Caste enumeration will give respect to socially and economically deprived people, says Social Justice Minister

Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar. File   The decision to enumerate caste in the upcoming Census is a “historic” and “effective” measure to “give respect to the socially and economically deprived people in the country, make them self-reliant and empowered” and a “decisive step towards realising the dreams of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Union Social…

Government’s negligence led to death of seven devotees at Simhachalam: YSRCP leader Jagan

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy consoling the family members of the deceased, at Chandrampalem in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday slammed the NDA government for its “negligence,” which, he alleged, led to the wall collapse and death of seven devotees at Simhachalam during…

Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: U.S. urges Pakistan’s Sharif to condemn J&K terror attack, cooperate

Whenever Army chiefs in Pakistan with a strident anti-India posture have precipitated conflict with India, the fallout has been severe on the Pakistani people, not to mention the steep downward spiral in bilateral relations. At every juncture in the past, when democratic institutions and Pakistan’s civil society have attempted to seek a dialogue with India,…

Sharad Pawar supports discussion on Pahalgam attack, calls for national unity

NCP chief Sharad Pawar while expressing solidarity with the victims, said, “The government must take appropriate steps, and we will support constructive measures.” File | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) said he supports the Congress’ demand for a discussion in Parliament on the recent…