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Topic: SC/ST Act

Rajasthan gangrape case: Govt removes Alwar SP, releases interim relief to victim

The case pertains to the alleged rape of woman by five men in front of her husband in Alwar district in April. The accused also posted a video of the crime on social media.

Why ‘13-point roster’ is Modi government’s litmus test on university faculty reservation

The Modi government’s choice has more to do with niyat (intention) than niti (policy).

‘Mooknayak’: Modi govt plans documentary to showcase B.R. Ambedkar to the world

Govt believes this will also help strengthen India’s soft power in the world by showcasing the Constitution as a progressive, forward-looking document.

Six transgender candidates promise to make a difference as MP votes Wednesday

Shabnam Mausi, India’s first transgender MLA, among six candidates who have highlighted issues such as lack of development, poverty among others.

Supreme Court says states are free to give quota in promotions to SC, ST candidates

Supreme Court also says states willing to give reservations to SCs and STs will no longer need to collect data on backwardness.

Brahmin at the helm, Congress out to court upper castes in Bihar

Revamped Bihar Congress unit sees first Brahmin chief in 26 years. Party hopes to tap into upper caste ‘discontent’ with BJP over SC/ST Act.

The UP ‘spiritual leader’ hurting BJP efforts to placate angry upper caste voters

Devkinandan Thakur leads a body solely dedicated to opposing amendments to the SC/ST Act. He was recently arrested.

Can’t make routine arrests in crime against Dalits: Allahabad High Court tells police

The court asked the police to follow provisions endorsed by the Supreme Court in the assault case of a Dalit woman and her daughter.

BJP & Congress have a new headache before MP polls: A tribal doctor & retired IAS officer

Ex-AIIMS doctor Hiralal Alawa heads JAYS, a tribal outfit, while Trivedi heads SAPAKS, which was behind Thursday’s Bharat bandh.

Retired IAS officer leads Bharat bandh in poll-bound MP to restore tough SC/ST law

The bandh called by upper caste groups want a rollback of an amendment bill passed by Parliament to restore the provisions of the SC/ST Act.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.