December 4, 2025

Orissa High Court Upholds Odisha Govt's No-Reservation Policy for Super-Speciality Assistant Professor Posts

Orissa High Court rejected petitions challenging no reservation for SC/ST candidates in Odisha’s assistant professor recruitment in super-speciality. Court said no law was broken.

December 4, 2025

Law Commission: Simultaneous Polls Amendment Need Not Be Ratified by States

The Law Commission told a parliamentary panel that the Constitution amendment for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls does not require approval from 50% of state legislatures. It also affirmed the amendment does not violate the Constitution’s basic structure or Indian federalism.

December 4, 2025

No Change in Kerala’s Foodgrain Supply Under AAY Despite Poverty-Free Claim

Kerala will keep receiving the same amount of foodgrains under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana even after the state declared itself free from extreme poverty. The Centre says extreme poverty is not a factor in AAY eligibility. NITI Aayog reports show significant poverty decline in Kerala and India overall.

December 4, 2025

Madurai Police Stop Protesters from Lighting Karthigai Deepam Amid Court Orders and Tensions

Madurai police imposed Section 144 in Tirupparankundram, preventing Hindu protesters from lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the hill, despite a High Court order. Tensions rose as activists demanded access, but police blocked entry citing law and order. The lamp was lit as usual near the Subramaniaswamy Temple.

December 4, 2025

Centre Demands States Meet Conditions to Release Samagra Shiksha Funds, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said states must satisfy scheme conditions to receive Samagra Shiksha funds. Pending dues worth ₹1,160.52 crore were highlighted. Tamil Nadu’s dues remain on hold, with calls for talks between State and Centre.