India Outclass Ireland by 143 Runs
2nd T20 To Win Series 2-0
Dublin, June 29: Hardik Pandya 9-ball 32 blitzkrieg towards the end of the inning helped India post a mammoth mammoth 213 for 4 in the second T20I at The Village, Dublin. In the final two overs Pandya clobbered 4 sixes to help India get past 200 for the second time in the series. After winning the toss once again Ireland skipper asked India to bat first. Surprising everyone, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli came out to to open for India. Kohli departed early after scoring just 9 runs bur Rahul (70) and Suresh Raina (69) looked sublime with the bat sharing 102-run partnership for the 2nd wicket. Although Rohit Sharma departed for a duck but Pandya stole the show with his terrific hitting towards the end. For Ireland Kevin O'Brien was the most successful bowler who picked 3 wickets for 40 runs.
Score Board:
IRE 70 all-out (12.3)
IND 213-4 (20)
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Caste census will form basis for future policy decision, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the ongoing caste census would form the basis for future policy decisions, asserting that the exercise was crucial to advancing social justice in the state.
Addressing a gathering at the Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations here, he said caste enumeration was being carried out for the first time since 1931 and would be followed by deliberations once the report is submitted.
"At present, a caste census (Jaati Sameekshe) is underway. After the report comes, we will discuss it and take necessary decisions," Siddaramaiah said.
He underlined the government’s commitment to equality, stating, "We are committed to social justice. No one should face injustice. Even if not 100 per cent, we will strive to ensure 99 per cent justice."
Referring to measures aimed at addressing intra-caste disparities, the chief minister said the government had already implemented internal reservation based on revised classifications.
"We have gone beyond the Nagamohan Das report and implemented internal reservation… now it has been revised to 5.25 per cent, 5.25 per cent, and 4.5 per cent. This has been approved by the Cabinet," he said.
Siddaramaiah said the broader objective was to ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, while reiterating that policy interventions would be guided by constitutional principles.
"Our objective is equal share and equal life for all," he said.
He also emphasised the role of education in eliminating inequalities, particularly among marginalised communities, and said empowerment was essential to dismantle entrenched caste hierarchies.
"Only when people gain such empowerment can caste divisions be eradicated. Education is essential for this," he added.
The CM said the government would examine demands raised by various communities and take decisions based on feasibility, while ensuring that benefits reached all sections without discrimination.
