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.
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.
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.
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve assumes the role of Chairman for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Maharashtra. Learn about his background and the Commission's crucial mandate.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attacks the new VB-G RAM G Act, calling it a direct assault on SCs and women. He demands rollback, citing threats to MGNREGA's rights-based framework.
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BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth demands a white paper and high-level inquiry into alleged MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab over the last decade. He calls for transparency and accountability.
Family of Anjel Chakma, killed in Dehradun, recalls his dreams as CMs promise justice. Five arrested, one absconding in the alleged racist attack. National Commission issues notices.
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes seeks report on Anjel Chakma's death in Dehradun. CMs promise action as family recalls his dreams. 5 arrested, 1 absconding.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
Explore the vibrant cultures of India's 9 largest Scheduled Tribes, from the Bhils of Rajasthan to the Khasis of Meghalaya. Discover their unique traditions, art, and deep connection with nature.
Tension prevailed in a Mandya village after people from the Scheduled Caste community entered temples with police protection. District Armed Reserve (DAR) forces were deployed to control the situation.
A parliamentary committee calls for strict enforcement of land laws in scheduled areas, citing bypassed consent and inadequate rehabilitation for tribal communities. Read the key findings.
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
A cook in Trichy's govt breakfast scheme accuses headmistress of caste-based discrimination after being replaced. She seeks action under the SC/ST Act. Details inside.
Nagpur's Prabhag 2, with its high Scheduled Caste population, gears up for a heated NMC election battle. Congress dominance faces challenges amid rebel dynamics and pressing civic issues. Read the full analysis.
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. Read the full details.
Enforcement Directorate seizes properties worth Rs 8 crore from former Karnataka minister B Nagendra in a tribal corporation fund misappropriation case. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants Scheduled Tribe validity to Buldhana siblings, ruling parent's rejected claim doesn't foreclose children's independent case. Landmark judgment reinforces precedent.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes demands action report from Odisha govt within three days over KISS school murder and alleged cover-up. Eight authorities arrested.
A parliamentary committee has been granted more time to examine two crucial bills that outline the process for removing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office. The report is now due in the Winter Session.