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.
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 uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
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 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.
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.
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission summons Patiala SP and DSP for alleged police inaction in cases involving SC complainants. Hearings set for January 14.
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.
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow Police arrest parents of a KGMU doctor for alleged forced conversion and coercion. Their son, accused of sexual exploitation, is fugitive with a Rs 50,000 reward. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
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 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 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.
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.
On his birth anniversary, explore Jaipal Singh Munda's journey from Oxford to the Constituent Assembly. His fight for tribal rights and cultural pride continues to challenge India's democracy today. Read more.
Karnataka MLC Manjunath Bhandary urges CM Siddaramaiah to ensure government jobs for Koraga community youth, highlighting unfulfilled promises and demanding immediate action.
The NCSC has asked Jadavpur University for a report on action taken against a professor accused of hateful comments about the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar. The student alleges university inaction.
SNDP Yogam chief Vellappally Natesan attacks CPI's Binoy Viswam, says new leaders ignore backward castes. Defends traveling with CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Read the full story.
HDFC Bank announces a 4-hour scheduled maintenance on January 4, 2026, from 12 AM to 4 AM IST, affecting NetBanking. Mobile app, PayZapp, and other services will remain operational. Plan your banking accordingly.
RBI data reveals a widening credit-deposit gap as bank deposits fell by Rs 1.7 lakh crore in early December. Credit growth remains strong at 11.9%, forcing banks to tap alternative liquidity. Read the full analysis.
PFRDA approves banks as direct pension fund sponsors for NPS, aiming to widen access and increase competition. New fee structure and trustees also announced.
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
RBI's Financial Stability Report reveals Indian banks' gross NPAs could improve to 1.9% by March 2027 from 2.1% in Sept 2025. Stress tests show resilience even in adverse scenarios. Read the full analysis.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.