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    Dalit Youth Allegedly Assaulted: Punjab Commission Takes Action

    Chandigarh, February 16 The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged assault on a mentally challenged Dalit youth and forcing him into bestiality in Phillaur, officials said on Monday.The matter came to light after a video of the incident went...
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    Revanth Reddy Addresses Misinterpretation of Statement

    Hyderabad, February 15 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that his remark, "Nene Raju, Nene Mantri" (I am the king, I am the minister), had been misinterpreted.He clarified that he had only stated that as the Chief Minister and the Minister of Municipal Administration...
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    Government Boosts Social Security Assistance in Haryana

    Chandigarh, February 12 The Haryana government has increased the monthly pension and financial assistance under various social security schemes from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,200, officials said on Thursday.According to a notification issued by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of...
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    New Committee Members Elected for One-Year Term

    New Delhi, February 12 The Rajya Sabha on Thursday approved motions to nominate members to three key parliamentary committees for a one-year term starting May 1, 2026.Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan moved three separate motions with the permission of the Chairman, which...
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    Congress Accuses Budget of Excluding Dalits, Adivasis

    New Delhi, February 10 The Congress claimed on Tuesday that the Union Budget was a "casteist betrayal" of the Dalits and Adivasis, and alleged "large-scale diversion, dilution, and underutilization of funds" intended for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).Addressing a press...
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    SC Seeks Guidelines for Sub-Classifications in SC/ST Reservations

    New Delhi, February 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to file its response to pleas seeking a directive to lay down criteria for excluding the upper strata of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from benefiting from reservation in admissions and public employment.A bench...
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    Supreme Court Directs MP AG to Prioritize Marginalized Lawyer Representation

    New Delhi, February 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Advocate General of Madhya Pradesh to ensure representation of lawyers from marginalized communities and women.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a petition alleging inadequate representation of...
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