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Friday, December 19, 2025
TopicCaste census

Topic: Caste census

63% of Bihar’s 13 crore population belong to backward classes, reveals caste-based survey

Of this, 36.01 per cent were from the extremely backward classes and 27.13 per cent from other backward classes. Yadavs formed a little over 14 per cent.

After push from non-Congress parties at Mumbai meet, INDIA resolves to ‘expedite’ seat-sharing talks

The meeting also saw discussion on holding caste-based census such as the one in Bihar in other states. But there was no consensus on the subject, it is learnt.  

‘Census done at Centre’s level, we can’t do that’: CM Nitish Kumar on Bihar caste-based survey

JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary slammed the central government for filing an affidavit in the SC against Bihar’s government decision to conduct caste-based census in the state.

Modi govt opposes Bihar caste survey, says only Centre empowered to carry out statutory process

Bihar govt counsel says Centre's affidavit 'contemptuous' as it is in abrogation of an earlier apex court order in which Centre was directed to carry out caste-based survey in Kerala

Why is Modi hesitating on caste census? India can’t become Vishwaguru without it

As Chandrayaan-3's glory radiates, a peculiar twist unfolds on India's social media — attention is diverted from former ISRO head K Sivan's remarkable feat to his caste.

India needs caste census more than Chandrayaan-3. SC verdict on Bihar caste survey shows why

The data retrieved from the lunar surface, while scientifically groundbreaking, may not hold the same relevance as the data gleaned from the identities of individuals.

To accept or not to accept — Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s ‘internal struggle’ over caste census report

Lingayat & Vokkaliga leaders in CM's cabinet may be wary of survey’s findings. State Commission for Backward Classes has now decided to get report reviewed by committee of academics.

‘Not a futile search for a pot of gold’ — Patna High Court order upholding Bihar caste census

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.

Rajasthan is stormed by caste mahasabhas. Then a ‘berozgar’ group said enough

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.

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.