Latest Caste News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As a viral video from an HDFC Bank branch in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur shows a female employee engaged in a heated confrontation with a customer, the employee on Tuesday shared her version of the incident and said that she herself is demanding an investigation. She alleged that the confrontation escalated after the husband of a bank staff member arrived, used abusive language, and questioned her caste. The incident took place at the bank’s Panki branch. The employee, id…

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday asserted that caste is not a determining factor in the selection of the organisation’s Sarsanghchalak (chief or head), stating that being a Brahmin is not a prerequisite for the position, while emphasising that being a Hindu is the only qualification. Bhagwat made these remarks while addressing an event titled ‘100 Year of Sangh Journey – New Horizons’ in Mumbai.His statement comes amid allegations from the Co…

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The BJP on Monday came out in support of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks describing India as a “Hindu Rashtra” and his comments flagging what he termed “Islamic extremism” in West Bengal, triggering sharp political reactions across parties.Addressing a gathering on Sunday, Bhagwat had asserted that India is a “Hindu nation” and said no constitutional sanction is required for it, as it is a “truth”.He also raised questions over suspended Tr…