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Duster: When will new drama series air? Here’s release date, where to watch, episode schedule, plot, cast and trailer
Max will release Duster, a new drama series by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, on May 15. The eight-episode series features a crime story set in 1972. It stars Rachel Hilson and Josh Holloway. New episodes will air weekly until the season finale on July 3.
Caste enumeration in census exercise: No need to tweak law, say officials
The Census Act of 1948 permits caste data collection. Previous British India censuses included all castes. Independent India stopped this, except for Scheduled Castes and Tribes. States could survey OBCs. Now, the government plans to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census. Information shared is confidential. The census was delayed due to Covid-19. It will start soon.
NBC cancels 'Found' after season 2: will the missing-persons drama find new life elsewhere?
NBC has canceled the gripping drama Found after two seasons, leaving fans shocked. The series, starring Shanola Hampton, may be shopped to other networks by Warner Bros. TV. The May 15 finale now serves as the series end. Read why Found was axed and if it could be saved
Godzilla X Kong: Supernova: When will next Monsterverse movie release? Here’s teaser, cast, release date and production
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have announced the next Monsterverse movie titled Godzilla X Kong: Supernova. The film is now in production and is scheduled for theatrical release on March 26, 2027.
Baddies Africa: What we know about Baddies Season 7’s cast, audition episodes and where to watch
Baddies Midwest has ended, and Season 7 is ready to begin. Baddies Africa premieres on May 11, 2025, with returning cast members and newcomers. The show will stream on Zeus Network. Viewers can catch the auditions now, which aired in March 2025, before the full season rollout.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2: What we know about filming
Montana Jordan confirmed that filming for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2 will start in August 2025. Season 1 ends on May 15, keeping the new season on track for a Fall 2025 release. The series continues exploring Georgie and Mandy’s relationship without major changes to its storyline.
Poker Face Season 2: When will new season premiere? See release date, time, cast, plot, episode schedule and where to watch
Poker Face Season 2 will premiere on May 8, 2025, with the first three episodes streaming on Peacock. The season includes 12 episodes in total, airing weekly after the debut. Natasha Lyonne returns as Charlie Cale, joined by new guest stars.
Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine: Here’s what we know about temporary server downtime and update 8.2.6
Destiny 2 servers will go offline on May 6 for scheduled maintenance. The downtime will support Update 8.2.6, which introduces Rite of the Nine. Bungie follows a routine schedule every Tuesday, though servers can also go offline for urgent fixes.
Former PM Deve Gowda attacks Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over caste census
HD Deve Gowda criticized Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for not acting on caste census demands during his tenure, despite having ample opportunity. Gowda affirmed his party's support for the Union government's caste-based enumeration, contrasting it with Siddaramaiah's past inaction.
SC sets aside Kerala HC judgement cancelling election of A Raja as MLA
The Supreme Court overturned the Kerala High Court's decision that had nullified CPI(M) leader A Raja's election from the Devikulam Assembly seat. The court allowed Raja's appeal, dismissing the election petition filed by Congress leader D Kumar, who alleged Raja was ineligible to contest the seat reserved for Scheduled Castes.
Of 221 names recommended for HC judgeship since Nov 2022, 29 pending with Centre
The Supreme Court has taken a step towards transparency. It has released data on judicial appointments. This includes names of recommended judges and their relations. The data spans from November 2022 to May 2025. It shows approvals by the collegium and the government. Information on pending names and social categories is also available.
Kharge writes to PM on caste census; calls for adopting Telangana model, dialogue with all parties
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt the Telangana model for the upcoming caste census and engage in dialogue with all political parties.
Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah begins headcount of 101 SC sub-castes ahead of sub-quota rollout
Karnataka initiates SC census to assess backwardness and introduce internal quotas. CM Siddaramaiah launched the initiative following tensions over the caste census report. A large team will conduct door-to-door visits and online registrations. Justice HN Nagamohan Das Commission will analyze data and submit a report in two months.
Vanderpump Villa Season 2 Reunion Special: Release date, what to expect, full cast and trailer
Hulu has scheduled the Vanderpump Villa Season 2 reunion for May 8. Stassi Schroeder will co-host the event with Lisa Vanderpump. Schroeder, once a cast member of Vanderpump Rules, now returns in a leadership role. The reunion will reflect on the season’s events and feature the entire cast.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes up Scheduled Caste census ahead of giving internal quota
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated a scheduled caste census. The aim is to determine the population across 101 sub-castes. It will assess their economic, educational, and social backwardness. This precedes introducing an internal quota. A team of teachers will gather information through door-to-door visits and special camps. Online registrations will also be available.
Karnataka government begins statewide caste census for Scheduled Castes (SC)
Karnataka government initiated a caste census targeting Scheduled Castes from May 5-17, overseen by Justice Nagamohan Das, to gather detailed sub-caste demographics. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the survey's aim to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits following a Supreme Court ruling.
Project Caste Census move as victory of Rahul Gandhi-led campaign, AICC tells party units
The All India Congress Committee directs its units to promote the party's role in advocating for a caste census. Focus is on Rahul Gandhi's leadership. The party aims to counter the Modi government's potential credit-taking. Congress emphasizes its commitment to caste enumeration. It also focuses on reservation policies. These efforts are part of the 'Samvidhan Bachao' rallies.
Mallikarjun Kharge calls govt's caste move eyewash, points to 'meagre funding'
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Centre's caste census announcement as insincere, citing insufficient funding compared to Karnataka's previous census. He highlighted the UPA's plans to extend reservations to the private sector and urged the Modi government to implement proportionate reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs after a proper caste census, exceeding the 50% quota limit.
Money unspent is welfare denied
A significant portion, nearly 25%, of welfare funds earmarked for Scheduled Castes by central ministries remains unutilised in 2024-25, highlighting a persistent issue of underutilisation in public expenditure. To address this, a shift towards consolidated funding and targeted programs managed by the social justice ministry is proposed. This aims to improve efficiency, broaden beneficiary reach, and enhance program evaluation.
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