Historic Move: Telangana Leads the Way in SC Categorisation After SC Verdict
In a groundbreaking step, Telangana has become the first state in India to officially categorize Scheduled Castes into three groups under the newly notified Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2025. The gazette notification, issued on Ambedkar Jayanti, marks a new chapter in social justice reforms.
Murshidabad Breathes Easier as Calm Returns, Over 200 Arrested After Violent Clashes
After days of unrest, peace is gradually returning to Murshidabad. Police report no major incidents in the last 36 hours, with over 200 people arrested. Meanwhile, displaced residents are cautiously returning to their homes. However, fresh tensions erupt in Bhangar, casting a shadow over West Bengal’s stability.
Hajj Havoc: 52,000 Indian Pilgrims Lose Slots, Leaders Urge Government to Act
Shock and disappointment ripple across India as Saudi Arabia cancels 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims. Leaders across party lines, including J&K’s Mehbooba Mufti, are urging the MEA to intervene and protect the dreams of thousands of pilgrims urgently.
WBSSC Sorts the Scandal: List of ‘Tainted’ and ‘Untainted’ Teachers Sent for Verification
Amid heated protests by dismissed teachers, the West Bengal School Service Commission has handed over a list of candidates, tagged as either ‘tainted’ or ‘untainted’, to the education department. The move aims to sift the deserving from the dubious in an ongoing recruitment controversy.
Nuclear Diplomacy: Iran’s FM Heads to Moscow Amid U.S. Talks
As nuclear negotiations with the U.S. continue in Oman, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is making a strategic trip to Moscow. The visit is set to deepen consultations with Russia on the future of the nuclear deal and regional diplomacy.
CPI Drags Waqf (Amendment) Act to Supreme Court Over Constitutional Concerns
The Communist Party of India isn’t backing down. CPI has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it was bulldozed through Parliament despite widespread objections. The legal battle begins.
Tech Tensions: Trump Admin Offers Temporary Relief on Electronics, Targets Chips Next
The U.S. temporarily pauses tariffs on gadgets like smartphones and laptops, but don’t breathe easy yet. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warns this is just a breather, as a tougher tariff policy focused on semiconductors is in the works. Idol vs. Ideology: CPI(M) Asks Tripura CM to Relocate Lord Ram Statue
In a symbolic clash of politics and religion, CPI(M) has requested Tripura CM Manik Saha to shift an idol of Lord Ram placed where a communist leader’s statue once stood. The party claims the move disrespects their ideological legacy.
Hamas Ready to Free Hostages If Israel Ends Gaza War
In a dramatic turn, Hamas has declared it’s willing to release Israeli hostages in exchange for a serious prisoner swap and a binding guarantee to end the war in Gaza. The ball is now in Israel’s court as peace hangs in the balance.
Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrated with Fervor in Hyderabad as Thousands Gather at 125-ft Statue
Under the blazing sun, thousands of devotees braved the heat in Hyderabad to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti at the iconic 125-foot statue. With blue flags waving and chants of Jai Bhim filling the air, the event turned into a powerful tribute to Ambedkar’s enduring legacy.