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Telangana 1st State To Implement Scheduled Castes' Sub-Categorisation
Telangana government on Monday issued an order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Clears Proposal To Sub-Categorise Scheduled Castes
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft ordinance to sub-categorise Scheduled Castes (SC), into three groups, each eligible for varying percentages of reservations.
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"Congress Made SCs, STs, OBCs Second-Class Citizens": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress on the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, accusing the party of turning Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs into "second-class citizens" while in power.
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Telangana Becomes First State To Implement Scheduled Caste Categorisation
Telangana on Monday issued a government order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so officially, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
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Opinion | UGC's Latest Caste Rules: When The Cure Worsens A Disease
The UGC 2012 regulations must be implemented more diligently rather than being replaced with a less effective draft.
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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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Telangana 1st State To Implement Scheduled Castes' Sub-Categorisation
Telangana government on Monday issued an order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Clears Proposal To Sub-Categorise Scheduled Castes
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft ordinance to sub-categorise Scheduled Castes (SC), into three groups, each eligible for varying percentages of reservations.
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"Congress Made SCs, STs, OBCs Second-Class Citizens": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress on the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, accusing the party of turning Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs into "second-class citizens" while in power.
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Telangana Becomes First State To Implement Scheduled Caste Categorisation
Telangana on Monday issued a government order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so officially, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
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Opinion | UGC's Latest Caste Rules: When The Cure Worsens A Disease
The UGC 2012 regulations must be implemented more diligently rather than being replaced with a less effective draft.
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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.
