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Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

Live Law

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to two Junior Civil Judges in a long pending case of 10 years, wherein they were charged under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. “It is pertinent to mention that respondent No.5 has lodged a complaint against the petitioners on 09.10.2015, subsequent to the report submitted by the …

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18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: The Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday. Youths from both communities have since been posting inflammatory content, particularly on Instagram, glorifying the murderers of both communities and inciting communal tensions. In …

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18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Record government jobs provided in last one and a half years: PM Modi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his government has provided nearly 10 lakh permanent government jobs to youths in the last one and a half years which he asserted, is a record. Modi said making maximum use of the Indian youths' abilities and talent is a priority of his government, noting that they are at the …

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23 hours, 51 minutes ago

Hyderabad Book Fair Draws Record 90,000 Visitors on Sunday

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Nearly 90,000 people visited the 37th Hyderabad Book Fair at NTR Stadium on Sunday, nearly double of the daily footfall, as people streamed in from the morning to browse through books and enjoy the cultural events over the weekend. At the Sadiq Ali stage, several books were launched, including ‘What is Ambedkarism?’, ‘Tirupati Balaji is a Buddhist Shrine’ and …

Hyderabad Book

1 day ago

Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years

Deccan Chronicle

Adilabad: Anganwadi worker Kilaru Radha retired on Sunday after 43 years with the Department of Women and Child Welfare. District officials had earlier recognised Radha as the best Anganwadi worker, commending her outstanding contributions to child development and community health. One parent shared, “We always felt confident leaving our children with Radha, knowing they were in safe and loving hands …

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1 day, 4 hours ago

Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the government order holding In the meanwhile, in view of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in the cases of State of Maharashtra v. Milind and others 2001 SCC 4 and E.V.Chinnaiah v. State of A.P. The five judges' bench of the Supreme Court again affirms in the case of State …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

The Hindu

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Speaking to journalists after chairing a CPI State secretariat meeting here on Friday, Mr. Govindan said the Bharatiya Janata Party, an RSS offshoot, drew ideological inspiration from the Manusmriti. Mr. Govindan said that during the previous Lok Sabha election campaign, the BJP aspired to get up to 430 seats in the Lok Sabha …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

The Hindu

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the failure of several States to establish the necessary mechanisms to effectively address cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes. Highlighting persistent systemic gaps, the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment recommended that the central government should actively pursue the State governments to implement and strengthen the machinery required under the Protection of …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details

India TV News

Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, envisioned a society that promotes social and economic equality, particularly for the marginalised and backward classes. The government of India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to empower Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities, focusing on education, economic development, social welfare, and legal protections. • The National SC/ST Hub aims to enhance the …

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Tribal man dragged by car in Kerala’s Wayanad, police register case

The Hindu

The Mananthavady police in Wayanad, Kerala, registered a case against a group of people on Monday in connection with the dragging of a tribal youth by a car, charging them with attempted murder. The victim, identified as Mathan, 49, of the Chemmad tribal hamlet at Koodalkadavu near Mananthavady, sustained severe injuries to his arms and legs in the incident. Vehicle …

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Tribal man dragged 400 metres by car in Wayanad over tourist dispute intervention

India Today

A tribal man in Kerala’s Wayanad was subjected to assault when he was dragged along the road for approximately 400 meters near Koodalkadavu on Pulpally Road. Enraged, the men pushed Mathan towards their car, grabbed his hand, and dragged him along the road. He also directed the district police chief to take stringent action against the culprits and instructed the …

Wayanad Mathan

1 week, 1 day ago

Rs 35 crore corpus fund for rare medical treatment for SCs, STs by K'taka govt

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government approved the creation of a Rs 35-crore corpus fund to provide rare medical treatments for people belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The fund will be managed through the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust and will prioritise treatments not covered under existing State and Union government health schemes. The corpus fund will focus on addressing …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Congress govt failed SCs: BJP

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: BJP SC Morcha secretary S. Kumar demanded the state government conduct a special session to discuss the issues of SC and ST community members. Addressing a press conference at the state BJP office at Nampally, Kumar pointed out that the Congress leaders had promised to create three corporations for the Madiga, Mala and the remaining sub-castes of the SC …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Give Scheduled Caste Benefit To 'Tanti' Caste Person In Bihar

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently refused to extend the benefit of Scheduled Caste reservation to a Central Government employee who belonged to the 'Tanti' caste, which is notified as Other Backward Classes category in Bihar. In 2015, the Bihar Government removed 'Tanti' caste from the OBC list and merged it with 'Pan/Swasi' caste in the Scheduled Castes category. Meanwhile, in July …

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1 week, 3 days ago

UPSC NDA, NA I Exam 2025 registration begins. Check direct link to apply

India Today

The Union Public Service Commission has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy I exam notification 2025. The UPSC NDA, NA I 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. HOW TO APPLY FOR UPSC NDA, NA I EXAM 2025 1. APPLICATION FEE General category candidates: Rs 200 Female candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Panchamasali agitation: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad denies allegations of ‘planned’ lathi charge

The Hindu

Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad has denied allegations that the State government had planned a lathi charge on the activists who participated in the Panchamasali reservation agitation committee protest in Belagavi on Tuesday. To a query by reporters, he said that this was among the few baseless allegations made by Sri Basava Jaya Mrutyunjay Swami, honourary president of the committee. …

Lad Lathi Charge Denies Allegations

1 week, 4 days ago

Panchamasali protests intensify in Karnataka as BJP backs demand for 2A reservation demand

Hindustan Times

The protests by Panchamasali Lingayat community demanding their inclusion in the 2A category of Other Backward Castes intensified on Thursday with the BJP backing them. Police in action against protestors who tried to barge into Suvarna Vikasa Soudha during their protest demanding quota for the Panchamasali Lingayat community, in Belagavi, Tuesday. The Panchamasali Lingayat community led by the pontiff of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

'Siddaramaiah is anti-Lingayat': Seer slams Karnataka CM amid 2A reservation issue

Hindustan Times

A Lingayat Panchamsali seer has labeled Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as "anti-Lingayat," asserting that no previous government had treated the community this way during their peaceful protests over the past four years. According to Deccan Herald, Basav Jaymritunjay Swamiji of Panchamsali Peetha, Kudalasangama, said Siddaramaiah was misleading the public about inviting Lingayat Panchamsali leaders for talks on the 2A reservation …

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1 week, 5 days ago

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples

Deccan Chronicle

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to spell out its proposed actions over the appointment of the "Arangavalar Committee" for all Hindu temples in the state. "File an affidavit as to what you propose to do," a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar asked the Tamil Nadu government counsel.The direction came after the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit an affidavit detailing its proposed actions for appointing the "Arangavalar Committee" in the state’s Hindu temples. The plea, filed by the "Hindu Dharma Parishad”, suggested a trustee committee with diverse representation, including a retired judge, a social activist, devotees, women, and scheduled caste members. The Hindu Dharma Parishad …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Raise income limit for scholarships: CM Stalin

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urgently intervene and raise the ceiling on annual family income from the present Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh for students from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes applying for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships. In his letter on Tuesday, Stalin said: ‘It is …

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2 weeks ago

'Reservation Can't Be On Basis Of Religion', Says Supreme Court While Hearing West Bengal's Plea Against HC Quashing OBC Classifications

Live Law

Reservation can't be given on the basis of religion, orally remarked the Supreme Court on Monday while hearing the petition filed by the State of West Bengal challenging the decision of the Calcutta High Court to quash the Other Backward Class classification of 77 communities, mostly belonging to Muslim religion.Responding to the Court's observation, Senior Advocate. Reservation can't be given …

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2 weeks ago

West Bengal OBC case: Reservation can't be on basis of religion, says SC

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Reservation cannot be on the basis of religion, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing a batch of pleas challenging the Calcutta High Court verdict that struck down the OBC status of several castes in West Bengal granted since 2010. The pleas, including the one filed by the West Bengal government, challenging the high court's May 22 …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Grand Oil Painting to Be Unveiled at Karnataka's Suvarna Soudha

Deccan Chronicle

A grand 20x10 feet oil painting of the historic Anubhava Mantapa, regarded as the World’s First Parliament, will be unveiled at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on December 9. The ceremony marks the beginning of the Winter Session of the Karnataka Assembly.Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader will lead the event, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Deputy Chief …

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Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court

Record government jobs provided in last one and a half years: PM Modi

Hyderabad Book Fair Draws Record 90,000 Visitors on Sunday

Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years

Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details

Tribal man dragged by car in Kerala’s Wayanad, police register case

Tribal man dragged 400 metres by car in Wayanad over tourist dispute intervention

Rs 35 crore corpus fund for rare medical treatment for SCs, STs by K'taka govt

Congress govt failed SCs: BJP

Supreme Court Refuses To Give Scheduled Caste Benefit To 'Tanti' Caste Person In Bihar

UPSC NDA, NA I Exam 2025 registration begins. Check direct link to apply

Panchamasali agitation: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad denies allegations of ‘planned’ lathi charge

Panchamasali protests intensify in Karnataka as BJP backs demand for 2A reservation demand

'Siddaramaiah is anti-Lingayat': Seer slams Karnataka CM amid 2A reservation issue

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan

Raise income limit for scholarships: CM Stalin

'Reservation Can't Be On Basis Of Religion', Says Supreme Court While Hearing West Bengal's Plea Against HC Quashing OBC Classifications

West Bengal OBC case: Reservation can't be on basis of religion, says SC

Grand Oil Painting to Be Unveiled at Karnataka's Suvarna Soudha