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scheduled caste news

Allahabad HC dismisses plea challenging UP MLA Vinay Prakash Gond’s election

It was alleged that Gond was an OBC and fraudulently obtained a Scheduled Caste certificate to file his nomination. (For Representation)
lucknow news
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:37 pm IST

MP minister Pratima Bagri faces panel probing fake SC certificate claim

Pratima Bagri, 37, was elected in 2023 from Raigaon, an SC-reserved seat, and later inducted into the cabinet. (X/Pratimabagri)
bhopal news
Published on Jul 06, 2026 10:20 pm IST

‘EWS can’t claim parity with SC, ST, OBC in age, attempts’

delhi news
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 09:38 am IST

BJP former, sitting corporators get into verbal spat over women’s hostel project

The dispute erupted during a meeting convened by the PMC’s building department to review the project. (HT FILE)
pune news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:40 am IST

Panchkula:No change in SC seats for MC polls; elections likely in May

The tenure of the Panchkula MC ended in the first week of January, and since then, the MC commissioner and other officials have been directly overseeing the city’s development works. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 12, 2026 05:04 am IST

Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education

Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education
news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 01:05 am IST

Opinion | A seat taken, a life denied: Why India needs a faith registry now

This opinion piece is based on the Supreme Court's March 24 ruling on Scheduled Castes status.
india news
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:26 pm IST

Assam assembly election: Nomination of Congress candidate from Barpeta rejected

Three candidates now remain in the fray. (X/Representative)
india news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:33 am IST

Supreme Court says no SC status for those who convert

The bench highlighted the legislative evolution of Clause 3 of the 1950 Order, noting that it originally restricted SC status to Hindus, and was later extended to Sikhs in 1956 and Buddhists in 1990.
india news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 02:24 pm IST

Caste and the Indian reality of exclusion

PREMIUM
Caste is an Indic social institution that transcends religion. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it has percolated into Christianity and Islam, as practised in India, and the conversion of faith hardly sets free an individual from a regressive social order defined by graded inequality. (HT Archive)
editorials
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:14 pm IST

Sanjay Nishad sounds poll bugle from Gorakhpur, demands SC status for community

Sanjay Nishad (FILE PHOTO)
lucknow news
Published on Mar 23, 2026 05:38 am IST

Bengal Left Front releases second list of 32 candidates for assembly polls

Of the 192 candidates Left Front chairman Biman Bose announced on Monday, 28 are women.
kolkata news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:46 pm IST

Two men booked over minor’s suicide linked to harassment in Palwal

Father found her hanging; she was declared dead at hospital; no prior police complaint had been filed, officials said. (Getty Images)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:25 am IST

Karnataka Governor gives assent to SC internal reservation bill

Karnataka Governor gives assent to SC internal reservation bill
bengaluru news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 01:24 pm IST

Ludhiana: Probe into caste bias allegations against headteacher drags on

When contacted, district education officer (DEO) Dimple Madaan said the “inquiry is in progress” but declined to share further details. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 21, 2026 05:28 am IST

Activist coalition urges govt to expedite enactment of Rohith Vemula Act

Activist coalition urges govt to expedite enactment of Rohith Vemula Act
india news
Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:40 am IST

Punjab: Congress to reserve 50% 2027 poll tickets for leaders below 50, says Baghel

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring welcoming party’s state affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 17, 2026 04:58 am IST

Multi-layer verification for post-matric scholarship in Haryana

The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2,50,000 and the student must be a resident of Haryana. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 14, 2026 07:28 am IST

Karnal: Govt committed to ‘antyodaya’ inspired by Guru Ravidas’ ideals, says CM Saini

During his address, the CM announced that ownership rights will be granted to Scheduled Caste (SC) people who have been residing in one place for 20 years by formulating a policy. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 01, 2026 04:00 am IST

Bihar govt doubles scholarships, hostels for SC/ST students for educational equity: Minister

Bihar SC and ST Welfare Minister Lakhendra Kumar Raushan addressing a press conference at Soochna Bhawan on Friday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)
patna news
Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:24 am IST

VBA extends support to Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar

VBA extends support to Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar
mumbai news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 05:24 am IST

Dalit man brutalised over money dispute in Bareilly, head shaved; two held

For representation only
others
Published on Jan 19, 2026 04:14 am IST

Bihar edu dept seeks clarity on minister’s selection as asst prof

Bihar edu dept seeks clarity on minister’s selection as asst prof
india news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 04:46 am IST

Edu dept sends back BSUSC ‘recommendation’ for minister’s appointment as Asst Professor

Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary is in the eye of a controversy because of his name being recommended for appointment as assistant professor in a state university. (HT File)
patna news
Published on Dec 29, 2025 07:24 pm IST

Centre asks states to prioritise women, SC/ST officers for central deputation

Centre asks states to prioritise women, SC/ST officers for central deputation
india news
Published on May 15, 2026 02:30 pm IST

Gavai on backing income limit in quotas for SCs: ‘My community criticised me’

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai speaks was speaking at Mumbai University.
india news
Updated on Dec 09, 2025 12:00 am IST

After assembly polls, Bihar gears up for panchayat polls next year

After assembly polls, Bihar gears up for panchayat polls next year
patna news
Published on Nov 29, 2025 09:38 pm IST

CJI Gavai's tenure saw appointments of 11 judges from Backward Classes

CJI Gavai is set to demit office on Sunday, November 23.
india news
Published on Nov 22, 2025 06:32 pm IST

CJI BR Gavai advocates for exclusion of creamy layer in SC reservations

What is applicable to the Other Backward Classes, should also be made applicable to Scheduled Castes, though my judgment has been widely criticised on that issue, Gavai said.
india news
Published on Nov 16, 2025 06:38 pm IST

HC notice to Centre, Punjab over exclusion of 7k SC/STs from PM-Awaas

The high court on Wednesday sought responses from the Punjab government and the Centre on a plea alleging thousands of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals in the state were dropped from the list of beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 13, 2025 03:42 am IST
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