A petition has been filed at Indore High Court to halt the transportation of Union Carbide waste to Pithampur, citing potential health risks. The petitioners call for a judicial committee to assess the impact and have raised concerns about the lack of public consultation and potential hazards to local residents and the environment.
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A leaked Karnataka caste census report has ignited controversy, revealing recommendations to increase backward caste reservations to 51%. The report, which has divided the ruling Congress, suggests specific reservation percentages for Muslims, Vokkaligas, and Veerashaiva-Lingayats. Opposition parties criticize the report, while community leaders question its accuracy, prompting a special cabinet meeting to address the contentious findings.
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BJP has secured the highest number of reserved seats since 1993, winning 4 out of the 12 SC constituencies, including Mangolpuri for the first time. This marks a significant shift from previous elections where AAP dominated all SC seats. BJP's campaign focused on Dalit welfare initiatives amid controversies surrounding BR Ambedkar's legacy.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board led a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, joined by MPs from several opposition parties in New Delhi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi cautioned NDA allies against supporting the bill, while opposition members claimed it was unconstitutional and divisive.
India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after failing to draw at the SCG, hindered by poor bowling. Australia capitalized on Jasprit Bumrah's absence and ineffective Indian openers, while Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles continued. Australia reclaimed the trophy and secured a World Test Championship final spot. India had previously won two consecutive series in Australia under Virat Kohli’s captaincy in 2018 and Ajinkya Rahane’s in 2020.
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