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Jagdeep Dhankhar warns against forces seeking to ‘amplify caste divides’

Jagdeep Dhankhar cautioned against divisive forces based on caste and culture, stating that manipulated faith is exploitative.

On Saturday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar issued a warning against groups that want to widen artificial divisions based on caste, class, creed, and culture. He said it is regrettable that those who recognise the harm these groups pose sometimes overlook it because of their own limited interests.(PTI)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 04:16 PM IST
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Slugfest erupts over Suresh Gopi’s ‘upper caste’ remark

Suresh Gopi’s comment on Sunday that “upper caste” members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio and vice versa has triggered widespread criticism.

Following the row, Suresh Gopi said his remarks were “twisted out of context” and agreed to withdraw them. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 05:11 AM IST
By, Kochi

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul Gandhi kept mum: JDU

Janata Dal accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy regarding caste census, highlighting his silence during Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's discussions in the INDIA bloc.

Rahul Gandhi was accused of hypocrisy by the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday for keeping quiet over the caste census issue when Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar brought it up in INDIA bloc meetings.(PTI)
Published on Jan 19, 2025 01:34 PM IST
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ChatGPT assigns castes to Harry Potter characters. Internet divided

In a viral post, a user shared ChatGPT's response to his prompt of asking the chatbot to detemine the castes of Harry Potter characters.

The user shared a screenshot from the chatbot, adding that he asked Chat-GPT the caste of characters from the Harry Potter series.(X)
Published on Jan 08, 2025 04:13 PM IST

How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025

This argument will take place during the Delhi and Bihar elections, in Parliament, on the streets, in the media and on social media

Voters show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting votes for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, in May 7, 2024. (PTI)
Published on Jan 01, 2025 02:18 PM IST

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete

CM Reddy said the data collected would enable the ruling Congress to ensure "better representation" of the Kuruma community proportional to their population

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the state caste survey is completed(PTI)
Published on Dec 15, 2024 12:05 AM IST
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Review: Dalithan by KK Kochu

The literary critic and activist KK Kochu’s memoir, translated from the original Malayalam, shows that, despite the communist revolution in Kerala

Field workers in Palakkad, Kerala. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:16 AM IST

Understanding the law that criminalises sex based on a false promise to marry

The Supreme Court noted this week that every consensual relationship that doesn’t end in marriage cannot be criminalised.

Representational image(HT)
Published on Nov 24, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Karnataka Cabinet likely to discuss caste census on October18: CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah on Monday held discussions with ministers and legislators from backward-class communities.

Karnataka's two dominant communities -- Vokkaligas and Lingayats -- have expressed reservations about the survey.(Savitha)
Published on Oct 07, 2024 06:04 PM IST
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Caste census call needs nuance

Any push for a caste census cannot be solely motivated by electoral designs. Focus should be on schemes to help the most marginalised

Congress MLA Tara prasad Bahinipati climbs on the Speaker's podium along with other Congress and BJD MLAs in a protest demanding caste-based census during ongoing Budget session of Assembly, in Bhubaneswar, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:26 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

A tragedy that educated people are becoming casteist, says CM Siddaramaiah

The CM was speaking after inaugurating an international symposium “Mahatma Gandhi for the 21st Century”.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (File Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2024 04:45 PM IST
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Evening briefing: BJP defends Anurag Thakur's remarks; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended BJP MP Anurag Thakur's comments about caste in the Lok Sabha.(PTI)
Published on Jul 31, 2024 06:57 PM IST

BJP defends ‘caste’ jibe at Rahul; Congress seeks privilege motion against Modi

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi submitted a notice to Speaker Om Birla seeking to move a privilege motion against the prime minister.

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives for the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, at the Parliament House in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.(PTI)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:37 PM IST

'Rahul Gandhi's family's caste is...': Cong's reaction to Anurag Thakur's remark

Will 80 per cent of India's population be abused in Parliament now, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders during the Monsoon session of Parliament. (PTI)
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:56 PM IST

FIR against Jamia professor, two others for alleged caste slur against employee

The complainant has alleged that he had been harassed by the professor, the officiating registrar and the former registrar of the university.

Jamia Milia Islamia(File photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 11:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announces international airport in Hosur

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said the airport is set to bring development across Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of the state

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin CM also listed the Dravidian model government achievements in the state.(PTI)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 04:07 PM IST

Kerala CM alleges ‘upper caste politics’ over selection of LS protem speaker

Congress' Kodikunnil Suresh is an eight-time MP in the Lok Sabha, while BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab is only a seven-time MP.

Vijayan accused the BJP of not following “parliamentary democratic principles and past conventions” while being arrogant.(ANI)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:36 PM IST

Prohibit caste-based names, identifiers, panel tells TN govt

Report suggests Tamil Nadu government ban caste identifiers among students, remove caste names from schools, and enact legislation for social inclusion.

Prohibit caste-based names, identifiers, panel tells TN govt
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:10 AM IST
By, Chennai

Caste and community break-up of the new Lok Sabha

This article examines the caste profile of the new Lok Sabha by coding the caste of the main parties’ candidates as well as MPs

A view of the Lok Sabha in the new Parliament building. (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 01:58 PM IST
ByGilles Verniers

A bruising election ends and it seems neck and neck between NDA, INDIA

At best, speculations end with predictions of narrow victory margins on majority of the seats unlike in 2019 when the BJP won about 50% of the seats

Uttar Pradesh, May 31 (ANI): A polling official carrying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and other election-related materials leave for their respective polling booths for the 7th Phase of General Elections 2024, in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (ANI Photo)
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Published on Jun 01, 2024 08:30 AM IST
BySunita Aron

Patliputra: Misa in 3rd bid for seat where ex-loyalists always beat Lalu, kin

In 2009, Lalu was defeated by former friend Ranjan Yadav; in 2014 and 2019, Misa lost to Ramkripal Yadav, a former loyalist of her father.

Misa Bharti campaigns at Danapur on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 29, 2024 09:31 PM IST
By, Danapur

Sukhbir targets BJP for ‘divisive’ politics, Cong for Op Bluestar

Sukhbir has accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government of terminating all welfare schemes started by the erstwhile SAD government.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal during an election rally in Tanda, Hoshiarpur, on Thursday. (HT photo)
Published on May 23, 2024 10:55 PM IST
By, Hoshiarpur

Caste route to winning votes

Composition of NDA, INDIA bloc candidate lists represents the political churn in UP

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PM MODI WEBSITE** Barabanki: BJP supporters during a public meeting addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha elections, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, May 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_17_2024_000071B)(PTI)
Published on May 22, 2024 08:48 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

Focus on caste and faith will derail India’s march

It’s time for India to move out of identity politics and continue its march to become a fully developed nation by 2047, as PM Modi has envisaged.

Thane, India - May ,20, 2024: Citizens are seen at the voting booth on Thane Ghodbunder Road Hiranandani Estate to vote ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Monday, May,20, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Published on May 22, 2024 12:36 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi: Modi won't retire, he has to be defeated politically

Asaduddin Owaisi interview: AIMIM leader on Prime Minister Modi’s retirement, the PM’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, INDIA alliance and other topics.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.(PTI FILE)
Updated on May 13, 2024 06:23 PM IST
ByBinoy Prabhakar

Give them a round of... uproar: Dhrubo Jyoti talks to Dalit stand-up comics

They’re looking to punch back (yes, they hear the quota jokes), tell some truths, be seen. They want their sets to be light fun too; maybe in the next stage.

Ankur Tangade, 25, draws from real life. One story she tells is about a friend who visited her home but refused to drink any tea, ‘because I’m a pure vegetarian’. “Do you think we eat mutton out of our cups?” Tangade asked.
Updated on May 10, 2024 03:34 PM IST
ByDhrubo Jyoti

In West Bengal, caste links with Hindutva

The BJP's political growth in Bengal is driven by the successful mobilisation of several lower caste groups, but the logic draws from the template of Hindutva

**EDS: HANDOUT IMAGE** Krishnanagar: BJP supporters during a public meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha elections, in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, Friday, May 3, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_03_2024_000113B)(PTI)
Published on May 07, 2024 10:10 PM IST

Do not seek vote on caste, religion, language basis: Mohali DEO to parties

The DEO directed all three assistant returning officers of Mohali district to keep a thorough watch on the campaigns being held by political parties

Referring to the guidelines of the ECI, issued on the subject, DEO Aashika Jain asked Mohali AROs to get such campaigns video graphed and if any evidence found that “caste” is being used for political and electoral purposes (HT file photo for representation)
Updated on May 04, 2024 09:00 AM IST
By, Mohali

How caste factor plays out in BJP, Congress lists

In the BJP’s case, 27% of the 432 candidates declared so far are from an OBC, while the proportion for the Congress is 24.8% of 294 candidates.

A shopkeeper displays a model of an Electronic Voting Machine in Kolkata. (AFP Photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 09:53 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Let us not go by religion or caste: Supreme Court on mob lynching cases

Senior advocate Archana Pathak Dave, appearing for the Gujarat government, told the court that the petition only talked about hate crimes against Muslims.

Supreme Court (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:34 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas
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