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    Does caste disappear after conversion? Supreme Court ruling sparks debate

    Nisha P Sekar
    28 March 2026 5:55 PM IST

    Supreme Court reiterates SC status is not extended after conversion under existing law, but ground realities tell another story. Does caste really disappear?

    Dalit status of converts
    India
    Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why Iran’s toll plan is big global concern
    World

    Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why Iran’s toll plan is big global concern

    28 March 2026 6:36 AM IST
    LGBTQIA+ activist Patroni Chidanananda Shastri speaking about concerns over the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026
    India

    Transgender Amendment Bill: Patruni Chidananda Sastry on implications and way forward

    27 March 2026 7:16 PM IST
    Excise Tax cut
    Business

    Petrol, diesel excise rate cut breather for oil companies, explained | AI With Sanket

    27 March 2026 6:32 PM IST
    Despite global efforts and US proposals, the Iran war continues

    Iran war: Why have peace efforts not clicked yet?

    27 March 2026 5:47 PM IST
    Donald Trump and India

    India’s Iran stance sparks debate: Pragmatism or missed mediation role?

    27 March 2026 6:20 AM IST
    Sarah Mullally becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury

    Church of England welcomes Sarah Mullally as first woman to lead Canterbury

    26 March 2026 8:30 PM IST
    Puducherry elections

    Why BJP's lotus blooms in Puducherry, but struggles in Tamil Nadu

    26 March 2026 4:36 PM IST
    Talking Sense With Srini, Puducherry elections 2026

    From French legacy to saffron shift: Is Puducherry changing? | Talking Sense With Srini

    26 March 2026 12:41 PM IST
    ASSAM BJP

    Is BJP’s Assam churn handing Congress a lifeline before elections?

    25 March 2026 7:52 PM IST
    BJPs Namasivayam interview in Puducherry

    Double engine govt in Pondy: Political myth or real growth? Namasivayam interview

    25 March 2026 4:46 PM IST
    Indias oil reserves supply shock

    India's oil reserves: How long can the country sustain a supply shock?

    25 March 2026 3:41 PM IST
    K. Lakshminarayanan speaks on Puducherry NDA alliance dynamics

    Puducherry elections: AINRC must stay with BJP for funds, says minister

    24 March 2026 4:53 PM IST
    finance story

    Where to park your appraisal payout amid war and market volatility?

    24 March 2026 4:51 PM IST
    history of Iran-US-Israel relations

    Close friends to bitter foes, US-Iran story of a busted partnership

    KS Dakshina Murthy
    24 March 2026 6:30 AM IST

    From allies to adversaries, the Iran–US–Israel story spans coups, revolutions, and war. What really caused this decades-long conflict?

    Capital Beat LIVE

    Genuine goodwill or tactical pause? Reading Trump’s 5-day Iran break | Capital Beat

    23 March 2026 8:37 PM IST
    Viksit Bharat Sanjaya Baru

    Education and social inclusion key to ‘Viksit Bharat’: Economist Sanjaya Baru

    23 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Damage from Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel near Dimona

    Israel, Iran's tit-for-tat war puts global security on the edge

    22 March 2026 7:33 PM IST
    2026 TN elections: TVK Vijay women

    Vijay making a dent in women’s vote base after Jayalalithaa: Psephologist

    22 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Iran war impacting global energy markets, accelerating shift to electric systems and strengthening China’s role in batteries and electronics

    Iran war: 'Trump might end up helping China and boosting electric ecosystem globally'

    21 March 2026 8:48 PM IST
    Rajiv Dogra about Trump

    Is Trump serious about winding down Iran ops? Mixed signals raise concerns | Capital Beat

    21 March 2026 7:14 PM IST
    Campaign spending gap highlights money influence in Tamil Nadu elections

    Tamil Nadu election spending: Rs 40 lakh cap vs Rs 5 crore reality

    21 March 2026 6:58 PM IST
    BJP strong, Congress struggles internally

    Assam: Can attrition-ridden Congress stop Himanta 2.0? | AI With Sanket

    20 March 2026 9:01 PM IST
    Gas shortage hits Surat industrial hub

    Migrant exodus begins in Surat as West Asia conflict chokes fuel supply

    20 March 2026 8:44 PM IST
    Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill https://thefederal.com/preview/story-163705

    Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill

    20 March 2026 6:09 PM IST
    ECs officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: Whats the plan? | Capital Beat

    EC's officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: What's the plan? | Capital Beat

    20 March 2026 6:06 PM IST
    Women disrespected by Tamil Nadu politicians

    TN politicians 'worship' women on stage, and demean them at the same mic

    20 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

    Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

    20 March 2026 6:30 AM IST
    Kedarnath temple affidavit entry debate

    Sara Ali Khan may need affidavit to enter Kedarnath, panel debates | Capital Beat

    19 March 2026 7:28 PM IST
    donald trump is isolated?

    Why India, China and the rest of the world are unable to stop Iran war

    19 March 2026 6:16 PM IST
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