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'Trying to create confusion': BJP's BY Vijayendra slams Karnataka CM
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of creating confusion regarding caste census in the state.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:59 PM IST
ANI | HT News Desk
‘SC-ST funds are never released in full by the finance department’
MUMBAI: ₹746 crore meant for SCs and STs diverted to the Ladki Bahin scheme sparks controversy; spending on welfare has consistently fallen below 75%.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Karnataka caste survey begins; to be completed in 3 stages
Siddaramaiah said the survey was in line with the Congress’s poll promise to ensure equitable distribution of SC reservation
Published on May 06, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Congress delaying internal quota survey, says BJP
Atatewide survey on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes, aimed at identifying the most backward sub-castes within the SC community to facilitate internal reservation, will till May 23
Published on May 05, 2025 06:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Sisters first? Funds diversion sparks row in Mahayuti
Social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat (Shiv Sena), whose department oversees the welfare of SCs, said he would discuss the issue with CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Updated on May 04, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Explainer: Caste Census – history, politics, and its significance today
Explainer: Caste Census – history, politics, and its significance today
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:13 PM IST
PTI |
Naidu unveils annual credit plan for ₹6.6L-cr for 2025-26
Stating that the support of bankers is essential for the growth of any sector in line with demand, Naidu explained that massive projects were underway across different sectors, which required huge financial assistance.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
BJP committed to inclusive development without discrimination: Dharmapal Singh
Addressing the Scheduled Caste Dialogue Programme at the BJP Bahraich district office, Singh urged all workers to actively participate in organisational programmes and campaigns
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Karnataka government prepares draft of Rohith Vemula Bill
The draft bill proposes up to one-year jail term and ₹10,000 fine for those discriminating against SC, ST, OBC and minority students
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Naheed Ataulla, Bengaluru
Haryana: Ambedkar’s role for an inclusive India monumental, says governor
Dattatreya highlights that through constitutional provisions, such as reservation in education and employment, Ambedkar ensured that the ideals of justice and fairness became the cornerstone of India’s democratic framework
Published on Apr 15, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Chandigarh
T’gana govt implements sub-categorisation of SC
The government has decided to divide the 59 SC communities into three distinct groups — Group I, Group II and Group III — which will now share the existing 15 per cent quota for SCs in government jobs and education.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
CM Siddaramaiah to speak on caste census report after cabinet discussion
The Karnataka cabinet gave its nod to the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, commonly referred to as the caste census, on April 11
Published on Apr 14, 2025 03:55 PM IST
Karnataka caste survey suggests quota shake-up
A Karnataka caste survey shows SCs at 18%, Muslims at 13%, suggesting a reservation increase to 75%, stirring political controversy ahead of April 17 meeting.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Karnataka caste survey tabled, govt set to discuss findings on April 17
The caste survey report was submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah by Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes chairman K Jayaprakash Hegde on February 29 last year.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Committed to implementing internal reservation for SCs: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reiterated commitment to internal reservation for SCs, with a survey by Justice H N Nagmohan Das Commission set for two months.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 04:02 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
State to conduct a fresh survey for SC sub-quota
Kanataka CM Siddaramaiah on Thursday decided to initiate a fresh survey to collect empirical data on scheduled castes (SC) in the state.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Par panel wants committee to study free edu for SCs, STs in Delhi pvt schools
The committee strongly recommended setting up an expert committee to study the efficacy and implementation of the RTE Act and free education in private schools
Published on Mar 26, 2025 11:15 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Mathura: 42 booked for ‘forcibly’ applying colours on Dalits during Holi
Police subsequently registered a case against 32 Dalits. Nine of them were arrested and sent to jail.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:01 PM IST
PTI |
After Telangana, Andhra assembly adopts SC sub-categorisation
Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Bill, 2025 was introduced on Tuesday and was passed on Wednesday.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Karnataka govt committed to internal reservation for SCs, implementation soon
The government appointed a retired High Court in November 2024 to head a commission to recommend internal reservation among Scheduled Castes.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:20 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
25 OBCs, six Dalits, five women on U.P. BJP’s list of 70 dist presidents
BJP announces 70 district presidents in UP, focusing on caste representation ahead of 2027 polls, including 25 OBCs, 6 SCs, and 5 women.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Telangana cabinet approves draft SC categorisation bill
The cabinet meeting discussed in detail the interim report submitted by a one-man commission headed by retired HC judge Justice Shameem Akthar on categorisation of SCs into three groups
Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:35 AM IST
Srinivasao Rao Apparasu
'BJP's anti-Dalit mindset': Rahul asks PM Modi to fill NCSC vacancies urgently
Rahul Gandhi demanded that NCSC vacancies are filled urgently so that the commission can continue protecting the interests of Dalits.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:51 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kavya Mishra
Thane woman raped multiple times by man who promised to get her film roles
The victim was approached by one of the accused three years ago with a proposition to introduce her to high-profile contacts within the film industry
Published on Feb 23, 2025 01:10 PM IST
IIT Bombay accepts it collected category details before 2024
IIT Bombay has acknowledged it collected caste data for placements until 2023-24, now discontinued, amid concerns of discrimination against SC students.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Telangana CM Revanth faces challenges on caste survey implementation
As per the caste survey, 56.33% of the state’s 37 million population belong to the other backward classes, including 10.08% of Muslim backward classes
Published on Feb 10, 2025 05:52 AM IST
T’gana Cong to hold 2 rallies this month, focus on caste census, SC categorisation
A decision to this effect was taken at the five-hour extended Congress Legislature Party meeting held at Marri Channa Reddy Institute of Human Resources Development in Hyderabad.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
‘Most memorable day of life’: Man who wrote report
Tabling the report in the state assembly, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Justice Akthar Commission.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
CM Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegation of lack of funds for development
Siddaramaiah refuted BJP's allegations of financial mismanagement concerning Scheduled Castes and Tribes, asserting they are politically motivated.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 04:13 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
SC refuses to entertain plea seeking exclusions from SC, ST quotas in MP
The petitioner approached the court after the Madhya Pradesh high court refused to entertain his plea seeking the exclusion of children of IAS and IPS officers from SC and ST reservation
Published on Jan 09, 2025 02:56 PM IST
Abraham Thomas