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Mohania in Kaimur district is a seat demarcated for Scheduled Castes, and natives of another state cannot contest an election in a reserved seat, they said, adding that the rule does not apply in general seats. In a setback to the opposition Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar polls, the Election Commission on Wednesday cancelled the nomination of RJD's Shweta Suman in the Mohania assembly seat after finding that she was a native of UP, officials said. Mohania in Kaimur district is a seat demarcated ...Read More >
Patna: After days of squabbling that left them pitted against one another in five assembly constituencies of poll-bound Bihar, the Congress and the RJD on Wednesday tried to mend fences and put up a cohesive fight against the formidable ruling NDA. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, apparently under instructions from the party's top leadership, flew down to hold talks with RJD president Lalu Prasad and his son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav.Accompanied by AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allava ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 22 (PTI) After days of squabbling that left them pitted against one another in five assembly constituencies of poll-bound Bihar, the Congress and the RJD on Wednesday tried to mend fences and put up a cohesive fight against the formidable ruling NDA. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, apparently under instructions from the party's top leadership, flew down to hold talks with RJD president Lalu Prasad and his son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav. Accompanied by AICC Bihar in-charge ...Read More >
The 60-year-old Dalit man's grandson claimed his grandfather has breathing difficulties, and he had accidentally urinated while coughing. An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple on the outskirts of Lucknow on Diwali after he was accused of urinating there, police said. While the accused has been arrested, the 60-year-old Dalit man's grandson claimed his grandfather has breathing difficulties, and he had accidentally urinated while coughing. According to poli ...Read More >
Jorhat, Oct 22: As Assam continues to grieve the loss of its most loved music icon, Zubeen Garg, environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, known across the country as the "Forest Man of India", has expressed deep sorrow and called for justice for the late artist, whom he described as a kindred spirit. Payeng shared intimate memories of Zubeen from the singer's youth. "I first met Zubeen when he was a student at J.B. College in Jorhat. He would often cycle to the Brahmaputra sandbars ...Read More >
Kaimur (Bihar) [India], October 22 (ANI): RJD leader Shweta Suman on Wednesday broke down in tears as she claimed that the Election Commission cancelled her candidature from Mohania Assembly constituency. Speaking to reporters, Shweta Suman alleged that the Election Commission officials were forced to cancel her candidature. "Pressure was constantly being placed on the RO and CO from Delhi. They were forced to make this decision. They said they were helpless... the BJP, PM Modi, and Amit Shah ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: A 60-year-old Dalit man in Lucknow has alleged that he was humiliated and forced to lick the floor of a temple after being accused of defiling it.The man, identified as Rampal, said he was sitting inside the Sheetla Mata temple in the city's Kakori area when he accidentally spilled some water. The spill, he said, was mistaken for urine by another man, who allegedly began shouting casteist abuses.Police said the accused, identified as Swami Kant -- also known as Pammu -- is the son of a ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India has announced that Bihar's next Assembly election will be held in two phases, on November 6 and November 11. With just a few weeks left, all the major parties have fully thrown themselves into campaign mode in a bid to capture public support and secure victory. Bihar stands out as the only major Hindi-belt State where the BJP has never secured a majority on its own. For more than two decades, the party has mostly governed as a partner in coalition with Nitish Kum ...Read More >
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticised the state government's socio-economic survey, calling it misleading and incomplete. He alleged coercion, questioned the 15-day deadline, and said the survey hasn't even crossed 60% coverage. Hassan: Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Monday, criticised the socio-economic and educational survey conducted by the state government, saying it is misleading and inaccurate. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source Ashoka claimed that the surv ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, will host the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday. The event, which is expected to draw nearly one lakh people, will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah at 12.15pm, said Rai, president of the Trust.He said that unlike in previous years, when sarees were distributed to women and bed sheets to men, this year the Trust wi ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah stressed the govt's dedication to welfare, equality, and development, highlighting a series of initiatives, including the guarantees aimed at strengthening social justice in Karnataka. Speaking at the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration organised by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday, the CM praised MLA Rai for promoting Basavanna's princip ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday addressed speculation over his chief ministerial ambitions, saying discussions on such matters should happen "at the right occasion". Speaking in Patna, Paswan told ANI, "Every party wants its leader to become the chief minister. I myself wanted my father to become the chief minister or even the Prime Minister. Discussions on these topics should be held at the right occasions."Paswan reaffirmed his suppor ...Read More >
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increase in the old age pension to Rs 3,200. The government has fulfilled 46 out of 217 poll promises made for the 2024 assembly elections. Work is progressing on remaining promises. The Chief Minister also distributed development grants and plot allotment letters to beneficiaries. On the completion of the first year of the BJP government's third consecutive term in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday increased the old age pe ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka BJP on Monday accused the state government of allegedly "misuning" caste census for the vote bank politics. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said that not everyone has participated in the caste survey being conducted. "As Infosys' Sudha Murthy did not provide information for the caste survey, CM Siddaramaiah and Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi have threatened her. The government itself is engaging in rowdyism here. Even though the High Court has said t ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar's political theatre thrives on caste, social equations, spectacles and power plays. But every election, a handful of people emerge, breaking rules, defying party strongholds and grabbing headlines. The 2025 assembly elections in the state are no different. Pushpam Priya brings cosmopolitan vision. Tej Pratap Yadav thrives on rebellion. Khesari Lal Yadav entertains with daring songs. Maithili Thakur mesmerises with her classical voice. Anant Singh shows raw muscle. Osama Shahab carr ...Read More >
Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best-known politician. IMAGE: Lalu Prasad Yadav, left, files his nomination papers from Marhaura in Bihar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lalu Prasad Yadav A 45-year-old man who shares his name with Bihar's best-known politician, Lalu Prasad Yadav, is gearing up for the poll battle -- yet again. This Lalu Prasad Yadav is from Marhaura, once known for the famed Morton chocolate factory - and is three decades younge ...Read More >
Lucknow: After holding a state-level meeting of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Lucknow on Oct 16, BSP president Mayawati has convened an all-India meeting of the party in the state capital on Sunday (Oct 19).The meeting, however, will not include participation from the UP and Uttarakhand units of the party as they were present during the Oct 16 meet. After the successful organisation of the party rally in Lucknow on Oct 9, which was also the 19th death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram, ...Read More >
As tensions rise between Mahayuti partners Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of local body polls, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal launched a sharp attack on the BJP, warning it of electoral consequences if it failed to ensure justice for the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) community. Addressing an OBC Elgar Sabha in Beed, Bhujbal urged members of the community to "teach a lesson" to those who, according to him, had taken a stand again ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after police detained 28 Jawaharlal Nehru University students during a march, the JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA) issued a statement condemning what it called "police brutality" and the university administration's "inaction". The students, including three JNUSU office bearers, were marching to the Vasant Kunj police station to file an FIR over recent violence on the campus when police allegedly forced them to stop. They were allegedly assaulted by the police. The students want ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday said that his tagline of 'Bihar First-Bihari First' is an inclusive approach that prioritises the overall progress of the state and its people. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Paswan stated that the initiative aims to promote the development of Bihar and its residents, regardless of their caste background. Also Read | Ranchi Shocker: Customer Guns Down Restaurant Owner ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 ...Read More >
Gadwal: All-Party Leaders Thank Public for Supporting BC Reservation Bandh - Vow to Continue Struggle Until 42% Reservations Are Achieved Leaders of various political parties and social organizations in Jogulamba Gadwal district extended heartfelt thanks to business owners, educational institutions, police personnel, political party leaders, organizations, and individuals who cooperated with the bandh held in support of 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs). Speaking at a press conferenc ...Read More >
The Maharashtra government's recent decision to implement the Hyderabad Gazette for the Maratha community, following the agitation by activist Manoj Jarange at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, has intensified similar demands from other communities. A Banjara activist has launched a unique protest to demand the community's inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category by going on an indefinite fast, sitting on a charpoy (traditional light bedstead) tied to a tree in Maharashtra's Jalna city. Vijay Chavan, who ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 21-year-old pregnant woman Rani from the ST community was allegedly murdered by her father-in-law, Satyanarayana in Gerri village of Dahegaon mandal, Kumarambheem Asifabad district, on Saturday. The woman, who was nine months pregnant, had reportedly faced family opposition following her marriage.While the accused's family belongs to the BC community, the victim's family is from the ST community. Her father-in-law, unhappy that his son had married her without consent, had been insis ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advised caution against 'sanatanis' and the RSS. He stated they historically opposed B R Ambedkar and his Constitution. Siddaramaiah highlighted an incident where a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of India as evidence of 'sanatani' and orthodox elements. He emphasized Ambedkar's role in social transformation and the importance of following his ideals. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of 'sanatanis' and ...Read More >
Prem Birhade, a Dalit youth based in London, has alleged that he lost an employment opportunity in the United Kingdom due to caste discrimination in India after the college he studied in -- Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Pune -- failed to provide the verification certificate to the employer in time. In a video on Instagram four days earlier, Mr. Birhade said in Marathi, "I have lost my job because of the college. This company had asked my college if I had studied there. The col ...Read More >
Pune: Prem Birhade, a Dalit student from Nandurbar who recently completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Sussex, has alleged that caste-based discrimination by Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce forced him to forfeit a job offer at Heathrow Airport in London. The allegation was brought to public attention by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar, who accused the college of denying mandatory credential verification due to caste prejudice. According t ...Read More >
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