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"No caste issue in this," says Congress' Mallu Ravi on Nagarkurnool toddle
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Saturday said there was no caste angle in the death of a two-year-old child in Kummera village of Nagarkurnool district, and cautioned against attempts to disturb social harmony.
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Karnataka: Govt opens barber shop in Gadag for Dalits
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
A barber shop has been opened in Shingatalur village of Karnataka's Gadag district after members of the Dalit community were allegedly denied shaving services by upper caste barbers for several years.
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JNU students burn effigy of Vice Chancellor over casteist , racist remarks
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Friday gathered to burn the effigy of JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit over her alleged casteist remarks, and condemned the Delhi Police for detaining and arresting JNU students following yesterday's protest staged to demand the imp
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"Police personnel seen breaking Dr Ambedkar's portrait": JNUSU condemns po
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
14 students of JNU, including three JNUSU office bearers, were arrested as clashes occurred between the police and the students during the protest. The Patiala House Court has granted bail to all of the students, directing each of them to furnish a bail bond of Rs 25,000.
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Telangana: Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleges caste killing of toddler at
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Addressing the mediapersons, Krishnaiah said the incident occurred on February 18 during the annual Mallanna Swamy temple fair in Kummera village.
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Madras HC upholds life sentence conviction of 26 out of 27 accused in 2018
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday has upheld the life sentences awarded to 26 convicts in connection with the 2018 murder of three Scheduled Caste men at Kachanatham in Sivaganga district.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Jain Manas Stambh, other state
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Addressing the gathering, CM Banerjee described Bhawanipur as a "mini-India," emphasising that people from all castes and religions live together harmoniously in the area. She further stressed that every religion and caste possesses its own unique specialities and cultural significance. Read More
Former JNUSU President files complaint against VC over alleged remark on D
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Former President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) Dhananjay has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) against JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit over allegedly hateful remarks made on a public platform.
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"Nearly 20 lakh people benefited from LIFE Mission housing scheme": Kerala
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
"Eligibility was determined strictly by criteria; caste, religion or politics played no role. Local bodies carried out this task democratically and commendably. Completing five lakh homes is a matter of pride for Kerala. No other state can claim such an achievement," he said.
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JNU students protest VC's casteist remarks, demand resignation; AISA conde
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
In a statement, the All India Students Association (AISA) said, "As the forces of Manuvad unleash a united attack against social justice, the legacy of Ambedkar must prevail!"
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Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara says opposition raising Dalit CM slog
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara accused the opposition parties of raising the slogan of a Dalit Chief Minister to cover up their own shortcoming and also addressed the ongoing discussion Regarding conducting student elections in colleges and regarding the war of words between forme
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Congress recognized me as backward caste leader, gave me CM opportunity tw
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended his article on social justice, asserting that the Congress party has recognized and empowered leaders from backward castes like him, which sets it apart from the BJP and JD(S).
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