Shudras, the Nilgiris MP claimed, were insulted in Manusmrithi and denied equality, education, employment and entry into temples.

Kerala finance ministry statistics show that Onam kits, with 14 food items, distributed to 87 lakh card holders, cost the exchequer ₹425 crore

The state government, however, said instructions to “unsparingly demolish (illegal) structures” have been given.

The decision of the two state governments has sparked a political row as the Opposition has slammed the ruling BJP, alleging the move was meant to harass Muslims.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the state government will conduct a survey of the madrasas in the state, saying it was “important” to ascertain their present status.

The government recently told the Goa assembly that only a little over 9% of the state’s area can be used for growth and development. Forests, farmland, land under coastal regulation zone and water bodies make up for the remaining 90% area of the state

Minister for animal husbandry and dairy development J Chinchurani said the local self-government bodies including corporations have started identifying the locations for the vaccination drive.

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The Ahmednagar police have launched an operation to trace the body of a 31-year-old man, who was allegedly killed over an interfaith relationship and his body was thrown into a river, officials said.