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Explained | Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing a challenge in the Supreme Court?

Bihar’s caste survey is being challenged in the Supreme Court. We explore the background and details of the case.

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'Madhopur Ka Ghar' penned by IAS Tripurari Sharan released in Delhi

The novel 'Madhopur Ka Ghar' was released at the India International Center in Delhi on Saturday. The novel has been written by Tripurari Sharan, former Chief Secretary of Bihar and former Director General of Doordarshan. Eminent personalities from various fields gathered in the programme. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court fixes August 18 to hear appeals against Bihar caste survey

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 18 multiple petitions claiming that the Bihar caste-based survey was an attempt by the Nitish Kumar government to “usurp” the Centre’s powers. The Bench said any prohibitory move by the court at this stage would indirectly amount to a stay…

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No dearth of girls, Rahul wouldn’t blow kiss to 50-year-old woman: Bihar Cong. MLA

Bihar Congress MLA from Hisua, Neetu Singh, stirred a controversy over the Rahul Gandhi “flying kiss” episode

The Hindu

BJP will be wiped out of Bihar in next Lok Sabha polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that BJP will be wiped out in the state in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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When will Uttar Pradesh implement caste-based census? asks Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party Mayawati on Wednesday said that a caste-based census should be conducted across the country including in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite news.

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Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) launches three drives in Bihar to draw Dalit, Muslim, EBC votes in 2024 Lok Sabha poll

JD(U) in Bihar launches 3 campaigns to garner support from Muslims, EBCs, and Dalits ahead of 2024 LS polls. CM Nitish Kumar will monitor campaigns: 'Bhaichara Yatra' (Muslims), 'Karpoori Charcha' (EBCs), and 'Bheem Samvad' (Dalits). Opp. parties criticize strategy, BJP calls it a "last-ditch attempt" at survival.

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Rohini Panel and Patna HC order | How will it impact caste politics in 2024 polls?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the Justice Rohini Commission and Patna High Court’s decision to uphold the Bihar caste survey

The Hindu

Will not abandon Jamui: Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan, president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), announced he will seek re-election from Jamui, the Lok Sabha seat he has represented for two terms. He vowed to make Jamui one of the most developed districts in Bihar.

The Hindu

Plea against HC verdict upholding caste survey in Bihar: SC to hear matter on August 7

SC to hear plea against HC verdict upholding validity of caste survey in Bihar on Aug 7; NGO, Nalanda resident challenge validity of survey, citing constitutional mandate

The Hindu

Bihar to constitute 'Rhino Task Force' for reintroduction of rhino conservation scheme in Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The Bihar government is now all set to constitute a ‘Rhino Task Force’ for suggesting measures for the reintroduction of the terrestrial mammals in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The Hindu

NIA arrests two operatives of PFI from Bihar’s Motihari

NIA arrests two suspected PFI operatives in Motihari, Bihar. Raids conducted with local police, yielding a country-made revolver. Yakub alias Sultan alias Usman, nabbed last month, provided information. NIA to interrogate suspects and file supplementary chargesheet against four persons in Patna district.

The Hindu

Bihar Congress chief reiterates party ‘cannot be ignored’, will get its due share in State Cabinet

Congress upset over delay in Bihar Cabinet expansion; party demands two more berths. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded positively, but two months on, hope is dwindling. Now only Congress' Murari Prasad Gautam and Afaque Alam are Cabinet Ministers.

The Hindu

Primary, upper primary govt. schools in Bihar in danger of being replaced by cheap, dingy tuition centres, says report

Government schools in north Bihar in danger of being replaced by tuition centers; survey reveals inadequate resources, ineffective policies and indifferent action. Report by JJSS and Jean Dreze highlights pupil attendance of only 20%, teacher shortages and DBT scheme forcing cruel choice on poor families.

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NIA chargesheets four accused in PFI case in Bihar

The fresh chargesheet has been filed against Mohammed Tanweer, Mohammed Aabid, Mohammed Belal and Mohammed Irshad Alam, all residents of East Champaran in Bihar. The four alleged PFI members had been working in conspiracy with the other co-accused to commit violent criminal acts by arranging arms and ammunition and in…

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JD(U) pushes for Nitish Kumar’s to contest election from Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha poll

The Janata Dal(U) pushed for the candidature of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from any constituency in Uttar Pradesh. They want him to contest from any seat with a sizeable Kurmi population in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu

Pleas in SC challenge Patna HC verdict upholding Bihar caste-based survey

SC petitions challenge Bihar caste-based survey, claiming it usurps Centre's powers. Petitions allege survey violates Constitution, Census Act & Rules. State lacks competence to issue survey notification, say pleas.

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PM Modi to hold meetings with NDA MPs of cluster five and six of various states today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to hold meetings with groups of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs of cluster five from Bihar and cluster six alliance MPs from five States and three Union territories on Thursday ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Analysis | Untangling the political implications of Patna HC nod for Bihar’s caste-based survey

The Patna High Court’s August 1 judgment, upholding the Bihar government’s decision to conduct a caste-based survey in the State, is likely to boost the political fortunes of ruling coalition parties such as the Janata Dal (United) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, both of which claim to represent marginalised communities

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Two labourers run over by goods vehicle

Two contract labourers killed after truck ran over them in Hebbagodi. Ashish, 28, from Bihar and Manoj Kumar, 30, from Tamil Nadu were walking on footpath to eatery. Truck driver lost control, ran onto footpath and crushed them. Driver arrested, truck seized. Could have been more casualties if accident happened…

The Hindu

Second phase of caste-based survey resumes in Bihar

Bihar’s caste-based survey is being conducted at a cost of ₹500 crore, approved by the Cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Hindu

Bihar government suspends teachers' training programmes to engage them in caste survey

A day after the Patna High Court held the caste survey in Bihar as “valid” and “legal”, the State government suspended all ongoing training programmes for teachers so that they can be engaged for early completion of the exercise.

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Bihar BJP delegation meets Amit Shah

BJP delegation led by State Chief Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allege conspiracy to implicate BJP workers in cases during Muharram procession. Choudhary urged Shah to seek report from State govt. regarding deployment of forces. Clashes between two communities reported, Internet services suspended. Choudhary alleged that…

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Daily Dose Ep 1418: 17 dead in Thane crane collapse, 5 killed in Haryana violence

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar and China.

The Hindu

Patna High Court upholds continuance of ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar

Patna HC upholds Bihar CBS: Court dismisses petitions against State Govt's decision to conduct survey. Allowed to continue, 1st phase of survey (house listing) conducted Jan 7-21, 2nd phase Apr 15-May 15. Cabinet & Assembly passed resolution in favour of survey, all parties met PM Modi to demand caste-based Census.

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