NEW DELHI: Respondents will be able to answer caste-related questions in Census 2027 using state- and Union Territory-specific lists of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) provided with self-enumeration forms, according to an official FAQ. “The Census of India has compiled and shared caste lists for all states and UTs. If a respondent’s caste … Read more
Mumbai’s civic administration may soon witness a historic leadership change, with senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide emerging as the leading contender for the post of commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). If appointed, the 55-year-old will become the first woman to head India’s richest civic body. The expected transition comes as current municipal commissioner … Read more
A stampede reportedly broke out at the Sheetla Temple in the Maghra area of Nalanda, Bihar, due to heavy overcrowding, with several people feared trapped under the surge of devotees. Casualties are suspected. Visuals from the scene showed large crowds gathered at the temple premises, while injured individuals were being rushed to hospitals in ambulances. … Read more