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Modi govt proposes to raise OBC creamy layer income limit to Rs 12 lakh per annum

A Modi govt-constituted panel has suggested raising income ceiling for OBC creamy layer, and including salaries in counting the gross annual income.

SC on reservations: Does politics hamper objective review of India’s quota for Dalits, OBCs?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi government saying that it is “in the DNA” of the BJP and RSS to end the reservation policy.

Swapan Dasgupta says Maha ‘drama’ not over & Jaimini Bhagwati wants an end to reservations

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

3 months after rejecting plan for IAS-like judicial service, Modi govt does a U-turn

Law ministry has written to states & HCs seeking opinion on the All-India Judicial Service, but had said 3 months ago that there was ‘no consensus’.

AAP vows quota for Delhi residents: Justified or turning Delhi into a parochial city?

Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party has vowed to reserve 85 per cent seats in government colleges and jobs for ‘Delhi residents’.

4 reasons why upper caste quota is being challenged in Supreme Court

A petition was filed in Supreme Court Thursday challenging constitution amendment bill reserving 10% quota for poorer sections in general category.

For its ‘general category’ quota push in Parliament, BJP fields its upper-caste warriors

The BJP chose mostly upper-caste leaders to speak in both Houses, while relying on its allies in govt to represent the backward communities.

Modi govt’s job quota for ‘weaker’ upper castes: Desperate poll sop or meeting aspirations?

With 2019 Lok Sabha elections nearing, the Union cabinet has approved 10 per cent reservation for ‘economically backward’ upper castes in government jobs. A Bill to...

Why caste groups want reservations but also oppose them in India

In many cases, opposition to reservations is largely a reflection of caste-based prejudice masked by other criticisms.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.