social justice

New Delhi, March 5 The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) wrote an open letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday, seeking clarification on the Centre's position regarding alleged controversial remarks on caste made by JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree...

Amaravati, March 4 – The opposition YSR Congress Party demanded the sacking of Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Wednesday for his remarks in the Legislative Council targeting Chairman K. Moshenu Raju based on his religion.Leader of the opposition in the Council...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar stated on Monday that the growing problem of drug abuse cannot be addressed solely by the central and state governments, emphasizing the need for collective social and spiritual participation to effectively combat the menace...

Bengaluru, March 4 – The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), Karnataka unit, has urged the Congress-led government in the state to continue the re-survey of former Devadasis in a comprehensive, appropriate, and just manner.The Devadasi system is an ancient practice that is culturally...

Bengaluru, March 4 – The Karnataka unit of the BJP accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on Wednesday, and called on senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in...

Chennai, March 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, wishing him a long and healthy life.In a message posted on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said...

Chennai, March 1 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin will celebrate his 73rd birthday on Sunday, with the day's events reflecting both personal reverence and political symbolism as the state moves closer to the assembly election season.The Chief Minister is scheduled to...

Chennai, March 1 – DMK Deputy General Secretary and Thoothukudi Member of Parliament, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, is likely to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thiruchendur constituency, party sources indicated on Saturday.If confirmed, this would mark her return to...

Building on the success of the first National Convention on Women in India, O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting the Second National Convention, March 8-10, on its campus in Sonipat, Haryana. The convention aims to foster rigorous, inclusive, and action-oriented discussions on gender...

Chennai, February 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to CPI veteran and freedom fighter R Nallakannu, saying the latter would be remembered for his connection with ordinary people and his efforts to give a voice to the underprivileged, workers, and farmers.In a...

Hyderabad, February 25 – Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao strongly condemned the killing of a two-month-old infant during the Kummera Mallanna Jatara in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district and demanded action against the perpetrators, regardless of their political...

Chennai, February 25 – Veteran Communist leader R. Nallakannu, one of the most respected figures in Tamil Nadu's political landscape and a lifelong member of the CPI, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101.He passed away at 1:55 p.m. at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where...

Chennai, February 24 Profuse tributes were paid to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary on Tuesday.Remembering Jayalalithaa on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she held a special place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a...

Chennai, February 24 Rich tributes were paid to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary on Tuesday.Remembering Jayalalithaa on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she held a special place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a...

New Delhi, February 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the late Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, and said she made a place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and an outstanding administrator.On the 78th birth anniversary...

London, February 23 A new report on violent communal clashes in Leicester in 2022, attributed to widespread disinformation, called on Monday for the creation of a permanent community unity forum to improve relations in one of England's most diverse cities."Better Together: Understanding the...

Shillong, February 23 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Monday, describing the incident as "deeply unfortunate" and "completely unacceptable".Reacting to the incident...

Ayodhya, February 23 – Responding to the Taliban’s new penal code concerning atrocities against women and children in Afghanistan, spiritual leaders on Monday condemned the move, saying they are deeply saddened by the cruelty inflicted on mothers, women, and children in the name of religion...

New Delhi, February 23 The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of backward Muslim communities while hearing a plea seeking quota in jobs and admissions under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for 'Pasmanda Muslims'."What about the other Muslim OBCs? The OBC is not only a social...

Bengaluru, February 23 – A BJP delegation has submitted a memorandum to Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, alleging that the Congress-led government in the state has mishandled the issue of internal reservation for Scheduled Castes and has created uncertainty instead of ensuring social...