This census will map both the numbers and the incomes of various caste groups. Thereby providing a basis for those who call to exclude the 'creamy layer' from SC/ST reservation.
Karnataka CM reignites quota debate, backs reservation in the private sector, hinting at raising the cap to 75%, linking opposition to reservation to 'upper caste' entitlement.
A division or district-wise recruitment model will not take away anyone’s rights; it will give meaning to those rights across the map. It will replace competition with fairness.
Under internal reservation matrix, of 17% reservation for SCs, groups such as SC-Right & SC-Left given increased allocation of 6% each, and Category C, or ‘touchables’, given 5%.
New Delhi: The INDIA bloc Wednesday pledged to introduce a law to prevent atrocities against Extremely Backward Castes (EBCs) in poll-bound Bihar, even as...
The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.
Parliamentary panel noted in its report that, as per data from Dept of Higher Education, private HEIs reportedly have 40 percent OBC, 14.9 percent SC, and 5 percent ST students.
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.
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.
Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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