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The death of a student of Kannur Dental College has raised disturbing questions about caste discrimination on Kerala’s college campuses. The college has dismissed a faculty member and suspended another, pending inquiry. The incident led to an outpouring of related complaints from other students. The bereaved family, the student’s college-mates, faculty, and activists express their views

Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital to undertake extensive verification drives across all madrasas in their jurisdictions.

While endorsing their party line, women legislators also cite the positive role of male founders and leaders of their parties in enabling the participation of women in jobs, education, and politics

We were expecting the census to include Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes; the government should have waited for it

The Samajwadi Party chief says the women’s reservation law should be implemented after a caste census so that representation for women from backward communities can be ensured in a fair manner

As a Supreme Court Bench examines the broader implications of its 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the case prompts a look into the evolution of the essential religious practice doctrine, role of the State and the judiciary in religious reform, and the arguments over whether Ayyappa followers qualify as a religious denomination

TDP wanted necessary amendments to clear the ambiguity, but with Home Minister Shah’s assurance in Lok Sabha on the issue, the party unlikely to press the issue further

Bills seek to start the reallocation of seats and delimitation immediately, without 2026 sunset proviso

TDP senior leader Muddada Madhu hailed the party’s high command for providing several top posts to BC leaders of North Andhra region during the reshuffle of the party posts

Opinion, editorials, interviews and insight from The Hindu on the delimitation debate

Suryakumar Yadav faced intense backlash after a first-ball duck against Punjab Kings, with fans questioning his form and approach. His dismissal left Mumbai Indians struggling early. Strong performances from Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir highlighted missed responsibility, increasing pressure on Surya to deliver in crucial matches.

He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power

Italy's cities feature "umarells," retired men who observe construction sites with hands clasped behind their backs. These "little men," originating from Bolognese dialect, offer unsolicited advice and engage with workers, blending humor and a desire for connection. This cultural phenomenon has even led to some municipalities involving them as volunteers in monitoring public works.

When Union Minister Amit Shah visited Tamil Nadu, he assured that the State will not be affected, stated Mr. Palaniswami. “The NDA will implement delimitation better than what Mr. Stalin expects. The Centre is clear that no State will be affected by the delimitation,” he added.