Bengaluru Power Outage on Sunday: Full Details
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
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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.
Nagpur NMC Polls: Key Fight in SC-Dominated Prabhag 2
Nagpur's Prabhag 2, with its high Scheduled Caste population, gears up for a heated NMC election battle. Congress dominance faces challenges amid rebel dynamics and pressing civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat court rejects bail in foreign-funded conversion case
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. Read the full details.
ED attaches Rs 8 crore assets of ex-minister B Nagendra
Enforcement Directorate seizes properties worth Rs 8 crore from former Karnataka minister B Nagendra in a tribal corporation fund misappropriation case. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka HC Bars Employers from Caste Status Enquiry
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
Nagpur HC: Father's Caste Rejection Doesn't Bind Children
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants Scheduled Tribe validity to Buldhana siblings, ruling parent's rejected claim doesn't foreclose children's independent case. Landmark judgment reinforces precedent.
NCST's 3-Day Ultimatum to Odisha Govt on Tribal Student Murder
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes demands action report from Odisha govt within three days over KISS school murder and alleged cover-up. Eight authorities arrested.
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.
Panel gets extension to review bills on PM, CM removal
A parliamentary committee has been granted more time to examine two crucial bills that outline the process for removing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office. The report is now due in the Winter Session.
Ex-bonded labourer Lingamma elected Sarpanch in Telangana
Purusula Pedda Lingamma, a Chenchu tribal woman rescued from bonded labour in 2016, is now the elected Sarpanch of Ramagiri village in Nagarkurnool, promising change for her community.
Mangaluru ADC Orders Banks to Stop Delaying Govt Loans
Mangaluru Additional DC Raju K instructs banks to expedite loans under govt schemes, addresses scholarship delays & atrocity case compensation. Key decisions from district meeting.
Karnataka tables Bill for 6-6-5 SC internal reservation
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments inside.
BJP Seeks NCSC Probe After Student Dies in School Wall Collapse
Tamil Nadu BJP demands NCSC investigation and criminal action after a Class XII SC student's death due to a collapsing school wall in Tiruvallur, citing administrative failure.
Punjab Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
HC Notice on Illegal SC List Inclusion in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand HC seeks responses from Centre & state on a petition alleging illegal addition of 48 castes to SC list, a potential constitutional violation. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Ex-CJI Gavai defends SC creamy layer verdict, questions critics
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Investment Pitch in Osaka
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Massive Tribal Protest in Silchar Over ST Status Proposal
Thousands from tribal groups marched in Silchar, Assam, opposing ST status for Tai-Ahom, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, Chutia & Tiwa, fearing dilution of existing rights.
Weekend Power Cuts Planned for Bengaluru's Whitefield, Soladevanahalli
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Crimes Against SC/ST Fall 28% in Rajasthan
Official data reveals a significant 28.23% decline in atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Rajasthan over two years. Explore the details and implications of this positive trend.
Cloudflare Network Issues During Scheduled Maintenance
Cloudflare confirmed network interruptions on December 5 during planned maintenance starting at 09:00 UTC. Updates are expected. Stay informed on this developing tech story.
MP's Unlisted Villages Deprive SCs of Govt Schemes
Congress MLA alleges many new habitations in Madhya Pradesh are missing from revenue records, depriving SC communities of electricity, housing, and other government scheme benefits. Details inside.
Assam ST Status Groups Seek Urgent Tripartite Meeting
Six communities in Assam demand urgent tripartite talks with Centre and state to resolve Scheduled Tribe status deadlock. Protests escalate, impacting daily life.
Japanese firm Toppan invests Rs 400 crore in Punjab
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Allahabad HC: SC benefits lost on conversion to Christianity
Allahabad High Court directs UP govt to enforce SC status forfeiture upon conversion to Christianity, citing constitutional fraud. A 4-month timeline set for DMs to act. Read the full judgment details.
Punjab CM woos Japanese investors in Tokyo for key sectors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Allahabad HC Mandates SC Status Verification for Converts
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
Punjab CM Mann leads delegation to Japan, South Korea for investment
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
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