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Minority status for Hindus too?
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SOP for Care & Protection of Children in Street Situations (CiSS)
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The Constitution (SC/ST) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022
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Death Reported Due To Engaging In Manual Scavenging
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Investigation of complaints of people left out in the National Register of Citizens (NRC)
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International Labor Organization (ILO) Report
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Govt. launches ‘SMILE scheme’ for Transgender community and the Beggars
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“Witch branding” will now be a crime
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Indian Air Force plans to recruit women fighter pilots
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The issue of marital rape needs more discussion: Delhi High Court
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PIL seeking to ensure identity of minorities
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Income limit of Rs.8 lakh appropriate for EWS quota
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Reservation of Other Backward Classes in Local Body Elections
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The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified the grounds for dowry death
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Social Security for Gig Workers
Recently, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL seeking social security for gig workers. The Supreme Court has also decided to examine the fact whether gig workers can also
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Consultancy to strengthen the capacity to deal with cases of crimes against women
Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to strengthen the capacity to deal with cases of crimes against women. The advisory is based on the recommendations made in the report of the
Army gives permanent commission to women
Recently, the army agreed to give (PC) permanent commission to women. This announcement has been made after warning of contempt proceedings against the army for not complying with the order given by the Supreme Court
High Court quashes 10.5 per cent Vanniyar quota
Recently the Madras High Court (HC) has set aside 10.5 per cent quota for the Vanniyar community. The High Court has struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation given to Vanniyar, the most backward community
World Inequality Report 2022 released
Recently the World Inequality Report 2022 has been released. This report is published by The World Inequality Lab. Key findings The top 10% of the global population holds 76% of the total household wealth. Also,
Deadline fixed for implementation of quota for disabled in promotion – Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court has ordered the Central Government to issue directions to implement reservation in promotion for differently-abled persons within 4 months. The Supreme Court has ordered that directions should be issued as per
‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India
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3% increase in spending under ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’
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National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 Booklet
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Parliamentary Committee Praised Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Model
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