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Karnataka HC rejects school teacher's plea to quash POCSO case over filming of girl students
"What is deeply concerning is that the petitioner was found with five different mobile phones, all …
PTI
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SC issues notice on plea challenging Calcutta HC decision cancelling all OBC certificates issued in West Bengal after 2010
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to concerned respondents on the West Bengal government pl…
ANI
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States empowered to make sub-classification in SCs, STs for quotas inside reserved category: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that states are empowered to make sub-classifications of Schedul…
PTI
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Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit, calls him 'fantastic'
Speaking on Tuesday at his first public appearance following the recent apparent assassination atte…
PTI
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Budget: Rs 13,539 cr allocated to social justice department, 37% higher than last year
This increase is primarily focused on enhancing welfare programmes for marginalised communities and…
PTI
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Empowering communities: The impact of Flipkart Samarth's social entrepreneurs
As we delve into the motivating journeys of these ‘social entrepreneurs’, we uncover stories of…
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Facing a future without affirmative action, students of color say the pressure is on them to fight for diversity: 'To be going backwards in this sort of immense way is really scary'
The Supreme Court overturned race-based affirmative action, saying the practice of considering race…
Yoonji Han,Lauren Frias
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One in every 10 government jobs and college seats in Maharashtra set aside for economically weaker sections— the Maratha community will benefit from it
The next hearing of the case before the constitutional bench of the apex court is scheduled on…
PTI
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'Grey's Anatomy' star Jake Borelli reacts to 'horrifying' laws restricting drag shows and queer marriage: 'It feels like we're being pushed backwards'
The "Grey's Anatomy" star also reflected on an important storyline involving his character not bein…
Esme Mazzeo
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My dad came out as gay when I was 7, but my parents hid the truth from me for years. Denying his reality hurt me.
The author says that not knowing the truth about her dad's sexuality hurt way more than finding out…
Laurie Ulster
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls overturning of Roe v. Wade a 'backward step,' says the ruling 'spoke of the advancement' of women's rights
While Johnson said the decision was backward, he said he didn't think it changes the US' role and i…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Tribal nations are fighting a pipeline expansion putting livelihoods at risk. Why they say their voices were silenced.
Indigenous communities say they didn't get a choice with Line 3 pipeline. They are still demanding …
DeArbea Walker
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NCBC’s constitutional backing may help 40% of the Indian population
Passing of bill during the Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha is symbolic in the sense that the go…
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An Upward caste is demanding reservation under the ‘Other Backward Caste’ category. Does this smell like trouble!
Patel has called for a state-wide bandh to press their demand for reservation. "The Home Ministry i…
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Video shows hilarious moment when Pennsylvania AG's teen son walks in on live TV interview then shuffles out backwards
The video shows Josh Shapiro's son walking into the frame of the live TV interview, before slowly r…
Sophia Ankel
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Supreme Court quashes the law granting reservation for Maratha community in jobs and education exceeding 50%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Maharashtra law granting reservation in jobs and admissi…
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YouTube's transgender community is speaking out against JK Rowling's latest 'transphobic' comments
Transgender YouTubers such as Jamie Rained and Kat Blaque shared their thoughts on the current disc…
Lindsay Dodgson
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A Harvard professor has a tip for entrepreneurs looking for the next big thing: Check out the electric-car market in China
In a 2015 Harvard Business Review article, Christensen, along with Michael Raynor and Rory McDonald…
Shana Lebowitz
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7 Undeniable Reasons Opposition To Vaccines Is Deadly And Backwards
Vaccines work, and they're safe. However, some places still don't have full access to the them, and…
Kevin Loria
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Shaq will run for sheriff in 2020 - and he has a plan to heal the disconnect between police and communities
Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal recently announced that he plans to run for sheriff in Henry …