Chennai Students Win NASA Award for Satellite Internet
Chennai students' project AakashNet wins NASA award, aiming to bridge India's digital divide with low-cost satellite internet for remote villages. Read their inspiring story.
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Conservative Leaders Clash at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest
Major divisions within the US conservative movement erupted publicly at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, featuring heated exchanges between Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and others. Discover the internal feud shaking the right-wing base.
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.
Cybercrime Hotspots in Andhra: Urban vs Rural Divide
NCRB data shows Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur & NTR district are Andhra's top cybercrime hubs, while tribal areas report minimal cases. Experts cite digital divide & under-reporting.
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.
Gujarat Voter Base Drops 14.5% in Draft Electoral Roll
Gujarat's draft electoral roll shows a 14.5% drop, losing 73.73 lakh voters. Urban districts like Surat & Ahmedabad hit hardest, while tribal areas see minimal change. Check 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.
Delhi's online classes widen learning gap for poor children
As Delhi's pollution forces schools online, children from impoverished families struggle without phones or internet. Their fight for education reveals India's deep digital divide. Read their story.
Bihar's ONOS push to make 30,000 int'l journals free for scholars
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. 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.
Bageshwar villagers climb hills for ration card e-KYC
Residents of remote Bageshwar villages brave icy winds, trekking uphill to find mobile signals for mandatory biometric verification of ration cards, exposing India's digital divide.
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.
Nanded: Woman marries murdered boyfriend's body for justice
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
India's Elderly: From Digital Margins to Active Screen Time
Indian seniors are becoming avid digital users for bhajans, UPI, and family calls, but face addiction and scam risks. Experts weigh in on this demographic shift.
Bihar PTM Shows Rural-Urban Gap: Sheohar 100%, Patna 20%
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
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.
Woman marries corpse after family kills boyfriend in Maharashtra
In a shocking honour killing case, a Maharashtra woman performed marriage rituals with her boyfriend's corpse after her father and brothers murdered him. The tragic incident highlights caste violence.
Inter-caste love tragedy: Girl weds murdered boyfriend
In a heartbreaking incident in Nanded, a teenage girl performed wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend's body after her family allegedly killed him over their inter-caste relationship. Read the full story.
Judges Caution Against AI Overreliance in Courtrooms
Judges at South Zone Regional Judicial Conference warn against excessive AI use in courtrooms, citing fabricated judgments and hallucinations. Learn why human reasoning remains irreplaceable.
9 Booked for Ostracising Family Over Inter-Caste Marriage
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
India's AI Education Gap: Risk of Unequal Learning
India faces a critical challenge in ensuring equal AI education across schools. Expert Namesh Killemsetty warns of growing digital divide in classrooms. Read more about the solution.
Karnataka Launches KEO Computer at Rs 18,999
Karnataka government launches KEO, a low-cost computer at Bengaluru Tech Summit. Priced at Rs 18,999, it features 64-bit processor, 8GB RAM & aims to bridge digital divide. Read more about this innovation.
Geneva Talks Push for Fair AI Access in Global South
Global South nations demand equitable AI access at Geneva dialogue. Experts stress bridging digital divide for sustainable development. Read about the crucial discussions shaping AI's future.
PU Bachao Morcha Splits Over Punjab-Haryana Divide
Cracks emerge in the PU Bachao Morcha as a key leader resigns, alleging the movement has lost its direction and devolved into divisive regional rhetoric. Read more.
Karnataka seeks private firm data for caste survey
Karnataka's caste survey committee may require private companies to share employee data. Experts say this secondary data is crucial to assess community progress in education and employment. Read more.
Karnataka caste survey enumerators face payment cuts
Enumerators conducting Karnataka's caste census protest as government payments effectively reduced by 50%. Learn about the payment dispute and its impact on the massive survey.
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.
Bihar Elections Bridge Caste Divide Like Chhath
Discover how Bihar's electoral process is creating unprecedented social unity, transcending traditional caste and class barriers in a phenomenon reminiscent of Chhath Puja's unifying spirit.
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