On 17 February, the Mahayuti government issued a fresh government resolution formally cancelling all earlier decisions & circulars linked to the 2014 Muslim quota framework.
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.
While export values have increased, India’s share in the global dairy trade has remained largely stagnant, despite being the world’s largest milk producer.
Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.
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