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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicScheduled Castes

Topic: Scheduled Castes

Govt clears former Punjab BJP MP Vijay Sampla’s name as Scheduled Castes panel head

National Commission for Scheduled Castes has been without a chairman since May 2020. Notification regarding Sampla's appointment will be published once President gives nod.

Crimes against Scheduled Tribes rose 26.5%, up by 7.3% for Scheduled Castes in 2019, says govt

Union Minister of State for Home Kishan Reddy Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha about the latest statistics, & added responsibility for law enforcement rests with state governments.

Govt asks states if they want to take part in post-Matric scholarship scheme for SC students

Ministry of Social Justice is in the process of establishing a robust IT network for effective implementation of the scheme to ensure that there is no scope for misuse of funds.

Modi govt to now fund 60% of post-Matric scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste students

The post-Matric scholarship scheme had nearly shut down as the central govt has been providing only 11% of funding since 2017, prompting many states to discontinue it.

Headless Scheduled Castes panel raises vigilance over crimes against Dalits after Hathras case

The NCSC officials are looking at cases of violence and atrocities against SCs which the body can take suo moto cognizance of.

Modi govt plans online IIT coaching for SCs, OBCs, in talks with Anand Kumar of Super 30

Anand Kumar, a mathematician, is the brain behind a globally-feted programme that provides free IIT entrance coaching for 30 students from the poorest families every year.

‘There are unequals within SCs, STs’ — what Supreme Court said on quota sub-classification

Supreme Court says reservations can be made for sub-castes within the SCs. This is the opposite of what another five-judge bench had held in 2004.

Not a single Dalit in 60% of Kolkata’s neighbourhoods. How caste divides Indian cities

Indian urban localities are as segregated as our villages. Caste is still an important factor in deciding the organisation of spatial environment in cities.

What creamy layer is & why Supreme Court kept affluent SC, ST members out of quota benefits

The issue has again hit headlines after Modi govt demanded review of a 2018 Supreme Court verdict that excluded creamy layer in SCs, STs from quota benefits.

CBSE hikes board exam fees for SC/ST pupils by 24 times, general category to pay double

According to the revised norms, the SC & ST students will have to pay Rs 1,200 for five subjects , while earlier they paid Rs 50, a hike of 24 times.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

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.