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The incongruity of caste and science
A student’s ability to understand thermodynamics or solve a differential equation has nothing to do with the ritual status of their ancestors
The Hindu Education & Career
8 Sept 2026
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Authorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court
‘Denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to members of SC/ST communities must only be in exceptional cases of apparent fraud that is established through material independently available to the State’
The Hindu National
7 Sept 2026
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Scheduled Caste panel issues notice to the Punjab government on quota implementation in lecturer recruitment
The complaint, filed by BJP MP, alleged that the AAP-led Punjab government had failed to implement the prescribed 25% reservation for Scheduled Castes and 12% reservation for Backward Classes in the recruitment of 1,013 lecturers
The Hindu National
5 Sept 2026
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SC/ST quota medical seats in Karnataka see sharp decline after reconfiguration of reservation matrix
As Karnataka has reverted to the earlier reservation quantum for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, with cases against the increased reservation in recruitment being heard in the High Court of Karnataka, the number of medical seats for these communities has seen a decline
The Hindu National
3 Sept 2026
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Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah backs campus Shudra Seva Sanghas to nurture new OBC leadership
Initially, the Sanghas plan to take up issues directly affecting students, including hygiene and basic facilities in hostels, toilets, transport, sports infrastructure, issuance of caste and income certificates, admissions and son on
The Hindu National
2 Sept 2026
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Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual, FIR against Rahul expose BJP’s double standards: Uttam
Criticising Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt for defending the ritual, Uttam Kumar Reddy says the response reflected what the Minister termed as “casteist and regressive mindset” of the BJP-RSS ecosystem
The Hindu National
1 Sept 2026
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‘Derogatory’ remarks against Buta Singh: ‘Scheduled Caste panel seeks arrest within 5 days’
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Delhi NCR Civic & Governance
1 Sept 2026
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‘Abhorrently casteist’: Congress to protest FIR against Rahul over Haldwani remarks
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The Indian Express National
31 Aug 2026
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Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Casteist' Remarks On Uttarakhand 'Purification' Row
Congress has termed the incident a reflection of the BJP's anti-Dalit mindset.
NDTV India News
31 Aug 2026
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FIR against Rahul Gandhi for calling Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual ‘untouchability’
An FIR was lodged against Rahul Gandhi based on the complaint submitted by Amit Kumar, a member of the Scheduled Caste community.
Hindustan Times India
31 Aug 2026
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Maratha protesters wave black flags at Eknath Shinde in Parbhani
The protest comes amid the ongoing indefinite hunger strike in Jalna district by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is demanding Kunbi caste certificates for the Maratha community
The Hindu National
30 Aug 2026
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OBC groups seek mandatory caste coding in Census, warn against ‘unscientific’ enumeration
National conference demanded a unique code for every caste and separate Census columns for OBCs and General Category; leaders warn exercise could be infructuous
The Hindu National
30 Aug 2026
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Shuddhikaran Row: Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Casteist Remarks
Shuddhikaran Row: Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Casteist Remarks
ABP News
30 Aug 2026
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‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’: Why BJP is caught between upper castes and OBC voters
The campaign has highlighted discontent among BJP’s traditional upper-caste voters.
Zee News National
30 Aug 2026
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Nainar Nagenthran accuses TVK-led government of bringing ‘religious politics’ into Assembly
He says the Speaker’s constitutional position required him to remain above caste and religious considerations
The Hindu National
29 Aug 2026
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Chirag Paswan hits back at Rahul Gandhi’s caste discrimination remarks
Chirag Paswan also demanded the resignation of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader, Santosh Kumar Suman from the Bihar Cabinet after the party, an NDA ally, sought a review of the reservation policy and sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The Hindu National
29 Aug 2026
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BJP says 'no caste angle' in Haldwani incident, accuses Rahul Gandhi of playing divisive politics
The attack came after Rahul Gandhi targeted the party and the RSS, alleging that a “purification” ceremony was organised at a rally venue addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani
The Hindu National
29 Aug 2026
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‘UP no longer Bimaru state’: CM Yogi says mafia crushed, encephalitis eradicated; Akhilesh flags gaps
‘UP no longer Bimaru state’: CM Yogi says mafia crushed, encephalitis eradicated; Akhilesh flags gaps The Times of India Samajwadi Party ‘gang of dacoits’, should apologise for ‘loot’ of Uttar Pradesh exchequer, says Adityanath The Hindu Adityanath slams opposition for dividing people in name of caste, region, language ThePrint ‘Saifai syndicate’...
Google News India
29 Aug 2026
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"Matter Of Concern": Chirag Paswan On M Kharge Rally "Purification" Row, Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi
"Matter Of Concern": Chirag Paswan On M Kharge Rally "Purification" Row, Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi NDTV BJP says 'no caste angle' in Haldwani incident, accuses Rahul Gandhi of playing divisive politics The Hindu Congress protests outside Uttarakhand BJP chief’s residence over ‘shuddhikaran’ remarks ThePrint 'New ways to create conflict': BJP hits...
Google News India
29 Aug 2026
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Census Asks 40 Questions. Why Number 10 Is A Battleground | NDTV Explains
"Access to essential services is shaped by inequalities of caste, region, religion, and economic status."
NDTV India News
28 Aug 2026
India News