Karnataka Honour Killing Law: Key Details Explained
Karnataka proposes a strict law against honour killings following the murder of Manya Patil. The legislation aims to combat caste-based violence and protect inter-caste couples.
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Karnataka BJP MLA Harish Booked in Caste Abuse Case
Police register case against BJP MLA B P Harish, his son, and close aide under SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act following a formal complaint in Karnataka.
Kinjal Dave's Father Shares Message Amid Caste Row
Lalit Dave posts a thoughtful Gujarati note about true friends and freedom as his daughter faces backlash for her inter-caste engagement to actor Dhruvin Shah.
Congress Slams BJP Over Rising Dalit Atrocities, Hidden Crime Data
Congress alleges BJP governments suppressing Dalit crime statistics and restricting protests following Meerut abduction-murder case. Party reveals NCRB data withheld since 2022 amid rising atrocities.
Congress Slams BJP Over Dalit Woman Killing, Cites Bulldozer Bias
Congress alleges UP's bulldozer action targets based on caste & religion after Dalit woman's killing. SC department head Rajendra Pal Gautam condemns BJP's role. Read full details.
Teltumbde's Book Questions the Caste Census Narrative
Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde's new book argues the proposed all-India caste census is a 'con,' not a solution for annihilation of caste. Read his critique of data politics and reservations.
MK Stalin to Modi: Involve CMs in Caste Census Guidelines
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, urging inclusion of Chief Ministers in refining caste enumeration guidelines to ensure social justice and federalism. Read the full story.
KSHRC Chairperson Reviews Dalit Atrocities Case in Dharwad
KSHRC Chairman T Sham Bhat visited Inam Veerapur village, directing stringent action and security for the affected Dalit family. A fast-track court proposal has been submitted.
Gehlot: Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh a diplomatic failure
Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, calling it a 'blot on humanity' and a diplomatic failure by the Indian government. Read his full statement.
Siddaramaiah Fast-Tracks Dalit 'Dishonour Killing' Case
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a fast-track court for a Dalit atrocity case, mandates chargesheet in 60 days and appoints a private prosecutor. Read the latest developments.
Major Dhanbad Protest Over Bangladesh Hindu Atrocities
A large protest in Dhanbad condemned alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. Led by Hindu groups and RSS affiliates, it demanded Indian government intervention. Read more.
Dalits in Mangaluru Demand Police Probe SC/ST Cases
Dalit activists in Mangaluru demand SC/ST atrocity cases be probed by local police, not DCRE, citing inefficiency and delays. DCP Mithun HN says decision rests with government.
Police Suspended for Assaulting Tribal Boys in Nagpur
Maharashtra SC/ST Commission takes suo motu action after three tribal minors were brutally beaten in a police station. An officer is suspended, and stringent charges are applied. Read the full report.
Ministers visit Hubballi honour killing victims, announce aid
Ministers visit Hubballi honour killing victims, offer Rs 2.5 lakh compensation. Police suspend staff, case transferred to DCRE. Govt vows justice and communal harmony meetings.
Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' Forces a Global Reckoning
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
Adhikari Meets Bangladesh Envoys Over Minority Issues
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari met Bangladesh Deputy High Commission officials, demanding action on minority atrocities. He also criticized the Mamata Banerjee government's police action. Read the full story.
Khera Attacks BJP Over Christmas Vandalism, Cites Minority Atrocities
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera launched a sharp critique against the BJP over Christmas celebration disruptions, questioning if India is heading towards a 'Bangladesh-like' scenario for minorities. Read the full report.
Caste Discrimination Probe Ordered at Patna School
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Hasina Accuses Yunus Govt of Atrocities in Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's government is committing unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims. Read the explosive charges.
Nepal Saints Protest Over Hindu Atrocities in Bangladesh
Saints and Hindu leaders in Nepal staged a major protest against the persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling for international intervention. Read the full report.
Yogi Adityanath slams Opposition over Bangladesh silence
UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticizes opposition's 'appeasement policy', questions silence on Bangladesh atrocities while crying for Gaza. He linked Hindu persecution to Partition. Read more.
Bengal Land Port Protests Over Bangladesh Hindu Atrocities
Protests erupted at West Bengal land ports over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Scuffles broke out between police and BJP supporters in Howrah. Read the full report.
Six Arrested in Hubballi Honour Killing of Manya Patil
Hubballi rural police arrest six kin, including father, for murder of Manya Patil over inter-caste marriage. Dalit organisations demand strict action and justice.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Karnataka Over Caste Marriage
A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.
Woman alleges caste discrimination in govt school breakfast scheme
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.
Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
Karnataka's Orphans Await Caste Status, 1% Reservation
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Bihar's Bhumihar Brahmin Caste Name Row Intensifies
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
Aanchal's Courage After Boyfriend's Honour Killing
After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.
Telangana HC dismisses appeal on ST Lambada certificates
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
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