Caste

The government issued a rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste identity, asserting that Modi's caste, Modh Ghanchi, is recognized as an OBC. Rahul had accused PM Modi of misrepresenting his caste for political gain

Rahul Gandhi has alleged PM Modi lied about his caste, asserting that the Prime Minister was born in the general category, not the Other Backward Category (OBC). Here's what he said.

Mannarakkad Special Court of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes sentenced Nanjan and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh for killing his wife Malli and her friend Suresh.

Members of the ruling JMM-led coalition assembled at Hemant Soren's residence ahead of the ED's questioning. The investigation focuses on uncovering an "illegal change of ownership of land by the mafia" in Jharkhand, as indicated by ED officials.

Portugal, a land steeped in history and architectural splendor, boasts a collection of captivating castles. From the vibrant Pena Palace in Sintra to the medieval strongholds of Tomar and Guimarães, each castle tells a tale of Portugal's past, offering a visual journey through time and culture

In Kallattigiri village, Chikkamagaluru district, a young man from the Uppara community faced a brutal assault on January 24, 2024, for marrying a woman from the Scheduled Tribe community. Despite overcoming initial objections, hostility from the Uppara community escalated over time, leading to a violent attack on the couple's home. The assailants, including the boy's uncle and community leaders, cited caste differences, leaving the couple critically injured.

Manoj Jarange Patil, leader of the Maratha quota protest, ended his hunger strike in Mumbai after the Maharashtra government accepted all demands related to reservations in education and jobs for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

A tragic incident in Maruru village, Mysore district, saw Anita and her daughter, Dhanushree, lose their lives after being pushed into a lake by Anita's son, Nitin. The motive behind the shocking act is believed to be linked to Dhanushree's romantic involvement with a youth from a different caste, causing family discord. The Hunsur rural police are conducting an investigation.

Commencing a march from Jalna district, he reached Pune on Tuesday with thousands of supporters. Jarange demanded a blanket Kunbi (OBC) caste certificate for all Marathas and reiterated the call for OBC quota inclusion

The victim, from a scheduled caste, alleges physical assaults, non-payment of wages, and denial of medical care for injuries sustained during her employment. Despite serious claims, Karunanithi dismisses them, citing support for the girl's education

Udit Raj anticipated the presence of casteists and anti-reservationists at the Ram temple, signaling the beginning of a new era for Dalits and backward classes.

The Nair Service Society (NSS) openly supported the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The NSS in a press release asserted that it is the duty of the devotees to attend the ceremony.

Indians have been subjected to preconceived notions not only in the U.K. but around the world as well due to a certain reporting style. The British media has made social life difficult for many British Indians and Hindus due to the prejudices created according to a recent survey. 

BJP's strategic CM appointments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh signal a shift from seasoned leaders to new faces ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Community-based selections aim at wider representation, balancing caste politics to influence electoral outcomes across states.

Diya Kumari, one of the frontrunners for the chief minister's post, and scheduled caste leader Prem Chand Bairwa will be the deputy chief ministers in Rajasthan. She defeated Sitaram Agarwal of the Congress by over 71,000 votes. Know all about her.