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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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MDMK Chief Vaiko hails Nallakannu as model of honesty and social justice
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and op
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JNU students detained over protest demanding VC's resignation
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The student protestors, led by JNUSU (Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union), were demanding the VC's resignation over her allegedly hateful remarks regarding Dalits and Blacks, made on a podcast published on February 16, and seeking to voice their grievances to the Education Minist
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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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One Arrested in Tumakuru after Dalit newlyweds denied entry to temple
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
A newly married couple went to the temple. An upper-caste person inside the temple acted like God. A Dalit family inside the temple was humiliated by being kicked out. Narayanappa scolded them, saying that Dalits are not allowed to enter, and they should perform puja.
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Haven't said anything against Dalits, words taken out of context: JNU VC c
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Her clarification comes amid protests by student organisations, including the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU), which have demanded her resignation over the remarks made in a podcast published on February 16.
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"Only Muslims, Backward classes, Dalits being served Form 7 notices": Akhi
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that minorities and backward communities are being selectively targeted under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and said that the party has sought time from the Election Commission to raise the
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"Nothing in central budget for Uttar Pradesh or Ayodhya": Samajwadi Party
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad said, This budget has nothing to do with the state's farmers, youth, laborers, Dalits, backward classes, minorities... Hope is placed in someone who has ever lived up to expectations, but these people have never lived up to expectations... What hope can
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"Was the Budget made for America or for India?...'Make in India' lion rust
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"The BJP doesn't want to debate fundamental issues. You (the BJP) have given a $500 billion market to America. Their 'Make in India' lion has rusted away. This is not the time to debate Veer Savarkar, because if you do, many pages of history will be turned," Yadav said.
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"PM Modi calls himself biggest backward leader, what's his response to SC'
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking at a public rally in Karimnagar, Owaisi said the UGC guidelines mandate that colleges and universities take action if students from backward classes, Dalits, tribals, or minorities face harassment. He claimed that "upper-caste groups tried to create a storm across the country" ag
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"Not just in Bengal, even in UP": SP MP Awadhesh Prasad backs Mamata Baner
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Awadhesh Prasad said the issue was not confined to West Bengal alone and had wider national implications, particularly for Dalits, backward classes, minorities and the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) sections.
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Padma Awards 2026 honour unsung heroes from across India; list announced o
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The awardees include individuals who have worked quietly at the grassroots for decades, many of them hailing from marginalised communities, Dalit and backward sections, primitive tribes and remote or difficult terrains. This year's list reflects a strong focus on people who have dedicated
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