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The nose theory: When the British measured the noses of IndiansBritish administrator Herbert Hope Risley used nose measurements and other physical traits to classify Indians by supposed race and caste. ...
Manipur CM Khemchand Singh chairs Unified Command security meetManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh convened a crucial security meeting to evaluate the prevailing law and order situation in the...
JNUSU reiterates discussion on Umar Khalid's book will go ahead despite venue cancellationThe event was planned for International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. University authorities cancelled the auditorium booking citi...
Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSSBSP supremo Mayawati opposed the 'creamy layer' concept for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations. She argued affirmative action...
Karnataka: DK pledges his Govt’s commitment to socio-economic survey, backs nationwide caste censusKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the state's commitment to its socio-economic survey. He strongly supported the demand for...
Government opposes income-based sub-quota in reserved categoriesThe Centre opposes a Supreme Court petition for income-based reservation sub-quotas. It argues reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs is based ...
Centre opposes 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservation in Supreme Court, citing legal precedentThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous...
Somanna urges Amit Shah to fast-track ST tag for Kadugolla communityUnion Minister V. Somanna requested Amit Shah to include the Kadugolla community in Karnataka's ST list. The proposal has already passed an...
'P' in PDA stands for Pandit too: Samajwadi Party chiefSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is now courting the Brahmin community for upcoming elections. He redefined the PDA plank to include Br...
Karnataka BJP threatens House disruption over Nagendra's return to CabinetKarnataka BJP threatens to disrupt the upcoming legislature session over minister B Nagendra's cabinet position. The opposition demands Nag...
Women’s quota Bill still on table as Centre explores constitutional amendment before 2029 pollsA proposed constitutional amendment concerning women's reservation is under review by the Centre. This legislation builds on earlier propos...
Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: GovtOver 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Utta...
From veterans to first-timers: Meet the 19 ministers inducted into Karnataka's expanded cabinetNineteen Congress MLAs took oath as ministers in Karnataka's first cabinet expansion. The new council balanced regional representation, cas...
Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) unveils UP poll list with 45 candidatesChandrashekhar Azad's party revealed its first 45 candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The candidate list reflects the part...
Assam assembly passes bill allowing 'original inhabitants' to purchase land near protected areas of 'iconic heritage'Assam's Assembly approved a bill allowing original inhabitants to buy land near heritage sites. This law permits families residing there fo...
Supreme Court junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversionThe Supreme Court dismissed a review petition regarding Scheduled Caste status. A person converting to a religion other than Hindu, Sikh, o...
Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment BillParliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seek...