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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
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"We Could Have...": Siddaramaiah's Son Criticises Opposition To Caste Survey
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in Karnataka after the last survey sparked controversy with many sections disputing the findings.
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Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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33% Women's Reservation In 2029 Lok Sabha Elections? Centre Begins Preps
The Centre is preparing to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha beginning with the 2029 general elections.
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Congress Has Asked For New Caste Survey In Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in in Karnataka, said the party's senior leader and the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
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Caste Enumeration Like MRI, Can't Be Source Of Problem: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said caste enumeration in the upcoming census exercise will be a transformative step to bring about social justice and rejected suggestions that it could lead to problems in the society.
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Dharmendra Pradhan's "Crocodile Tears" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi At NDTV Conclave
Reiterating his party's charge that the Congress indulges in feudal politics, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing jibe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" on issues of social justice.
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Asiatic Lion Population In Gujarat Rises To 891 From 674 In Five Years
The estimated population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat has increased to 891 against 674 five years ago as per the census conducted this month, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday.
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This Is India's First Fully Literate State, 2011 Census Had Ranked It At 3
Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday declared Mizoram as the country's first fully literate state. Lalduhoma announced the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a function in Mizoram University (MZU).
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"Shouldn't Be Considered Divisive," Mallikarjun Kharge Writes To PM On Caste Census
Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey, remove 50% cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) for reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in private educational institutions.
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Karnataka To Conduct Census Of Scheduled Castes From May 5 To 17
Caste census: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the state will conduct a census of Scheduled Castes (SCs) from May 5 to 17, and will collect detailed population data of all SC sub-castes in the state.
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"Respected Prime Minister...": Tejashwi Yadav To PM Modi On Caste Census
Tejashwi Yadav also urged the government to ensure that the caste census data leads to meaningful policy reforms.
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"Congress Didn't Do It, Now Says Pressure?" Shivraj Chouhan On Caste Census
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, discussed the ongoing debate around caste-based census, calling it a "necessary step for the welfare of all sections of society".
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Opinion | How Caste Census Question Tested Both Congress And BJP
While the BJP tried its best to navigate caste politics through social engineering, Rahul Gandhi understood that unless the Congress discovered a new social base, it would be difficult for it to regain its pole position in Indian politics.
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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
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"We Could Have...": Siddaramaiah's Son Criticises Opposition To Caste Survey
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in Karnataka after the last survey sparked controversy with many sections disputing the findings.
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Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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33% Women's Reservation In 2029 Lok Sabha Elections? Centre Begins Preps
The Centre is preparing to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha beginning with the 2029 general elections.
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Congress Has Asked For New Caste Survey In Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in in Karnataka, said the party's senior leader and the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
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Caste Enumeration Like MRI, Can't Be Source Of Problem: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said caste enumeration in the upcoming census exercise will be a transformative step to bring about social justice and rejected suggestions that it could lead to problems in the society.
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Dharmendra Pradhan's "Crocodile Tears" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi At NDTV Conclave
Reiterating his party's charge that the Congress indulges in feudal politics, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing jibe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" on issues of social justice.
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Asiatic Lion Population In Gujarat Rises To 891 From 674 In Five Years
The estimated population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat has increased to 891 against 674 five years ago as per the census conducted this month, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday.
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This Is India's First Fully Literate State, 2011 Census Had Ranked It At 3
Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday declared Mizoram as the country's first fully literate state. Lalduhoma announced the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a function in Mizoram University (MZU).
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"Shouldn't Be Considered Divisive," Mallikarjun Kharge Writes To PM On Caste Census
Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey, remove 50% cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) for reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in private educational institutions.
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Karnataka To Conduct Census Of Scheduled Castes From May 5 To 17
Caste census: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the state will conduct a census of Scheduled Castes (SCs) from May 5 to 17, and will collect detailed population data of all SC sub-castes in the state.
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"Respected Prime Minister...": Tejashwi Yadav To PM Modi On Caste Census
Tejashwi Yadav also urged the government to ensure that the caste census data leads to meaningful policy reforms.
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"Congress Didn't Do It, Now Says Pressure?" Shivraj Chouhan On Caste Census
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, discussed the ongoing debate around caste-based census, calling it a "necessary step for the welfare of all sections of society".
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Opinion | How Caste Census Question Tested Both Congress And BJP
While the BJP tried its best to navigate caste politics through social engineering, Rahul Gandhi understood that unless the Congress discovered a new social base, it would be difficult for it to regain its pole position in Indian politics.
