Congress attacks Centre over caste census format; cites Telangana model

Caste, bank accounts, Covid jabs…

Data will remain confidential, can’t be used for legal evidence, govt benefits or public disclosure NEW DELHI: The second phase of Census 2027 — involving population enumeration — will, for the first time, capture caste “as declared by the respondent” among its 40 fields, which include new ones such as number of bank accounts, place…

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Rahul Gandhi's remarks unacceptable: BJP

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks unacceptable: BJP

“However much frustration Rahul may have for PM, such indecent remarks are patently unacceptable,” Rajnath said BJP fired salvos at Gandhi for his swipes at PM Modi, with defence minister Rajnath Singh saying such petty conduct from the leader of the opposition was unimaginable and signalled a grave danger to democracy. BJP president Nitin Nabin…

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Public exams to become more transparent, secure and trustworthy: President Murmu

Public exams to become more transparent, secure and trustworthy: President Murmu

Noting that 65% of India’s population is below the age of 35, Murmu said, “This young population is our most valuable asset.” NEW DELHI: Referring to students as “architects of India’s future”, President Droupadi Murmu Friday said govt is undertaking comprehensive steps to reform the public examination system to “completely curb” the use of unfair…

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Village defence guard kills another in Udhampur; 1 critical

Village defence guard kills another in Udhampur; 1 critical

The fratricide unfolded in Damnote area Udhampur’s Panchari around 10am when Surjeet Singh turned the gun on his colleagues during the spat. (Representative Image) JAMMU: A village defence guard (VDG) was killed Friday and another critically injured after a colleague allegedly opened fire following a brawl in J&K’s Udhampur, officials said.The fratricide unfolded in Damnote…

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