SC/ST

SC raps Taarak Mehta actress Munmun Dutta over 'casteist slur', stays FIRs

On Friday (June 18), a Supreme Court bench stayed criminal proceedings against 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Munmun Dutta for allegedly using a casteist slur in one of her YouTube videos.

Jun 18, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Babita Ji aka Munmun Dutta booked for using 'casteist slur', FIR filed in Mumbai

After a fortnight an FIR has been lodged in Mumbai against television star Munmun Dutta. On May 10, 2021, the actress through her verified Instagram handle shared a video in which she allegedly used a 'casteist slur'.

May 29, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Babita Ji aka Munmum Dutta in trouble, case against actress for using 'casteist slur'

A video of Munmun Dutta using a particular word against the community had gone viral on social media recently.

May 20, 2021, 11:17 AM IST

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Munmun Dutta aka Babita Ji booked for making alleged casteist slur in video

Munmun Dutta had claimed she used the wrong word 'because of her language barrier' and added she was genuinely misinformed about its meaning. 

May 14, 2021, 08:15 AM IST

Happy SC didn't impose restrictions: Mayawati after verdict on quota for SC/ST in promotions

Refusing to review the 2006 order on SC/ST quota in promotions, the SC on Wednesday said that the matter will not be referred to a 7-judge bench. 

Sep 26, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

DU's zero cut-off for PhD Mathematics for SC/ST students raises criticisms on social media

The Delhi University's release of zero cut off for SC, ST students in pursuing PhD in Mathematics has raised massive criticisms on the social media.

Aug 03, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Gujarat to set up 16 special courts to handle SC/ST atrocity cases

These courts will be set up in 15 districts. Ahmedabad will get two different courts - Ahmedabad (Rural) and City Civil Court, Ahmedabad.

Sep 22, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

PM Modi launches Stand up India to promote financial inclusion - In Pics

Giving a push to government's financial inclusion programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Stand-up India scheme under which 1.25 lakh bank branches will provide loans up to Rs 1 crore to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

Apr 05, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Government's big push to create entrepreneurs from SC/ST, women: FM Arun Jaitley

Asking party workers to reach out to SCs, STs and women, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said government will soon launch 'Stand Up India' scheme to provide loans of up to Rs one crore to help members of these communities become big entrepreneurs. 

Mar 26, 2016, 19:18 PM IST

Mayawati favours quota for poor upper castes

Mayawati said people from SCs/STs and OBCs, who have converted to become Christians, Muslims and Sikhs, should also get the benefits of reservation.

Nov 30, 2015, 22:01 PM IST