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The Education Minister of Jharkhand, Ramdas Soren, has announced a strategic initiative to implement the Kerala Model for Education Reform within the state. Recognised nationwide for its impressive literacy rate and community-driven school management, Kerala’s education framework emphasises equal access, strong infrastructure, and the active participation of School Management Committees (SMCs).
In a spiritually resonant ceremony held in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Satya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi received Sanyasa Deeksha, ascending as the 71st pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The ordination occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most sacred dates in the Hindu calendar, enhancing the cultural significance of the moment.
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India ruled that equal and inclusive digital access is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty). The ruling stems from a petition filed by acid attack survivors and visually impaired persons, who encountered severe barriers in completing digital Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for availing government schemes.
The Caste Enumeration in Census has been a long-debated demand in Indian polity and social justice discourse. With the Union Cabinet approving this major reform in the upcoming decennial Census, the government is set to conduct India’s first caste census since 1931, excluding SCs and STs which are already enumerated. This move is politically, socially, and constitutionally significant — with ripple effects expected across electoral politics, reservations, and welfare governance.
With climate change intensifying, the push for afforestation and carbon sequestration is more urgent than ever. The opinion piece published in The Hindu on April 30, 2025, emphasises how expanding tree cover is a key strategy for India to mitigate emissions and achieve environmental sustainability.
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, India’s first and only dedicated sanctuary for wolves, located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, represents a critical step toward conserving a species often misunderstood and maligned. This important move not only highlights India’s biodiversity commitment but also offers a sustainable model for protecting other lesser-known carnivores.
According to Article 93 of the Indian Constitution, “The House of the People shall, as soon as may be, choose two members to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker.” Similarly, Article 94 outlines the conditions under which these posts fall vacant.
DGP Anurag Gupta was scheduled to retire on 30 April 2025. The Jharkhand Government, however, extended his service tenure till July 2026 without seeking prior approval from the Central Government. This move contravened established norms regarding All India Services, prompting a swift response from the Centre.
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government’s controversial order to remove Dr. Raj Kumar from his position as Director of the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. This development highlights the paramount importance of procedural fairness and constitutional safeguards in administrative decisions.
MLA Saryu Roy has made a fervent appeal for renegotiating Tata Lease Renewal agreement concerning land in Jamshedpur. The lease, originally renewed in 2005 retrospectively, is under scrutiny for incorporating alleged unconstitutional clauses and failing to provide adequate public grievance redressal mechanisms. Roy emphasised that the terms of such crucial agreements should undergo public consultation and align with the Bihar Land Reforms Act.
