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In Election Year, Bihar Cabinet Expansion Today Aims For Caste Balance
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar expanded its cabinet today with the induction of seven ministers. The move is significant ahead of the Bihar assembly election scheduled this year.
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No Caste Status Asked from Students Since 2024, Clarifies IIT Bombay
The clarification came in response to a notice issued by the NCSC which is probing a complaint of alleged caste discrimination by institutes.
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Scheduled Castes In Telangana To Be Sub-Classified Into Three Groups
The one-member Judicial Commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akhtar has recommended sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Telangana into three sub-categories for equitable implementation of 15 per cent reservation.
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Tamil Nadu Excreta In Water: No Caste Angle, Case Goes To Different Court
Two years after the outrage over a Tamil Nadu incident in which human excreta was found mixed with drinking water in a neighbourhood dominated by a Scheduled Caste, a special court has transferred the case to a regular court.
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Telangana Man Found Dead, Wife Accuses Her Family Of "Dishonour Killing": Cops
A man from the Scheduled Caste who married a woman of a different caste was allegedly found murdered in Pillalamarri Village, Suryapet District, on Monday, police said.
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Over 67% Sewer, Septic Tank Workers From Scheduled Caste: Centre
Over 67 per cent of sewer and septic tank workers in India belong to the Scheduled Caste category, according to official data.
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Nadikar OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Nadikar, the Malayalam comedy-drama starring Tovino Thomas, is set to stream on Netflix from December 26. Directed by Lal Jr., the film was initially scheduled for OTT release in June 2024 but faced indefinite delays due to disagreements over streaming rights pricing. The story follows David Padikkal, an egotistical superstar navigating the challen...
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Court Cancels Case Against Actor Shilpa Shetty For Using 'Casteist' Word
Giving relief to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday quashed a criminal case registered against her under the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Churu Kotwali in December 2017.
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Tripura Minister Sparks Row With "Waqf-Sanatan Board" Comment
Tripura's minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Sudhangshu Das, has sparked controversy with his comment that if Muslims have Wakf Board, Hindus should be entitled to have 'Sanatan Board'.
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Haryana To Implement Supreme Court Order On SC/ST Sub-Categorisation Immediately
The Haryana cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Saini in its first meeting today decided to formally accept the Supreme Court's decision regarding the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes reservations.
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Ahead Of Polls, Maharashtra Government's Big SC-OBC Outreach
Hoping to repeat the BJP's success in Haryana, the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition in Maharashtra, which is seen as facing an uphill battle in the Assembly polls expected to be held later this year, has reached out to two key groups.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Review Of Its Sub-Quota Judgment
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected 10 petitions to review its August decision on permitting sub-classification within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories to provide reservation in jobs and education for the more marginalised sections.
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19-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Karnataka; 3 Arrested: Police
Three persons were arrested on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl belonging to the Scheduled Caste community in Karnataka's Bidar district, an official said.
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"No Creamy Layer Provision...": Centre After Top Court's Sub Quota Order
There is no provision for creamy layer in reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution as envisaged by BR Ambedkar, the Centre said today days after the Supreme Court order on sub quotas.
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"Don't Agree At All": Mayawati Calls Top Court's Big Quota Ruling "Vague"
BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the recent Supreme Court verdict allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes, and said Parliament should overturn the ruling.
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In Election Year, Bihar Cabinet Expansion Today Aims For Caste Balance
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar expanded its cabinet today with the induction of seven ministers. The move is significant ahead of the Bihar assembly election scheduled this year.
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No Caste Status Asked from Students Since 2024, Clarifies IIT Bombay
The clarification came in response to a notice issued by the NCSC which is probing a complaint of alleged caste discrimination by institutes.
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Scheduled Castes In Telangana To Be Sub-Classified Into Three Groups
The one-member Judicial Commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akhtar has recommended sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Telangana into three sub-categories for equitable implementation of 15 per cent reservation.
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Tamil Nadu Excreta In Water: No Caste Angle, Case Goes To Different Court
Two years after the outrage over a Tamil Nadu incident in which human excreta was found mixed with drinking water in a neighbourhood dominated by a Scheduled Caste, a special court has transferred the case to a regular court.
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Telangana Man Found Dead, Wife Accuses Her Family Of "Dishonour Killing": Cops
A man from the Scheduled Caste who married a woman of a different caste was allegedly found murdered in Pillalamarri Village, Suryapet District, on Monday, police said.
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Over 67% Sewer, Septic Tank Workers From Scheduled Caste: Centre
Over 67 per cent of sewer and septic tank workers in India belong to the Scheduled Caste category, according to official data.
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Nadikar OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Nadikar, the Malayalam comedy-drama starring Tovino Thomas, is set to stream on Netflix from December 26. Directed by Lal Jr., the film was initially scheduled for OTT release in June 2024 but faced indefinite delays due to disagreements over streaming rights pricing. The story follows David Padikkal, an egotistical superstar navigating the challen...
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Court Cancels Case Against Actor Shilpa Shetty For Using 'Casteist' Word
Giving relief to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday quashed a criminal case registered against her under the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Churu Kotwali in December 2017.
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Tripura Minister Sparks Row With "Waqf-Sanatan Board" Comment
Tripura's minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Sudhangshu Das, has sparked controversy with his comment that if Muslims have Wakf Board, Hindus should be entitled to have 'Sanatan Board'.
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Haryana To Implement Supreme Court Order On SC/ST Sub-Categorisation Immediately
The Haryana cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Saini in its first meeting today decided to formally accept the Supreme Court's decision regarding the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes reservations.
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Ahead Of Polls, Maharashtra Government's Big SC-OBC Outreach
Hoping to repeat the BJP's success in Haryana, the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition in Maharashtra, which is seen as facing an uphill battle in the Assembly polls expected to be held later this year, has reached out to two key groups.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Review Of Its Sub-Quota Judgment
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected 10 petitions to review its August decision on permitting sub-classification within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories to provide reservation in jobs and education for the more marginalised sections.
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19-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Karnataka; 3 Arrested: Police
Three persons were arrested on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl belonging to the Scheduled Caste community in Karnataka's Bidar district, an official said.
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"No Creamy Layer Provision...": Centre After Top Court's Sub Quota Order
There is no provision for creamy layer in reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution as envisaged by BR Ambedkar, the Centre said today days after the Supreme Court order on sub quotas.
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"Don't Agree At All": Mayawati Calls Top Court's Big Quota Ruling "Vague"
BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the recent Supreme Court verdict allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes, and said Parliament should overturn the ruling.
