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India deadliest place in world for girl child
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It's official - India is the most dangerous place in the world to be a baby girl. Newly released data shows that an Indian girl child aged 1-5 years is 75% more likely to die than an Indian boy,
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Nilekani to review UID process to plug gaps
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will review the procedure and processes of collecting biometric data of 60 crore resident Indians in response to security concerns raised by the home ministry.
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500 dwellings gutted in Delhi slum fire, no loss of life
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Nearly 500 dwellings were gutted on Tuesday morning in a fire that broke out in a densely populated slum at Ghazipur in east Delhi.
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Population decline in hill districts worries netas
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Almora’s population declined by 1.7%, and Pauri’s by 1.5% while the state’s population increased by over 19% in the decade preceding 2011.
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Male-female ratio: City lies at bottom in state
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The city ranks lowest in terms of male-female sex ratio as per the latest census figures. The recent report of rural schools health programme states that more girls are malnourished in comparison to boys.
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Biometrics in Aadhaar flawless, says report
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A detailed analysis of the biometric accuracy and performance based on 8.4 crore Aadhaar enrollments across the country has shown that the present technology being used to gather data was highly accurate.
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Govt likely to extend UIDAI’s ambit
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The tussle within the government over the unique identity number (UID) project is likely to be settled, with the Union Cabinet expected to give the nod to the UID Authority of India
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10% BPL card holders bogus
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Suspecting that at least 10 % of the people registered for the Below Poverty Level (BPL) card are actually bogus and have either furnished false details or are not eligible for the benefits, the city administration has ordered for the rechecking ofthe records of all the applicants.
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Jharkhand tribals agitate against forceful land acquisition
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Tribals in held are agitating against the forceful acquisition of 227 acres of land by the state authorities for a proposed law college.
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Socio-Economic and Caste Census of Nagaland from Jan 16
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Nagaland will join the nation-wide Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) to estimate caste-wise population and identify BPL households.
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Citizenship likely to Chakma, Hajong refugees in Arunachal
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A major breakthrough has been achieved on the fate of the Chakma and Hajong refugees staying in Arunachal Pradesh as a high power committee today decided that those who came to India between 1964 to 1969 can be granted Indian citizenship.
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OBCs demand increase in their quota limit
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The Other Backward Classes (OBC) on Wednesday demanded an increase in their quota in the state services and educational institutes from the existing 21% to 27% as per their proportion in the population.
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Drop in number of voters in Ahmedabad district
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While the city progresses and may register a new high in 2011 census, Ahmedabad district has witnessed drastic reduction in number of voters.
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Delhi govt to crack down on sex-selection tests
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Delhi, which recorded one of the most skewed child sex-ratios in provisional Census 2011, is gearing up to crack down aggressively on sex-selection tests.
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73% children in slums are malnourished
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A survey on about 700 children in the slums of the city has revealed that about 73% children in the age group 0-6 years are malnourished.
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Ensure minority quota, PSUs told
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The government on Tuesday directed the public sector units (PSUs) to ensure that its decision to carve out 4.5% sub-quota for minorities out of 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is implemented in all recruitments from January 1, this year.
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4.5% sub-quota alone will not influence voting
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The 4.5% minority sub-quota in the 27% quota for other backward classes (OBC) has been able to create a positive buzz for the Congress ahead of UP assembly elections.
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Now, RLD woos Muslims with 8% quota
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Rashtriya Lok Dal, which has forged an alliance with the Congress, on Monday joined the race to woo Muslims by promising 8% reservation to them in government jobs if voted to power in Uttar Pradesh.
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Odisha Government suspends BPL survey in 7 districts due to Panchayat Poll
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Odisha Government decided to suspend BPL survey in 7 districts due to Panchayat Poll. The ongoing Social, Economic and Caste Census (SECC)-2011 to identify the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in seven districts
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VHP to protest sub-quota within OBC
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday said provisions for quota based on religion is violation of the Constitution and demanded withdrawal of the 4.5% reservation
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SC villagers adopt Christianity
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Around 600 scheduled caste villagers allegedly adopted Christianity in Farenda block of Maharajganj on the day of Christmas. A probe has been ordered into the incident post a complaint.
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Minority quota is 'dangerous', can lead to civil war: BJP
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The government had late last night cleared the proposal to allow a 4.5% quota for minorities within the 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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Ajit Singh seeks quota for Jats
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Ahead of UP polls, civil aviation minister and RLD chief Ajit Singh asked the government to include his Jat community in the central OBC list.
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Former MP and freedom fighter Debananda Amat passes away
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Noted freedom fighter and former Parliament member Debananda Amat passed away at his residence in Bolani under Lathikata police station in Sundargarh district yesterday.
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Centre to hold talks with State govt
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While the Centre was non-commital on according Koch-Rajbongshi and other five communities Schedule Tribe (ST) status, Tribal Affairs Minister, V. Kishore Chandra Deo held out a ray of hope by promising to consult the State Governemnts on removing the discrepency in the Scheduled List.
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