Karnataka invites fresh applications under startup grant programKarnataka's IT/BT department has reopened applications for its Elevate startup support program, offering grants up to Rs 50 lakh. This year...
20 May, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
West Bengal orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011West Bengal authorities are re-verifying caste certificates issued since 2011. This includes nearly 1.69 crore certificates covering Schedu...
16 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Planning to study abroad? What Indian students should know about the National Overseas ScholarshipApplications are now open for the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for the 2026-27 cycle, supporting marginalized students in pursuing M...
06 May, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Bengal polls: Matua first family split deepens battle in Bagda, Gaighata as SIR jolts BJP bastionsElections in West Bengal's Bagda and Gaighata are complicated by a divided Matua family. Concerns over voter list deletions create anxiety ...
25 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Puducherry polls: Church raises community concernsChristian voters in Puducherry express concerns over AINRC's alliance with BJP. The Catholic Church views changes to the FCRA as an attempt...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
Cross in home no proof of conversion to Christianity, rules Bombay High CourtThe Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling. It states that having Christian symbols at home does not prove religious conversi...
07 Mar, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
NCSC to launch all-India exercise to probe SC quota 'misuse' by convertsThe National Commission for Scheduled Castes is set to embark on a comprehensive national scrutiny. This initiative will delve into allegat...
08 Dec, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
SC sets aside HC verdict cancelling caste certificate of Amravati MP Navneet Kaur RanaThe Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court’s decision to cancel Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana's caste certificate. Justices Maheshw...
04 Apr, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
Deputy Commissioner will not insist on NRC document for application of caste certificate- Assam cabinetThe cabinet meeting on Saturday discussed easing issuance of Caste Certificates. As per Modified guidelines for issuance of caste certifica...
02 Apr, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
NCST group to study loopholes in caste certificate issuance systemThe NCST has recently received several complaints of fake caste certificates issued in states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and An...
29 Sep, 2021, 11.40 PM IST
Rohith Vemula suicide: Why there can't be any proceedings initiated to challenge his caste certificateThe social recognition or acceptance by the society has emerged as the determining factor for the caste status of a child born out of inter...
21 Feb, 2016, 04.57 AM IST
Indicate SC/ST status on birth, caste certificates as early as class VIII: Centre to tell statesCentre has proposed draft guidelines to all states suggesting that the SC or ST status of a person be indicated in his birth certificate an...
21 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Indicate SC/ST status on birth certificate, Centre to propose to statesThe Narendra Modi Government has proposed draft guidelines to all states suggesting that the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe status of a...
20 Nov, 2015, 05.37 PM IST
Do not delay appointments of SC, ST candidates seeking caste certificates: DoPTIf there is genuine difficulty in issuing a certificate, the appointing authority should itself verify the claim through District Magistrat...
13 Oct, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
Delhi High Court rejects AAP candidate's plea on pollsHC dismissed the plea seeking a direction to the Election Comission to allow him to contest Delhi assembly polls on Schedule Caste certific...
28 Nov, 2013, 08.05 PM IST
- Cong MP loses seat over fake SC claim
In a major embarrassment for Congress, the Kerala high court has disqualified AICC secretary Kodikunnil Suresh from the membership of Lok S...
27 Jul, 2010, 04.55 AM IST
- Five-time Cong MP from Kerala disqualified for caste fraud
The Kerala HC disqualified Suresh for caste fraud.
26 Jul, 2010, 07.58 PM IST