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The Bihar caste survey results revealed that people belonging to extremely backward castes and other backward castes constitute a whopping 63% of the state’s total population.

Bihar govt releases caste survey results: OBCs, EBCs comprise 63%

The Bihar caste survey results revealed that people belonging to extremely backward classes and other backward classes constitute a whopping 63% of the state’s total population.

The Bihar caste survey results revealed that people belonging to extremely backward classes and other backward classses constitute a whopping 63% of the state&rsquo;s total population.

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey on October 2.
The results revealed that people belonging to extremely backward classes or EBCs and other backward classes or OBCs constitute a whopping 63% of the state&rsquo;s total population.
EBCs comprise 36.01% of the population, while the OBCs account for 27.12%. Of the OBC, Yadavs constitute 14.26%, while Kushwaha and Kurmi form 4.27% and 2.87% of the population surveyed.
The population of the general category stands at 15.52%. The survey further showed that the Scheduled caste comprises 19.65% and the Scheduled Tribe makes up for 1.68% of the population.
According to the data released by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state&rsquo;s total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore.
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Brahmins have the highest number comprising 3.65% of Bihar's population, while Rajputs form 3.45% of the population, showed caste survey.

Bihar caste survey: Brahmin population highest among 'forward castes', shows data

Brahmins have the highest number comprising 3.65% of Bihar's population, while Rajputs form 3.45% of the population, showed caste survey.

The Bihar caste survey has revealed that 2,02,91,679 people or 15.52% of the state's total population belong to the general category, commonly known as the 'forward castes'.
Among these, Brahmins have the highest number, accounting for 3.65% of the state's population. Rajputs form the second biggest chunk with 3.45% of the population, while the Bhumihar's make up for 2.87%.
People belonging to the Kayastha caste form 0.60% of the state's population. According to the data, EBCs, OBCs, SCs and STs combinedly account for 84% of state's population.
According to the Indian Express, the EBCs are the biggest social group comprising 4,70,80,514 individuals, or 36.01% of the state&rsquo;s population. The OBCs number 3,54,63,936 (27.12%), and the Scheduled Castes (SCs) 2,56,89,820 (19.65%).&rsquo;
Scheduled Tribes (STs) number only 21,99,361 (1.68%), the bulk of the tribal population having become part of Jharkhand after the bifurcation of the state in 2000. The &ldquo;unreserved&rdquo; category comprises 2,02,91,679 individuals (15.52%).
Bihar&rsquo;s population, according to the survey, is 13,07,25,310, compared to the 10.41 crore recorded in the 2011 census.
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 ‘Largest’ Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled; there's 'Statue of Unity' link

The Statue of Equality is set to be unveiled in Maryland on October 14.&nbsp;

The &ldquo;largest&rdquo; statue of B R Ambedkar outside India is all set to be unveiled in Maryland on October 14, the organisers have said.
The 19-foot statue, named &ldquo;Statue of Equality&rdquo;, has been made by renowned artist and sculptor Ram Sutar, who also built the statue of Sardar Patel installed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The statue of Ambedkar, the key architect of India's Constitution, is part of the Ambedkar International Center (AIC) being built on 13 acres of land in Accokeek city of Maryland.
&ldquo;This is the largest statue of Babasaheb outside India and has been installed as a part of the Ambedkar Memorial being constructed at this center,&rdquo; said the AIC.
&ldquo;Large number of representatives of Ambedkarite movement and his followers are expected to attend the event from across the USA and other parts of the world,&rdquo; it said.
According to the AIC, this memorial will serve to spread Babasaheb&rsquo;s messages and teachings and showcase a symbol of equality and human rights.
Representatives from various countries are expected to attend the status unveiling ceremony on October 14.

Gunfight rages in Rajouri forests, 2 army soldiers wounded

Two army soldiers were wounded when a group of hiding terrorists fired at them in a thick forest area in Rajouri district's Kalakote.&nbsp;

Two army personnel were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday.
The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Monday evening following a cordon and search operation in a forest area of the district, they said.
A joint team of the army and Jammu and Kashmir Police had cordoned off the Broh and Soom forest belts in the Kalakote area on Monday following information about suspicious movement, they said.
The terrorists fired at the troops in an attempt to break the cordon resulting in retaliatory fire, officials said.
In the gun battle, two army personnel were injured, a senior police officer told PTI. He said that they have been hospitalised and their condition is stable.
Two terrorists are believed to be inside the cordoned area, they said, adding reinforcements have been rushed to plug all possible escape routes, they said.
A defence spokesperson said the joint operation was launched in the general area in Kalakote and technology is being used to monitor the terrorists.
Presently, an intense operation is underway, he added.&nbsp;

 Catholic priest in Kerala joins BJP, church removes him from vicar duties

The Church said according to their rules a priest can't join politics and therefore the priest was relieved of his duties.

&nbsp;A Catholic priest under the Idukki diocese of the Syro-Malabar church was relieved of his duties as vicar on Monday, hours after he joined the BJP.
Fr Kuriakose Mattam received the primary membership of the BJP from the party's Idukki district president K S Aji on Monday. Within hours, the Idukki diocese initiated action against him.
The church said Fr Mattom has been temporarily relieved of parish duties at the Mankuva St Thomas church near Adimali.
"Father Kuriakose Mattam of Mankuva church has been temporarily relieved of his duties as vicar," a statement by the Idukki Diocese said.
A church spokesperson told PTI that the disciplinary action was taken as under Canon Law, a priest of the church cannot join or have active participation in any political party. The 74-year-old priest will retire in a few months, a church source said.
The priest joined the BJP at a time when the catholic church had been attacking the party over the Manipur violence.
In a Facebook post, Aji shared the images of the priest and said Fr Mattam has joined the BJP after "observing the current situation" in the country.
In a video, the priest said that he could not find any reason not to join the BJP.
"I follow contemporary issues. I don't find any reason not to join the BJP. I have friendships with many BJP workers. Today I received a membership. I have read from the newspapers and have an understanding of the BJP in the country," the priest said.
Aji said the entry of the Christian priest into the BJP is a reply to those who criticise the party over the Manipur issue.&nbsp;

Twenty-four deaths, including that of 12 infants, have been reported in the last 24 hours in a government hospital in Nanded

Nanded hospital deaths: Priyanka Gandhi asks for strict action, compensation for families

Twenty-four deaths, including that of 12 infants, have been reported in the last 24 hours in a government hospital in Nanded

Senior party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded strict action against those responsible for the death of 24 patients in as many hours in a goverment hospital in Maharashtra's Nanded. She also sought compensation for the affected families.
In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said she received the "sad news" of death of 24 patients, including 12 infants, due to the shortage of medicines from Maharashtra.
"May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families," she said.
"Strict action should be taken against those responsible and compensation should be given to the affected families," she added.
A three-member expert committee has been set up to probe the incident, the official said.

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Opposition parties also decided to continue with their campaign against the Narendra Modi government.

Leaders of 18 opposition parties meet at Kharge's residence, vow to fight against BJP together

Opposition parties also decided to continue with their campaign against the Narendra Modi government.

In a rare sign of solidarity, leaders of at least 18 opposition parties met at the residence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Monday and alleged that the BJP-led government is destroying democracy.
Representatives of the DMK, NCP, JD(U), BRS, CPI(M), AAP, RJD including the Trinamool Congress among others attended the meet but the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) skipped the meeting in protest of Gandhi's remarks against Veer Savarkar.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the leaders resolved to fight against the BJP unitedly.
"Tonight floor leaders of 18 Opposition parties met at the residence of @kharge ji and with one voice decided to continue with their campaign against the Modi regime that is destroying democracy and that has subverted all institutions," Ramesh wrote on Twitter.

The Bihar caste survey has revealed that among the OBCs, Yadavs form the largest chunk, comprising 14.26% of the state's population. 

Bihar caste survey: Yadavs lead OBC population by far, comprise 14.26%

The Bihar caste survey has revealed that among the OBCs, Yadavs form the largest chunk, comprising 14.26% of the state's population.&nbsp;

The Bihar caste survey has revealed that people belonging to the other backward classes or OBCs account for 27.12% of the state's total population.&nbsp;
Among the OBCs, Yadavs form the largest chunk, comprising 14.26% of the state's population.&nbsp;
Next come Kushwahas, who make up for 4.21%. Kushwahas are followed by Kurmis with 2.87% and Banias with 2.31% of the population.&nbsp;
The extremely backward classes or EBCs make up for 36.01% of the population. OBCs and EBCs jointly form 63% of the population.
According to the Indian Express, the EBCs are the biggest social group comprising 4,70,80,514 individuals, or 36.01% of the state&rsquo;s population. The OBCs number 3,54,63,936 (27.12%), and the Scheduled Castes (SCs) 2,56,89,820 (19.65%).&rsquo;
Scheduled Tribes (STs) number only 21,99,361 (1.68%), the bulk of the tribal population having become part of Jharkhand after the bifurcation of the state in 2000. The &ldquo;unreserved&rdquo; category comprises 2,02,91,679 individuals (15.52%).
Bihar&rsquo;s population, according to the survey, is 13,07,25,310, compared to the 10.41 crore recorded in the 2011 census.
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Bengaluru's traffic woes have led to a trend where people share amusing auto rickshaw slogans they encounter on the city's roads

Auto slogans or street philosophy? Bengaluru autos are giving hilarious content to people

Bengaluru's traffic woes have led to a trend where people share amusing auto rickshaw slogans they encounter on the city's roads

Bengaluru traffic is giving enough time for people to look for peculiar things on the road. Recently, an X user shared a picture of an auto slogan and that sparked a photo series in which people shared hilarious auto slogans that they come across on Bengaluru roads.&nbsp;
The internet users who started this trend shared the picture of auto slogan with a caption, that read, "Indeed Bangalore auto drivers and their philosophies"
The slogans had quotes like, "Love is like a walk in the park: Jurassic Park." As internet users came across this, they started reacting to it, several social media users commented by saying that Bengaluru<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/du-student-thrashed-for-not-raising-slogans-in-college-poll-campaign-1694688905997"> auto slogans</a> need to have an exhibition of their own.
<h3>Viral content from Bengaluru</h3>
This is not the first time that something went viral from Bengaluru. Recently, a woman from Bengaluru posted<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-raghav-chadha-s-picture-from-reception-is-winning-hearts-on-internet-1695607003622"> a picture </a>of someone using a laptop in a movie theatre. She said the photo was taken on the first day of Shah Rukh Khan's movie 'Jawan' and called it a typical moment in Bengaluru. She jokingly mentioned that no work emails or online meetings were disrupted to take this photo.
Other than this, a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/honey-candy-childhood-memories-ruined-in-seconds-with-this-viral-video-1694573976331">video also </a>went viral in which a group of people ordered pizza on the road as they were stuck in Bengaluru traffic.&nbsp;
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The house of the man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain will reportedly be demolished on Wednesday by the civic authority.

Ujjain rape: House of man accused of raping 12-yr-old girl to be demolished

The house of the man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain will reportedly be demolished on Wednesday by the civic authority.

The house of the man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain will reportedly be demolished on October 4.
According to NDTV, the Ujjain Municipal Corporation said that the accused Bharat Soni's family has been living in a house built illegally on government land for years.
Municipal Commissioner Roshan Singh said since the land belongs to the government, no notice is required to be served before its demolition.
The accused, an autorickshaw driver is currently in jail awaiting trial.
A video of the incident showed the victim roaming the streets seeking help but was shooed away by locals.
The father of the accused has said that his son should be hanged.
&ldquo;It is a shameful act. Neither have I gone to the hospital to meet him, no will I go to the police station or courts. My son has committed a crime, therefore he should be hanged,&rdquo; the accused Bharat Soni's father told reporters.
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7 more die at Nanded hospital, death count 31 in 48 hours

A senior doctor at the hospital said that at least 71 patients at the medical facility are critically ill.&nbsp;

Four children are among seven patients who have died at a government hospital in Maharashtra's Nanded since the night of October 3.&nbsp; This development follows 24 deaths in 24 hours and has taken the mortality count at the Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital in the past 48 hours to 31. Among those dead are 16 children. A report said the condition of 71 patients at the hospital is still critical.
&nbsp;

Nijjar row fallout: India asks Canada to remove dozens of diplomatic staff

In the latest development, Canada has been asked to remove at least 40 members of its diplomatic staff in New Delhi

Amid a diplomatic fallout, the Modi government has reportedly told Canada to withdraw dozens of diplomats from the country.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Financial Times reported that Ottawa has been told that it must repatriate roughly 40 diplomats by October 10.&nbsp; The report said that Canada has 62 diplomats in India and had said the total should be reduced by 41.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The diplomatic relationship between New Delhi and Ottawa saw its lowest point after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently alleged that the Indian government could be behind the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. &nbsp; &nbsp; Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was shot dead outside at a parking lot outside a Gurdwara in Canada's Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18.&nbsp;

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