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.
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.
Karnataka cabinet clears a bill to criminalise social boycotts by caste panchayats. The proposed law includes up to 3 years in jail and a ₹1 lakh fine. Read more about this landmark move.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
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.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
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.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court flags potential mischief in panchayat vote counting, demands detailed affidavit on ballot custody. Stay informed about election integrity.
RJD's electoral decline in Bihar signals urgent need for new opposition leadership as caste resentment and 'jungle raj' memories haunt prospects. Analysis of 2025 assembly results.
Shiv Sena celebrates BJP's Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 win, declaring end of 'jungle-raj' and criticizing Congress's caste politics. Read the full analysis.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party fails to win any seats in Bihar elections despite a 3-year campaign. Analysis reveals lack of organization, repetitive message, and inability to counter caste politics as key reasons for the debacle.
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party made its electoral debut in Bihar, focusing on jobs and migration. Despite a strong campaign, the party struggled against entrenched caste politics. Discover the full analysis.
Mahagathbandhan banks on Tejashwi Yadav's appeal and caste calculations with VIP and IIP to challenge NDA's broader social coalition in crucial Bihar assembly elections.
Dalit Mahasangh chief brutally murdered in Sangli home after celebration. Armed attackers used knives, iron rods. Police book eight suspects in caste-based crime.
Karnataka's caste survey committee may require private companies to share employee data. Experts say this secondary data is crucial to assess community progress in education and employment. Read more.
Karnataka government extends online self-enumeration for caste census till November 30. Citizens can update socio-economic data via Seva Sindhu portal. Learn how to participate.
Enumerators conducting Karnataka's caste census protest as government payments effectively reduced by 50%. Learn about the payment dispute and its impact on the massive survey.
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Explore the complex layers of social stratification in India, examining how class and caste intersect to shape inequality and social mobility in contemporary society.
Explore why Bihar's BJP focuses on development over Hindutva, with Nitish Kumar's leadership and caste-based welfare shaping election narratives. Discover the state's political dynamics.
Privatization deepens education inequality in India. Marginalised students require comprehensive support beyond quotas to bridge the gap. Read analysis.
First-time voters in Patna are reshaping Bihar's political landscape, prioritizing employment opportunities and quality education over traditional caste-based politics ahead of the 2025 assembly elections.
Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticizes Rahul Gandhi for allegedly seeking caste and religious details of military personnel, calling it shameful and against national unity.
Exclusive analysis of how Bihar's new political equations, caste dynamics, and the legacy of former CM Ram Sundar Das are creating a perfect storm ahead of the crucial 2025 state elections.