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Govt panel recommends overhaul of MGNREGS, adjusting wages every 5 years
4 days, 12 hours ago

Govt panel recommends overhaul of MGNREGS, adjusting wages every 5 years

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A government panel has recommended a complete overhaul of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme including allocating more work in areas with a higher number of deprived households. The panel, formed by the ministry of rural development in October 2022 to study the performance of the states and governance under MGNREGS, also argued for a separate …

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Arvind Kejriwal protests against Amit Shah outside BJP office over Ambedkar remark
1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal protests against Amit Shah outside BJP office over Ambedkar remark

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing its top leadership of being "anti-Ambedkar" and calling for strong action against Home Minister Amit Shah. Kejriwal was protesting at BJP office over the latter’s remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament. The way Amit Shah has disrespected him, the emotions of crores of people …

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Children set to live shorter lives thanks to junk food in cities – Chris Whitty
1 week, 5 days ago

Children set to live shorter lives thanks to junk food in cities – Chris Whitty

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Healthy “food deserts” in cities combined with junk food advertising …

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Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, has called on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to introduce new laws providing 85% reservation quotas for deprived castes and economically weaker sections. Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, after Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav rejected the opposition’s adjournment motion, the RJD leader proposed that a committee be set …

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OPINION| Quota Within Quota: The Secret Weapon!
1 month, 1 week ago

OPINION| Quota Within Quota: The Secret Weapon!

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing his best to explain to voters of Jharkhand and Maharashtra the exact meaning of his slogan, “Ek Hain, Toh Safe Hain”. The issue came up before the Supreme Court recently, and the apex court in August ruled by a 6:1 majority judgement that sub-classification within the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes was permissible. In …

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AAP govt deprived Delhi residents of better health infra: LoP Vijender Gupta
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP govt deprived Delhi residents of better health infra: LoP Vijender Gupta

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The BJP slammed the A government on Monday, saying it has deprived the Delhi residents of the benefits of better health infrastructure by not implementing the PM-ABHIM scheme. AAP govt deprived Delhi residents of better health infra: LoP Vijender Gupta No immediate reaction was available from A over the charge made by the BJP. Under the scheme, 1,139 …

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets fact-checked by The Liver Doc for promoting Herbalife: ‘Deprived of ethics’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo gets fact-checked by The Liver Doc for promoting Herbalife: ‘Deprived of ethics’

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again found himself at the centre of a social media storm, this time due to his promotion of Herbalife products. Cristiano Ronaldo gets fact-checked over Herbalife post, sparking health and transparency debate. Several users pointed out that Ronaldo failed to clearly label the post as a paid Check out the post here: Among the most vocal …

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Lakhs to be deprived of healthcare due to Ayushman Bharat launch in state: BJD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakhs to be deprived of healthcare due to Ayushman Bharat launch in state: BJD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Tuesday alleged that lakhs of poor families will be deprived of proper healthcare facilities if the state government introduces Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha. Speaking to mediapersons, Opposition chief whip and senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik said around 96.5 lakh families were covered under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, the signature scheme of the previous BJD government. …

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Sardar Patel's Legacy Undermined, Deprived of Bharat Ratna for Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sardar Patel's Legacy Undermined, Deprived of Bharat Ratna for Years

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the previous governments of undermining and erasing the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He highlighted Patel's pivotal role in unifying over 550 princely states into the Union of India and praised the government's efforts to celebrate his contributions. However, Shah claimed that the previous governments were disrespectful towards Patel's legacy and deprived him …

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Afghanistan: A Nation Deprived, a Future Denied
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan: A Nation Deprived, a Future Denied

The Diplomat  

Mahatma Gandhi famously said, “The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members." This devastating policy has stripped nearly 1.4 million young Afghan girls of their right to education, leaving 75 percent of the nation's girls without schooling. Power in Afghanistan rests solely with the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, whose strict stance on women's rights ensures …

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Lucknow Diary | ‘Satsang’ with the deprived in UP
4 months ago

Lucknow Diary | ‘Satsang’ with the deprived in UP

New Indian Express  

Instead of people going to ‘satsang’, it will now reach out to them as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans padyatras to Dalit villages and settlements for religious awakening in the society especially among the deprived and downtrodden sections. NISHAD party seeks two seats from BJP The upcoming by-poll to 10 assembly seats in UP is going to another interesting battle. …

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‘Stark disparity’ in share of two categories of scheduled castes in govt jobs, shows data
4 months ago

‘Stark disparity’ in share of two categories of scheduled castes in govt jobs, shows data

Hindustan Times  

Thirty-six scheduled castes from Haryana, including Balmikis, Dhanaks, Khatiks, Mazhabi Sikhs who have been provided reservation in government employment, occupy a mere 35% share of class 1, 2 and 3 jobs reserved for SCs despite comprising a majority 52% of the total scheduled caste population in the state. “This shows the stark difference of 30 percentage points in posts occupied …

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2 lakh anganwadi workers who powered Ladki Bahin success deprived of pay hike
4 months ago

2 lakh anganwadi workers who powered Ladki Bahin success deprived of pay hike

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: From chief minister Eknath Shinde to his deputies Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis to sitting legislators and aspiring candidates, leaders of the ruling Mahayuti coalition have been at the forefront of celebrations to mark the formal launch of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in Pune last week. Anganwadi workers and helpers, who come under the state women and …

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Taliban deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, U.N. agency says
4 months, 1 week ago

Taliban deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, U.N. agency says

LA Times  

Young schoolgirls attend class in Kabul last year. The Taliban has deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, according to a United Nations agency. At least 1.4 million girls have been deliberately denied access to secondary education since the takeover, an increase of 300,000 since its previous count in April 2023, with more girls reaching the age …

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Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO
4 months, 1 week ago

Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO

The Hindu  

The Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, a U.N. agency said on Thursday. UNESCO said at least 1.4 million girls have been deliberately denied access to secondary education since the takeover, an increase of 300,000 since its previous count in April 2023, with more girls reaching the age limit of 12 every year. “If …

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Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO
4 months, 1 week ago

Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, a United Nations agency said Thursday. UNESCO said at least 1.4 million girls have been deliberately denied access to secondary education since the takeover, an increase of 300,000 since its previous count in April 2023, with more girls reaching the age limit of 12 …

Education School Girls Taliban Million Afghan Unesco
Far-right violence focused on areas that suffer from high levels of deprivation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right violence focused on areas that suffer from high levels of deprivation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An individual at the front of a group of people …

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INDIA bloc will fight for rights of poor, says Rahul in birthday greetings to Soren
4 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc will fight for rights of poor, says Rahul in birthday greetings to Soren

The Hindu  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi greeted Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on his birthday on Saturday and vowed that the INDIA bloc will fight for the rights of the poor, the deprived and the tribals of the country and win. INDIA bloc is fighting together for social justice, economic empowerment and inclusive development in the …

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Sleep deprived? 5 effective ways to get good quality sleep, expert explains
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sleep deprived? 5 effective ways to get good quality sleep, expert explains

India TV News  

Getting a good night's sleep is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. During the class, we spoke to Dr. Anjali Hooda, an internal medicine expert, and asked her about a few effective ways for good quality sleep. Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, helps regulate …

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Budget 2024: West Bengal deprived, Budget politically biased says Mamata
5 months ago

Budget 2024: West Bengal deprived, Budget politically biased says Mamata

The Hindu  

Alleging that West Bengal has been deprived in the Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the State’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 23 dubbed it as a “politically biased Budget”. The Trinamool Congress chairperson accused the Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance government of “being envious of West Bengal” and said that the State received a …

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Juveniles Tried As Adults Cannot Be Deprived Of Their Right To Bail Under Juvenile Justice Act: Uttarakhand High Court
6 months, 1 week ago

Juveniles Tried As Adults Cannot Be Deprived Of Their Right To Bail Under Juvenile Justice Act: Uttarakhand High Court

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court has extended bail to a juvenile accused in a case registered under Sections 376, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 5/6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Subsequently, the JJ Board conducted a preliminary assessment under Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, and ordered that the accused be …

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Without 2021 census, 14 crore people deprived of National Food Security Act benefits: Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Without 2021 census, 14 crore people deprived of National Food Security Act benefits: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on June 10 claimed that 14 crore people have been deprived of the benefits under the National Food Security Act as the list of beneficiaries has not been updated because the decadal census did not take place in 2021. In a social media post, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to tell the …

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No Census in 2021, At least 14 Crore Deprived of National Food Security Act Benefits: Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

No Census in 2021, At least 14 Crore Deprived of National Food Security Act Benefits: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to tell the country soon when the updated census will be conducted and demanded that it must also provide data on the population of communities categorized as OBCs to give "true meaning" to social justice enshrined in the Constitution. One immediate consequence of not having census 2021 conducted …

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We'll vote for whoever keeps our benefits! Shameless benefits scroungers in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town say they don't care who wins election... as long as they get their free cash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

We'll vote for whoever keeps our benefits! Shameless benefits scroungers in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town say they don't care who wins election... as long as they get their free cash

Daily Mail  

Benefits scroungers in a seaside town described as one of the 'most-deprived' in Britain have told MailOnline they don't care who wins the upcoming general election as long as they continue to get their cash. The unemployed in Jaywick, Essex are claiming 'thousands of pounds' a month of taxpayer's cash and say they will vote for whoever can make the …

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