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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that there was no opposition to the "caste census" during a recent cabinet meeting, which ended inconclusively and will be discussed again on May 2. He emphasized that reports of heated arguments among ministers were false, with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar supporting this claim, stating discussions were cordial. Despite concerns about the survey's scientific validity and representation, discussions will continue, and ministers have been asked to submit their...

SummaryTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that the state would never yield to the central government, challenging Union Minister Amit Shah's claim of forming a government in Tamil Nadu by 2026. At a rally in Tiruvallur, Stalin raised concerns about issues like the NEET examination and language imposition, questioning Shah's guarantees on these matters. He also initiated a campaign for greater autonomy, forming a committee to recommend ways to enhance the state's powers, which...

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed a professor accused of sexual harassment by a Japanese embassy official, following a unanimous decision by the university's executive council. The professor, who faced multiple allegations of misconduct, was terminated without retirement benefits after an internal investigation found him guilty. In addition, the university has taken disciplinary action against seven other individuals, including the dismissal of another professor for misappropriation of research funds, with the case now transferred to...

NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri declared the National Herald case as an "open and shut" issue of fraud, corruption, and money laundering linked to the Gandhi family. He accused Congress workers of being misled and suggested they should protest against their leaders, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who hold a significant share in the implicated companies. Puri emphasized that the case dates back to the UPA government's tenure, asserting that Young Indian was...

Farooq Abdullah has disputed A S Dulat's assertion that he supported the abrogation of Article 370, with Dulat clarifying that he was referring to Abdullah's desire to negotiate with Delhi on his own terms. Dulat's book commends Abdullah's leadership and provides insights into significant events such as the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction and the IC-814 hostage swap, showcasing Farooq's initial resistance to certain decisions followed by his eventual compliance. This exchange highlights the complexities of Abdullah's...

In Agra's Garhi Rammi village, a Dalit wedding procession was violently attacked by upper-caste individuals, reportedly because of loud music played near their homes. The groom was assaulted and robbed, while several guests sustained injuries during the incident, which has led to a police investigation. Authorities have detained two suspects in connection with the attack, highlighting ongoing tensions related to caste in the region. Full Article