In 2001, UP had constituted the Hukam Singh Committee, which found that benefits of reservation had not percolated down to people belonging to the most depressed classes. It said Yadavs alone garnered the maximum share of jobs. It had recommended sub-categorisation of the list of SCs/OBCs.

As per health ministry, India has reported 148 AES cases from early June onwards, 140 cases from 24 districts of Gujarat, four from MP, three from Rajasthan and one from Maharashtra. Of total cases reported, 59 have died, the ministry said on Thursday. It added: “Chandipura virus (CHPV) is confirmed in 51 cases.”

Aaj Ka Panchang, August 2, 2024: Devotees will observe Sawan Shivaratri today on Friday.