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Cementing exclusion: What the numbers say about SC, ST, OBC presence in India’s elite institutions

79 years post-Independence, the doors of higher institutes of learning are barely open for marginalised communities as a non-conducive environment flourishes

United Christian Forum: Average two Christians attacked in India every day, 287 incidents reported from UP itself

As per their statement, in 335 days of 2023, 687 incidents of violence against Christians reported, 88 more than last year; Manipur saw well-orchestrated attacks on Christians

Madhya Pradesh: loudspeakers in religious places, plans to ban open sale of meat

The new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh was sworn in on December 13th, following which a slurry of new changes are being brought, some of which include a ban on loudspeakers for religious gatherings in public at selected timings.

In a sinister forewarning, RSS leader says Muslims should hand over all disputed religious sites to Hindus: Indresh Kumar

PTI reports that Kumar, who is the RSS' national executive member and patron of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, said temples belonging to the followers of 'Sanatan' were “demolished by foreign invaders.”

Union data on faculty position in Central University: 14.3% SC, 7% ST, 23.4% OBC

Mission Recruitment unable to achieve diverse representation of marginalised groups, need for equitable faculty distribution in Indian Central Universities still remains; no data on professor posts held by marginalised communities provided by union

Vacancies Plague NCST: 4 positions out of 5 lying vacant, no Chairperson since July 2023, no Vice-Chairperson since 2019

Critical gaps in NCST leadership and composition lead to low convictions, demanding urgent action and systemic reforms for tribal rights

OBC Fellowship Scheme: Highest number of beneficiaries in UP, lowest in Arunachal Pradesh and Chandigarh

Critical disparities in state-wise distribution of beneficiaries of OBC fellowship raise concerns; union data unveils trends revealing unequal access to OBC educational empowerment

Where thou representation: 3 women justices in the Supreme Court, 8.86% of the current strength

Questions of caste representation raised- out of 650 judges appointed across various High Courts over the past six years, 75.7% from the General Category, 3.54% SC, 1.54% ST, 11.7% OBC

Daulata Ram Balley: A devout soldier of Ambedkarite mission in Birmingham

The journey of D R Balley from Phillor to Birmingham is the story of a strong willed Ambedkarite who fought against all odds both of caste as well as class in the society.

Education for a Hindu Rashtra: UGC-NCERT pushing a divisive agenda

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Synthetic Content, Three-Hour Compliance and the Risk of Over-Removal: Analysing the IT rules amendments

While the government introduces safeguards against deep fakes and non-consensual imagery, the amendments also shorten response timelines and expand administrative takedown authority, prompting questions about due process and free expression

Turning the Constitution into Action: CJP’s year against a rising tide of hate

CJP turned constitutional ideals into action—defending dignity, curbing organised hate, and pressing for institutional neutrality