https://en.themooknayak.com/dalit-news/madras-hc-grants-bail-to-cop-in-dalit-engineer-honor-killing-case-slams-casteism-as-deep-rooted-curse https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/6nw3fikp/Honor-Killing.jpeg While granting the bail, Justice Pugalendhi used the occasion to deliver a pointed judicial commentary on the menace of casteism in society. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/nw9cbe7c/Dalit-techie.webp 23-year-old Dalit techie Kavin Selvaganesh was murdered allegedly by his girlfriend's brother Surjith Saravanan (R) in Tirunelveli district on 27 July 2025. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-12T17:28:33.180+05:30 Madras HC Grants Bail to Cop in Dalit Engineer Honor Killing Case; Slams Casteism as 'Deep-Rooted Curse' Tirunelveli Honor Killing Case, Casteism, caste-based prejudices, Tamil Nadu election results, Madras High Court https://en.themooknayak.com/politics/rajendra-pal-gautam-aicc-sc-department-speech-constitution-bjp https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/e1t8q9k3/Rajendra-Pal-Gautam-Event.jpg Rajendra Pal Gautam marks his first year as AICC SC Chair with a fierce speech defending the Constitution, Bahujan rights, and slamming BJP policies. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/tu1lb1b6/6151992712937280289.jpg themooknayak-en en 2026-06-12T15:53:18.101+05:30 "We Will Face Bullets But Save the Constitution": Rajendra Pal Gautam Marks First Year as AICC SC Chair with Fierce Attack on BJP Rajendra Pal Gautam, AICC SC Department, Congress party news, save Constitution India, Dalit rights https://en.themooknayak.com/discussion-interview/the-childhood-we-still-owe-our-children https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2024-09-17/yqucsnbb/IMG-20240915-WA0019.jpg Most children somehow enter school. The larger question is whether schools are able to retain them, educate them effectively and convince families that education offers a genuine route to a better life. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-13/mcm7j8qx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-13-at-6.11.10-PM-2.jpeg The stereotypical image of children working in large factories captures only a fraction of reality. Much of today's child labour exists in informal sectors that are difficult to monitor and regulate. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-12T11:35:16.367+05:30 The Childhood We Still Owe Our Children Child Labour Day, Child Rights https://en.themooknayak.com/education/students-join-aisas-protest-in-dus-north-campus-demand-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/uivqtqe7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-10.01.23-AM.jpeg Thursday marked the first day of AISA's week-long area campaign across Delhi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-12/jenge8n7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-10.01.25-AM.jpeg Students shouted slogans, "Scrap NTA! Repeal NEP-2020!" themooknayak-en en 2026-06-12T11:19:07.164+05:30 Students Join AISA's Protest in DU's North Campus, Demand Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation AISA's Protest, Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation, CBSE portal scams, NEET-UG paper leak https://en.themooknayak.com/society/pune-protest-cjp-demands-10000-compensation-for-exam-victims-mandatory-72-hour-backup-re-exam https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/qje1o9b9/pune-protest.png The movement has struck a chord with youth disillusioned by political distractions and governance lapses, positioning education and exam integrity at the centre of national discourse. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/xuanbjzr/3.jpeg Crowd gathered at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) campus in Pune during the protest. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/rpqhmqs4/2.jpeg Organisers expressed confidence that the momentum from Pune would translate into even stronger participation on June 20. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/pdk0dlwg/1.jpeg themooknayak-en en 2026-06-12T02:02:00.000+05:30 Pune Protest: CJP Demands ₹10,000 Compensation for Exam Victims, Mandatory 72-Hour Backup Re-Exam CJP Pune Protest, Abhijeet Dipke, examination irregularities, Cockroach Janta Party, Hindu-Muslim politics https://en.themooknayak.com/india/cjp-gives-criminal-complaint-against-abhijit-iyer-mitra-for-alleged-conspiracy-to-disrupt-peaceful-jantar-mantar-protest https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/alwwv054/1.jpeg The CJP has urged immediate registration of an FIR, followed by a thorough probe into electronic records and communication between the accused. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-11T15:26:22.106+05:30 CJP Gives Criminal Complaint Against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for Alleged Conspiracy to Disrupt Peaceful Jantar Mantar Protest Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Criminal Complaint, Jantar Mantar Protest, inflammatory statements https://en.themooknayak.com/sexual-violence/supreme-court-sets-aside-pocso-conviction-after-victim-marries-accused-and-accepts-compensation https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/uh3pzdft/SC-.png Following the conviction, the victim filed affidavits stating they had settled the matter and were living together. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-11T14:51:06.699+05:30 Supreme Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused and Accepts Compensation POCSO Conviction, Supreme Court latest order, Madras High Court https://en.themooknayak.com/india/from-fuel-to-job-scheme-why-cpim-is-protesting-across-tamil-nadu-on-june-19-three-big-demands-explained https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-06-11/c7hhrzze/GeminiGeneratedImageewinesewinesewin.png The Tamil Nadu State Committee of the Communist Party of India (M) has decided to hold a massive protest across the state on June 19. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-11T12:42:10.567+05:30 From Fuel to Job Scheme: Why CPI(M) Is Protesting Across Tamil Nadu on June 19 ? Three Big Demands Explained Tamil Nadu June 19 protests, Fuel Price Hike, Anti-Worker Labour Codes, 100-Day Job Scheme, Communist Party of India (Marxist) https://en.themooknayak.com/sexual-violence/rajasthan-school-teacher-aide-get-20-years-for-kidnapping-rape-and-blackmailing-minor-student https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2025-08-29/mwz3uehi/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-28-at-4.41.05-PM.jpeg After a trial that lasted nearly two years, the POCSO court delivered justice to the victim, handing down a stringent punishment. themooknayak-en en 2026-06-11T11:43:47.351+05:30 Rajasthan School Teacher, Aide Get 20 Years for Kidnapping, Rape, and Blackmailing Minor Student Jaipur POCSO court, Case Officer Scheme, sexual violence