Caste

Rahul Gandhi raised questions on the country's democracy while talking to Harvard students

Rahul Gandhi Breaking: While talking to Harvard students, Rahul Gandhi has raised questions on the democracy of the country.

Dec 23, 2023, 17:24 PM IST

'It's 2023 and...': Netizens Fume Over Allegedly Casteist Housing Society Notice

Several netizens re-shared the notice by the housing society in Gujarat on Twitter and criticised it for being 'casteist'.

Feb 18, 2023, 20:17 PM IST

'All Equal Before God, Castes Made by Priests': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was speaking at an event in Mumbai on Sunday to mark the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

Feb 05, 2023, 22:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Day: ‘Casteism, Regionalism Caused Irreparable Damage to UP’, Says CM Yogi Adityanath

UP should act as a growth engine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim to make India's economy the world's largest, said CM Yogi Adityanath. 

Jan 24, 2023, 19:50 PM IST

Sania Mirza gets selected for NDA; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says Indian Forces have opportunities for all religion

Sania Mirza, daughter of a TV mechanic from Mirzapur, has cracked the entrance exam of the NDA and will become India's first female Muslim fighter pilot after successful completion of the course.

Jan 13, 2023, 19:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: Human feces found in water tank for Dalits, villagers allege caste discrimination

Kumaran. R, a villager, told IANS that the water smelt different and they checked the tank only to find a large quantity of human excreta dumped in the water tank.

Dec 29, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

Shocking: Cook forces students to THROW meal served by Dalit girls at Udaipur school

In a case of caste discrimination, the cook asked the students to throw away the meal served by the Dalit girls.

Sep 03, 2022, 12:17 PM IST

'Deeply HURT': After 9-year-old Dalit boy beaten to death, Rajasthan MLA resigns

Congress MLA Pana Chand Meghwal from Rajasthan said that he cannot express his pain in words and the way his community is being tortured as quoted by ANI.

Aug 15, 2022, 19:06 PM IST

'Rahul Gandhi is silent...': BJP slams Congress after 9-year-old Dalit student killed for touching water pot in Rajasthan

"Incidents of atrocities on Dalits are increasing continuously in the state. Rahul Gandhi, who has commented on every subject of the country, has been silent," the BJP leader wrote in a tweet.

Aug 14, 2022, 16:42 PM IST

Dalit boy dies after being beaten by school teacher for touching pot of water in Rajasthan

According to the doctors, the boy's ear had burst during the alleged beating by his school teacher Chail Singh.

Aug 14, 2022, 10:29 AM IST

'Which one is the lower caste..': Periyar university students asked SHOCKING question in MA History exam

The question paper and how the caste-related question was listed in it will be investigated, informed the Vice Chancellor.

Jul 16, 2022, 10:03 AM IST

Don't make interview board aware of candidates' caste: Delhi minister to UPSC

The minister suggested that interviewees are chosen randomly instead of "clubbing reserved and general category candidates separately".

Jul 16, 2021, 20:27 PM IST

DNA: Action will be taken against those who impose caste insignia on vehicles

Writing caste indicator words on vehicles is quite prevalent in our country, in this part of DNA, we will understand why people write caste on their vehicles.

Dec 28, 2020, 22:18 PM IST

This state will seize your vehicle if you have caste stickers on windscreens, number plates

The transport department has launched the drive after instructions from the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO).

Dec 27, 2020, 17:57 PM IST

PM Modi replies to people who asked for his caste

PM Modi replies to people who asked for his caste in his election rally in Ballia. Watch this video to know more.

May 15, 2019, 13:16 PM IST

Morning Breaking: No place for discrimination on basis of Religion or Caste, says Nitin Gadkari

Speaking at a programme in Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that there is no place for discrimination on basis of Religion or Caste in BJP. Watch the full video to know more.

Feb 11, 2019, 08:56 AM IST

Caste, community gaining in public life over character, capacity: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu, who gave away the 12th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, also said that journalism is possible only in an environment of freedom of expression. 

Dec 20, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

Dalit girl forced to lift her excreta by upper caste man in MP's Chhatarpur

A case was registered against Singh on charges of unlawful compulsory labour, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace and relevant section of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, Khan said.

Aug 22, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

India must move forward as whole: President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday highlighted India's rich diversity, saying the country must move forward as a whole and not by caste or community.

Jun 29, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

Newly married couple commits suicide in UP

Driven to desperation because their parents wouldn't accept their relationship, a young couple belonging to different castes exchanged married vows at a temple and then committed suicide, police said here.

May 06, 2017, 12:14 PM IST