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Minor Dalit girl raped inside house in Badaun, accused absconding

A case of rape of a Dalit minor girl has come to light in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Late on Saturday night, a youth entered the house and raped the girl. Police have registered a case against the accused and the victim has been medically examined. Police is searching for the accused.
Edited by Raghavendra Shukla
Badaun: A case has been registered against a youth for raping a Dalit minor girl inside a house in a village in Kadar Chowk area of ??Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Police gave this information. Additional Superintendent of Police (city area) Amit Kishore Srivastava said that the girl’s father had gone to guard the field late on Saturday night in a village in Kadar Chowk police station area.
A youth named Lovelesh entered her house at around 4 am on Sunday and found the girl alone and raped her. According to Srivastava, during this time when the girl’s father returned home, Lovelesh fled from the spot. After this, the victim’s father reached the police station and complained about the matter to the police. He said that the police have registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, POCSO Act and Dalit Act and have started searching for the accused.
Srivastava said that the girl has been sent to the district hospital for medical examination.
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Raghavendra Shukla chose the path of journalism due to his interest in reading and writing. After obtaining a diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, he joined Jansatta as a trainee sub-editor in July 2017. After that, he became a part of the Lucknow team of Navbharat Times Online. Currently, he is posted here as a senior digital content producer.
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BJP gains ground in Dalit-majority constituencies

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a notable victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, winning 48 of the 70 seats and making significant strides among the Dalit community.
The party wrested control of six out of the 16 seats where th historic shift in its outreach to Dalit vote Delhi’s population, making them the sec Traditionally, Dalit voters in Delhi have Aadmi Party (AAP) from 2013 to 2020. Dalit-majority constituencies like Sultan However, this election saw several prom For instance, AAP’s Rakhi Birla, the sitti Madipur constituency by nearly 10,900 v Seema Puri, finishing in third place. In c AAP’s Vishesh Ravi. In terms of Dalit representation, there are of these in the 2020 elections, the BJP ha population in three of them. Additionally
—both with a significant Dalit populatio
This is the first time BJP has successfully previously seen in the party’s Lok Sabha dynamics within the Dalit community, pa better off in terms of education and empl In Delhi, areas with higher Chamar popu West Delhi, have contributed to BJP’s ga population is dominant, also saw BJP’s s where the Balmiki population outnumber Meanwhile, Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj cent in 2020 to 0.58 per cent in 2025
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‘Our meals remain in the shadows,’ says writer Shahu Patole, author of Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada’

In a conversation with ThePrint, Patole discussed his book on Mahar & Mang cuisines, caste biases in food, and how generations have worked to preserve flavours despite culinary erasure.
Madhurita Goswami (Edited by Radifah Kabir)
Jaipur: Shahu Patole, author of Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada talks about how in her village “seven castes till the same earth, sowing the same grains and vegetables beneath shared skies and rains.”
“We all know the plates of the upper castes, but our meals remain in the shadows, unknown to the upper castes,” adds Patole, speaking to ThePrint on the sidelines of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
“Once the meal has been prepared in the kichen, food is divided—some deemed untouchable, others not. This is an outcome of a social hierarchy upheld by the caste system,” he said.
Patole’s book, written in Marathi and translated into English by Bhushan Korgaonkar, offers an insightful perspective on how caste has profoundly shaped culinary traditions while discussing recipes from the kitchens of the Mahar and Mang communities of Marathwada. He, along with Korgaonkar, discussed caste fault lines, food, and the book in their interview with ThePrint.
Reflecting on the driving force behind his decision to write the book, Patole said, “Culinary competitions have taken the spotlight on television, streaming platforms, and social media, yet the food of our community remains invisible, absent from these stages. As the media turns a blind eye and shame lingers around what we eat, I felt compelled to write this book. It is a testament to the food we have cherished for generations. This book is for our future generations, so they may know and celebrate the flavours that have sustained us.”
His work, Patole noted, stands as the first documented account of his community’s culinary heritage.
He said that every recipe in his book comes from his mother, grandmother, and other relatives, and that he has not only tasted but can also cook each dish himself.
Patole’s book features recipes for beef, bone, and blood dishes, among others. Yet, when asked about his favourite meal, he revealed a different preference: “I love roti and vegetables—not the elaborate thalis piled with countless dishes, just roti and one vegetable curry.”
However, he added, “Non-vegetarian dishes are simpler to prepare, as they don’t require several intricate steps like puran poli or some vegetable dishes often do. Moreover, you need only one non-vegetarian dish to complete your meal, but with puran poli, you would need dal, papad, and vegetables. All of that takes a lot of time and effort.”
What Patole avoids in his meals are hing (asafoetida) and ghee. “We don’t use them in our cooking,” he explained, noting that the only masala used is ‘yesur’. “It is prepared once and lasts the entire year. All you have to do is add ‘yesur’, and the cooking is nearly done,” he added.
Korgaonkar explained that ‘yesur’ is a blend of spices and chillies, typically reserved for non-vegetarian dishes.
The writer-translator duo also acknowledged the hurdles they faced during the book’s translation, which stemmed from differences in traditions, cultural contexts, and regional linguistic nuances. They overcame these challenges through persistent communication and Korgaonkar’s visits to Patole’s home, bridging gaps through continuous collaboration.
Courtesy : The Print
Karnataka Dalit leaders’ closed door meet sparks Congress leadership change talk

A closed-door meeting of Karnataka’s Dalit leaders was reportedly held in Davangere during the Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava. State Home Minister G Parameshwara, who also met AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, dismissed political motives. He hinted at a Delhi visit soon.
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Karnataka Dalit Ministers reportedly held a closed-door meeting
Parameshwara met AICC chief Kharge but denied political discussions
He hinted at a Delhi visit without revealing details
A closed-door meeting of prominent Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes leaders in Karnataka, including ministers G Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, HC Mahadevappa, K Rajanna, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra Siddaramaiah, was reportedly held in Davangere on Sunday.
The speculated talks were held in Valmiki Matha in Rajanahalli, Harihar during the Maharshi Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava.
The meeting sparked speculation about discussions on the possible change of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, a post currently held by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Earlier in the day, Home Minister G Parameshwara also held a 45-minute closed-door meeting with All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru.
Dismissing speculation surrounding the meeting in Davangere, Parameshwara said, “There was a Valmiki convention, and we were all invited by the Swamijis. We participated in the event, and that’s all. There is nothing political about this, and I have no idea what you are talking about.” When asked about his Delhi visit, he added, “I will definitely go, and I will tell you when the time comes.”
This comes after the Congress High Command had cancelled the dinner’s meeting of Dalit leaders. Home Minister G Parameshwara, who had organised the event, had cited directions from Randeep Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka, as the reason for the cancellation.
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Beaten for drinking water? Dalit student became victim of PTI’s cruelty in Baran school, beaten by throwing on the road

In Baran district of Rajasthan, a physical teacher brutally beat a Dalit student of class 10 for drinking water. The teacher threw the student on the road and beat him with kicks and punches. The injured student is being treated in the hospital. Police is investigating the matter and no action has been taken against the teacher.
Contributed by Arjun Arvind |Edited by Sudhendra Pratap Singh
- Teacher brutally beat student in Rajasthan school
- 15-year-old Dalit student Sunil admitted to hospital
- Police started investigating the matter, but no action was taken
- Teacher accused of caste discrimination
A case of beating of a Dalit student has come to light in Baran.
Baran: A serious case of beating of a student by a teacher has come to light in Baran district of Rajasthan. This incident is from PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School located in Kawai area of ??the district, where a physical teacher brutally beat a Dalit student over drinking water. The injured student is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.
The teacher beat the student after throwing him on the ground
According to the information, the physical teacher posted in the school, Ravi Bindal, threw 15-year-old Sunil Meena, resident of Amapura, on the ground and beat him badly with kicks and punches. Despite this incident, till now the education department has not taken any action against the accused teacher, while the police is investigating the matter.
The teacher got angry over drinking water
According to eyewitnesses, when class 10 student Sunil Meena was going to drink water, teacher Ravi Bindal saw him and suddenly got angry and started beating him. It is being told that after reaching the school on Saturday, Sunil felt thirsty, and as soon as he went to drink water, the teacher stopped him and started beating him without any warning.
Family informed the police
The student was seriously injured due to the beating, after which the school administration informed his family. The family immediately reached the school and took Sunil to the hospital. After the incident, the victim’s family has lodged a complaint in this regard at Kawai Salpura police station.
Fled on the road and beaten brutally
Student Sunil told that when he was going to drink water during prayer, the teacher threw him on the road in front of the school and beat him with kicks and punches. Sunil’s father also alleged that his son was badly beaten up and he was thrown on the road and beaten brutally. At present, the student is undergoing treatment in the district hospital, and the family is demanding justice.
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Sudhendra Pratap Singh
Senior Digital Content Producer at Navbharat Times Digital. Started the journey in journalism with local newspaper Agrabharat. From here the caravan grew and reached NBT.com via Kalpataru Express, Hindustan News Paper, News18.
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Four days after Dalit-police clash, Faridkot village still tense

Tension continues to prevail at Chandbhan village in Faridkot district even four days after a violent clash between members of the Dalit community and the police. The confrontation, which erupted on February 5 over a water drainage dispute, has led…
Article_Author Balwant Garg
Tension continues to prevail at Chandbhan village in Faridkot district even four days after a violent clash between members of the Dalit community and the police. The confrontation, which erupted on February 5 over a water drainage dispute, has led to widespread protests and growing outrage against the police.
The problem began after demonstrators blocked the Bathinda-Kotkapura road, demanding a resolution to the dispute. The protest turned violent when the police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to allegations that protesters pelted officers with stones, injuring many of them.
Following the clash, the police arrested 39 protesters and registered criminal cases against 91 individuals, including village Sarpanch Amandeep Kaur and her husband Kuldeep Singh, on the charges of robbery, vandalism, assaulting police officers and damaging public property.
Most of the arrested individuals belong to the Dalit community and there are allegations that the police entered houses of protesters, beat up family members and vandalised their belongings.
While the police have denied these accusations, a video on social media has intensified the controversy. The video reportedly shows members of the opposing faction firing shots in the air and throwing stones at protesters in the presence of police.
After the emergence of that video, several social and Dalit organisations have accused the police of favouring one faction. In response to mounting pressure, the Faridkot police on Saturday registered a case against an individual for firing shots on February 5.
Angered by the police response, various Dalit and employee unions have announced to gherao the SSP office on February 10.
At a meeting by organisations such as the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union, Pendu Mazdoor Union, Naujawan Bharat Sabha and the Kirti Kisan Union, an action committee was formed to protest against the police’s alleged bias and brutality. Women and children from affected families also participated in the meeting, accusing the police of oppression and demanding justice.
Faridkot SSP Dr Pragya Jain denied allegations of bias and brutality. She said the police had taken action against all those who violated the law and attacked the police.
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Anyone married to SC or ST will be deemed to be member of particular category, HC told

Srinagar: The Social Welfare Department has informed all deputy Commissioners about the Union Home Ministry’s guiding principle that no person who was not a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe by birth will be deem to be a member of the particular category merely because he or she had married a person belonging to a SC or ST, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has been informed.
“While conveying the decision to all the Deputy Commissioners, the clarification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs has also been relied upon with a view to resolve the issue of SC and ST Certificates wherein the guiding principle which has been relied upon by the appropriate authority is that no person who was not a SC and ST by birth will be deem to be a member of SC or ST category merely because he or she had married a person belonging to a SC or ST,” the government informed the a bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal while hearing a related plea.
Similarly, the government said, a person who is a member of the SC or ST would continue to be a member of the SC or ST, as the case may be even after his or her marriage with a person who does not belong to a SC or ST.
The Social Welfare Department had examined the matter in consultation with the Law Department and necessary clarification with regard to the issuance of the SC and ST and OBC Certificate to the married woman has already been communicated to all Deputy Commissioners of J&K and also to the Revenue Department wherein it has been held in unambiguous terms that a woman cannot be denied her SC/ST/OBC status after marriage to a non-SC/ST/OBC person, as a woman’s caste is determined by birth and not by marriage, the government added
Member NCSC Dr Anju Bala visits SKUAST-K
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SC refuses to lay down yardstick for granting reservation in promotion to SCs/STs
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to “lay down any yardstick” for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao said states are obligated to collect data on the inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs. “On the…
Delhi HC seeks Jamia’s stand on plea against religion-based reservation
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on a petition challenging its decision to approve religion-based reservation for appointments to teaching and non-teaching posts while abolishing the quota under the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories. Petitioners Ram Niwas Singh and Sanjay…
Jammu Kashmir High Court Directs Issuance of ST Certificate to Padri Tribe Member Facing UPSC Deadline
JAMMU: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has directed the authorities to decide on the issuance of a Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate to a petitioner belonging to the Padri Tribe before February 11, 2025, enabling her to apply for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination.
The petitioner, Shivaeta Rani, had approached the High Court challenging an order dated December 30, 2024, rejecting her application for an ST certificate. Her plea sought a direction to the concerned authorities for the issuance of the certificate, which she required to avail herself of reservation benefits in competitive examinations.
Represented by Advocate Abid Khan, the petitioner argued that despite a legal clarification from the Law Department confirming that a woman’s caste status remains unchanged after marriage, the authorities had denied her the certificate. According to the legal position, as conveyed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, a person’s Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) status is determined by birth and is not altered by marriage. The petitioner had earlier appealed to the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kishtwar, under the Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011, but her appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the matter required further clarification under the Reservation Act.
During the hearing, Senior Additional Advocate General Monika Kohli, representing the Union of India and other respondents, submitted an affidavit affirming that the authorities would take a decision in line with the legal clarification already issued. She assured the court that the matter would be considered strictly in accordance with the opinion provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Law Department.
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