The law ministry revealed that around 78% of judges appointed to high courts since 2018 were from upper castes, with 5% each from minorities and SC/ST, and 12% from OBC. The government emphasizes the need for social diversity and has requested the judiciary to consider this in judicial appointments.
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The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow honored top athletes and coaches for their achievements. Hosted by Aparshakti Khurrana, the event saw Bollywood celebrities presenting awards. Suniel Shetty was named TOISA Ambassador of the Year, Kapil Dev received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj was honored for advancing para-sports.
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