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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SC Commission to Act on Every Missed Call Complaint
National SC Commission's Anju Bala says every missed call from complainants will be treated as a grievance. She urges officials in Jalandhar to address issues promptly and ensure justice.
Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
Assam's Tribal Status Promise in Lok Sabha Polls
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Minister: Congress brought SCSP/TSP funds and gobbled it
Karnataka Food Minister alleges Congress misused Dalit and tribal funds. SCSP/TSP Act implementation failed, leaving communities deprived. Read the full investigation.
Bageshwar SC families fear mining damage to homes
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Assam Tea Workers Get Land Ownership Rights
Assam government passes historic bill granting land ownership to 3.33 lakh tea garden workers after 200 years of waiting. Chief Minister calls it a landmark moment for marginalized communities.
Dibrugarh: Tea Estate Ambulance Crash Deaths Rise to 5
Death toll in Tinsukia's tragic ambulance-bus collision climbs to five, triggering angry protests against Powai Tea Estate management over alleged negligence. Read more.
New SC Scholarship Scheme: ₹8 Lakh Income Cap, 1900 Slots
Central government introduces Top Class Scholarship for SC students 2025-26. Covers studies beyond Class 12 in premier institutions. Check eligibility and apply now!
Updated SC Scholarship Guidelines for 2024-25 Released
The Ministry of Social Justice revamps the Top Class Scholarship for SC students with higher financial aid, direct transfers, and stricter institutional norms for 2024-25. Learn about the new benefits.
CJI Gavai's Tenure Sees Historic Judicial Appointments
As CJI B.R. Gavai demits office, his tenure is marked by the appointment of 21 judges from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes. Explore the details of this significant shift in the Indian judiciary.
CJI Gavai on creamy layer verdict backlash, retirement
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai reveals facing severe criticism from his community for the SC sub-classification verdict. He emphasizes logic over politics and reflects on key judicial principles in his farewell address.
NDA wins 34 SC seats in Bihar, opposition reduced to 4
NDA's massive victory in Bihar's Scheduled Caste reserved seats marks significant shift from 2020's close contest. BJP-JD(U) alliance dominates with regional partners delivering stunning performance.
HC Directs Jharkhand Govt to File PESA Rules Status Report
Jharkhand High Court orders state government to submit status report on PESA Act implementation within three weeks. Learn about the tribal rights protection delay.
Dima Hasao Bifurcation Demand Returns with Final Warning
Indigenous groups in Assam's Dima Hasao issue final warning for district bifurcation by November. Failure could trigger massive agitation from December across the hills.
Punjab SC Commission Election Row: CEO Objects
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Koraga Tribe DNA Reveals Sixth Ancestral Component in Indians
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals Koraga tribes in Karnataka carry sixth ancestral component, tracing back to African origins and reshaping understanding of Indian population history.
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