Mass Marriage & MLA's Son's Reception in Navalgund
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attend mass wedding of 75 couples organized by MLA NH Konaraddi alongside his son's reception. Leaders stress on ending caste system.
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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.
Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
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.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
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.
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.
6 Sentenced for Preventing Dalit Cook in Tirupur School
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
Courts defend right to love against societal resistance
Delhi High Court's Aanchal judgment strengthens constitutional right to love across caste, religion barriers. Analysis of India's evolving jurisprudence protecting interfaith, inter-caste couples from family threats and state interference.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
India's Scam Economy: Caste Networks Drive Fraud Operations
Author Snigdha Poonam reveals how inequality and discrimination fuel India's scam industry in her new book Scamland. Discover the shocking truth behind fraud networks.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Draws Blank in Bihar Polls
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party fails to win any seats in Bihar elections despite a 3-year campaign. Analysis reveals lack of organization, repetitive message, and inability to counter caste politics as key reasons for the debacle.
Dalit Leader Murdered in Sangli Home Attack
Dalit Mahasangh chief brutally murdered in Sangli home after celebration. Armed attackers used knives, iron rods. Police book eight suspects in caste-based crime.
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.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
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.
Education Inequality: Marginalised Students Need More Support
Privatization deepens education inequality in India. Marginalised students require comprehensive support beyond quotas to bridge the gap. Read analysis.
Expert's Health-First Vision for Cities After Nobel Dialogue
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Karnataka's urban land monetisation plan for revenue boost
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
Rahul Gandhi: 90% Indians Excluded from Key Institutions
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges shocking disparity during Bihar rally, claiming only 10% control major institutions while 90% remain marginalized in recruitment and representation.
New York's Contradictions: The City That Never Ceases to Amaze
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Odisha's Urban Boom: Coastal & Industrial Transformation
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Shimla School Horror: Teachers Put Scorpion in Dalit Boy's Pants
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.
Special Governance Zones: India's Urban Solution
Discover how India's proposed Special Governance Zones could transform urban infrastructure and tackle the administrative crisis plaguing major cities. A revolutionary policy approach to urban reform.
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