Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
IT staffing firm LanceSoft faces discrimination row after job advert for a California role explicitly barred US citizens and green card holders, allowing only H-1B visa applicants. The Justice Department is investigating.
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
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.
In a shocking honour killing case, a Maharashtra woman performed marriage rituals with her boyfriend's corpse after her father and brothers murdered him. The tragic incident highlights caste violence.
In a heartbreaking incident in Nanded, a teenage girl performed wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend's body after her family allegedly killed him over their inter-caste relationship. Read the full story.
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
India exposes Pakistan's poor minority rights record after Islamabad criticized Modi's Ayodhya temple visit. UN experts condemn Pakistan's religious discrimination.
Karnataka government to introduce landmark Rohith Vemula Bill in winter session, proposing strict penalties for caste discrimination in educational institutions. Read the key provisions.
Indian-origin Sikh man records viral border confrontation after being denied Canada entry due to criminal record. Officer insists decision based on evidence, not religion. Watch the dramatic exchange.
The US government warns companies against discriminating for H-1B visa holders over domestic workers. New enforcement drive, Project Firewall, brings federal penalties. Read more.
Supreme Court directs Centre to consider stringent legislation against derogatory remarks targeting persons with disabilities, similar to SC/ST Atrocities Act. Read full coverage.
Central government introduces Top Class Scholarship for SC students 2025-26. Covers studies beyond Class 12 in premier institutions. Check eligibility and apply now!
National Human Rights Commission issues notice to Indian Railways over complaint alleging exclusive halal meat service creates discrimination and violates human rights. Read the full story.
Educators and advocates sue Trump administration over illegal dismantling of Education Department, threatening billions in funding and student programs. Learn how this affects Indian students.
Campbell's terminates IT VP Martin Bally after recording reveals racist remarks about Indian coworkers and company's food quality. Lawsuit filed in Michigan court.
India strongly counters Pakistan's criticism of Ayodhya Ram Temple, highlighting Islamabad's history of religious discrimination. Read the full diplomatic response.
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.
National Human Rights Commission questions Indian Railways' exclusive halal meat policy, citing discrimination against Hindu SC communities and non-Muslims. Read the full story.
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
Controversy erupts as BJP, Sangh Parivar protest Muslim-majority admissions at Vaishno Devi Medical Institute. Constitutional rights at stake. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka government establishes high-level committee to examine State Education Policy report. Headed by Higher Education principal secretary, the panel aims to transform education system.
Female bartenders in Bengaluru face gender discrimination, unequal pay, and societal stigma despite their skills. Discover the challenges in India's pub capital and calls for change.
PM Modi urges a decade-long commitment to overhaul India's colonial-era education system, emphasizing cultural roots and self-reliance. Join the educational revolution!
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's journey exposes cricket's disturbing height prejudice. From racial discrimination to height-shaming, his story demands change in sports culture. Read more.
From Columbus' mistaken identity to modern political power, Indian Americans now confront bipartisan hostility at their peak success. Explore their complex journey.