Govt sought a review of the ruling that issued ‘guidelines’ to prevent misuse of the law; apex court says protesters are being misled by some vested interests.
9 people were killed and hundreds injured as protests by Dalits shook north India Monday. Six people were killed in Madhya Pradesh, two in Uttar Pradesh, and one in Rajasthan
A lot of parents, in trying to raise kids who are caste-free, end up raising kids who are caste-blind. My parents never even talked about caste at home.
In this week’s National Interest, I had said Jignesh Mevani could draw from Kanshi Ram’s playbook. Since there is much curiosity, the story of my first exposure to him and his political style
Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
The apex court – unlike the CBSE, which has blinked, scrapped a retest when the question paper was leaked – is standing its ground. The judgment which has led to this controversy pertains to the recording of adverse remarks in the ACR of a Dalit employee by his superior officer. Those observations relate to his work performance, do not refer to his caste. The aggrieved employee has recourse to get the remarks expunged if they are not fair / merited. By no stretch of the imagination do they constitute an ” atrocity ” that merits arrest, denial of bail, a criminal prosecution. Tens of thousands of such complaints are piling with bodies like the national commission for scheduled castes. They are also vitiating the work atmosphere in government offices. These are facts of life. The policy of reservations constitutes a drag on efficiency. The small mercy is that it has not been extended to the private sector. 2. The damage that is being done to the interests of poor Dalits, especially those living in rural areas, is considerable. The Act is designed to protect them from physical violence, abuse, denial of dignity. That should remain the central focus of public policy. 3. The review petition will be dismissed, as being devoid of any merit.
The apex court – unlike the CBSE, which has blinked, scrapped a retest when the question paper was leaked – is standing its ground. The judgment which has led to this controversy pertains to the recording of adverse remarks in the ACR of a Dalit employee by his superior officer. Those observations relate to his work performance, do not refer to his caste. The aggrieved employee has recourse to get the remarks expunged if they are not fair / merited. By no stretch of the imagination do they constitute an ” atrocity ” that merits arrest, denial of bail, a criminal prosecution. Tens of thousands of such complaints are piling with bodies like the national commission for scheduled castes. They are also vitiating the work atmosphere in government offices. These are facts of life. The policy of reservations constitutes a drag on efficiency. The small mercy is that it has not been extended to the private sector. 2. The damage that is being done to the interests of poor Dalits, especially those living in rural areas, is considerable. The Act is designed to protect them from physical violence, abuse, denial of dignity. That should remain the central focus of public policy. 3. The review petition will be dismissed, as being devoid of any merit.