Nation's Top Stories Unveiled: Disasters, Legal Decisions, and Market Records

The top stories of the day include states' power to sub-classify SCs and STs for quotas, destructive rains in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, tragic events like electrocution in Jharkhand and cloudbursts, as well as significant political updates, including opposition parties' demands and legal decisions from various courts.

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that states have the authority to create sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for quota allocation, aiming to uplift underprivileged castes within these categories.

Tragic weather events struck Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, with heavy rains causing cloudbursts and landslides, resulting in numerous deaths and missing persons. Officials confirmed five fatalities and around 50 missing individuals in Himachal, while Kerala reported 177 deaths following severe landslides.

In Jharkhand, five Kanwar Yatra pilgrims, including two minors, were electrocuted to death when their vehicle contacted a high-tension wire. Additionally, political developments saw the opposition in Rajya Sabha pressing for discussions on the Home Ministry, amidst other significant judicial and market updates.