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Topic: Caste census

Karnataka caste census still under wraps, here’s a look at the complex equations dictating its fate

CM Siddaramaiah has announced that caste census will be up for discussion in Cabinet, but internal differences and Lingayat sentiments may determine whether it will be made public.

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NDA should conduct caste census if it cares about Hinduism, says A Raja in Lok Sabha

Buoyed by the gains made in the election, the Opposition took the lead from Rahul Gandhi, and sought to unitedly reclaim Hinduism from the BJP.

‘Support unconditional to NDA’ but JD(U) has wishlist – caste census, special category status for Bihar

JD(U) spokesperson K.C. Tyagi also says govt must revisit Agnipath scheme and take all stakeholders into consideration before implementing UCC.

Nehru, Manmohan Singh harmed the cause of caste census. Rahul doing the same now

The Congress has muddied the water and added jargon like 'X-ray of inequality’, which has nothing to do with caste census.

‘Deshbhakts scared of X-ray of caste census’: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, BJP

Speaking at Samajik Nyay Sammelan in Delhi, the Congress leader also said that 'as soon as our government is formed, the first thing that would be done is caste census.'

It’s easier for BJP to conduct caste census than Congress. Savarkar’s thesis explains this

BJP cannot antagonise the Hindu SC, ST and OBCs because of its Virat Hindu identity project. The appointment of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister is also part of it.

Citing Bihar caste survey, ex-MP highlights Pasmanda Muslims’ marginalisation, slams BJP

Modi should stop shedding 'crocodile tears' for the community, says Ali Anwar Ansari. It was after PM's signal in July 2022 that Pasmanda became a buzzword in Indian politics.

Reforming UPSC, ending China-Pak curse, reviving farm reforms — to-do list for Modi 3.0

A final view on who is OBC, electoral reforms, abolition of anti-defection law & introduction of Universal Basic income are among the key goals PM should pursue if he wins a 3rd term.

Andhra Pradesh govt kicks off comprehensive caste census to enumerate all communities

Officials in the village secretariat system across state will verify accuracy of information collected by volunteers and correct it, if necessary, before making the final record.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

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Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.