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Daily Dose Ep 1501: SC push to trials against MPs, MLAs, Bihar’s new quota law

Nikita Singh brings you the news from Bihar, Delhi, West Bengal, and Jerusalem.

Newslaundry

‘Political space lacks vocabulary on gender rights’: How papers covered Nitish’s sex remark controversy

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s description of coitus interruptus in the assembly – to stress the link between education and reproductive autonomy – has triggered a political controversy and discomfort within some sections.

Newslaundry

Bihar caste survey report: no copy for journalists, only for members of the House

Bihar govt. releases caste survey report, but journalists not provided copies. Opposition parties criticize survey as “inaccurate”. Report distributed to members of both Houses, but journalists struggle to get a copy.

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Nitish Kumar’s remarks spark debate about ‘culturally appropriate’ ways of disseminating sex education

While the tone and tenor in which Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raked the topic of family planning in the State assembly can be debated, it has sparked a controversy over his remarks being ‘culturally inappropriate.’

The Hindu

95.49% people don't own any vehicle, says Bihar caste survey report

A total of 11.99 lakh of the 2.01 crore people belonging to general category own two-wheelers.

The Hindu

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking permission to organise Chhat Puja at Yamuna

Chhat Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali. Chhath is primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News

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Morning Digest | Bihar seeks to raise quota to 65% after tabling caste survey; four tribals abducted from Manipur checkpoint, and more

From, Bihar seeks to raise quota to 65% after tabling caste survey, to, four tribals, including mother of soldier, abducted from Manipur checkpoint, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

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Nitish proposes reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EBC to increase from 50% to 65% in Bihar

Nitish Kumar made a statement to this effect while taking part in a debate that followed tabling of a detailed report on the caste survey commissioned by his government.

The Hindu

More than a third of families in Bihar surviving on ₹6,000 per month or less, Assembly told

The caste survery report in Bihar report also acknowledged considerable poverty among the upper castes, though the percentage was, predictably, much higher among backward classes, Dalits and tribals.

The Hindu

Bihar CPI (M-L) MLAs demand condolence for Gaza victims; BJP says Hamas are “terrorists”

CPI-ML legislators in Bihar Assembly demand one-minute silence to pay tribute to those killed in Gaza-Palestine conflict. They also raise slogans & hold placards in support of Palestine & against BJP govt.

The Hindu

Tejashwi Yadav asks Amit Shah to explain his logic for opposing Bihar’s caste-based survey report

Tejashwi Yadav asked Amit Shah to provide logical reasons for questioning Bihar govt's caste-based survey report. He said it was based on scientific data and BJP's objections were based on assumptions.

The Hindu

Bihar Congress chief responds with sarcasm to Nitish Kumar’s statement on the INDIA bloc

Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh remarks that CM Nitish Kumar's desire to remove PM Modi in a day or two is not possible due to Lok Sabha election schedule. Singh also said that Nitish Kumar and RJD chief will benefit from Congress' victory in five State Assembly elections. Singh's…

The Hindu

Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data

Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…

The Hindu

Amit Shah calls caste-based survey report an eyewash, accuses Lalu and Nitish of Muslim appeasement

Attacking the Opposition INDIA alliance, of which both JD(U) and RJD are key members, Mr. Shah alleged that the only agenda of the bloc is to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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JD(U) chief terms BJP the Badka Jhootha Party

Mr. Singh reminded people that the Prime Minister had promised to provide two crore jobs every year to the youth of the country and to deposit ₹15 lakh to the account of every Indian.

The Hindu

Bihar government announces 70,000 more teachers’ recruitment

The Bihar government on November 2 distributed employment letter to 1.2 lakh people and a grand event was organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

The Hindu

Not much progress in INDIA bloc, Congress more interested in State polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar blames the Congress party for opposition INDIA bloc losing steam; says the Congress more interested in the upcoming five State Assembly elections. BJP takes jibe, says alliance lacks vision and mission.

The Hindu

Bihar boat tragedy | Rescue operation on, three more pulled out from Saryu river

The boat with 19 people on board capsized in the river on November 1 evening near Matiyar Ghat in Manjhi block.

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Government's achievements are not of your parties: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 1 voiced disapproval of members of his Cabinet using achievements of the government to bolster the image of their respective parties. The leader of the seven-party Mahagathbandhan made the remarks at a function, in which he unveiled electricity projects worth nearly ₹14,000 crore…

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Cyber fraud involving Aadhaar-enabled payment system cracked

Two persons from Bihar arrested for using novel method to fraudulently use Aadhaar-enabled payment system in banks. Accused used Kaveri portal to download sale deeds containing fingerprints of owners, then copy fingerprints to device to withdraw money. Police recovered ₹1.05 lakh, laptops, phones, fingerprint scanner. Two cases solved, further investigations…

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Modi govt tried to ‘weaken’ 2010 Act meant for protecting monuments, archaeological sites: Congress

Congress claims Modi government attempted to weaken 2010 law protecting monuments and archaeological sites but determined resistance of Congress and other parties prevented it. NMA released draft heritage bylaws for one more Centrally protected monument in Bihar. Congress highlights need to strengthen NMA and maintain its professional character.

The Hindu

CM reiterates government will accept caste census report

CM Siddaramaiah reiterates commitment to accept caste census report. Pressure from Bihar govt, Vokkaligas & Lingayats. Report to be submitted in Nov/Dec. Education important for talent to emerge, Ambedkar gave right to Shudras & girls. Govt committed to accept report & ensure equal opportunity for all.

The Hindu

Tejashwi urges Bihari diaspora in Japan to promote State’s tourism

The Deputy CM said that to bring tourism in Bihar to the world stage, a new tourism policy was being planned.

The Hindu

Body found at Bihar Congress MLA Neetu Singh’s ancestral house

The body of a 24-year-old man was found in the house of Congress MLA Neetu Singh in Nawada district of Bihar on Saturday night, police said. The incident occurred under the Narhat police station area of Hisua Assembly constituency represented by Ms. Singh. Ms. Neetu Singh claimed that she had…

The Hindu

Union Minister Giriraj Singh raises objection over questions related to Islam in Bihar Sanskrit exam paper

In the examination conducted on Thursday, five of the 10 two-mark short answer questions were related to Islam.

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