A senior Dravidar Kazhagam leader discusses the enduring legacy of Periyar, the movement's resilience, its synergy with DMK, and why Periyarism is the essential remedy for caste eradication and social justice in contemporary India.
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.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attributes state's development to PM Modi's leadership, announces Atal Parks in every district. Read about the state's progress and anti-Maoist efforts.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A deadly attack on a polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan has left five dead, including four health workers. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by polio eradication campaigns in the region.
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.
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.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai claims Maoism may be eradicated before March 31, 2026. Read about the crackdown, surrender figures, and rehabilitation plans.
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.
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.
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.
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
World Health Organization officially certifies Indonesia as polio-free nation after successful vaccination campaigns. Learn how this Southeast Asian country defeated the deadly disease.
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.
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.
Himachal Pradesh Governor emphasizes community involvement in combating drug menace during Rajyotsava Award ceremony. Learn how collective action can save youth.
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
In a groundbreaking achievement, one Indian state has successfully eradicated extreme poverty through innovative policies and targeted welfare programs. Discover how this remarkable transformation was accomplished.
Kerala makes history as India's first state to eliminate extreme poverty according to World Bank standards. Discover the transformative policies and initiatives behind this groundbreaking success story.
A critical examination reveals Kerala's celebrated extreme poverty eradication might be built on flawed methodology and questionable data, raising concerns about real ground realities.
Kerala becomes India's first state to eliminate extreme poverty through innovative data-driven approach and comprehensive social welfare programs. Discover the Kerala Model of poverty eradication.
After a disastrous caste census campaign in Gaya's Manpur village, NDA OBC leaders scramble for damage control as Dalit communities express outrage over exclusion from welfare schemes.
In a shocking case of caste-based violence, three teachers in a Shimla school assaulted an 8-year-old Dalit student by placing a scorpion in his pants. The incident has sparked outrage and demands for justice.
Maharashtra government mandates mandatory reporting of all leprosy cases, marking a significant shift in public health strategy to combat the disease through better tracking and intervention.
Explore how Begusarai, once a Communist stronghold, became the epicenter of Bihar's complex caste politics and what it reveals about the 2025 Assembly elections.
BSP chief Mayawati states UP's upper caste communities are politically conscious and don't require separate organizations, while emphasizing her party's commitment to social justice and inclusive politics.