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caste discrimination news

Cong MP, Punjab AAP MLA meet Kataria, seek judicial inquiry into IPS officer’s death

IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly shot himself dead at his Sector 11 residence in Chandigarh on Tuesday, left behind a ‘final note’ naming Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and 10 other officers, accusing them of harassment and caste bias. (File photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 10, 2025 05:01 PM IST

‘Deepening social poison’: Rahul claims caste bias behind Haryana cop ‘suicide'

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.

Updated on Oct 09, 2025 10:43 PM IST

Keeping up with UP: Why ban on caste references may boomerang

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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 03, 2025 04:03 PM IST

No caste references, signage, rallies: UP orders compliance with Allahabad HC directive

The Uttar Pradesh government has asked officials to ensure “immediate and effective compliance” with the order. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Sep 23, 2025 06:20 AM IST

No caste mention on FIRs, vehicles, signboards: What UP government order says

The Yogi Adityanath government has clarified that exemptions will apply in cases filed under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, where identifying caste remains a necessary legal requirement.

Published on Sep 24, 2025 05:59 PM IST

Akal Takht Jathedar meets head of Ayyavazhi in Tamil Nadu's Swamithope

Akal Takht Jathedar meets head of Ayyavazhi in Tamil Nadu's Swamithope

Published on Sep 12, 2025 12:46 AM IST

Review: The Bitter Fruit Tree and Other Stories by Prakash Parienkar

Golden sunrise in a Goa village (Shutterstock)

Published on Aug 30, 2025 03:38 AM IST

Dhadak 2 review: Siddhant, Triptii's film on caste and love has a lot to say

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri give strong performances in Dhadak 2.

Updated on Jul 31, 2025 08:35 PM IST

Upper caste men tonsure head of two preachers in UP's Etawah, four arrested

Upper caste men tonsure head of two preachers in UP's Etawah, four arrested

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:54 PM IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book on the Dalit experience internationally, another on philosophical and practical concerns, and a picture of China through the life stories of four women (Shirish Sharma)

Updated on Jun 21, 2025 12:58 AM IST

Two men booked in a woman’s suicide case

Two men booked in a woman’s suicide case

Published on May 06, 2025 07:10 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi writes to Himachal, Telangana CMs to enact Rohit Vemula Act

Congress leader Rahul Gandh.i (HT)

Published on Apr 21, 2025 04:53 PM IST

Complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap over his alleged casteist remark

Anurag Kashyap landed in controversy over his remarks over the censorship issues and row faced by Phule. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP)

Updated on Apr 19, 2025 09:58 PM IST

Dalit groom prays at temple near Ambedkar's birthplace in police presence

Dalit groom prays at temple near Ambedkar's birthplace in police presence

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:16 PM IST

New York City observes Ambedkar Day, mayor lauds his ideals

New York City mayor Eric Adams. (AP File Photo)

Updated on Apr 14, 2025 05:32 PM IST

Tantris' caste-based demands in temple appointments unacceptable: KDRB Chairman

Tantris' caste-based demands in temple appointments unacceptable: KDRB Chairman

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:17 PM IST

People being denied house due to caste or religion 'disheartening': Maharashtra governor

People being denied house due to caste or religion 'disheartening': Maharashtra governor

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:09 PM IST

Caste realities shackle TN’s temple priest diversity push

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The DMK government appointed non-Brahmin priests to various temples as part of a diversity initiative. Shutterstock/representative

Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:16 AM IST

Kerala temple’s employee resigns after ‘caste discrimination’ claims

The “Kazhagam” staff are tasked with tying garlands and performing other ceremonial roles inside the temple (File photo)

Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:56 AM IST

District judge to oversee Gajan festival, ensure SC entry to Nadia temple: HC

Justice Tirthankar Ghosh said the Nadia police must ensure that members of the SC community take part in the Gajan festival without any problem (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 07:38 PM IST

Ludhiana: Explanation sought from registrar over ‘selective’ audits of Verka plants

Asked to file reply within 15 days over audits being conducted for plants in Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, Faridkot and Khanna. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:06 AM IST

Why Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi praised Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari addresses a gathering.

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 04:12 PM IST

UGC releases draft regulations for promotion of equity in universities, colleges

According to UGC’s draft regulations, the head of the institution would be the ex-officio chairperson of EOC (File image)

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:10 PM IST

Annihilating caste in universities and colleges

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The fact that suicides in higher education institutes continue despite the 2012 Regulations indicates there is a need to treat caste discrimination as a criminal act. Only then can it be brought under check. (Photo by Ravi Choudhary/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 18, 2025 08:17 PM IST

SC seeks Centre's response on caste discrimination in educational institutions

SC asked the UGC to furnish data within six weeks on the complaints over such discrimination among students in all universities and higher education institutions besides the consequent action (HT file photo)

Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:24 PM IST

IIM-B director, seven others booked over caste discrimination against Dalit professor

IIM-B director, seven others booked over caste discrimination against Dalit professor

Published on Dec 21, 2024 11:38 AM IST

IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias

IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:10 AM IST

IIM Bangalore caste discrimination row: Karnataka govt directs police action

IIM Bangalore campus.

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Woman accuses in-laws of caste discrimination

Woman accuses in-laws of caste discrimination

Updated on Dec 02, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Protest against alleged caste discrimination at IIM Bangalore, institute denies

Protestors also demanded the resignation of IIM-Bangalore Director Rishikesha T Krishnan for allegedly violating reservation policy and harassing faculty members for raising diversity and inclusion issues.

Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:27 PM IST

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