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Tibetan leader warns of cultural erasure, pushes Tibetan language education in exile
Dharamshala, April 21: The President of the Tibetan Government in exile, Sikyong Penpa Tsering began his visit to the Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement in Sataun on April 19, 2025, following his official engagements in Shimla, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority highlights UAE's role in preserving world heritage
Abu Dhabi, April 18: Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, underscored the United Arab Emirates' significant role in the preservation of world heritage.
CM Nitish launches 'Mahila Samvad' campaign to empower over 2 crore women of Bihar
Patna, April 18: In a landmark initiative to empower women across Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the 'Mahila Samvad' campaign on Friday.
K'taka govt remains undecided on caste census as special Cabinet meeting ends
Bengaluru, April 17: The special Cabinet meeting convened on Thursday to decide on the caste census report ended without any conclusion.
No major mistake in K'taka caste census report: Backward Classes Chairman
Bengaluru, April 17: Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes Chairman Jayaprakash Hegde on Thursday claimed that no major mistake exists in the caste census report, prepared by the state government.
Andhra Pradesh issues ordinance to implement sub-categorisation of SCs
Amaravati, April 17: Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Thursday promulgated an ordinance to implement the sub-categorisation of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the State.
Leaked caste census report should not be tabled in Cabinet: Kumaraswamy tells K'taka govt
Bengaluru, April 17: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy stated on Thursday that under no circumstances should the leaked caste census report be tabled in the Karnataka Cabinet.
Cultural preservation & community integration must for sustainable development: Sikkim CM
Gangtok, April 16: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday stressed the significance of cultural preservation and community integration in aligning with the state’s vision of sustainable development and inclusivity.
H.D. Kumaraswamy challenges CM Siddaramaiah directly, questions 2A benefit distribution
Bengaluru, April 16: Even as anger continues to mount across the state over the caste census report, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has thrown a direct challenge to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the issue of benefit distribution under the 2A category.
HD Kumaraswamy slams Siddaramaiah for 'favouring' his Kuruba community
Bengaluru, April 16: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D.
Caste census: We will not allow injustice to any community, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
Kalaburagi, April 16: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that the caste census survey was a socio-economic one, and the Karnataka government would ensure that no community faces injustice.
K'taka: Vokkaligas to oppose caste census report
Bengaluru, April 15: In a major development, the Karnataka Vokkaliga Association has announced that the community will oppose the caste census report, along with the Lingayat and other aggrieved communities.
I don't agree with caste census report, am ready to fight against this injustice: H.D. Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 15: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the data emerging from the Karnataka caste census report.
Uttarakhand govt working to preserve cultural values: CM Dhami
Haridwar, April 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the government is working determinedly to preserve the cultural values and demography of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. For this, anti-conversion and anti-riot laws have been strictly implemented in the state.
Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow
Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that a meeting will be held on April 15 with Congress party MLAs from the Vokkaliga community to listen to their opinions regarding the caste census issue.
Cong will fight from streets to Parliament: Kharge's 5-point demands on Ambedkar Jayanti
New Delhi, April 14: On the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday reiterated his party's commitment to social justice by presenting a five-point demand with a renewed call for a nationwide caste census. He said that the Congress Party would fight for these five demands from the streets to the Parliament.
Telangana starts implementation of SC sub-categorisation
Hyderabad, April 14: The Telangana government on Monday started implementation of the Scheduled Caste sub-categorisation Act.
Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: K'taka Minister
Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet.
Telangana set to implement SC Categorisation Act from April 14
Hyderabad, April 13: Telangana will implement the SC Categorisation Act from April 14, coinciding with Ambedkar Jayanthi, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Sunday.
How can Muslim population increase in such a manner: K'taka BJP questions caste census' accuracy
Bengaluru, April 13: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday questioned the caste census report findings, wondering how the Muslim population can increase in such a manner.
Implementation of caste census report to create major confusion in Karnataka: Union Minister Somanna
Bengaluru, April 13: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said on Sunday that the implementation of the controversial caste census report could lead to significant confusion in Karnataka.
Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation
Bengaluru, April 13: The controversial caste census report submitted by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08 per cent and recommends 8 per cent reservation for the community, sources confirmed on Sunday.
Brazil, India strengthening tech collaboration for forest preservation: Guilherme Almeida
New Delhi, April 12: Guilherme Alberto Almeida De Almeida, Programme Director at Brazil's Ministry of Management & Innovation in Public Services, highlighted the growing collaboration between Brazil and India in leveraging technology for forest preservation on Saturday.
Haath badlega halaat: Rahul Gandhi highlights three historic resolutions for social justice at Ahmedabad's AICC convention
New Delhi, April 10: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday highlighted the three "historic" decisions for strengthening "social justice" adopted in the party's 'Nyaypath' resolution during the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session held in Ahmedabad on the banks of the Sabarmati river.
Defacing public spaces in urban local bodies is punishable in Himachal
Shimla, April 10: In an effort to preserve the aesthetic beauty of the hill state, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday said it has enforced provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act of 1985 in newly constituted urban local bodies as a punishable offence attracting both imprisonment and fine.
Compassion for conservation: Birdman of Nagpur devotes 22 years to serving birds
Nagpur, April 10: Satpurush Wankhede has been undertaking efforts to feed birds every single day for the past 22 years at the iconic Ambazari Garden in Nagpur. Fulfilling his responsibility of being a good Samaritan, the man remains punctual in feeding birds each morning.
Rahul Gandhi calls for caste census, slams 50 pc reservation cap
Ahmedabad, April 9: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday reiterated his call for the caste-based census and declared that the Congress would break the wall of 50 per cent reservation cap.
Preserve Parasnath Hill in line with Jain traditions, Jharkhand HC tells govt
Ranchi, April 9: The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to take necessary steps to preserve Parasnath Hill -- a sacred pilgrimage site for Jains -- in accordance with their religious beliefs and traditions.
US reaffirms support for Tibetan cause amid rising concerns over rights and cultural suppression in Tibet
Geneva, April 9: Representative Thinley Chukki and UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal from the Tibet Bureau in Geneva discussed with Tressa Rae Finerty, a member of the Senior Foreign Service and the Charge d'Affaires for the US Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).
Karnataka: VHP stages protest against 4% quota for Minorities in govt contracts
Bengaluru, April 8: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts.
Upholds federal system: Kerala CM welcomes SC's verdict on Governor witholding bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that the Tamil Nadu Governor withholding 10 bills and reserving them for the President's assent after they were re-enacted by the State Legislature is "illegal and erroneous in law" and liable to be set aside.
'Illegal and erroneous', SC sets aside reservation of 10 bills for President by TN Governor
New Delhi, April 8: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held it “illegal and erroneous” on the part of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to reserve 10 bills, which were re-adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, for the consideration of the President.
Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana
New Delhi, April 7: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi vowed to increase the reservation limit in Congress-ruled Telangana following the outcomes of the caste survey in the state.
'Don't doubt': Siddaramaiah asserts internal reservation will be implemented in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 5: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that there should be no doubt about internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes, which his government will surely implement in the state "without injustice to anyone".
Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation
New Delhi, April 2: A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly recently to increase the quota for Backward Classes from 23 per cent to 42 per cent. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to join the protest that has been organised by the Backward Classes associations from Telangana at Jantar Mantar today.
Internal reservation: K'taka Cabinet approves interim report of Justice Nagamohan Das Commission
Bengaluru, March 27: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the interim report submitted by the one-man commission headed by retired Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das, which was constituted to study and recommend internal reservation within the Scheduled Castes.
Telangana Assembly passes resolution seeking transparent delimitation process
Hyderabad, March 27: The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution expressing serious concerns over the impending delimitation exercise, highlighting the lack of transparent consultations with key stakeholders.
Unable to debate or reason: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defends reservation for minority contractors
Bengaluru, March 27: Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, has defended the state government's move to extend reservations in civil work contracts, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinformation.
K'taka: Justice Nagamohan Das panel submits report on internal reservation for SCs in govt jobs
Bengaluru, March 27: The much-awaited interim report on internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in government jobs by the Justice (Retired) H. N.
'Fictitious communities named', Suvendu Adhikari questions Mamata govt's new OBC survey
Kolkata, March 26: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday questioned the fresh survey bring conducted by the state government to identify the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), alleging that "completely make-believe, fictitious and imaginary' communities have been listed.