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Census 2027 Phase-I Pre-Test Completed, April 2026 Rollout Planned
The discussion to be executed in further operations planned soon after the completion of the pre-test exercise of the Phase I - Houselisting and Housing Census, which was concluded earlier this month.
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2027 Census In 2 Phases From April 2026, Mobile App For Data Collection
The 2027 national census arguably the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world will run from April 2026 to February 2027 and be conducted with the help of a mobile application for data collection purposes, the government said.
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Wild Elephant Tramples Forest Official, 52, To Death In Kerala
A wildlife official conducting a tiger census was killed by a wild elephant in this northern district, police said on Saturday. The man was identified as Kalimuthu (52), a forest department watcher.
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'Miyas' Will Be Largest Community In Assam In Next Census: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that 'Miya-Muslims' (Bengali-speaking Muslims) will emerge as the largest community in the state in the next census.
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'Caste Census' Begins In Karnataka, Technical Glitches Reported In Some Parts
The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.
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Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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79 Years Of Radcliff Line: Story Of How India And Pakistan Were Divided
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this year, people wonder what transpired in 1947 and led to the partition of this nation. Central to that year and the division was the Radcliffe Boundary Commission's work.
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Congress To Launch Caste Census Campaign, Seeks Removal Of 50% Cap On Quota
The Advisory Council of the OBC Department of the AICC has announced three resolutions following two rounds of deliberations in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who presided over the meeting, announced the resolutions.
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"Will Reveal...": Himanta Sarma Responds To Leader's Bengali Threat
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said writing Bengali as the mother tongue in census documents will quantify the number of foreigners living in the state.
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"BJP, Congress Only Care About Votes": BRS Leader K Kavitha To NDTV
Ms Kavitha's remarks come amid growing pressure on the BJP and Congress to take a clear stand on caste census and OBC reservations.
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Citizens Will Now Be Able To Self-Enumerate During Upcoming Census
A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.
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3 Officers Suspended For Negligence In Duty During Caste Census In Bengaluru
Three officers working in the Bengaluru civic agency have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty while carrying out a caste census for the scheduled caste.
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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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Census 2027 Phase-I Pre-Test Completed, April 2026 Rollout Planned
The discussion to be executed in further operations planned soon after the completion of the pre-test exercise of the Phase I - Houselisting and Housing Census, which was concluded earlier this month.
-
2027 Census In 2 Phases From April 2026, Mobile App For Data Collection
The 2027 national census arguably the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world will run from April 2026 to February 2027 and be conducted with the help of a mobile application for data collection purposes, the government said.
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Wild Elephant Tramples Forest Official, 52, To Death In Kerala
A wildlife official conducting a tiger census was killed by a wild elephant in this northern district, police said on Saturday. The man was identified as Kalimuthu (52), a forest department watcher.
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'Miyas' Will Be Largest Community In Assam In Next Census: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that 'Miya-Muslims' (Bengali-speaking Muslims) will emerge as the largest community in the state in the next census.
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'Caste Census' Begins In Karnataka, Technical Glitches Reported In Some Parts
The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.
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Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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79 Years Of Radcliff Line: Story Of How India And Pakistan Were Divided
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this year, people wonder what transpired in 1947 and led to the partition of this nation. Central to that year and the division was the Radcliffe Boundary Commission's work.
-
Congress To Launch Caste Census Campaign, Seeks Removal Of 50% Cap On Quota
The Advisory Council of the OBC Department of the AICC has announced three resolutions following two rounds of deliberations in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who presided over the meeting, announced the resolutions.
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"Will Reveal...": Himanta Sarma Responds To Leader's Bengali Threat
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said writing Bengali as the mother tongue in census documents will quantify the number of foreigners living in the state.
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"BJP, Congress Only Care About Votes": BRS Leader K Kavitha To NDTV
Ms Kavitha's remarks come amid growing pressure on the BJP and Congress to take a clear stand on caste census and OBC reservations.
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Citizens Will Now Be Able To Self-Enumerate During Upcoming Census
A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.
-
3 Officers Suspended For Negligence In Duty During Caste Census In Bengaluru
Three officers working in the Bengaluru civic agency have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty while carrying out a caste census for the scheduled caste.
-
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.
-
"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.
