Category: India
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What did the Supreme Court rule on Scheduled Castes and religion?
What did the Supreme Court say about Scheduled Caste status for those not belonging to Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism? Can SC status be restored through reconversion? What is the Centre’s position on SC status for Dalit Muslims and Christians? What about Scheduled Tribes?
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5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait
Appearing to bunch together so they can troop out of the strait, these ships carry more than 1.7 lakh tonnes of LPG
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Fuel crisis LIVE: PM Modi to interact with CMs; review preparedness, plans on West Asia conflict
India has 60 days of oil stocks, one month of LPG supplies, says Government; Nayara Energy raised petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 a litre
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LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Government order
As India grapples with an LPG shortage due to the war in West Asia disrupting supplies from key sources, the government is pushing households and commercial users to switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
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Ignoring Opposition’s notices, Rajya Sabha debates CAPF Bill
Bill aims to regulate recruitment, deputation, promotion, and other service conditions for paramilitary officers.
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Petroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infra, address present complexities and delays
The move for a transition to PNG is aimed at easing some of the pressure on LPG
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Bill to amend trans rights law listed for consideration, passing in Lok Sabha on March 24
Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures
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Centre launches AI skilling drive with Google, YouTube
Part of initiatives unveiled by Ashwini Vaishnaw to boost creative economy; a citizen creator platform, and in-built satellite tuners in television sets for access to DD Free Dish launched
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Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees
He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act.
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Opposition MPs, activists oppose amendments to Transgender Persons Act
Public hearing in Delhi raises concerns over proposed changes to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, including removal of self-perceived gender identity provision