Stay updated with the latest caste-system-in-india news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on caste-system-in-india topics.
HYDERABAD: Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of the Telangana High Court on Thursday quashed proceedings in Crime No. 15/2015 registered against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy under the IPC and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case was pending before the Special Sessions Judge at LB Nagar. The high court allowed Revanth's petition, finding no factual or legal basis for the allegations. Justice Bhattacharya observed that Revanth, listed as Accused No. 3, was not present at the all ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, July 17, quashed the criminal case filed against chief minister A Revanth Reddy under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case, which originated from a 2016 FIR registered at Gachibowli police station, was based on allegations that Revanth Reddy, along with his brother Kondal Reddy and associate E Lakshmaiah, attempted to forcibly enter land belonging to the Razole Constituency SC Mutually Aided Cooperative Housing Society, and verbally ...Read More >
Saare Jahan Se Accha plunges viewers deep into the inner workings of India's intelligence machinery, where timing, strategy, and emotional restraint can alter the course of history. Set against the volatile socio-political landscape of the 1970s, Netflix's upcoming series Saare Jahan Se Accha brings to screen a riveting saga of espionage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism. At the heart of this fictional high-stakes thriller is Pratik Gandhi as Vishnu Shankar, a sharp and resolute intelligen ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Stating that there is neither any evidence nor any link to sustain an atrocity case against chief minister A Revanth Reddy, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of Telangana high court on Thursday quashed a 2019 criminal case pending at a special SC/ST Atrocities trial court in LB Nagar related to an FIR registered by the Gachibowli police in 2016. The FIR was the result of a complaint filed by N Peddi Raju, president of Razole Constituency SC Cooperative Housing Society who was claiming a p ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (PTI) Actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri say they were confident that their latest film "Dhadak 2" will find its way to the theatres, even though its release was held up for a while due to censor troubles. The upcoming movie, a romance-drama that tackles the issue of casteism, was previously slated to release in November 2024. However, the movie reportedly ran into hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which were resolved only recently after the ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his immediate intervention in an incident of alleged religious discrimination faced by Kashmiri female students at a nursing college in Bengaluru. The students, who wear the hijab or burkha in accordance with their religious beliefs, have reportedly been barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion by the managem ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): The much-awaited romantic drama Dhadak 2 is all set to hit the screens, and fans cant stop talking about the intense chemistry between Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Their performances in the trailer have already created a buzz, with many praising their on-screen connection. Speaking about her experience working with Siddhant, Triptii said that they got along well from the very beginning. She credited their director, Shazia Iqbal, for helpin ...Read More >
DIGHA: Bengalis have always flocked to Digha, a coastal resort town in the Indian state of West Bengal. But a new attraction is now proving to be a hot draw for thousands of visitors. It is Jagannath Dham, an imposing sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a much-loved deity in Bengal and whose hulking chariot lies at the origin of the English word "juggernaut". Among the thousands of visitors on July 5 was 45-year-old sari-clad Sandhya Dutta, who was busy taking selfies against the tem ...Read More >
Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense ...Read More >
DIGHA - Bengalis have always flocked to Digha, a coastal resort town in the Indian state of West Bengal. But a new attraction is now proving to be a hot draw for thousands of visitors. It is Jagannath Dham, an imposing sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a much-loved deity in Bengal and whose hulking chariot lies at the origin of the English word "juggernaut". Among the thousands of visitors on July 5 was 45-year-old sari-clad Sandhya Dutta, who was busy taking selfies against the te ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) The trailer for 'Dhadak 2', featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri in the lead roles, was released today, offering a powerful glimpse into a love story torn apart by caste prejudice and societal judgement. A thematic successor to the 2018 film 'Dhadak', which featured Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar and won hearts with its soulful portrayal of young love, 'Dhadak 2' delves deeper into the complexities of love trapped within rigid societal structures. The trailer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Saturday that the government will form separate committees for each Shivaji fort in the state included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, to ensure better management and preservation. The 'Maratha Military Landscapes', representing the fortification system of Maratha rulers, have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was taken during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) hel ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Saturday welcomed the inclusion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 12 forts in the UNESCO World Heritage List and said all unauthorised constructions on these historic structures should be removed, irrespective of the communities these encroachers belong to. Thackeray also pointed out that the government should not take the World Heritage status for granted, as it can be taken away if the criteria are not followed pr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Karan Johar on Friday said it took time to bring "Dhadak 2" to theatres but the censor board understood what they were trying to say through the film, about two star-crossed lovers hailing from different castes. The Shazia Iqbal-directed movie, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri, faced significant delays and modifications. It is now slated to release in theatres on August 1. "We took a while to get to the cinema halls, but even the censor board was understanding ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The trailer of the upcoming film 'Dhadak 2' was unveiled on Friday. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and both of them belong to different worlds. The film touches upon the subject of discrimination against people belonging to the oppressed castes. and marks the second instalment of 'Dhadak' franchise which served as the debut vehicle of actress Janhvi Kapoor. The film promises intensity, vulnerability, and an unflinching gaze at heartbreak, ...Read More >
Chennai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has strongly rebutted allegations made by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai, who claimed he was denied entry to the inner sanctum during the 'kumbabishekam' (consecration ceremony) at the historic Vallakottai Murugan Temple on caste-based grounds. In a sharply worded statement issued on Wednesday, Soundararajan termed the controversy a "political drama staged in the n ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a spirited rebuttal to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai's allegations of being denied entry during the kumbabishegam (consecration ceremony) of the Vallakottai Murugan Temple, senior BJP leader and former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday said the controversy was a manufactured drama and insisted that she attended the ceremony purely as a devotee, not as a political figure. Calling the controversy "a political drama ...Read More >
CHENNAI: VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday criticised AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, questioning whether the party's members are loyal followers of former Chief Minister and late supremo J Jayalalithaa, who had vowed that the AIADMK would never align with the BJP, or mere footsoldiers of Amit Shah. We were once in an alliance with the BJP, realised our mistake, and have not repeated it since, said late AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa and vowed that the party would neve ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the urgent need for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to harness river water that flows unused into the sea, underscoring its transformative potential for agriculture and farmer prosperity in both Telugu states. Speaking at Srisailam, after performing a ceremonial Harathi to the River Krishna and offering prayers at the Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna temple, Naidu opened four gates of the Srisailam dam, releasing water downstream towards Nagarjuna ...Read More >
CHENNAI: VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, questioning whether AIADMK members are loyal followers of former Chief Minister and late party supremo J Jayalalithaa, who had vowed that the AIADMK would never align with the BJP,or mere footsoldiers of Amit Shah. "We were once in an alliance with the BJP, realised our mistake, and have not repeated it since. Late AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa had vowed that the AIADMK would never alig ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Days after TNCC president and floor leader of the State Congress party K Selvaperunthagai claimed that he was denied the respect accorded to an elected representative at the Vallakottai Murugan temple in his Sriperumbudur constituency, senior officials of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department have ordered an inquiry into the incident. Commissioner of the department P N Sridhar has been instructed to conduct the inquiry, Additional Chief Secretary K Manivasan ...Read More >
Mumbai: Police arrested activists of the Raj Thackeray led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Mira-Bhayandar area after they tried to take out a morcha on the Marathi issue while opposing the imposition of Hindi from Grade 1 in Maharashtra. They hit the streets to counter the morcha organised by traders. MNS activists strongly protested the police's decision of allowing traders to take out a rally while turning down their request. The traders had organised a morcha to protest against the bea ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first episode of 'Maharashtra Dharma', a new podcast series featuring chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, was released on Sunday. Titled 'Maharashtra Dharma: Foundation and Formation', the episode was focussed on Maharashtra's spiritual journey across centuries, from its mention in the mythological epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, to the influence of Lord Buddha, and the rise of the Maratha empire and the freedom movement. The podcast comes amid a raging row in Maharashtra over the go ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 4 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday urged the Congress leaders to work hard for the victory of the party for the second consecutive time in the next Assembly elections in the state. Speaking in the TPCC extended executive meeting at Gandhi Bhavanhere, Revanth exuded confidence that Congress will rule the state for another 10 years. Leaders should take the party positions, which gives them respect and recognition in the society, and work hard to grow in th ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday came down heavily on the Samajwadi Party after one of its legislators stated that there is "no difference between the BJP and terrorists" following the government's directive to display the names of the shops along the Kanwar yatra routes. Defending the move, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, while speaking to ANI, said, "The Samajwadi Party leaders are constantly making rubbish statements on K ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has proposed the renaming of Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary historical figure. In a letter addressed to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gupta said the proposal would "deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents." "I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a pro ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg ...Read More >
Kolkata: Rathyatras held across Bengal on Friday with the one at Digha Jagannath temple at its epicentre showcased the non-aggressive tradition of the Hindu religion -- distinct from the Ram Navami processions in Howrah and elsewhere in the state marked with the brandishing of swords and lathis.Across Bengal, the number of chariots swelled this time -- from one or two to six and seven at each place -- and all the rallies recorded huge footfall. This was seen not only at Digha, but at all traditi ...Read More >
Puri: "Kahe Salabega hina jati re mu jabana, Sriranga Charana tale karuachi Janana... (Salabega says, though born in a low caste, I live to serve at Lord Jagannath's feet)". This beautiful line from the song 'Ahe Nila Saila', one of Salabega's most revered hymns, still echoes through every Odia household, especially during the Rath Yatra festival. An ardent devotee of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, 'Bhakta Kabi' Salabega, as he is known, surrendered before the Lord in such a way that his love knew no bo ...Read More >
Lucknow: Condemning the tonsuring of a 'katha vachak' and his associate allegedly by a group of upper caste men in Etawah, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the state govt is "unjust, heartless and undemocratic in its treatment of the marginalized".Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters, Akhilesh demanded that the govt should take strict action against those involved in the incident.Akhilesh also met the 'katha vachak' and his associate and gave them ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.