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Saturday, March 14, 2026
TopicPrivate sector quota

Topic: Private sector quota

Dear Shekhar Gupta, don’t fear caste census. Let it prove private sector has no caste inequality

It would be cruel to ask members of disadvantaged communities to wait for public-sector expansion or rely solely on intermittent appeals for greater inclusivity from the organised private sector.

Haryana govt wants private sector to hire 75% local residents, but youth don’t want factory jobs

Haryana law reserving 75% of private sector jobs for state residents, up to a salary of Rs 30,000, came into effect last Jan. But jobless youth are not keen on blue-collar work.

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Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

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