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Uniform Civil Code Faces Tribal Customs Challenge In Madhya Pradesh
Speaking in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the state government is committed to introducing a Uniform Civil Code and has launched a dedicated website through which citizens can submit their suggestions.
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Arunachal Pradesh To Form Panels To Review ST Certificates, Infiltration
The committees have been asked to submit their recommendations within six months. However, the timeline may be extended depending on field studies and stakeholder consultations.
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Tribe Names In ST Certificates Of Some Manipur Government Staff Don't Exist In Official List: RTI
The Scheduled Tribes (ST) certificates of some employees in Manipur government departments have names of tribes that do not exist in the state's official list of ST cleared by parliament, according to information obtained via the RTI Act.
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After "Brahmin Women" Comment, IAS Officer's Remarks On SC/ST Judges Sparks Row
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Santosh Verma, whose comment on Brahmin women led to outrage, has created another storm with his allegation that the high court stopped Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates from becoming civil judges.
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Assam Government To Hold Talks With Protesters Over Scheduled Tribe Report
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government is willing to invite those who are protesting against the report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities to discuss GoM report recommending tribal status for six communities.
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Report Recommending Tribal Status To 6 Communities Tabled In Assam Assembly
In a very significant development, an interim report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) of the Assam government over the proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities was laid in the state assembly on the last day of the winter
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Assam Cabinet Approves Report On Scheduled Tribe Status For 6 Communities
In a significant move ahead of next year's Assembly elections, the Assam government has approved the Group of Ministers (GoM) report recommending that the Centre grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities of the state.
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Assam's Tea Garden Workers March To Demand Scheduled Tribes Status
Thousands of people from the tea garden community hit the streets of eastern Assam's Tinsukia district today, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. The demand has been a long-standing one.
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1 Case In 2022, 3,399 In '23: Manipur's Big Spike In Crimes Against Tribals
India witnessed a sharp 28.7 per cent rise in crimes against members of the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community in 2023, with the northeastern state of Manipur emerging as the most affected, according to the latest data released by NCRB
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Students' Body AMSU Launches Assam Economic Blockade Over Scheduled Tribe Status Delay
The Morans, Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, and Tea Tribes - remain classified as Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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SC/ST Act Brought To Improve Conditions Of Vulnerable Class: Supreme Court
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was brought with an "avowed object" to improve socio-economic conditions of a vulnerable class and prohibits the grant of pre-arrest bail to the accused, the Supreme Court said.
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"Don't Agree At All": Mayawati Calls Top Court's Big Quota Ruling "Vague"
BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the recent Supreme Court verdict allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes, and said Parliament should overturn the ruling.
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BJP vs Congress In Both Houses Of Karnataka Legislature Over Valmiki Corporation Scam
The opposition BJP on Monday tore into the ruling Congress over the Rs 187 crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
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All SCs, STs May Not Be Homogenous: Supreme Court On Sub-Classification
The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify scheduled castes and scheduled tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogenous in terms of their sociological, economic and social status.
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State Government Go-Ahead Must For ST List Changes: Centre To Manipur Leader
The Tribal Affairs Ministry in a reply to a representation by a Manipur-based leader of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) has said any move to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST) needs the state government's permission.
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Uniform Civil Code Faces Tribal Customs Challenge In Madhya Pradesh
Speaking in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the state government is committed to introducing a Uniform Civil Code and has launched a dedicated website through which citizens can submit their suggestions.
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Arunachal Pradesh To Form Panels To Review ST Certificates, Infiltration
The committees have been asked to submit their recommendations within six months. However, the timeline may be extended depending on field studies and stakeholder consultations.
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Tribe Names In ST Certificates Of Some Manipur Government Staff Don't Exist In Official List: RTI
The Scheduled Tribes (ST) certificates of some employees in Manipur government departments have names of tribes that do not exist in the state's official list of ST cleared by parliament, according to information obtained via the RTI Act.
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After "Brahmin Women" Comment, IAS Officer's Remarks On SC/ST Judges Sparks Row
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Santosh Verma, whose comment on Brahmin women led to outrage, has created another storm with his allegation that the high court stopped Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates from becoming civil judges.
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Assam Government To Hold Talks With Protesters Over Scheduled Tribe Report
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government is willing to invite those who are protesting against the report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities to discuss GoM report recommending tribal status for six communities.
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Report Recommending Tribal Status To 6 Communities Tabled In Assam Assembly
In a very significant development, an interim report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) of the Assam government over the proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities was laid in the state assembly on the last day of the winter
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Assam Cabinet Approves Report On Scheduled Tribe Status For 6 Communities
In a significant move ahead of next year's Assembly elections, the Assam government has approved the Group of Ministers (GoM) report recommending that the Centre grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities of the state.
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Assam's Tea Garden Workers March To Demand Scheduled Tribes Status
Thousands of people from the tea garden community hit the streets of eastern Assam's Tinsukia district today, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. The demand has been a long-standing one.
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1 Case In 2022, 3,399 In '23: Manipur's Big Spike In Crimes Against Tribals
India witnessed a sharp 28.7 per cent rise in crimes against members of the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community in 2023, with the northeastern state of Manipur emerging as the most affected, according to the latest data released by NCRB
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Students' Body AMSU Launches Assam Economic Blockade Over Scheduled Tribe Status Delay
The Morans, Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, and Tea Tribes - remain classified as Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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SC/ST Act Brought To Improve Conditions Of Vulnerable Class: Supreme Court
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was brought with an "avowed object" to improve socio-economic conditions of a vulnerable class and prohibits the grant of pre-arrest bail to the accused, the Supreme Court said.
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"Don't Agree At All": Mayawati Calls Top Court's Big Quota Ruling "Vague"
BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the recent Supreme Court verdict allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes, and said Parliament should overturn the ruling.
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BJP vs Congress In Both Houses Of Karnataka Legislature Over Valmiki Corporation Scam
The opposition BJP on Monday tore into the ruling Congress over the Rs 187 crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
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All SCs, STs May Not Be Homogenous: Supreme Court On Sub-Classification
The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify scheduled castes and scheduled tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogenous in terms of their sociological, economic and social status.
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State Government Go-Ahead Must For ST List Changes: Centre To Manipur Leader
The Tribal Affairs Ministry in a reply to a representation by a Manipur-based leader of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) has said any move to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST) needs the state government's permission.
