SC: Reserved Candidates Can Get Unreserved Seats
The Supreme Court clarifies that reserved category candidates scoring higher than the general cut-off are eligible for unreserved seats, ensuring merit-based allocation.
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Karnataka Honour Killing Law: Key Details Explained
Karnataka proposes a strict law against honour killings following the murder of Manya Patil. The legislation aims to combat caste-based violence and protect inter-caste couples.
Kinjal Dave's Father Shares Message Amid Caste Row
Lalit Dave posts a thoughtful Gujarati note about true friends and freedom as his daughter faces backlash for her inter-caste engagement to actor Dhruvin Shah.
NEET PG Cut-Off Below Zero for Reserved Categories
The NEET PG counselling cut-off has been lowered to below zero percentile for reserved categories, aiming to fill vacant seats in medical colleges across India.
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.
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.
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.
TN Notifies 100 New Reserved Forests, Boosts Green Cover
Tamil Nadu govt notifies 100 new reserved forests, adding 135 sq km of protected land. This science-driven move strengthens biodiversity, climate resilience & aids 33% forest cover goal. Read more.
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.
Congress Seeks 2 Seats from KC(J) in Kottayam
Congress district leadership in Kottayam pushes to reclaim Ettumanur and Changanassery seats from Kerala Congress (Joseph) ahead of crucial UDF seat-sharing talks for the assembly elections.
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.
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.
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.
Congress to Fight Panchkula Ward Delimitation in Court
Congress MLA Chandar Mohan vows to challenge Panchkula MC's new ward delimitation in Punjab & Haryana HC, citing injustice to SC community and civic failures. Read the full story.
SC: Reserved category candidates eligible for general posts on merit
India's Supreme Court has ruled that SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates securing general category cutoff marks are entitled to those posts. The landmark judgment clarifies that reservation is not a bar for merit-based selection. Read the full analysis.
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.
SC: Open category is for all based on merit, not a quota
The Supreme Court ruled that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off cannot be excluded from open posts. This upholds equality and clarifies that the general category is open to all based on merit. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru Mall's Reserved Parking for Pregnant Women Praised
A Bengaluru shopping complex's thoughtful gesture of reserved parking for expectant mothers goes viral, highlighting the need for inclusive urban design. Discover how this simple change improves safety and comfort.
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.
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.
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.
Mahayuti Seat-Sharing Talks for Thane Hit Deadlock
Mahayuti alliance's seat-sharing talks for Thane city are stuck over nearly 10 seats. BJP workers demand more seats, causing unease. Final decision expected Monday. Read the latest updates.
NCP Alliance Talks for Pune Seat Deadlocked
Talks between NCP factions for a seat-sharing deal in Pune's Lok Sabha constituency have stalled. Key leaders remain at odds over candidate selection and strategy.
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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