In a landmark move with far-reaching political and social implications, the Government of India has announced that caste-based data will be included in the upcoming population census, scheduled for next year. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in national policy and fulfilling a long-standing demand by opposition parties. The decision to incorporate caste enumeration—a detailed account of vario

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver her first major speech since the 2024 election loss at a San Francisco hotel on Wednesday evening. The event, marking the 20th anniversary of the Emerge program, will take place at the historic Palace Hotel. Harris, who has been somewhat out of the public eye following her loss to President Donald Trump last November, is expected to address the challenges and opportunities facing women in politics. Her speech comes just as Trump hits his firs