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Punjab SC Commission seeks report on Tarn Taran "caste discrimination" inc
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo motu notice of a reported caste-based discrimination incident during the Tarn Taran Vikas Mela, where Assistant Labour Commissioner Jasvir Singh (Bhagta Jatana) was allegedly made to sit separately.
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Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri launches 10-day padayatra from November
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri announced a 10-day padayatra covering Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh from November 7 to 16.
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"Law and order prevails in Bihar...": JDU leader KC Tyagi after Anant Sing
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"Law and order prevail in Bihar. Administrative officers are authorised to arrest anyone they consider appropriate, following an investigation. There is no political or caste-based discrimination of any form," the JDU leader stated.
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Pakistan: Blind Christian man arrested on blasphemy charges; lawyers cite
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
A 49-year-old blind Christian man in Pakistan has been arrested on charges of blasphemy, a crime punishable by death, after being accused by a local Muslim of insulting Islam's Prophet, sparking outrage among rights groups and the Christian community, as reported by Morning Star News.
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Anant Singh's arrest shows Nitish Kumar's govt doesn't discriminate: UP De
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Maurya said that the arrest is a clear message to the people that there is no discrimination in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Those discriminating by caste are "not Sanatanis but Tanatanis!", says Bab
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Yoga Guru and Patanjali Ayurved co-founder Baba Ramdev on Sunday criticised the practice of caste discrimination in the name of Sanatan Dharma, stating that this is not "Sanatani sanskriti" but rather "Tanatani sanskriti."
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Swami Dayanand Saraswati denounced casteism, untouchability and discrimina
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the contributions of Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati and said the social reformer rejected caste-based discrimination and untouchability, launched a campaign against illiteracy and challenged those who distorted and adulterated the
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"Muslims don't vote for BJP, still get benefit from welfare schemes": Babu
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Marandi, former Jharkhand Chief Minister and BJP leader, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured that the benefits of welfare schemes reach everyone, without discrimination on the basis of caste or religion.
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India has made notable strides in reducing sex-based discrimination: Union
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Minister expressed optimism about the nation's progress toward gender equality. Citing the latest Sample Registration Survey (SRS) report for 2021-23, the Minister highlighted a significant improvement in the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB).
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Zohran Mamdani condemns 'racist, baseless attacks' in heartfelt Bronx spee
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani condemned "racist, baseless attacks" and Islamophobia from opponents ahead of early voting. He cited slander by Cuomo and Sliwa, shared personal experiences of discrimination, and received key endorsements, including from Hakeem Jeffries, while
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'Govt to provide needed assistance': Union Minister Manohar Lal meets late
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday met with the family of IPS Y Puran Kumar, who committed suicide, alleging caste discrimination, and assured them of assistance from the government.
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Priyank Kharge slams Centre for discrimination in flood relief, says Karna
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Karnataka minister accused the Centre of allocating more funds to BJP-ruled states and mentioned that the amount released for Karnataka is insufficient according to the norms of the National Disaster Response Force.
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