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Census was conducted even during wars, now an unprecedented delay: Kharge
New Delhi, April 1: Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday raised concerns over the delay in conducting the national census and the caste census and urged the government to start it as soon as possible.
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar to boycott controversial film 'Empuraan'
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: Kerala BJP State President and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that he will not be watching the recently released Malayalam film 'Empuraan', starring superstar Mohanlal.
Centre slams X for 'censorship portal' claim, defends Sahyog in Karnataka HC
Bengaluru, March 29: The Union government has strongly objected to Elon Musk-owned X Corp’s characterisation of the ‘Sahyog’ portal as a "censorship portal", filing an objection in the Karnataka High Court.
Rajasthan: SC grants relief to lease-quarry license holders awaiting environmental clearance
Jaipur, March 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a two-month extension for minor mineral lease holders and quarry license holders in Rajasthan up to five hectares to obtain environmental clearance (EC) from the state-level committee.
Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts
Lhasa, March 27: The recent gutting of US federal funding for Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice of America (VOA) has sparked widespread concern among Tibetans living in Tibet, who fear losing access to independent news in their language.
TN govt installs surveillance cameras in Mettur, Salem to monitor leopards
Chennai, March 27: The Tamil Nadu forest department has installed surveillance cameras and set up cages in Mettur village of Salem district following reports from villagers about leopard sightings and livestock attacks in the region.
AAP's Punjab Budget imposes no new taxes, but silent on giving Rs 1,000 to women
Chandigarh, March 26: With no new taxes in 2025-26, but silent on giving monthly Rs 1,000 to women as promised before the 2022 Assembly polls, the AAP government in Punjab on Wednesday presented a Rs 2.36-lakh crore budget.
Oppn protest over women safety, caste census rock Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, March 25: The Odisha Assembly witnessed massive disruptions again on Tuesday, as legislators from the opposition parties, Biju Janata Dal and Congress, continued to hold noisy protests in the House over "rising" crime against women, caste census and reservation for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST).
Jharkhand to conduct caste survey in next financial year
Ranchi, March 24: The Jharkhand government will conduct a caste survey in the state during the next financial year, state Revenue, Land Reforms, and Transport Minister Deepak Birua informed the Assembly on Monday.
Punjab excise revenue to surpass five-digit mark for first time: Finance Minister
Chandigarh, March 23: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Saturday that the state's excise revenue has seen an unprecedented cumulative growth over the past three years, rising from Rs 6,254 crore to more than Rs 10,200 crore.
They want to divert people's attention from governance: BJP's Sudhakar Reddy on Opposition meet on delimitation
Trichy, March 23: Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu National Co in-charge, has called the Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation a" political move" to divert people's attention from the misgovernance of the Tamil Nadu government and the other States ruled by the Opposition.
We want to make public aware of this issue: Telangana CM Reddy on delimitation
Chennai, March 22: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday stated that the opposition parties are aiming to raise awareness among the public on the proposed issue of delimitation.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's delimitation meeting garners strong support from various leaders
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's initiative on delimitation has garnered significant backing from leaders across various states, emphasising the need for a comprehensive discussion and transparent approach to the issue.
Hoping it'll be passed by Centre as well: K Kavitha offers prayers after passage of OBC Bill in Telangana
Siddipet, March 22: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Saturday visited the Mallanna Temple of Lord Shiva in Komuravelli village, Telangana, to offer prayers following the passage of the "OBC Bill" that grants 42 per cent reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state.
Very successful event, whole nation today comes to know what delimitation is: DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu on JAC meeting
Chennai, March 22: After the Joint Action Meeting on delimitation called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin concluded on Saturday, DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu said that it was a successful event and everybody who participated in it was happy that somebody has taken the initiative.
JAC on delimitation unanimously adopts resolution, seeks transparent delimitation exercise
Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on delimitation after the first meeting held today, unanimously adopted the resolution which asserts that "any delimitation exercise carried out by the Centre should be done "transparently" and after discussion and deliberation with all stakeholders.
BJP rejects political agenda on delimitation, SS(UBT) supports concerns over Census' impact
New Delhi, March 22: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while speaking on the delimitation issue on Saturday, emphasised that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's attempt to turn delimitation into a political issue is unwise and there should be no political agenda. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concerns about the possible impact of delimitation based on the upcoming Census.
Nothing but political stunt: BJP MP berates LoP Rahul over 'Dr Ambedkar's unfulfilled dream' remark
New Delhi, March 21: Parliamentarian Praveen Khandelwal on Friday took a caustic jibe at Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's call for a nationwide caste census and termed it as a "desperate attempt to save his political career".
Andhra Pradesh to implement SC sub-categorisation after 2026 census: CM Naidu
Amaravati, March 20: The Andhra Pradesh government will implement Scheduled Castes reservation sub-categorisation after the 2026 census, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the Assembly on Thursday.
Telangana Women's Commission warns Telugu film industry over 'objectionable' dance steps in movie songs
Hyderabad, March 20: The Telangana State Commission for Women (TSCW) on Thursday expressed "deep concern" over the increasing number of complaints regarding objectionable dance steps in movie songs that demean and degrade women.
Telangana Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka arrives in Assembly with Budget documents
Hyderabad, March 19: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Wednesday offered prayers at his residence in Praja Bhavan, ahead of the presentation of the state Budget 2025-26.
Indira Gandhi kept Mandal Commission report for 10 years: Kavitha questions pro-OBC claim of Congress
Hyderabad, March 18: BRS MLC K Kavitha on Tuesday accused the Congress of doing "injustice" to the communities belonging to the Other Backward Classes. She listed various instances in the past where the Congress took alleged anti-OBC stances.
Caste census will happen in India: LoP Rahul Gandhi after Telangana Assembly passes Bill for 42% OBC reservation
New Delhi, March 18: After the Telangana Assembly passed on Tuesday two bills to enhance reservation of Other Backward Classes to 42 per cent, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said it was "revolutionary" and said the Congress Party will ensure that Caste census in India.
'Disproportionate benefits', Dalit party in TN seeks caste census for fair reservation
Chennai, March 18: The Puthiya Tamilagam (PT), a political party representing the Dalit-Devendra Kula Vellalar community, has demanded a caste-based census among the Scheduled Caste (SC) communities of Tamil Nadu to ensure a fair distribution of reservations.
Resolving to ensure 42 per cent reservations for OBC: Telangana CM Reddy
Hyderabad, March 17: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday put the OBC population in the state at 56.36 per cent and stated that the government has resolved to ensure 42 per cent reservation for this group in education, jobs, and employment.
Telangana CM reassures 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes
Hyderabad, March 17: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has stated that he will take "proactive measures" to "achieve" 42 per cent reservation for the Backward Classes (BCs) in education and employment. He also appealed to all parties to join together and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue.
BJP slams Telangana govt for including Thomas Piketty in panel to study caste data
Hyderabad, March 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday slammed the Congress government in Telangana for including French economic Thomas Piketty in an expert committee appointed to analyse the data collected during the recent caste survey.
BJP leader bristles at Telangana govt's move to rope in 'foreigner' for caste census study
New Delhi, March 15: BJP leader G. V. L. Narasimha Rao sharply criticised the Congress-led Telangana government and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, for involving French economist Thomas Piketty in the state's caste census study.
1973 delimitation led to rise in seats in Cong-ruled states: Nishikant Dubey slams Oppn
New Delhi, March 12: Amid the brewing storm over delimitation in Southern states, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday lashed out at the Opposition over its doublespeak and revealed that it was the Congress-ruled states which saw a rise in the number of seats after the exercise in 1973.
He was very close to VC Shukla.: Bharathi S Pradhan recalls censorship controversy around GP Sippy's 'Sholay'
Mumbai, March 11: Ramesh Sippy's iconic film 'Sholay' is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
Magazines banned Amitabh Bachchan, replaced his name with a comma after Emergency was lifted, says Bharathi S. Pradhan
Mumbai, March 11: Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, whose presence in films and the media has been constant for decades. However, at the height of his career, when almost all of his movies were superhits, the actor faced an unexpected situation during the Emergency of 1975, when some film magazines banned him from being mentioned in their content.
Census related preparatory activities completed, technological updation is in progress: MHA to Parliamentary committee
By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, March 10: Many of the census-related preparatory activities have been completed, and technological updation was in progress, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Department Related Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs.
Telangana CM alleges conspiracy to block 42 pc reservations for BCs
Hyderabad, March 9: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that there is a deliberate conspiracy to block 42 per cent reservations for backward classes.
Pralhad Joshi criticises MK Stalin's call for JAC meeting amid delimitation row
Hubballi, March 8: As the row over constituency delimitation intensified, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's call for a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation, alleging that Stalin's opposition was an attempt to "cover up" his "corruption and failure."
Southern states will lose 26 seats in Lok Sabha if delimitation is conducted: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, March 8: Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed his fear that if delimitation is conducted, Southern states will lose 26 seats in the Lok Sabha, and their voices will not be heard.
Madras HC orders restoration of website, orders removal of controversial content
Chennai, March 6: The Madras High Court directed the Centre to restore access to the website of Tamil magazine 'Ananda Vikatan'. The court also ordered the magazine to remove the controversial cartoon from the website.
PM Modi should assure delimitation based on 1971 census: CM Stalin
Chennai, March 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to given an assurance in Parliament that any future delimitation of parliamentary constituencies from 2026 onwards would be based on the 1971 population census and remain so for the next 30 years.
Tamil Nadu's all-party meeting requests PM Modi's assurance on delimitation based on 1971 census
Chennai, March 5: The all-party meeting presided over by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin passed a resolution requesting PM Modi to give assurance in the parliament that if delimitation is done, it should be based on the 1971 population census from 2026 to the next 30 years.
PM Modi should give assurance on delimitation: MK Stalin
Chennai, March 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin headed an all-party meeting on Wednesday over the delimitation issue. In it, a resolution was passed requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give assurance in the Parliament that if delimitation is done, it should be based on the 1971 population census from 2026 to the next 30 years.
YSRCP: Government expands media restrictions under Red book regulations, halts live telecast
Amaravati, March 3: The opposition YSRCP on Monday claimed that the TDP government in Andhra Pradesh has expanded restrictions on media coverage under the Red Book regulations, further intensifying the controversy in the state legislature.