Patna High Court, which was hearing petitions against caste survey, has said the exercise was ‘perfectly valid, initiated with due competence’. Here’s a detailed look at the ruling.
Over the past four months, election-bound rajasthan has seen grand assemblies by Jats, Rajputs, Brahmins, Gujjars, Kumhars, Kumawats, Ahirs, and Malis. Then came Yuva Berojgar Mahasammelan.
It is in Union government's hand to resolve the issue of caste-based affirmative action policies and provide a better understanding of India's demographic.
HC was hearing pleas challenging Nitish Kumar govt’s decision to conduct caste-based survey in Bihar. It has directed state government to ensure data collected so far is preserved.
The caste census could result in a significant shift in the existing power dynamics, political representation. BJP, Congress may not be willing to risk such a change.
Rahul Gandhi's Kolar speech wasn't a momentary reflex. Congress is looking to recover lost ground and be the favourite party of poor, Dalits, Adivasis, and Muslims again.
At three rallies in poll-bound Karnataka this week, the Congress leader brought up caste census, which was also discussed at party's Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp Shivir' & Raipur plenary.
Petition submitted in Patna High Court says allocating a code to transgender people alongside caste categories is a violation of their fundamental rights under Constitution.
One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.
According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.
Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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