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Article 370 verdict firms up judicial ground for J&K integration, prioritises national sovereignty

Upholding the Centre’s decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court validated the Parliament’s power to make changes to Article 370 and clearly rejected the argument that the erstwhile state ever had the exceptionalism of “internal sovereignty”. A significant verdict, by all…

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Delhi Excise policy case: Rouse Avenue court reserves order on bail plea of AAP's Sanjay Singh

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday reserved an order on the bail plea of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC on Article 370: Modi’s oped across papers, The Hindu’s scathing editorial vs everyone else’s

Yesterday, to the surprise of no one, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Modi government’s abrogation of Article 370.

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With no restrictions imposed, ‘peaceful’ Kashmir watches SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370 with bated breath

Kashmir region witnessed unusual silence on December 12 as SC upheld abrogation of Article 370. People murmured discontentment, but life remained unaffected

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Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure

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SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

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Manipur University providing best possible support to displaced students: Govt. in LS

Manipur Univ. aiding displaced students; SC-appointed panel to explore better options. Manipur Univ. providing best possible support to students displaced due to ethnic violence, allowing them to attend classes & exams in any affiliated college within State. SC-appointed panel to explore better options.

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India's Top Court Upholds Government's Decision To End Special Status For Disputed Kashmir

The five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court said the special status was a "temporary provision" and ordered that the region should be restored as a state "at the earliest."

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Resounding declaration of hope: PM Narendra Modi hails Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

The Supreme Court on December 11 unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and directed restoration of Statehood “at the earliest” as well as elections to the Assembly by September 30 next year.

The Hindu

Security forces intensify vigil in J&K ahead of SC verdict on Article 370

SC verdict on Article 370: The streets in Kashmir witnessed a calm on Sunday, a day ahead of the verdict. A majority of residents refused to comment on the issue, while many sought “reversal of what was done on August 5, 2019”.

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On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

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J&K Police told to follow protocol to avoid attacks

J&K Police directs personnel to follow SoP to avoid targeted attacks by militants. Ahead of SC ruling on Article 370, police assess security situation & ask district heads to take preventive & punitive action against misuse of social media. Officers sensitized to deal with any situation.

The Hindu

Centre must address the high dropout rate among SC, ST, and OBC students in higher education institutions: Congress leader

K.C. Venugopal questions Union govt. on high dropout rate of SC, ST, OBC students from Central higher education institutions. Education Ministry states dropout rate is high due to other options. Venugopal questions if only SC, ST, OBC students have these options. 122 students committed suicide from 2014-2021, 24 from SC,…

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Tension on road to Sabarimala as animals run amok when bullock cart parade turned into a race

The carts were brought in for a parade during the Navakerala Sadas. Police sources say the organisers did not take permission for a bullock cart race. Rights activists allege violation of SC order banning bullock cart races

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‘Committee formed, will issue some guidelines’: Centre tells SC on seizure of digital devices

The central government will issue “some guidelines” for the seizure of electronic devices by probe agencies, particularly those belonging to journalists, additional solicitor general SV Raju told the top court today, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu

Connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on the rise due to migrant labourers

Oil cos in Chennai release 1.24L cooking gas connections under PMUY; target of 1.6L set. Migrant labourers incl. in approved list; get free gas stove, regulator, tube. 37.04L beneficiaries enrolled in State since 2016; 10.35cr throughout country. Eligible women from 10 categories incl. SC, ST, MBC, AAY, SECC, PMAY. Union…

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Congress sweeps reserved SC/ST seats in Telangana

Congress wins 23/31 SC/ST seats in Telangana Assembly elections; BJP draws blank. Seasoned SC leaders win with convincing margins, while anti-incumbency and disparity in benefits to select few led to Congress victory.

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Over 13.5K SC, ST, OBC students dropped out of Central universities, IITs, IIMs in past 5 years: Education Ministry

13,500+ SC/ST/OBC students dropped out of Central Universities, IITs, and IIMs in past 5 yrs. Govt. insists it's taking measures to ensure marginalised students find place at these institutes, but IITs lack SC/ST cells & those that exist lack authority & space to function effectively.

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Karnataka: Inquiry ordered into temple redevelopment scheme

The State government on Monday ordered an inquiry into the status of temple redevelopment scheme across the State after members from all parties alleged that there has been no visible development being taken up in the temples despite huge sums being released.

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Patanjali ‘fact-check’, trolling, death threats: How Liver Doc and Vijay Patel’s online spat escalated

On November 23, doctor-influencer Cyriac Abby Philips aka The Liver Doc posted on social media platform X about a “terrible and vulgar” online abuse campaign against him over his tweet criticising yoga guru Ramdev and his firm Patanjali Ayurved over “misleading claims”.

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Assembly election results | PM Modi, party organisation, women, Dalits and tribals charge the BJP juggernaut

BJP tested strategies in five State polls, including not highlighting State-specific face, depending on PM Modi, SC/ST and women support, countering Congress' caste census demand, & mid-course correction in Telangana. Results show these strategies worked, and will be used in 2024 LS polls.

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Jharkhand Minister’s son to soon be a peon at Chatra Civil Court

Jharkhand Minister's son selected for peon post, breaking myth of children following parents' path. His nephew also on waiting list. 13 of 19 vacancies filled, Mukesh Bhogta selected on ST quota. BJP spokesperson says no work is small, but govt failed to provide employment to youths. Minister's caste removed from…

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Congress MP seeks probe into violation of quota in universities

Congress leader B. Manickam Tagore has written a letter to PM Modi seeking an investigation into violation of reservation policies for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class students by deemed Universities

The Hindu

CPI(M) flaying Governor to cover up its loss of face in Kannur V-C issue: BJP

CPI(M) trying to hide SC quashing Kannur Univ. VC appointment by attacking Governor; HC put down govt. for asking local bodies to collect money for Navakerala Sadas; HC commented on LDF intervening in all appointments; CPI(M) acts tough, attacking others.

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The endless battle with caste-based vitriol and violence

Dalit youth Shyam Kumar was allegedly kidnapped, abused, and urinated on by upper caste college-mates in retaliation to a two-year-old fight. Despite laws to protect SCs, discrimination and violence are common, with victims often left helpless when police protect wrong-doers. The Tsunduru and Karamchedu massacres are examples of horrific caste…

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