Some BPCL contractors challenged guidelines issued by Centre on 18 August 1994. Policy mandates reservation to SC/ST bidders in transport contracts by oil marketing companies.
Ladakhis' core demands are statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, which 'have not even come up for discussions yet', climate activist Sonam Wangchuk says in interaction with ThePrint.
Since the Centre declared Ladakh a UT without a legislature in 2019, voices in the region had been demanding autonomy, jobs and safeguards for their land and culture.
Dept of Personnel & Training has selected 11 IAS officers, 2 IPS, 1 IRS & 1 IFS for verification. Inquiry ordered following multiple complaints by RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar.
BJP Gujarat’s secretary Naukaben Prajapati allegedly made the comment while delivering a speech at a flag-hoisting ceremony on Republic Day in Banaskantha district.
Amid protests & legal challenges, the UT govt has formed a panel to review the quota structure. Students & experts say prioritising reservation over merit may undermine fairness.
J&K's Lt. Governor-led administration introduced new policy in 2024, amending J&K reservation rules. It is now under judicial review & a state-constituted subcommittee is looking at it.
DMK minister Durai Murugan rebuts allegations that senior ally is ignoring northern region. If Velmurugan is having any discontent, he says, party will reach out to him.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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