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TopicEconomically weaker section

Topic: economically weaker section

In NCR high rises, EWS residents face daily discrimination—security, sanitation to park access

EWS flats become another kind of slum hidden inside gated societies. The discrimination is subtle, but you feel it every day, says a resident of Janta Flat Pocket 7 in Sector 82, Noida.

YourTurn/SubscriberWrites: EWS quota in India reflects an attempt to provide equality

Equality of opportunity is banal rhetoric in absence of fairness and coterminous ‘equality of outcome’, writes Ranvijay Upadhyay

Stressed and overworked, resident doctors irked by delay in postgraduate admissions

Doctors across the country have suspended outpatient services in their protest against the delay caused by NEET postponement and EWS quota dispute

Modi govt rules out age relaxation in upper caste quota, says no need for it

In letter to Social Justice Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, MoS Jitendra Singh says age relaxation is given to a group if it fails to compete with other categories despite quota.

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Why Modi’s visits aren’t making news in Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand

One would expect more interest in Modi’s trips in the Asia Pacific region. But there hasn't been a build-up in the Australian or New Zealand press for the PM’s visits.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.