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Supreme Court declines plea for independent audit of ‘source code’ of EVM system

Supreme Court declines to entertain petition seeking independent audit of EVM source code; says ECI constitutionally entrusted with superintendence and control of polls. Petitioner has not provided material to show ECI in breach of mandate.

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Left parties plan State-wide protests on Sept. 27 against hike in power tariffs

Left party leaders allege YSRCP failed to fulfill promises of free electricity for all. They condemn increase in power tariffs & call for protests on Sept 27 to demand free electricity for poor, free electricity to agricultural connections & concessions for SC/ST sections.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Flash protests by farmers in Karnataka after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on Cauvery water, and more

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RSS chief favours reservation only to hoodwink poor as election approaches, alleges Stalin

MK Stalin alleges BJP against social justice, fails to implement OBC reservation. He urges Centre to amend Constitution to ensure SC/ST/OBC/women/minority judges, release caste census, and provide reservation in private sector. States should have right to fix/implement reservation.

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Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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Posters describing CWC as Corrupt Working Committee spring up in Hyderabad

Posters describing the Congress Working Committee (CWC) as a ‘Corrupt Working Committee’ with pictures of all senior Congress leaders sprung up in Hyderabad

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After 15 years, BDA to begin allotment of sites in Shivaram Karanth Layout

Almost 15 years after issuing the preliminary notification, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will finally commence allotment of sites in Dr. K. Shivaram Karanth Layout, thanks to the Supreme Court-monitored committee.

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Pro-Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast after CM Shinde meets him in Jalna

Mr. Shinde observed that while the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis-led had passed a law on the Maratha quota and the same had been confirmed by the Bombay High Court, the Supreme Court had unfortunately scrapped it.

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Explained | What is the battle over the ‘plough’ symbol in Ladakh?

SC reprimands Ladakh admin for delaying NC's 'plough' symbol for LAHDC-K polls. Dismissing appeal, SC sets aside earlier polling date and orders ₹1 lakh costs. New date Oct 4. NC accused admin of bias, BJP may not want regional force to revive politics in favour of reunification of J&K.

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After Supreme Court verdict, Ladakh hill council polls now on October 4

Referring to the SC order issued on September 6, 2023, the Ladakh administration, in a fresh order, said, “The symbol “Plough” is hereby reserved for the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Party for the ensuing elections to the 5th LAHDC-K.”

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Insecurity grips academic consultants as Andhra Pradesh government fast-tracks recruitment for teaching posts in universities

The rationalisation exercise undertaken by APSCHE has led to slashing of posts; academic consultants are on a warpath, saying that their representations seeking preference fell on deaf ears

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Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3

On June 13 last year, the Delhi High Court had dismissed the petition filed by CPI(M) leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari against the two BJP MPs for their alleged hate speeches.

The Hindu

Article 370 case: SC asks Lone to file affidavit pledging allegiance to Constitution

Govt, J&K admin & respondents inform SC: NC leader Lone raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans in J&K Assembly & supported secessionist forces. SG Mehta demands Lone file affidavit pledging allegiance to Indian Constitution & urges SC to act to prevent others from doing same.

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Andhra Pradesh govt. releases ₹120 crore towards Rythu Bharosa and input subsidy

AP govt released ₹109.74 cr towards YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme, benefiting 1.46 lakh tenant farmers. ₹11.01 cr input subsidy released to 11,373 farmers affected by rains. Funds credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy said scheme helps majority of farmers. Scheme provides ₹13,500/yr in 3 instalments. Govt…

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Article 370 hearing: Centre’s submissions to SC same as 4 years ago, says Sajad Lone

J&K Peoples Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajad Lone expressed disappointment over the submissions made by the Centre before the Supreme Court, which is hearing the petitions challenging Article 370.

The Hindu

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is unable to give an “exact time” by which Statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it added that the Union Territory status is a “temporary phenomenon”.

The Hindu

Omar, Mehbooba come out in defence of ‘suspended’ Kashmiri lecturer

Former J&K CMs, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, welcomed the Supreme Court’s intervention in the suspension of a Kashmiri lecturer who appeared before the SC in defence of Article 370 last week

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Don’t believe Naidu, Pawan’s lies against my govt., CM urges people

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy appeals to people of AP not to believe lies spread by Naidu, Pawan Kalyan & "yellow media". He criticizes Naidu for not implementing any welfare schemes & alleges he incited violence in Chittoor. Jagan promises to withdraw electricity duty on powerloom sector & complete linking…

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SC says it is a ‘problem’ if J&K academic was suspended for appearing in Article 370 case

The School Education Department had placed Zaroor Ahmed Bhat, a senior lecturer of political science under suspension with immediate effect for violation of provisions of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules and J&K Leave Rules.

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Kharge promises 12 schemes for SCs and STs in Telangana, including free houses, free education and reservations in government contracts

Telangana Congress released SC/ST Declaration with aim of providing better welfare measures. It promises 18% reservation for SCs, 12% for STs, ₹12 lakh for families, ₹6 lakh for houses, 3 new corporations, restoring usurped lands, implementing Forest Rights Act, ₹10-5 lakh for students, residential schools, and fee reimbursement scheme.

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Kashmiri lecturer suspended days after pleading against abrogation of Article 370 in SC

“During the period of suspension, the delinquent shall remain attached in the office of Director School Education Jammu,” reads the order.

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Felled by caste pride in Tamil Nadu’s Nanguneri town

On August 9, 2023, a Scheduled Caste boy and his sister were brutally assaulted at home by their schoolmates who belong to an intermediate dominant caste in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. While the siblings have survived, fear grips Scheduled Castes in Nanguneri.

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SC/ST Special Court opens in Nedumangad

The special court had jurisdiction over the entire district. It will help find a solution to the problems faced by SC/ST communities without delay

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Caste-based survey exercise in Bihar completed, now the data is being compiled: Nitish Kumar

Talking to reporters in Patna, Mr. Kumar said, “The caste-based headcount exercise in the State has been completed. Now the data is being compiled and it will soon be made public”.

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Manipur Violence: SC relocates 21 CBI cases to Assam; Asks Gauhati HC to ensure fair trial

The Apex Court also said that applications for production of the accused, judicial custody and other proceedings in connection with the investigation are allowed to be conducted in online mode. Read further on Dynamite News:

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