19 held for arson attack on Dalit family in Andhra's Eluru
Bhimadolu police arrest 19, including prime accused, for allegedly burning a poultry shed, car, and shop in Pulla village. Attack linked to long-standing rivalry. Read details.
Bhimadolu police arrest 19, including prime accused, for allegedly burning a poultry shed, car, and shop in Pulla village. Attack linked to long-standing rivalry. Read details.
Karnataka's push for 56% quota is mired in internal reservation disputes. Explore the 6-6-5 formula, the new 17% SC reservation, and the political storm. Read the full analysis.
The Bahujan Samaj Party commemorated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's death anniversary with large-scale events in Lucknow and Noida. Mayawati paid tributes in Delhi, while party functionaries gathered at Dalit memorials.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath pledges to protect Ambedkar statues with walls & umbrellas, ensure road connectivity for all SC/ST villages, and links welfare schemes to his legacy. Read more.
Massive traffic jams hit Noida-Delhi route as thousands gathered at Dalit Prerna Sthal on Dr BR Ambedkar's death anniversary. Police imposed diversions to manage the crowd. Read details.
As UP BJP prepares to appoint a new state president, the party faces a crucial decision: opt for a 'tried and tested' OBC face to reclaim lost ground after 2024 Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of past strategies and future challenges.
A year after renovation began, Noida's Dalit Prerna Sthal still awaits full makeover. Cracks, electrical issues persist ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti. Read the latest updates.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Sant Niranjan Dass of Dera Sachkhand Ballan met PM Narendra Modi to invite him for the Feb 1 function at Guru Ravidas's birthplace in Varanasi. Key BJP leaders from Punjab were present.
Noida traffic police issue advisory for diversions near Dalit Prerna Sthal on Dec 6. Goods vehicles banned on Noida Expressway. Details on alternate routes inside.
A Congress event in Mangaluru marking the Gandhi-Narayana Guru centenary became a political show of OBC strength, attended by CM Siddaramaiah but not Deputy CM Shivakumar, hinting at power dynamics.
Gujarat BJP demands apology from Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani for remarks on PM Modi, announces statewide protests. Congress hits back with questions on Dalit issues.
Rights group PUCL demands judicial inquiry into the death of Dalit youth Darshan PG, alleging illegal detention and assault by Bengaluru police. Details inside.
OBC organisations in Karnataka demand reclassification of reservation categories in local bodies, citing inequitable representation. The issue is set to dominate the winter legislative session.
A large-scale rally by Dalit organisations in Karnataka's Chittapur passed without incident. Authorities deployed heavy security to ensure law and order. Read the full report.
BJP leader Arvind Bellad criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, alleging he represents only his Kuruba community, not the broader OBC bloc. BJP yet to decide on no-confidence motion. Read the full political analysis.
As Congress high command deliberates Karnataka leadership, Dalit legislators emerge as powerful third force demanding credit for 2023 election victory. Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar truce faces new challenges.
Omar Abdullah's government proposes reallocating RBA and EWS quotas to increase open merit seats in J&K jobs and education, addressing protests over 70% reservation. Read full analysis.
Omar Abdullah's cabinet sub-committee proposes changes to J&K's reservation policy, aiming to increase open merit seats from 30% to 50% after protests. Key facts and details inside.
Omar Abdullah's government clears changes to J&K reservation policy, aiming to restore 50% open merit seats while facing youth protests over increased quotas. Read the full story.
A fire sparked by an electrical short circuit at a Patna government school. Eight students fainted due to panic but were safely rescued and hospitalized. Full details inside.
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
Yathindra highlights Karnataka's political landscape, noting no Dalit CM in state history while praising Siddaramaiah's leadership. Read about Ahinda community representation.
Supreme Court orders immediate elections for 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations while questioning Nagpur's 54.30% reservation breach. Results for Nagpur and Chandrapur to remain provisional.
Karnataka Food Minister alleges Congress misused Dalit and tribal funds. SCSP/TSP Act implementation failed, leaving communities deprived. Read the full investigation.
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra SEC to conduct local body elections while maintaining 50% reservation ceiling. BMC elections to proceed as court sets January hearing.
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra civic elections but withholds results for 57 local bodies exceeding 50% quota ceiling. Final hearing on OBC quota legality set for January 2026.
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.