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Ladakh's 91-km Hanle-Chumar Road Open To Public: Army
The 91-kilometre strategic road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar in Ladakh has been thrown open to the public, the Army said on Tuesday.
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Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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SC/ST Act Brought To Improve Conditions Of Vulnerable Class: Supreme Court
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was brought with an "avowed object" to improve socio-economic conditions of a vulnerable class and prohibits the grant of pre-arrest bail to the accused, the Supreme Court said.
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Revanth Reddy Unveils Caste Survey, Urges National Push For OBC Quota
Telangana Chief Minister unveiled the 'Telangana Socio-Economic Survey - Model and Methodology' at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, and urged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to raise the issue of OBC reservations in Parliament.
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NITI Aayog "Officially Recognised" Bengal's Progress In Employment: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that NITI Aayog "officially recognised" that the state performed strongly across key socio-economic indicators, especially in employment.
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End Inequality To Be Truly Democratic, Says Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said at an event in Milan that Without addressing the structural inequalities that marginalise large sections of society, no nation can claim to be truly progressive or democratic.
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Census To Begin On March 1, 2027, Will Include Caste Data
The next census - the exhaustive count of the population of the country, as well as critical socio-economic details - will begin from March 1, 2027, government sources told NDTV Wednesday.
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"Encourage Socio-Economic Liberation Of Women": Justice BV Nagarathna
Justice B V Nagarathna said the institution of family in India today is undergoing rapid transformation and these shifts are profoundly impacting not only the structure and functioning of families but also the legal system.
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"Watershed Moment": PM Modi After Waqf Bill Clears Parliament
The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament marks a "watershed moment" in the country's collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
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Assam Budget 2025: State Satellite, OTT Platform, Bamboo-Based Smart City
The Assam government Budget 2025 presented on Monday proposed to set up a satellite -- ASSAMSAT -- to ensure a continuous, reliable flow of data for the implementation of critical socio-economic projects.
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Baapu OTT Release Date: Telugu Satirical Drama Starring Brahmaji to Stream on JioHotstar Soon
Baapu, a Telugu satire featuring Brahmaji and Aamani, premiered in theatres on February 21, 2025. The film follows a rural farming family facing an unexpected crisis, using humour to depict real socio-economic struggles. Despite limited success at the box office, Baapu has another shot at reaching a wider audience through its OTT release. Streaming...
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Telangana Passes Resolution Seeking Centre To Conduct Nationwide Caste Survey
The Telangana Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, urging the Centre to emulate the comprehensive household socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey conducted by the state government.
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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New Research Challenges Old Assumptions About Gender And Earnings In Marriage
By examining long-term earnings trajectories, the study reveals that gender-egalitarian earnings patterns are more common than previously thought, though they vary according to couples' socio-economic status.
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Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line
With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.
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Ladakh's 91-km Hanle-Chumar Road Open To Public: Army
The 91-kilometre strategic road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar in Ladakh has been thrown open to the public, the Army said on Tuesday.
-
Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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SC/ST Act Brought To Improve Conditions Of Vulnerable Class: Supreme Court
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was brought with an "avowed object" to improve socio-economic conditions of a vulnerable class and prohibits the grant of pre-arrest bail to the accused, the Supreme Court said.
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Revanth Reddy Unveils Caste Survey, Urges National Push For OBC Quota
Telangana Chief Minister unveiled the 'Telangana Socio-Economic Survey - Model and Methodology' at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, and urged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to raise the issue of OBC reservations in Parliament.
-
NITI Aayog "Officially Recognised" Bengal's Progress In Employment: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that NITI Aayog "officially recognised" that the state performed strongly across key socio-economic indicators, especially in employment.
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End Inequality To Be Truly Democratic, Says Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said at an event in Milan that Without addressing the structural inequalities that marginalise large sections of society, no nation can claim to be truly progressive or democratic.
-
Census To Begin On March 1, 2027, Will Include Caste Data
The next census - the exhaustive count of the population of the country, as well as critical socio-economic details - will begin from March 1, 2027, government sources told NDTV Wednesday.
-
"Encourage Socio-Economic Liberation Of Women": Justice BV Nagarathna
Justice B V Nagarathna said the institution of family in India today is undergoing rapid transformation and these shifts are profoundly impacting not only the structure and functioning of families but also the legal system.
-
"Watershed Moment": PM Modi After Waqf Bill Clears Parliament
The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament marks a "watershed moment" in the country's collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
-
Assam Budget 2025: State Satellite, OTT Platform, Bamboo-Based Smart City
The Assam government Budget 2025 presented on Monday proposed to set up a satellite -- ASSAMSAT -- to ensure a continuous, reliable flow of data for the implementation of critical socio-economic projects.
-
Baapu OTT Release Date: Telugu Satirical Drama Starring Brahmaji to Stream on JioHotstar Soon
Baapu, a Telugu satire featuring Brahmaji and Aamani, premiered in theatres on February 21, 2025. The film follows a rural farming family facing an unexpected crisis, using humour to depict real socio-economic struggles. Despite limited success at the box office, Baapu has another shot at reaching a wider audience through its OTT release. Streaming...
-
Telangana Passes Resolution Seeking Centre To Conduct Nationwide Caste Survey
The Telangana Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, urging the Centre to emulate the comprehensive household socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey conducted by the state government.
-
Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
-
New Research Challenges Old Assumptions About Gender And Earnings In Marriage
By examining long-term earnings trajectories, the study reveals that gender-egalitarian earnings patterns are more common than previously thought, though they vary according to couples' socio-economic status.
-
Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line
With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.
