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Topic: Schedule Castes

More than ‘petty quarrel over petrol’—behind Vadakadu caste violence, a long-simmering temple dispute

According to data submitted by Union Home Ministry in Lok Sabha this February, Tamil Nadu recorded 1,274 cases of crimes against SCs in 2020, 1,377 in 2021, and 1,761 cases in 2022.

40,000 scholarships pending: Haryana SC/ST & OBCs panel flags gross lapses in welfare & fund use

Report presented in Haryana assembly highlights serious concerns over the backlog of reserved category vacancies in govt jobs and underutilisation of funds for state programmes.

A Special Workshop for SC Entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad

This workshop, organized by the Ministry of MSME in association with EGNIOL, a Startup and MSME Consultant and an incubation center - NIF Incubation & Entrepreneurship Council, focused on equipping participants with essential marketing skills to grow their businesses and contribute to India’s economic growth.

BJP tries to tap Congress faultlines to grab Haryana Dalit vote. But on the ground, a yen for change

With Dalits angry with ruling party over unemployment, farmers’ protests & Agniveer scheme, BJP's been highlighting Congress infighting & reviving past instances of violence against Dalits.

BJP ranks split over SC/ST sub-categorisation, Hindi belt leaders say excluding creamy layer ‘absurd’

Though top court order likely to help BJP in South, scenario complex in Hindi belt where quota rejig can upset Dalit subgroups. Order disrupts Hindutva project, says party leader.

‘Should give way to deserving & needy’ — SC asks for ‘creamy layer’ to be excluded from SC/ST reservation

Court has affirmed jurisdiction of states to sub-classify SCs/STs to grant them separate quota within reserved category, says ultimate aim is to realise real equality in the country.

Sub-classification will ensure reservation benefits reach marginalised among SC/STs, Centre tells SC

The case arises out of a reference made to bench in 2020 that expressed serious doubts about correctness of the 2005 landmark E.V. Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh judgement.

Will SCs who convert to other religions get same status? Modi govt plans commission to examine

Panel under consideration will also find out the changes SCs face after converting, study social & economic status, and find what will happen if SC status is accorded to them.

Punjab govt forgives loans worth Rs 41.48 crore of over 10,000 SC youths

The 'pro-people' move by the state will give big relief to SC youths who found it difficult to repay loans due to circumstances arising out of Covid, an official statement said.

Only 28% SC students benefited from govt’s post-Matric scholarship scheme in 2 yrs: MP’s panel

The House panel recommended that adequate awareness be created so SC students avail benefits of the scheme and the target of 4 crore beneficiaries can be realised in 5 years.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.