Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Topic: Minority

How Delhi University deliberately excludes ethnic, religious, linguistic minorities from its campuses?

Delhi University saw a rise in students from Kerala, but it was marred by Islamophobia, anti-communism, and South-Indian hegemony sentiments. The efforts of students were nullified, leading to a fall in students from Kerala Board by the academic year 2022.

Union Budget 2023-24 displays bigotry, injustice towards minorities, alleges Muslim student group

The Budget for education presented by the Union government neglects to address the critical issues of equitable development and fails to meet the needs of marginalized communities, alleged Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO).

Union stops Maulana Azad scholarship for research scholars from minority communities

The Union government has decided to discontinue the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF), a scholarship for students from minority communities from this academic year.

Religious Minorities in India Report 2021 released, raises concerns over membership status of minorities in Indian society

A newly released document on minorities in India titled "Religious Minorities in India Report (2021)" is raising concerns, saying that the status of the membership of Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities in Indian society is declining.

Attempt to turn minorities into second class citizens will divide country: Raghuram Rajan

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor and renowned economist Raghuram Rajan on Saturday warned that any attempt to turn a large minority into “second class citizens” will divide the country.

No data available on attack on minorities, says Union minister Smriti Irani in Rajya Sabha

No data is available with the Union government on the attacks on minorities in the country, Union Minority Affairs Minister Smirti Irani told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.