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Scheduled caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that only individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism can be members of Scheduled Castes. Conversion to any other religion results in an absolute loss of SC status, preventing invocation of the SC/ST Act. This ruling contrasts with Scheduled Tribes, where religion is not a basis for exclusion.
Lok Sabha clears tweak to bill on trans persons amid opposition protests
Lok Sabha approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 via voice vote, despite opposition calls for wider consultations. The government stated the changes aim to ensure benefits reach genuine transgender individuals, moving away from self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for certification. The bill now heads to the Rajya Sabha.
SC grants full pension to women denied permanent commission
The Supreme Court has ordered the armed forces to pay full pension to hundreds of women short service commission officers whose permanent commission was unfairly denied due to arbitrary ACR assessments.
'Ensuring Hormuz Strait remains open is essential': PM Modi after Trump's call on Iran war
Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid restrictions on the movement of oil and energy vessels through the critical route imposed by Iran. During the call, PM Modi reiterated India's support for the restoration of peace in the region and keeping Hormuz open for oil and energy trade.
'Adversely affected overall merit': SC slams bias in evaluating women officers for Permanent Commission
A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh, while delivering its verdict, observed that the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of women officers were often assessed casually, undermining their chances of securing PC. "ACRs of appellants were written with presumption that they will not undergo career progression. Adversely affected overall merit," the bench noted as per Live Law.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat slams PM Modi's 'one-way' address on West Asia conflict
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address in Parliament on the ongoing Middle East conflict, alleging that the speech lacked scope for discussion and resembled a 'one-way communication'.
114 Rafales, 60 MTA aircraft, AEW&C deals to be concluded in 2026-27: Defence ministry to parl panel
India's Air Force is set to significantly boost its capabilities by concluding major contracts in FY 2026-27. These include deals for 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft, and additional airborne early warning systems. The increased capital budget will fund these crucial acquisitions and ongoing modernization efforts.
Parliament: PM Modi to address Rajya Sabha over Middle East conflict tomorrow | Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, where he spoke on key developments and strategic aspects related to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.He highlighted that the situation in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict was "worrisome" and had a severe impact on the global economy and people's lives. As India witnesses challenges with the ongoing conflict entering its fourth week, PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha and stated that these challenges were related to national security. He highlighted that "unprecedented challenges" due to the conflict were humanitarian a
EPFO reaches out to subscribers with unclaimed balance
EPFO is developing an auto-settlement facility to disburse unclaimed money from inoperative accounts directly to subscribers. This initiative will initially target Aadhaar-verified accounts with balances of Rs 1,000 or less, aiming to clear idle funds and simplify the withdrawal process for members.
CAFE 3.0 rollout: Penalty recovery for carmakers remains a grey area
Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is pushing ministries to define who evaluates, approves, and recovers the dues. Over Rs 8,800 crore in penalties have been levied for past non-compliance, yet no recovery has occurred.
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