No division of quota for NRIs in NEET

  • The Senior Health Ministry says that there is only one quota slot per head.
  • There will be no SC, ST, OBC quota for NRI.
  • The case is pending before the Kerala High Court on whether NRIs are eligible for community quota.
No “sir” and “madam” salutations are allowed by Kerala Panchayat officials.

  • Vice President P.R. Prasad of Mathur Panchayat banned the salutations like ‘sir' and ‘madam'. 
  • He believes people are the “Supreme Authority.” 
  • Every panchayat official shall have to display their names on their table.
  • Some words are also banned, like ‘apekshikkunnu’ or ‘abhyathikunnu’, which means ‘I request' in letters.
Allahabad High Court declare Cow should be a national animal

  • The court says that cows should be reported as national animals and cow protection included as a fundamental right of Hindus. Hence, denied bail to Javed caught under U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. (Javed v. State of U.P.)
Delhi High Court issues notice on appointment of Rakesh Asthana

  • Delhi H.C issued notice on a petition challenging the appointment of Gujarat Cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner.
Sri Lanka declares economic emergency to contain food prices

  • Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said a soaring inflation after steel a fall in the value of the country's currency caused a spike in food prices.
  • The government has appointed a former General as Commissioner of essential services. The military will oversee the action which gives power to officials to ensure essential items are sold at government-guaranteed prices.
Taliban urged to form inclusive government

  • The group appealed to the international community not to exclude any regional country from “collaborative efforts to bring peace in Afghanistan”.
  • This requires India, Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran and other countries to evolve and implement a common strategy in cooperation with the members of the International community. 
  • India should permit temporary stay to Afghan journalists, artists and civil society leaders feeling threatened by the conditions in their country.
Delhi High Court took cognizance of a defamation case

  • H.C. took cognizance of a defamation complaint filed by Delhi Cabinet Minister and AAP leader Kailash Gahlot against BJP MLA Vijendra Gupta for alleging defaming him in relation to procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation.
Beijing introduces new Data Law

  • China's new data privacy law took effect from 1st September 2021. 
  • The law laid down the responsibilities of all companies and organisations handling data.
Supreme Court issued directions to comply with Covid-19 vaccination in Mental Health care

  • The Supreme Court passed a slew of directions to the Centre to provide vaccination in mental health institutions.
  • The court directed the State to finalise a time bound schedule to vaccinate the inmates.
200 army personnel for Zapad exercise

  • The Indian Contingent for the ZAPAD 2021 exercise begins at Nizhny in Russia on Friday.
  • The exercise aims to enhance military and strategic ties among the participating nations while planning and executing their routine.
Extracted & Compiled by- Ms. Asma Praveen, BA- LLB (Hon.), Glocal University, Uttar Pradesh

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