In a gripping discussion, recent security meetings follow a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, highlighting rising tensions with Pakistan. Key ministers address the urgency of justice for the victims. Meanwhile, India's upcoming Census promises to delve into caste data for the first time in decades, stirring important conversations. The geopolitical dynamics also shift as the U.S. engages in pivotal agreements with Ukraine, adding layers to India's international relations. A multifaceted exploration of critical current events!
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India's Security Response Post-Attack
The Indian government is intensifying security efforts after the Pahalgam terror attack killing 26 people.
PM Modi chaired key committees to address security, political affairs, and economic responses.
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Ceasefire Violations Persist
Pakistan violated the ceasefire for seven consecutive nights along multiple border sectors.
The Indian Army responded calmly, highlighting ongoing tensions after the Pahalgam attack.
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Caste Enumeration Returns in Census
The 2021 Census will include detailed caste enumeration for the first time since 1931.
This includes OBC data, a move with significant social and political consequences.
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 2nd of May and here are the headlines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second Cabinet Committee on Security meeting following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people. Key ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S. Jaishankar attended. Modi also led meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and the Cabinet Economic Affairs Committee. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and emphasized that the perpetrators, backers, and planners of the Pahalgam terror attack must be brought to justice.
Additionally, Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the seventh consecutive night, firing across the Line of Control in Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded in a controlled and measured manner. The ongoing violations come amid heightened tensions after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. On Tuesday, the DGMOs of both countries held a hotline discussion, during which India warned Pakistan about repeated unprovoked ceasefire breaches. The situation remains volatile as Pakistan continues to provoke along both the LoC and the International Border.
The next decennial Census of India is set to break new ground by including a detailed enumeration of caste—something that hasn’t been attempted since the British-era census of 1931. With the Centre indicating its willingness to capture OBC data, this marks a significant policy shift with far-reaching social and political implications. The most crucial question the government must now address — and one that will ultimately be a political call, much like the decision to enumerate caste itself — is which list to use while enumerating OBCs. In the last Census, for SCs and STs, the proforma relied on the official lists notified under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. These lists — currently comprising 1,170 castes under SC and 890 communities under ST — are periodically updated through amendments passed by Parliament.
Communal tensions erupted in Nainital, Uttarakhand, after the family of a minor girl filed a rape complaint against a 65-year-old contractor, Usman. The incident allegedly occurred on April 12. The accused was arrested on Wednesday under the POCSO Act. That night, mobs vandalized shops and eateries belonging to the minority community and protested outside a mosque and police station. Videos show shop staff being slapped. Police confirmed the situation is under control, but the incident has inflamed already sensitive communal sentiments in the area.
The United States and Ukraine signed a major agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine’s critical mineral reserves, including titanium, lithium, and uranium. Known as the U.S.-Ukraine Reinvestment Fund, the deal aims to boost Ukraine’s post-war recovery while attracting global investors. The pact also sends a strong message to Russia, showing the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and economic stability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fund represents a long-term partnership focused on rebuilding Ukraine as a free and prosperous nation.
This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.
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