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Centre Notifies 40 Questions Including Caste for Census 2027 Enumeration Phase
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, including caste, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, and Covid-19 vaccination details. This will be the first time caste information is collected comprehensively since 1931, with responses recorded as declared by respondents without a predefined caste list. The enumeration begins September 1 in Ladakh and snow-bound areas, with self-enumeration available from August 17 to 31. The rest of the country will follow in February 2027. The census will be fully digital, aiming to gather detailed demographic, social, economic, and migration data.
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Against Samay Raina and Others Over Disability Remarks
The Supreme Court of India has quashed all FIRs and criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others related to insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities made on the show 'India's Got Latent.' The court acknowledged their compliance with earlier directions to conduct awareness programs and raise funds for persons with disabilities, including organizing events like a chess tournament. While the cases against the five comedians have been closed, the court will continue to examine broader issues concerning regulation and safeguards for online content involving persons with disabilities.
Boxer Prichard Colon Dies at 33 After Decade of Brain Injury from 2015 Fight
Prichard Colon, a Puerto Rican boxer, died at 33 after living over a decade with severe brain injuries sustained during his 2015 fight against Terrel Williams. Colon suffered repeated illegal punches to the back of his head, leading to a subdural hematoma and emergency surgery. He spent 221 days in a coma and remained in a vegetative state, requiring constant care. The fight ended controversially with Colon's disqualification. His injury prompted safety reforms in boxing. Terrel Williams expressed remorse and retired in 2019 after a brief comeback.



