Escalating anti-Dalit violence in India: A disturbing surge of ...
Sep 5, 2024 · India has long struggled with deep-rooted caste-based discrimination that permeates into various aspects of society. Despite constitutional safeguards and legal protections, Dalits in India continue to face systemic violence, discrimination, and social exclusion.
Spate of cow vigilantism in November 2024: Brutal assaults and …
Nov 27, 2024 · Cow vigilantism, a growing menace in India, has serious repercussions for communal harmony, rule of law, and fundamental rights. Cow vigilante groups, often emboldened by political support and societal acceptance, justify their actions under the guise of protecting cows, an animal considered sacred by many Hindus.
Democracy in question: Allegations of bias, EVM manipulation, …
Nov 25, 2024 · The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections have ignited a firestorm of controversy, with allegations of electoral manipulation, procedural bias, and discrepancies in Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tallies dominating political discourse.
Upholding constitutional values – Landmark Supreme Court …
Dec 7, 2024 · In a year marked by some landmark rulings, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its commitment to justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights, safeguarding citizens from state overreach and preserving the integrity of India's constitutional values.
The ONOS scheme for research: What It offers and how it works
Dec 6, 2024 · India produces over 24,000 doctoral graduates every year and is ranked 4th globally; had published 1.3 Million academic papers between 2017-2022. India is one of the top 5 producers of research papers in the world, and yet, the access to international journals has been very much fragmented.
2024: Love Jihad – A Socio-Political Weapon: Caste, Endogamy, …
Nov 23, 2024 · This article explores the discourse around the term “Love Jihad” in India, mainly focusing on how its propagation functions as a socio-political tool to uphold caste hierarchies through preserving upper-caste Hindu endogamy, especially in year 2024.
Supreme Court pulls up Andhra CM for making unsubstantiated …
On September 30, the Supreme Court of India reprimanded Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making public allegations about the use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of laddus offered as prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple.
BJP's Hindutva shift, strategy of diverting from real issues and ...
Dec 5, 2024 · India’s political landscape has seen shifts with the BJP’s increasing focus on Hindutva, moving away from addressing core issues. A controversial scheme like "Laadli Behen Yojana" has sparked concerns, as reports of potential repayments, eligibility issues, and corruption have emerged. These developments raise questions about the BJP's true electoral strategies and governance intentions
Sambhal Violence: State crackdown intensifies, thousands accused, …
On November 24, 2024, the peaceful town of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, was thrown into chaos as a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a Mughal-era Mosque, sparked violence in the area, with protestors having to face the brunt of the high-handed and aggressive measures of the Uttar Pradesh police.
“Hungry Cannot Wait”: SC sets final deadline for Ration Cards to ...
Oct 11, 2024 · However, the Supreme Court’s suo moto proceedings, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide rations to migrant workers, have now been expanded to cover migrant and unorganized labourers registered on the Government …