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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Caste census, which has been a key demand of several opposition parties in the last many elections, will finally be a reality with the Centre on Wednesday announcing nationwide caste count along with the next population census.The government, which had till now strongly resisted opposition demands for a caste census, justified its U-turn, citing the "political and non-transparent" caste enumeration being conducted by some opposition-ruled states in the name of surveys.Announcing the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the census comes under the purview of the Centre, but some states have done caste enumeration in "non-transparent" manner, which has created doubts in society."Considering all these facts and to ensure that the social fabric is not disturbed by politics, caste enumeration should be transparently included in the census instead of […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a surreal twist during Chennai Super Kings’ innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, MS Dhoni hit a massive six, only for it to land in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja, who was stationed just outside the boundary rope as a substitute fielder. The bizarre moment, which sparked laughter among fans, came during the 19th over bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal, and quickly became a talking point across social media.It was a classic Dhoni shot, advancing down the pitch and launching the ball high over long-on. While the ball cleared the boundary comfortably, it was Jadeja, Dhoni’s long-time teammate, who nonchalantly caught it beyond the ropes.WatchChahal, who had been noteworthy all evening, produced an extraordinary final over that completely dismantled CSK’s lower order. After dismissing Dhoni for 11, he went on to take a stunning hat-trick, removing […]

[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook told Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that advanced robotics technology would be the key catalyst for bringing iPhone manufacturing to American soil, according to comments Lutnick made in a CNBC interview."I talked to Tim Cook the other day and said, 'When are you going to bring the iPhone?' When are you going to bring the iPhone manufacturing here?" Lutnick revealed. "He said, 'I need to have the robotic arms to do it at a scale and precision that would allow me to bring it here.'"The conversation comes as Apple secured a temporary exemption from President Trump's aggressive new tariffs on Chinese imports, which could have potentially increased iPhone Pro prices to over $2,000, according to Wedbush Securities estimates.Cook's direct approach with the Trump administration appears to have yielded dividends, with the Commerce Department announcing last week […]

[ad_1] Jannik Sinner. (Pic Credit - X) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he considered walking away from tennis earlier this year during a deeply turbulent period sparked by his three-month doping ban. In an emotional interview with Italian state broadcaster RAI, Sinner opened up about the toll the ordeal took on him — both mentally and emotionally."Yes," Sinner said, when asked if he had thought about quitting the sport. "I remember before the Australian Open this year, it wasn't a very happy time. I didn’t really feel comfortable in the locker room, where we were eating. Players were looking at me differently. I said to myself, ‘Maybe I need to take some time off after Australia.’ I didn't want [the ban], though."Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Despite the unease, Sinner went on to […]

[ad_1] Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Trent Boult Mumbai Indians’ pace spearhead Trent Boult is looking forward to the much-anticipated clash with Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, calling it an "exciting challenge" rather than a concern.Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, stunned the cricketing world with a blistering 38-ball 101 against Gujarat Titans — the fastest century ever by a teenager and the second-fastest in IPL history. As MI prepare to face RR at the high-scoring Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Boult acknowledged the hype but maintained perspective.Also See: CSK vs PBKS Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"I’ve bowled to some brilliant batsmen around the world — Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers — all the quality that comes in these tournaments," Boult told the media on the eve of the clash. "I’ll be careful not to say I’m worried about […]

[ad_1] Celtics Star Jaylen Brown loves anime, lists his favourites — Demon Slayer, Death Note and more Looks like anime fever has reached the NBA too! Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown recently revealed that he’s a huge anime fan, and his top picks include some of the most popular titles out there — Demon Slayer, Death Note, Seven Deadly Sins, and more.During a fun interview in 2022 with GQ for their Actually Me segment, Brown went undercover online to answer questions from fans across Twitter, Reddit, Quora, and YouTube. While fans were curious about everything from his college days to his sense of fashion, one question that stood out was: “What’s your top 5 anime?”Boston Celtic Jaylen Brown Replies to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ SportsWhy Jaylen Brown loves animeJaylen didn’t hold back. He shared that […]

[ad_1] The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially notified the income tax return (ITR) forms 1 and 4 for the financial year 2024–25. These forms shall be used for reporting incomes earned between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, that is for the assessment year 2025–26.The government is expected to release the other ITR forms soon.A key update this year is the inclusion of long-term capital gains from listed equity shares and equity mutual funds in the ITR-1 form. Until now, taxpayers with any capital gains had to use ITR-2. With this change, salaried individuals with basic capital gains up to Rs 1.25 lakh under Section 112A can now file their returns using ITR-1. Who can use ITR-1?ITR-1 is meant for resident individuals with total income up to Rs 50 lakh, income from salary, one house property, […]

[ad_1] Skylar Diggins. Image via: Leon Bennett/ Getty Images Seattle Storm point guard Skylar Diggins has officially dropped her husband's name “Smith” from hers whom she married in 2017, choosing to be publicly known simply as Skylar Diggins moving forward. The WNBA player confirms the change during the team’s media day ahead of the 2025 season, putting an end to the speculations that have been swirling online in recent weeks after the fans began noticing the change in her social media handles.Skylar Diggins clarified her name to the media Diggins, who rose to national visibility during her college years at Notre Dame, has long been one of the most recognizable faces in women’s basketball. She tied the knot with former Fighting Irish footballer Daniel Smith in April 2017, the couple has two children together and managed to maintain a relatively […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to conduct a caste census but demanded a clear timeline for its completion, calling it just the “first step” toward deeper social reform. “We welcome the decision, but we need to know how much time it will take to conclude the census,” the Congress leader told reporters hours after the announcement. He also credited public and political pressure for pushing the government to act and said, “We have shown we can pressure the government.” Referring to the Congress party’s longstanding demand, the Rae Bareli MP said: “We had said in the Parliament that we will make caste census happen. We had also said that we would scrap the 50% cap, the artificial wall that is in place. Narendra Modi used to say that […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Caste enumeration was a regular feature of census exercises during British rule from 1881 to 1931. However, with the first census of independent India in 1951, the government chose to discontinue the practice, except for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).By 1961, the central government permitted states to conduct their own surveys and compile state-specific lists of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), if they wished.More than six decades later, amid growing political and social demands, the government has now approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming nationwide census.The last attempt at caste data collection at a national level took place in 2011 through the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC), intended to assess the socio-economic condition of households alongside caste information.What is caste census?A caste census involves systematically recording individuals’ caste identities during a national census. […]