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Three to face trial in 2019 Kurla child trafficking case

Three to face trial in 2019 Kurla child trafficking case
mumbai news
Published on Jun 26, 2026 07:00 am IST

Ravneet Bittu skips Punjab SC panel hearing, told to appear on June 15

The case stems from an incident on May 26, when the Punjab civic elections were underway in Dhuri. Bittu was caught in a brief but heated verbal exchange with police personnel, during which he allegedly used casteist remarks. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:20 am IST

Punjab SC panel directs Sangrur SSP to probe Bittu’s ‘casteist’ remarks

A video grab of Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu being prevented from entering Dhuri during the civic elections on May 26.
chandigarh news
Published on May 29, 2026 02:41 pm IST

Four held over forced religious conversions in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar: Cops

SSP Ganpati said that four cases related to alleged religious conversion have been registered in the district so far. (Representative photo)
others
Published on May 27, 2026 06:53 pm IST

SC panel seeks police report into Warring’s ‘casteist audio clip’

Warring has called the audio clip fake and written to the Punjab director general of police and the State Election Commission, seeking an FIR in the matter. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 27, 2026 07:30 am IST

Chandigarh: Census activities align strictly with central guidelines, says local govt dept

The clarification was issued following a controversy regarding the alleged use of a “casteist” term in the online form for Census. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 22, 2026 04:02 am IST

Dalit leaders divided over recording caste in census

Dr BR Ambedkar is highly venerated among Dalits
mumbai news
Published on May 21, 2026 04:22 am IST

Akhilesh Yadav alleges quota irregularities in recruitments under BJP govt

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav at the press conference in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT)
lucknow news
Updated on May 21, 2026 06:30 am IST

Surge in SC complaints in Punjab since 2020, police inaction tops the list

In 2026, according to official data, the commission has already received around 1,100 complaints till March 31, indicating a sustained upward trend. (Shutterstock)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:18 am IST

60-year-old killed in attack on family in Dombivli

(Shutterstock)
mumbai news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:30 am IST

Revised SC internal quota decision in Karnataka draws BJP’s ire, Cong backs it

Revised SC internal quota decision in Karnataka draws BJP’s ire, Cong backs it
india news
Published on Apr 27, 2026 06:12 am IST

K’taka approves revised internal reservation for SCs

File image
india news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 08:59 am IST

Karnataka approves revised internal reservation for SCs within 15 pc quota

Karnataka approves revised internal reservation for SCs within 15 pc quota
bengaluru news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 10:20 pm IST

OBC groups question exclusion from first-phase Census form

OBC groups question exclusion from first-phase Census form
mumbai news
Published on Apr 22, 2026 06:40 am IST

With SC sub-classification report submitted to govt, reservation scuffle resurfaces

With SC sub-classification report submitted to govt, reservation scuffle resurfaces
mumbai news
Published on Apr 15, 2026 06:10 am IST

How Mysore laid roots for a level playing field

Maharaja Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
india news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:45 am IST

Census 2027 forms to have SC, ST lists from states, FAQ says

Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, and other dignitaries address a press conference, in New Delhi on Monday.
india news
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 09:55 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

Outcast for 23 years, Beed farmer faces fresh charges of black magic

Mumbai, India. Mar 19, 2026 - Farmer Machindra Payke and his wife, Dwarka, are at their farms in Chinchala Village, Beed district. For the last 23 years, villagers have enforced a social boycott against Machindra Payke and his family, isolating them from communal events and access to shared village resources. Mumbai, India. Mar 19, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 20, 2026 04:52 am IST

Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil

Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil
bengaluru news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 12:02 am IST

Ludhiana: State assembly panel reviews jail conditions in city

The committee was chaired by Jagraon MLA Sarvjit Kaur Manuke, who also serves as the chairperson of the panel. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 21, 2026 05:32 am IST

UP assembly budget session: Displeased speaker tosses headphones, adjourns House for 10 minutes

Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker Satish Mahana. (HT FILES)
lucknow news
Published on Feb 14, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Chandigarh: Haryana to double grants for panchayats doing outstanding work for SCs’ welfare

The CM said that eminent citizens should be included in meetings held at district and sub-division levels. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 11, 2026 05:48 am IST

Row over quota: SP protests ‘violations’, UP govt says committed to ensuring full benefits

SP members trooped into the well of the House, raised slogans and staged a sit-in protest, forcing the chairman, Kunwar Manvendra Singh, to adjourn proceedings for 15 minutes. (For representation)
lucknow news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Grant for panchayats doing 'outstanding' work doubled: Haryana CM

Grant for panchayats doing 'outstanding' work doubled: Haryana CM
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 08:04 pm IST

Hindu of any caste can head RSS: Mohan Bhagwat at centenary event

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks on Swadeshi during RSS centenary event, in Mumbai on Saturday. (RSS)
mumbai news
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 03:21 pm IST

Row as MP Congress MLA links rape to ‘beauty’, cites ‘reward’ in scriptures

MLA Phool Singh Baraiya claimed certain religious scriptures incentivise assault on marginalised women as form of “teerth phal” or “fruit of pilgrimage”.
india news
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 06:47 am IST

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on SC/ST creamy layer

We don’t know as per law, what should happen in this matter, the SC said. (PTI)
india news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 06:44 am IST

Strictly avoid usage of ‘Harijan’, ‘Girijan’ in official communications: Haryana govt

All departments and authorities have been directed to ensure full compliance with the central government’s guidelines and to discontinue the usage of the terms “Harijan” and “Girijan” in all official records, correspondence, and communications. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 14, 2026 04:50 am IST

Parliamentary panel slams Allahabad Uni over SC, ST exclusion, vacant reserved posts

The committee called for structural reforms to address persistent representation gaps in faculty recruitment, governance and non-teaching posts (Representative photo)
india news
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 01:24 pm IST
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