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Supreme Court Says Income Alone Cannot Decide OBC Creamy Layer Status

March 14, 2026

Parental Job Status Must Also Be Considered for OBC Creamy Layer: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that parental income alone cannot determine whether a candidate belongs to the ‘creamy layer’ within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The Court clarified that while income is an important factor, the social status and employment category of parents must also be evaluated when deciding eligibility for reservation benefits. The decision could influence the way creamy layer status is assessed for children of employees working in public sector undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector.

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World’s First Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre to Be Built in Andhra Pradesh

March 14, 2026

India Establishes Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre in Nellore

India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its maritime technology and defence manufacturing capabilities with the establishment of the world’s first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The facility is being developed by Sagar Defence Engineering at the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour. The project marks a major advancement in India’s efforts to promote indigenous maritime innovation and strengthen the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.

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Assam Exports GI-Tagged Joha Rice to UK and Italy for the First Time

March 14, 2026

Assam’s Aromatic Joha Rice Enters European Markets with First Major Export

The state of Assam has achieved a significant milestone in promoting its traditional agricultural products globally with the export of Joha Rice to United Kingdom and Italy. A shipment of 25 metric tonnes of the GI-tagged aromatic rice was dispatched from Guwahati, marking the first large-scale export of the traditional variety to European markets. The development reflects the rising global demand for India’s region-specific and specialty agricultural produce.

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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Iran Damaged After Nearby Military Strikes

March 14, 2026

Shockwaves from Airstrikes Damage Historic Monuments in Iran

Several historic monuments and UNESCO-listed heritage sites in Iran have reportedly suffered damage following recent military strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. Although the missiles did not directly hit the cultural landmarks, shockwaves from nearby explosions and falling debris damaged fragile architectural features such as glass windows, decorative tiles and stone structures.

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New Pterosaur Species ‘Bakiribu waridza’ Discovered from Fossilised Regurgitate

March 14, 2026

Rare “Dinosaur Vomit” Fossil Reveals 100-Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile

Scientists have identified a new species of flying reptile from an unusual fossil source—fossilised regurgitated material, often called “dinosaur vomit.” The specimen, estimated to be about 100 million years old, was recovered from the Araripe Basin in Brazil. The species has been named Bakiribu waridza and represents the first extinct animal scientifically described entirely from fossilised regurgitate.

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