https://en.themooknayak.com/education/adivasi-chhatra-sangh-opposes-prof-saroj-sharmas-appointment-as-ranchi-university-vc-over-alleged-scst-harassment-and-drivers-suicide-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-20/ql0avdhs/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-20-at-2.09.25-PM.jpeg The Adivasi Chhatra Sangh questioned the appointment process, asking how a person facing such serious allegations could be made head of a prominent university in a tribal-dominated state like Jharkhand. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-20T14:20:41.991+05:30 Adivasi Chhatra Sangh Opposes Prof. Saroj Sharma’s Appointment as Ranchi University VC Over Alleged SC/ST Harassment and Driver’s Suicide Case Adivasi Chhatra Sangh, Ranchi University VC appointment, SC/ST Harassment , Driver’s Suicide Case, Prof. Saroj Sharma https://en.themooknayak.com/india/patna-high-court-quashes-scst-atrocities-case-against-rajasthan-family-calls-it-malicious-counterblast-to-matrimonial-dispute https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-20/qsgfjzf0/PATNA-HC.jpg The court noted the charge sheet was “cryptic and perfunctory” and the investigation mechanical. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-20T10:50:00.000+05:30 Patna High Court Quashes SC/ST Atrocities Case Against Rajasthan Family, Calls It Malicious Counterblast to Matrimonial Dispute SC/ST Atrocities Case, Patna High Court, Matrimonial Dispute https://en.themooknayak.com/dalit-news/ncsc-notice-to-punjab-authorities-over-alleged-casteist-terms-in-official-list-for-census-operations https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2025-07-30/9abr0atv/पाकिस्तान-में-सफाईकर्मियों-से-जातीय-भेदभाव.png The Valmiki /Balmiki community, part of Scheduled Castes and often linked to sanitation work, has strongly objected to the specific references, which they say stigmatize and cause resentment. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-20T00:49:14.765+05:30 NCSC Notice to Punjab Authorities Over Alleged Casteist Terms in Official List for Census Operations National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) , derogatory slurs, Scheduled Castes list, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis https://en.themooknayak.com/education/rajasthan-teachers-burn-effigy-of-education-minister-in-his-own-constituency-vow-to-intensify-agitation-over-summer-vacation-cut https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-19/6ymdebk5/1.jpeg Demonstrators burnt an effigy and submitted a memorandum demanding the rollback of arbitrary deductions from summer vacations and action on other key demands. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-19/3yh0sleq/2.jpeg The protestors pointed out that due to the minister’s inaction, promotions under the Third Pay Scale have been stalled for years, leaving thousands of senior teacher posts vacant in subjects like Mathematics, English, and Science. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-19/r2xey73f/3.jpeg The teachers highlighted the lack of a transfer policy even after two and a half years of the government’s term, and the issue of dual postings of thousands of teachers, which places a double burden on the treasury and injustice upon students. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-19T15:26:15.847+05:30 Rajasthan: Teachers Burn Effigy of Education Minister in His Own Constituency, Vow to Intensify Agitation Over Summer Vacation Cut Education Minister Madan Dilawar, statewide movement , summer vacations, teachers' transfer policy https://en.themooknayak.com/books/dastan-e-gurudutt-book-launch-mahmood-farooqui-new-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-19/84dk7dgx/Dastan-e-Gurudutt.jpg 'Dastan-e-Gurudutt': Mahmood Farooqui's New Book Launch Event themooknayak-en en 2026-05-19T12:16:17.891+05:30 Renowned Dastango Mahmood Farooqui’s New Book 'Dastan-e-Gurudutt' to be Launched on May 20 Mahmood Farooqui, Guru Dutt Biography, Rajkamal Prakashan Book https://en.themooknayak.com/livelihood/cattle-traders-and-farmers-in-west-bengal-face-livelihood-crisis-amid-strict-enforcement-of-slaughter-rules-ahead-of-bakrid https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-19/qzwubn1h/cattle-slaughter-bengal.jpg Hundreds of cattle remain unsold in local haats in Bengal, leaving families burdened with debt and feeding costs. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-19T10:54:42.913+05:30 Cattle Traders and Farmers in West Bengal Face Livelihood Crisis Amid Strict Enforcement of Slaughter Rules Ahead of Bakrid rural livelihoods, animal slaughter rules, Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Cattle Traders https://en.themooknayak.com/tribal-news/bengaluru-police-sends-second-notice-to-iim-b-professor-wife-in-kuki-babysitter-abuse-case-scst-atrocity-clauses-may-be-added https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-11/tuq1wqcm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-4.14.21-PM-1.jpeg The complainant, a 23-year-old tribal woman from Churachandpur, had alleged that Prof Sapra and his wife have been abusing her since June 2021. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-18/ypvdoou2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-4.12.24-PM.jpeg The victim's birth certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar card and bank statement were formally submitted to the Mico Layout Police Station on May 18. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2024-01/3d698ccd-a5e0-4bd1-bd24-409b2e30a0d2/IIMB.png The institution's continued non-action and silence over the matter, has outraged not just the Kuki community but also wider civil society. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-18T17:49:51.356+05:30 Bengaluru Police Sends Second Notice to IIM-B Professor, Wife in Kuki Babysitter Abuse Case; SC/ST Atrocity Clauses May Be Added Bengaluru Police, Kuki Babysitter Abuse , IIM-B Professor Amar Sapra, SC/ST Atrocity Act, Kuki community