Conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism results in loss of Scheduled Caste status:Supreme Court

New Delhi, 24/3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that no person who professes a religion other than Hindu, Sikh or Buddhism would be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste. For the Scheduled Tribe status, the prescription, however, is not not religion-based exclusion but adherence to customary practices, social organisation, community life,…

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Shocked over selective leaks on Jharkhand CM’s disqualification as MLA: UPA delegation to Governor

Ranchi, 1/9:  A UPA delegation on Thursday told Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais that it was shocked over “selective leaks” on Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s disqualification as a legislator.     The UPA delegation, in a representation to Bais, said such leaks created chaos, confusion, and uncertainty.   It also asked the governor to clear the…

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Wild Elephant Hit By Speeding Train In Tripura Succumbs To Injuries

Agartala: A 35-year-old wild elephant, critically injured by a speeding train in Tripura’s Khowai district, succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday. Despite the best efforts of doctors from the state veterinary hospital, the animal could not be saved. “The jumbo succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, despite intensive medical…

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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19 again

New Delhi, 13/8:Over two months after contracting the coronavirus infection, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19 again and will remain in isolation.     Earlier this week, her daughter and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had also tested positive.   “Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19…

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