Allahabad HC Mandates SC Status Verification for Converts
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
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SC Commission to Act on Every Missed Call Complaint
National SC Commission's Anju Bala says every missed call from complainants will be treated as a grievance. She urges officials in Jalandhar to address issues promptly and ensure justice.
Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
Assam's Tribal Status Promise in Lok Sabha Polls
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Minister: Congress brought SCSP/TSP funds and gobbled it
Karnataka Food Minister alleges Congress misused Dalit and tribal funds. SCSP/TSP Act implementation failed, leaving communities deprived. Read the full investigation.
Bageshwar SC families fear mining damage to homes
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Assam Tea Workers Get Land Ownership Rights
Assam government passes historic bill granting land ownership to 3.33 lakh tea garden workers after 200 years of waiting. Chief Minister calls it a landmark moment for marginalized communities.
Dibrugarh: Tea Estate Ambulance Crash Deaths Rise to 5
Death toll in Tinsukia's tragic ambulance-bus collision climbs to five, triggering angry protests against Powai Tea Estate management over alleged negligence. Read more.
New SC Scholarship Scheme: ₹8 Lakh Income Cap, 1900 Slots
Central government introduces Top Class Scholarship for SC students 2025-26. Covers studies beyond Class 12 in premier institutions. Check eligibility and apply now!
Updated SC Scholarship Guidelines for 2024-25 Released
The Ministry of Social Justice revamps the Top Class Scholarship for SC students with higher financial aid, direct transfers, and stricter institutional norms for 2024-25. Learn about the new benefits.
CJI Gavai's Tenure Sees Historic Judicial Appointments
As CJI B.R. Gavai demits office, his tenure is marked by the appointment of 21 judges from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes. Explore the details of this significant shift in the Indian judiciary.
CJI Gavai on creamy layer verdict backlash, retirement
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai reveals facing severe criticism from his community for the SC sub-classification verdict. He emphasizes logic over politics and reflects on key judicial principles in his farewell address.
NDA wins 34 SC seats in Bihar, opposition reduced to 4
NDA's massive victory in Bihar's Scheduled Caste reserved seats marks significant shift from 2020's close contest. BJP-JD(U) alliance dominates with regional partners delivering stunning performance.
HC Directs Jharkhand Govt to File PESA Rules Status Report
Jharkhand High Court orders state government to submit status report on PESA Act implementation within three weeks. Learn about the tribal rights protection delay.
Dima Hasao Bifurcation Demand Returns with Final Warning
Indigenous groups in Assam's Dima Hasao issue final warning for district bifurcation by November. Failure could trigger massive agitation from December across the hills.
Punjab SC Commission Election Row: CEO Objects
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Telangana OC Groups Demand 20% Reservation Quota
Other Castes (OC) groups in Telangana intensify their campaign for 20% reservation quota with massive Simha Garjana rally, challenging current government policies.
Koraga Tribe DNA Reveals Sixth Ancestral Component in Indians
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals Koraga tribes in Karnataka carry sixth ancestral component, tracing back to African origins and reshaping understanding of Indian population history.
Chutia Community's Massive Protest for ST Status in Moran
Thousands from Assam's Chutia community staged a powerful demonstration in Moran, pressing for long-pending ST status recognition and constitutional safeguards.
Bihar's First Dalit CM: Bhola Paswan Shastri's Legacy
Discover the remarkable journey of Bhola Paswan Shastri, who broke barriers to become Bihar's first Scheduled Caste Chief Minister not once, but three times during political turmoil.
Tribal groups protest Kurmi ST status demand in Gumla
Tribal groups in Gumla district stage massive demonstration against Kurmi community's Scheduled Tribe status claim, raising concerns over indigenous rights and reservation benefits.
Gumla tribal protest against Kurmi ST status demand
Tensions flare in Jharkhand's Gumla district as tribal groups protest against Kurmi community's push for Scheduled Tribe status, raising concerns about resource sharing and identity preservation.
Karnataka CM pledges resolution to nomadic quota issue
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commits to resolving long-standing internal quota demands for nomadic communities, promising equitable distribution within Scheduled Caste reservations.
Karnataka to table SC internal reservation bill in Belagavi
Karnataka government prepares landmark legislation for internal quota among Scheduled Castes, addressing long-standing demands for equitable distribution of benefits.
Naga rebel returns home after 50 years in exile
In a historic turn for Northeast India's peace process, Naga rebel leader Mowu Gwizan returns home after five decades of exile, marking a new chapter in reconciliation efforts.
Udit Raj: Forcibly evicted, targeted due to caste
Congress leader Udit Raj claims he was forcibly evicted from his government residence in Delhi, alleging caste discrimination and political vendetta in exclusive interview.
Garhwa tribe refuses return amid elephant attacks
A nomadic tribal community in Jharkhand's Garhwa district chooses permanent displacement over returning to their ancestral lands due to increasing human-elephant conflicts, highlighting a growing wildlife crisis.
Delhi HC: SC/ST Act Can't Block Bank Mortgage Rights
Delhi High Court delivers crucial judgment safeguarding banks' mortgage rights against SC/ST Act misuse. Learn how this ruling protects financial institutions while balancing social justice laws.
Maharashtra's cave-dwelling cattle herders revealed
Discover how Maharashtra's Van Gujjar community spends half the year living in mountain caves while tending their cattle herds, preserving a centuries-old nomadic tradition against modern challenges.
Banjara activist begins indefinite fast for ST status in Jalna
Bhausaheb Khandare launches hunger strike on traditional cot, escalating the Banjara community's long-standing demand for ST recognition in Maharashtra.
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