AP HC Ends 20-Year ST Status Battle, Burden on Authorities
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside a government order rejecting a man's ST status, ruling that authorities must prove a candidate does not belong to a Scheduled Tribe community.
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Congress Slams BJP Over Dalit Woman Killing, Cites Bulldozer Bias
Congress alleges UP's bulldozer action targets based on caste & religion after Dalit woman's killing. SC department head Rajendra Pal Gautam condemns BJP's role. Read full details.
Teltumbde's Book Questions the Caste Census Narrative
Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde's new book argues the proposed all-India caste census is a 'con,' not a solution for annihilation of caste. Read his critique of data politics and reservations.
BJP: AAP's anti-drug campaign a failure, 280 dead
BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth criticizes Bhagwant Mann govt's drug war, demands transparent data. 280 lives lost in nearly 4 years, campaign reduced to slogans.
HC: Van Gujjars can cultivate land but not for commerce
Uttarakhand High Court clarifies Van Gujjar tribe can grow fodder for cattle on forest land but prohibits commercial activities. The hearing addresses Forest Rights Act implementation. Read the latest updates.
MK Stalin to Modi: Involve CMs in Caste Census Guidelines
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, urging inclusion of Chief Ministers in refining caste enumeration guidelines to ensure social justice and federalism. Read the full story.
Karnataka Notifies Reservations for 369 GBA Wards
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
Malekudiya Tribe Faces Power Crisis in DK, Official Expresses Displeasure
Karnataka SC/ST Corporation Chairperson Pallavi expresses strong displeasure over lack of electricity to Malekudiya tribal houses in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting severe monsoon hardships.
Chhattisgarh's Solar-Powered Homes for Tribal Families
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, merging PM housing schemes with solar power for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, aiming for zero electricity bills. Discover this innovative convergence project.
Punjab SC Commission Summons Patiala SP, DSP Over Inaction
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission summons Patiala SP and DSP for alleged police inaction in cases involving SC complainants. Hearings set for January 14.
How Bureaucracy is Undermining Tribal Autonomy in Jharkhand
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Major Kolkata Rally by Adivasis Halts Traffic, Demands ST Status Review
Central Kolkata faced major traffic disruptions as 8,000 Adivasis marched in political rallies, demanding exclusive ST status and inclusion of tribal languages in the Eighth Schedule. Details inside.
Coimbatore Residents Demand Public Toilets, Cite Health Crisis
Over 250 SC families in Coimbatore's Vellalore have lived without toilets for 20 years, forcing open defecation. They urge the district administration to address this severe health and safety crisis immediately.
Bengal Man Found Dead, Family Alleges SIR Hearing Stress
A 40-year-old man was found dead in West Bengal's Hooghly. His family alleges extreme stress due to a Scheduled Caste certificate hearing. Police investigation ongoing.
AAP Targets Tea Tribe Voters in Upper Assam
Aam Aadmi Party ramps up membership drives in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, eyeing the crucial tea tribe electorate. Over 250 new members join as party aims to fill leadership void.
School Bus Service Launched in Odisha's Remote Nagada
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
Dharamshala ragging case: Accused student denies charges
A student accused in the Dharamshala college ragging case denies harassing her classmate who died in December. She claims innocence and supports the suspended professor. Read the full story.
BJP's Mangesh Zhine: From Bill Distributor to Candidate
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
How a 1957 Kerala Trip Shaped India's Top Conservationist
The story of Romulus Whitaker, whose childhood wildlife encounter in Kerala led to a lifetime of snake conservation, venom research, and transforming India's approach to human-animal conflict.
Woman dies after crash at Jharkhand fair's breakdance ride
Gulabi Devi, 50, died after crashing into a cart on a breakdance ride at a fair in Jharkhand's Dumka. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. Read the full report.
Koraga families in Mangaluru fight for promised land rights
31 Koraga tribal families in Mangaluru's Madyapadavu, promised 5-cent sites in 1986, hold title deeds for only 1.3 cents, blocking home repairs. Activists warn of protest if issue unresolved in 2 months.
Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Suchitra Sinha Reappointed as NHRC Rapporteur for Jharkhand
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Shimla DC: Scrutinise SC/ST Act cases to build stronger evidence
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve Takes Over as NCSC Chairman
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve assumes the role of Chairman for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Maharashtra. Learn about his background and the Commission's crucial mandate.
Jamia PhD Scholar Wins UK's Commonwealth Scholarship
Nitesh Dogne from Jamia Millia Islamia secures fully-funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship. His research on Bhil tribe's indigenous knowledge aims to advance climate action and sustainability goals. Read more.
BJP seeks white paper on Punjab MGNREGA irregularities
BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth demands a white paper and high-level inquiry into alleged MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab over the last decade. He calls for transparency and accountability.
Goa's Kathkari Tribe Fights for PVTG Recognition, Education
Ganesh Powar, 22, from Goa's Kathkari tribe, is the first to complete Class X. His community, unrecognized as PVTG, lives in poverty, fights child marriage, and dreams of education. Read their struggle.
Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' Forces a Global Reckoning
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
12,492 SC Villages Get Basic Facilities in UP by Yogi Govt
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
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