Politics

Congress leader Pawan Khera said that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has consistently called for a caste census Source

Yunus has urged Beijing to extend its economic influence to Bangladesh, controversially mentioning that India’s northeastern states being landlocked could prove to be an opportunity. Source

The report said the city’s Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) do not meet the requirements set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), leading to concerns about inaccuracies in pollution control measures. Source

Centre to include caste enumeration in delayed pan-India census, ahead of Bihar elections, contrasting opposition-led state surveys. Source

PM Modi chaired meetings of CCS and CCPA after terrorists killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindus, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Source

State Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said the companies will have a minimum of 50 bikes and can cover maximum of 15kms. He said e-bikes with a proper partition between front and pillion riders and a roof cover for monsoons will be allowed to ferry people. Source

Following the announcement, political parties and leaders from across the political spectrum welcomed the government’s decision Source

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of taking credit for the caste census decision, highlighting Amit Shah’s prior announcement. Source

Rahul Gandhi welcomes the inclusion of caste data in the Census but demands a clear timeline. He emphasizes the need to know OBC participation in institutions. Source

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to introduce Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament for transparency in Waqf property management, sparking political debate. Source