Of this, 36.01 per cent were from the extremely backward classes and 27.13 per cent from other backward classes. Yadavs formed a little over 14 per cent.
The meeting also saw discussion on holding caste-based census such as the one in Bihar in other states. But there was no consensus on the subject, it is learnt.
JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary slammed the central government for filing an affidavit in the SC against Bihar’s government decision to conduct caste-based census in the state.
Bihar govt counsel says Centre's affidavit 'contemptuous' as it is in abrogation of an earlier apex court order in which Centre was directed to carry out caste-based survey in Kerala
As Chandrayaan-3's glory radiates, a peculiar twist unfolds on India's social media — attention is diverted from former ISRO head K Sivan's remarkable feat to his caste.
The data retrieved from the lunar surface, while scientifically groundbreaking, may not hold the same relevance as the data gleaned from the identities of individuals.
Lingayat & Vokkaliga leaders in CM's cabinet may be wary of survey’s findings. State Commission for Backward Classes has now decided to get report reviewed by committee of academics.
Patna High Court, which was hearing petitions against caste survey, has said the exercise was ‘perfectly valid, initiated with due competence’. Here’s a detailed look at the ruling.
Over the past four months, election-bound rajasthan has seen grand assemblies by Jats, Rajputs, Brahmins, Gujjars, Kumhars, Kumawats, Ahirs, and Malis. Then came Yuva Berojgar Mahasammelan.
While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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