Trichy Power Cut on Tuesday & Wednesday for Maintenance
Tangedco announces scheduled power shutdowns in Trichy city and suburbs on Tuesday and Wednesday due to maintenance at Srirangam and Thiruvanaikoil substations.
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Telangana HC Refuses Interim Orders on Kothagudem Municipal Corp
The Telangana High Court declined to grant an interim stay on a petition challenging the formation of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation. Petitioners argued the move violates constitutional provisions for Scheduled Areas.
Mangaluru ST Committee Demands Internal Reservation
An Action Committee of Scheduled Tribes in Mangaluru demands internal reservation for ST communities, citing Supreme Court directives and population disparities.
Karnataka MLC Calls for Internal Reservation Among Scheduled Tribes
A Karnataka MLC pushes for internal reservation within Scheduled Tribes, with committee meetings across districts gathering community input for future action.
Jalna Curfew After Activist's Mumbai Hunger Strike Plan
Jalna district administration imposed a day-long curfew in Jalna and Ambad towns following activist Deepak Borade's call for Dhangar community mobilization to Mumbai for a hunger strike demanding ST status.
Rare Video Shows Amazon's Uncontacted Tribe in Danger
A stunning new video captures the Mashco Piro tribe in Peru's Amazon. The footage highlights their fragile existence as illegal logging threatens their survival.
AAP Plans Guru Ravidas 650th Anniversary Celebrations in Punjab
The AAP government in Punjab prepares for Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary in 2027, starting celebrations in 2026. With elections due, the party aims to consolidate Scheduled Caste support, which helped secure its 2022 victory.
Mandya Boosts Forest Economy for Tribal Communities
Mandya district administration promotes Minor Forest Produce industries to empower Scheduled Tribes and traditional forest dwellers, aiming for economic self-reliance and improved livelihoods.
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 Rising Dalit Atrocities, Hidden Crime Data
Congress alleges BJP governments suppressing Dalit crime statistics and restricting protests following Meerut abduction-murder case. Party reveals NCRB data withheld since 2022 amid rising atrocities.
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.
Police bust religious conversion racket in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat police arrest three for alleged forced conversions of SC community members in Akbarpur. Investigation reveals inter-state network and possible foreign funding links. Read the full story.
Kanpur Dehat: Police bust conversion racket, 3 held
Kanpur Dehat police uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
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.
Rajasthan Identity Camps for Nomadic Tribes from Jan 12
Rajasthan to hold identity certificate camps for denotified & nomadic communities from Jan 12-31. Get free help for Aadhaar, caste certificates & access welfare schemes.
Karnataka Assembly Special Session on Valmiki Scam
The Karnataka government will convene a special assembly session on July 26 to discuss the Valmiki Corporation scam. BJP and JDS welcome the move, demanding a CBI probe.
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.
Power Shutdown in Ambattur Areas on January 12
Power supply will be suspended in several parts of Ambattur, Chennai, on January 12 from 9am to 2pm for maintenance work. Check the full list of affected localities here.
Karnataka Governor returns SC quota bill, seeks clarifications
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back the SC sub-classification bill to the state government, requesting further details. The move delays a key internal reservation policy.
Assam's ST Status Demand Turns Into Major Political Battle
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
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.
CBI Court Frames Charges in Manipur Gang-Rape, Murder Case
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for a horrific crime during Manipur's ethnic violence, marking the first such case to go to trial. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Karnataka Govt Considers Land Allotment to Backward Castes
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a proposal to allot land to all backward castes. The plan includes benefits for weavers and a call for unity within the Devanga community. Read more.
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.
Koraga Community Protests Over Long-Pending Demands
Members of the Koraga community in Karnataka staged a protest, accusing the state government of ignoring their long-standing demands for welfare and justice. Read more about their struggle.
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