Rahul welcomes caste census decision, says Modi govt adopted Congress' vision

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As the Central government decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asserted that the move reflected the Congress' long-standing vision for social justice. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had come under pressure and finally adopted a key plank of the Opposition's developmental agenda.

Right step: Kharge welcomes govt’s move on caste census, demands budget allocation

IANS | April 30, 2025 7:51 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday welcomed the Central government’s decision to conduct a caste-based census, calling it a long-pending demand of the Opposition and a crucial step towards ensuring social justice.

‘Matter of great happiness’: Nitish Kumar praises PM Modi on caste census decision

IANS | April 30, 2025 7:38 PM

Patna, April 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his watershed decision to conduct a caste-based census in the country.

Maha parties welcome Centre’s caste based census decision

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:58 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Ruling and opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday hailed the Centre’s decision to conduct caste based census.

‘Diwali for 140 crore Indians’: BJP welcomes Centre’s decision to conduct caste survey in next census

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:34 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The BJP has welcomed the Centre’s decision to conduct a caste census along with the next population census. The move was approved on Wednesday during a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Caste count goes official: BJP seizes agenda; INDIA bloc faces strategic recalibration

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a landmark decision with far-reaching social and political implications, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday, comes amid growing political momentum around caste data and its role in public policy.

Caste Census to be done along with National Census: Modi govt’s big decision

IANS | April 30, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Centre announced on Wednesday that the caste census will be conducted along with the next population census, an exercise undertaken at the central level.

Govt restructures National Security Advisory Board, ex-RAW chief appointed as head

IANS | April 30, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a significant development, the Centre on Wednesday restructured the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), bringing in several former celebrated and distinguished officers from the Armed Forces, Intelligence Wing, as well as police services.

BJP demands probe into Kejriwal’s role in classroom construction case; seeks strict action

IANS | April 30, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged classroom construction scam, demanding an investigation into his role and swift action against all accused individuals.

Hussain Dalwai compares RSS with ISIS, calls it a 'terrorist organisation'

IANS | April 30, 2025 3:29 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) In remarks that could whip up controversy, Congress's Maharashtra leader Hussain Dalwai on Wednesday compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to ISIS, calling it a "terrorist organisation."

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Rahul welcomes caste census decision, says Modi govt adopted Congress' vision

Right step: Kharge welcomes govt’s move on caste census, demands budget allocation

‘Matter of great happiness’: Nitish Kumar praises PM Modi on caste census decision

Maha parties welcome Centre’s caste based census decision

‘Diwali for 140 crore Indians’: BJP welcomes Centre’s decision to conduct caste survey in next census

Caste count goes official: BJP seizes agenda; INDIA bloc faces strategic recalibration

Caste Census to be done along with National Census: Modi govt’s big decision

Govt restructures National Security Advisory Board, ex-RAW chief appointed as head

BJP demands probe into Kejriwal’s role in classroom construction case; seeks strict action

Hussain Dalwai compares RSS with ISIS, calls it a 'terrorist organisation'

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