBS, BAMS or BHMS courses in Telangana or within the “local area” defined by the Presidential Order of 1974 to participate in counselling for local-category seats in postgraduate medical admissions for the 2024-25 academic year. The …

Telangana Hc Presidential Order

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OBC research scholars in the lurch as govt chokes fund flow

The Hindu

Research scholars under the National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes have been put in a lurch due to persistent delays in disbursal of their fellowship funds by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The All-India Research Scholar Association in a letter dated December 6, 2024, has written to Amit Yadav, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to address …

Social Justice Justice Research Social Students Fund Ministry

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Calcutta High Court Disallows Protest Seeking To Block Railways & Highways Demanding Benefits For Santhali Tribal Community

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to allow a protest by a social welfare organisation seeking to agitate rights of tribal people, particularly the Santhali community. The organisation had sought to undertake a 'rail and road roko' protest by blocking railways and national highways on 20th December to get the state government to give into their demands such as …

Community High Court Protest High Rail Calcutta High Court Santhali Tribal

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Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts

India Today

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra cabinet got expanded on December 15 with leaders of the Mahayuti alliance taking oath as ministers. After the swearing-in ceremony, several leaders of the Mahayuti alliance openly expressed their displeasure over being denied ministerial berths during the cabinet expansion while speaking to India Today TV on the first day of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra …

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How many government jobs have been provided in UP in last few years? Know stats here

India TV News

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced 7 lakh jobs provided across departments, including 1.60 lakh in education and 1.56 lakh in police. Two crore youth secure job Earlier, in a function organized to distribute appointment letters to 701 selected foresters, the chief minister Yogi Adityanath said, the government is ensuring transparency in the recruitment process and bringing an end to …

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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

Karnataka High Court Directs NLSIU To Provide Reservation To Transgender Students As Per SC's NALSA Judgment

Congress vs Amit Shah on BR Ambedkar: All is Fair in War and Politics?

Karnataka High Court directs NLSIU to reserve 0.5% seats for transgender candidates in law courses till varsity formulates reservation for them

In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change

Why Modi’s Comment On Nehru’s Reservation Policy Doesn’t Pass The ‘History Test’

Panchamasali Lingayat protest ends; Siddaramaiah to meet legislators on reservation

Elections To All Bar Associations Shall Be Held On February 07: Delhi High Court

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Filling Of NRI Quota Seats In NEET-PG 2024 Counselling Till Final Verdict Is Passed

Amit Shah slams 'edited video' on Ambedkar: BJP will explore all legal options

Fake certificates being used to avail reservation benefits, alleges BJP

My words twisted; Congress anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution, says Amit Shah

First OBC commission wanted 70% reservation. Why Nehru govt junked its report

Congress distorted my words, it is anti-Ambedkar and against reservation: Amit Shah

UP government recruited over 1.60 lakh in the education sector: Yogi Adityanath

Congress distorted my remarks on Ambedkar; I come from a party that can never insult him, even in dreams: Amit Shah

Telangana HC strikes down GO 148 on PG medical admissions

OBC research scholars in the lurch as govt chokes fund flow

Calcutta High Court Disallows Protest Seeking To Block Railways & Highways Demanding Benefits For Santhali Tribal Community

Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts

How many government jobs have been provided in UP in last few years? Know stats here