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INDIA Bloc Hails Telangana Government's BC Quota Bill
INDIA bloc hails Telangana govt’s BC quota Bill
Hyderabad: Leaders of the INDIA bloc praised the Telangana government's decision to allocate 42% reservation to BCs in education, employment, and local governance. In a statement on X, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his support by saying, "The Telangana government and Congress protested in Delhi today, urging the President to approve the law. This legislation marks significant progress towards achieving social justice as outlined in the caste census data." Thanking the INDIA leaders for endorsing the Bill, he emphasized that it was a collaborative initiative to ensure equitable representation and empowerment for all individuals from marginalized communities. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also commended the Telangana Congress government's passage of the historic Bill guaranteeing 42% reservation for OBCs in various sectors. She highlighted the importance of this step based on caste census data but expressed concern over the delay in the President's approval, calling for national solidarity in advocating for justice and fair representation for marginalized groups. Multiple opposition parties within the INDIA bloc lent their support to the protest led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, urging the President to approve the two Bills. Speaking at the protest in Delhi, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi questioned the 50% cap on reservations, emphasizing the need for broader access to justice for all. She applauded Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on OBC reservations and criticized the misuse of gubernatorial powers by the BJP. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav called for the Center's backing of the Bill and declared solidarity with Telangana in this endeavor. NCP MP Supriya Sule lauded Revanth's commitment to Congress's cause and pledged support towards achieving 42% quota for BCs. In a separate development, Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka underscored that BC reservation is not a political issue between Congress and BJP but a matter concerning the state and central governments. He urged the Centre to provide its approval, citing the BJP's initial support in the Assembly and expressing hope for continued backing in Parliament. Vikramarka stressed the necessity of removing the 50% cap on reservations through an ordinance to ensure the efficacy of the BC quota Bills. Telangana's Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy accused the President of withholding assent to the BC Bills and the ordinance under pressure from the anti-BC BJP.
Can Vijay be the Next MGR in Tamil Nadu Elections?
Can Vijay be the Next MGR in Tamil Nadu Elections?
A huge poster of actor Vijay stares down from the wall. A digital signboard flashes: 285 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes and 46 seconds, a countdown to the 2026 assembly election in Tamil Nadu. Scores of people sit glued to screens, fingers flying over keyboards, some others are on mobile phones trying to reach voters in remote hamlets. The Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) war room in Chennai is fully activated.
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
KALYAN: A 22-year-old farmer from Nashik suffered a partial amputation of his left leg after being hit by the notorious 'Phatka gang' near Kalyan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while Gaurav Nikam was travelling on the Tapovan Express from Thane to Nashik. According to Kalyan GRP, the incident happened between Shahad and Ambivli railway stations when the train slowed down near Irani Pada. Nikam was on a phone call near the train door when a minor boy from outside struck his hand with a
Allegations of Fraudulent Surrogacy Practices Surface at Hyderabad Fertility Clinic
Allegations of Fraudulent Surrogacy Practices Surface at Hyderabad Fertility Clinic
HYDERABAD: Gopalapuram police have registered five new cases against the head of Srushti Fertility Clinic Dr Athaluri Namratha alias Pachipala Namratha, and others based on complaints lodged by five sets of victims. While in one case a couple alleged that the doctor handed them a baby whose DNA did not match theirs, three other couples accused the clinic of adopting dubious methods. They claimed that they had already paid the money — anywhere from Rs 12.5 lakh to Rs 19 lakh — and even deposited their biological samples when they grew suspicious about the operations of Dr Namratha and her clinic. The frauds occurred between 2019 and 2025. Cops are yet to ascertain details of the fifth case.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
DEHRADUN: A man narrowly escaped death after the flash flood swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday, triggering a massive pile of debris. He was seen crawling out from the rubble, covered in mud and visibly injured, moments after the deadly waters destroyed homes, shops, and roads in seconds. The man's identity and his current condition remained unknown as of Tuesday evening, but widely circulated videos have already hailed him as a hero. Officials have not yet confirmed whether he was later taken to hospital or rescued by disaster response teams.
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A Bond Beyond Blood: Gujarat Man Leaves Home to Caregiver's Granddaughter
A Bond Beyond Blood: Gujarat Man Leaves Home to Caregiver's Granddaughter
AHMEDABAD: When 89-year-old Gustad Borjorji Engineer passed away in Feb 2014, he left behind a flat for his caregiver's granddaughter by writing a will. A city civil court last week granted probate of that will, bestowing the deceased's property to the person who was not blood-related to him. Engineer, who was previously engaged with Tata Industries, wrote a will a month before he passed away on Feb 22, 2014. He had no legal heir - son or daughter. His wife passed away in 2001. The 159-square yard flat in Shahibaug, where he was living, was to be given to Amisha Makwana, who was just 13 years of age then.
Tragic Incidents of Children Falling into Drains Raise Concern in Delhi
Tragic Incidents of Children Falling into Drains Raise Concern in Delhi
NEW DELHI: An 11-year-old boy died after falling into a drain covered with cow dung in Prem Vihar, in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh, on Sunday. According to police, a PCR call was received around 7.15 pm at Najafgarh police station regarding a child that had fallen into a drain. Upon receiving the information, Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services (DFS) immediately rushed to the spot. The child was pulled out at the time of the incident and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on
Man Awaits News of Missing Friends in Dharali Flash Flood
Man Awaits News of Missing Friends in Dharali Flash Flood
When Amit Semwal, 31, received a phone call on Tuesday afternoon, he was about 20 km away from his home in the mountain village of Mukhba. The caller's voice panicked, something terrible was happening in nearby Dharali. Within minutes, news of a sudden and devastating flash flood began to spread. Mukhba, located just 200 metres from Dharali but across the hill, soon became the vantage point from which horrifying visuals of the flash flood spread across social media. Semwal managed to reach close to Dharali, but the final 20 metres proved impossible as the road was submerged and the area was dangerously unstable.
Rishabh Pant Pays College Fee for Underprivileged Student, Earns Praise
Rishabh Pant Pays College Fee for Underprivileged Student, Earns Praise
VIJAYAPURA: India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is well-known for his on-field valor. His swashbuckling, series-winning unbeaten 89 at the Gabba in Australia in 2021 is as much a part of cricketing folklore as is the image of him hobbling out to bat with a fractured toe in the recent Manchester Test against England and completing a half-century.
Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Local Festival Saves Lives in Dharali Village
Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Local Festival Saves Lives in Dharali Village
DEHRADUN: When a flash flood hit one side of Dharali village, many residents were fortunately attending a local festival called Hardoodh on the other side of the stream. This annual festival, which is not widely known, draws the community together to offer prayers to Naag Devta during the Sawan season. Their presence at the festival saved their lives. Under the shelter of a hillside temple, the villagers gathered with offerings of flowers and milk, invoking the serpent deity associated with prot
Thane MACT Awards Rs 87 Lakh Compensation in 2015 Road Accident Death
Thane MACT Awards Rs 87 Lakh Compensation in 2015 Road Accident Death
Thane: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Thane, awarded a compensation of Rs 87.13 lakh to the family of a 55-year-old school teacher who succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident in 2015. The tribunal, presided over by Member R.V. Mohite, held the driver of a tempo solely responsible for the mishap. The accident occurred on July 31, 2015, near Sunita Apartment in Ulhasnagar-3, when the teacher was riding his motorcycle. According to case records, a tempo driver suddenly opened
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
KALYAN: A 22-year-old farmer from Nashik suffered a partial amputation of his left leg after being hit by the notorious 'Phatka gang' near Kalyan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while Gaurav Nikam was travelling on the Tapovan Express from Thane to Nashik. According to Kalyan GRP, the incident happened between Shahad and Ambivli railway stations when the train slowed down near Irani Pada. Nikam was on a phone call near the train door when a minor boy from outside struck his hand with a
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
DEHRADUN: A man narrowly escaped death after the flash flood swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday, triggering a massive pile of debris. He was seen crawling out from the rubble, covered in mud and visibly injured, moments after the deadly waters destroyed homes, shops, and roads in seconds. The man's identity and his current condition remained unknown as of Tuesday evening, but widely circulated videos have already hailed him as a hero. Officials have not yet confirmed whether he was later taken to hospital or rescued by disaster response teams.