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Nilgiris Panchayats Rise to 96 from 35 for Efficiency

The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.

Assam's Tribal Status Promise in Lok Sabha Polls

Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.

Army Cantonment Excision Process Stalled in Himachal

The Ministry of Defence has halted the excision of civilian areas from British-era army cantonments in Himachal Pradesh, leaving residents frustrated after years of protests demanding freedom from military control.

Bageshwar SC families fear mining damage to homes

Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.

Updated SC Scholarship Guidelines for 2024-25 Released

The Ministry of Social Justice revamps the Top Class Scholarship for SC students with higher financial aid, direct transfers, and stricter institutional norms for 2024-25. Learn about the new benefits.

BJP Telangana Goes Solo in Local Body Elections

BJP's Telangana unit prepares for local body elections without alliances, focusing on Backward Classes and rural development. Party aims to capitalize on Lok Sabha momentum.

CJI Gavai on creamy layer verdict backlash, retirement

Outgoing CJI B R Gavai reveals facing severe criticism from his community for the SC sub-classification verdict. He emphasizes logic over politics and reflects on key judicial principles in his farewell address.

Leopard attack in Karnataka's Tarikere taluk

A tragic leopard attack in Karnataka's Tarikere taluk sees a child dragged away. The incident involves a migrant worker couple from Dharwad. Read for details and safety measures.

Punjab SC Commission Election Row: CEO Objects

Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.

First Medical Camp Reaches Remote Maoist Villages in Bastar

In a historic healthcare initiative, medical teams successfully reached seven of the most remote villages in Maoist-affected Bijapur district, Bastar, providing essential healthcare services to isolated communities for the first time.

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