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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicCaste crimes

Topic: Caste crimes

Youth hacked to death ‘by wife’s brothers’ in Tamil Nadu after marriage against wishes of family

Virudhunagar SP has cautioned against terming the murder a ‘caste killing’ since the couple belonged to same community. Three accused have been arrested.

OBC certificate for Rs 3,500 — how Delhi gang & magistrate made lakhs ‘issuing fake caste certificates’

Four people including executive magistrate (tehsildar) arrested so far. These certificates, according to the police, were even uploaded on the website of Delhi govt's revenue dept.

Mathura court gives life term to 15 for torching Dalit homes, burning alive infant in 23-yr-old case

The clash had occurred in Datiya village, during which culprits opened fire on members of Dalit community and set fire to their homes. 9 other accused died during trial.

Caste pride is everywhere in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli. Schools are the new scene of crime

Wristbands, hair ribbons, wall posters, electric poles, street hoardings, flags, marriage announcements, films, songs — every symbol in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district is stained with caste and billhook is the main weapon.

UP tops 2021 in crimes against Scheduled Castes, followed by Rajasthan, MP, says report

Among the 19 metropolitan cities, Jaipur accounts for 58% of all cases against Scheduled Tribes.

‘He wanted water’: How Dalit boy’s death opened up caste fissures in Jalore village 

Inder Meghwal died Saturday — over 20 days after a teacher allegedly slapped him for drinking water from a clay pot.  The family accuses the police of coverup.

Stolen glances to stolen lives: Stories behind the ‘honour killings’ of Rajasthan, Haryana

The news often reports ‘honour killing’ incidents, but what’s usually missing is the stories of the couples, their families, and how love can generate murderous hate.

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India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

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