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MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks state consultations on caste enumeratio
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In his letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Stalin said the move to include caste details in the census has "far-reaching implications for social justice, equitable policy-making, and the federal structure of our nation."
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From near-defeat of Naxalism to cyber security push, Home Ministry marked
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the review, the government is on track to make India free from Left-Wing Extremism by March 31, 2026. A series of large-scale operations across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and adjoining regions led to the neutralisation of over 300 LWE cadres in 2025, the highest eve
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Over 80 per cent of people enumerated in Karnataka survey: G Parameshwara
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Enumeration has been done in 80% of the population. There are some slow districts that have to be completed before the 7th", Parameshwara told reporters here.
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Karnataka caste-census to begin from Sep 22, BJP says "another attempt to
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP Karnataka President and MLA B Y Vijayendra criticised the state government for conducting a caste census despite 'constitutional and legal restrictions', and said that the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government is proceeding with caste enumeration under the guise of a surve
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"Telangana caste survey is milestone for social justice, going to define h
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Emphasising the significance of "English education" for the backwards community of society, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that the Caste survey in Telangana is a milestone for social justice in the country and will define the national Caste enumeration.
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"We plan to leverage advanced digital tools," says Odisha Census Director
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Odisha Census Director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan said preparations have begun, including officer training and enumerator appointments, aiming for 100 per cent accuracy using digital tools, after the Centre officially notified the launch of the 16th Census of India, including caste enumeration, wit
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Amit Shah reviews preparation for forthcoming Census set to include caste
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The notification to conduct the Census was published in the official Gazette on Monday, following a high-level meeting held in Delhi, where the Home Minister reviewed the plan along with the Union Home Secretary, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI), and other seni
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MHA notifies census in two phases, Congress says "no mention" of caste enu
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification on Monday, declaring that the population census will be held in two phases.
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Sukanta Majumdar welcomes decision to issue gazette notification for Censu
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar welcomed the decision to issue a gazette notification for the 16th Census with caste enumeration, and said that it will help the government in planning for the future.
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"Agreement that caste enumeration should be conducted": Karnataka CM Sidda
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"Discussions were held regarding the caste census as concerns were raised by some organisations, religious heads, and even a few ministers. The report submitted on the caste census has been accepted in principle. There is an agreement that a caste enumeration should be conducted. We have als
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India to conduct Population Census 2027 in two phases along with caste enu
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Central government on Wednesday announced that the Population Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases, and will also include enumeration of castes.
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"Govt has been pressured": Priyanka Gandhi on Centre's decision to include
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday stated that the central government decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census after coming under pressure.
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