Plea filed in high court over 30 years delay in PESA Rules for tribal areas in Odisha

The petition stated that the absence of PESA Rules has deprived tribal Gram Sabhas of powers guaranteed under the Constitution for self-governance and protection of community resources in scheduled areas. CUTTACK : Alleging prolonged inaction in implementing the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act), four tribal villagers from Odisha’s…

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‘Don’t want credit’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s Lok Sabha speech on women’s reservation bill | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called it a defining moment for India’s democracy as he strongly pitched for greater representation of women in policymaking while addressing the women’s reservation Bill and delimitation in the Lok Sabha during a special session of Parliament.As the Bill was tabled in the lower house, he asserted,…

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‘Embers’ first look: Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen and more confirmed to star as filming begins – Report |

Oscar-winning István Szabó is all set with the cast for his next big project, a highly anticipated period drama piece titled ‘Embers’. Famed English actor Ralph Fiennes has reportedly been added as the lead. Ralph Fiennes and more cast in upcoming period drama ‘Embers’ According to Deadline, Ralph Fiennes, along with Viggo Mortensen, Charlotte Rampling,…

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“I cried a day before my pre-board exams”: Meet CBSE Class 10 topper Gunika Khurana who turned her anxiety into success

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the Class 10th result on April 15, 2026. Board exams have, for decades, carried a similar kind of frenzied, sweaty-hands feeling. One can easily picture students with thumping hearts and constantly refreshing result pages. One of those students, Gunika Khurana, stood as one of the toppers…

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AP LAWCET 2026 answer key, response sheet released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; direct link to download here

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 preliminary answer key for both 3-year and 5-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) courses. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer key PDF through the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.The preliminary answer key…

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Cambodia honours its most famous landmine-sniffing rat, Magawa, with a statue | World News

Cambodia has erected a statue to commemorate Magawa, the African giant pouched rat celebrated for his remarkable olfactory skills and life-saving work. The monument was unveiled in Siem Reap on April 3, 2026. Over five years of dedicated service as a HeroRAT, Magawa located over 100 landmines and unexploded ordnance, clearing more than 141,000 square…

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African proverb of the day: “Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off” — why ignoring guidance can lead to serious consequences |

African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People often get advice from parents, teachers, friends, or people who have been through the same thing. This advice can be as simple as warnings, suggestions, or advice based on what has worked for others in the past. But not everyone wants to listen. A lot of people…

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