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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicSchedule Castes

Topic: Schedule Castes

New study says India’s neighbourhoods are too segregated. Muslims and SCs kept out

Compared with a 0% Muslim neighbourhood, a 100% Muslim neighbourhood in the same city is 10 per cent less likely to have piped water and only half as likely to have a secondary school.

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.

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

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.