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In the name of Ram: Uttar Pradesh government’s initiatives to appropriate his identity

Amid the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, likely to be completed by January 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh government is taking various other initiatives to establish the identity of Ram in different parts of the State. Steps are being taken to generate a religious…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

B.K. Hariprasad takes swipe at Siddaramaiah, Congress govt.

Veteran Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad criticizes CM Siddaramaiah for denying justice to Dalits, minorities & OBCs. He jibes at CM for wearing Hublot watch & not giving Dy. CM post to Dalit leader. He also alleges Congress used small OBCs, Muslims & Dalits for vote bank & forgot them after…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo

The Dravidian movement stands for social justice and it is right to point out the gap between its lofty ideals and the situation on the ground as far as violence against Dalits is concerned

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Explained | Why are Justice Rohini panel’s findings important?

Key recommendations of Justice G. Rohini-led Commission on the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes groups, and the reaction to it

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Congress’ choice of new Maharashtra LoP forefronts factionalism in party’s State unit

Read The Hindu’s analysis following former Minister Vijay Wadettiwar appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Justice Rohini panel on OBC sub-categorisation submits report after 14 extensions

The Justice G. Rohini-headed Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste groups on July 31 submitted its report on the issue to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

OBC leaders protest in Jammu against inclusion of ‘upper castes’ in Scheduled Caste list

OBCs in J&K protest Centre's move to include upper castes in ST/SC lists. Members of OBC Mahasabha, All India Backward Classes Federation, and All J&K Welfare Forum take part in 'Adhikar Tiranga Yatra' in Jammu. Modi govt accused of betraying promise of 27% reservation for OBCs. Gujjars & Bakerwals hold…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Data | A third of Central University teaching positions lying vacant

Over 30% of teaching positions in 45 Central Universities across India are vacant. Odisha has the highest share of vacancies (88%), while Mizoram and Kerala have the least (15% or less). The Central University of Andhra Pradesh had a 100% vacancy. Caste-wise data shows that only 20% of General Category…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Likely alliance with JD(S) leaves leadership question in a state of flux again in Karnataka BJP

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Karnataka seem frustrated at the stagnation within the party, reflected in the delay in choosing the party chief and the legislature party leader, the likely alliance with H.D. Kumaraswamy-led Janata Dal (Secular) has set the cat among the pigeons. 

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Om Prakash Rajbhar-led SBSP joins NDA

Amit Shah stated that Om Prakash Rajbhar’s entry will strengthen the NDA in Uttar Pradesh and further boost its efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of the poor and deprived.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023