SC, ST, OBC faculty make up 13.1 pc at IIT-Kanpur, 21.9 pc at IIT-BHU: RTISC, ST, and OBC communities comprise 13.1 percent of IIT-Kanpur's working faculty. IIT-BHU Varanasi reported 21.9 percent representation fr...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Harry Potter TV series gets another big name, but suspense over Lord Voldemort continues; check cast listExciting news in the world of wizardry! Nicholas Hoult is set to step into the shoes of Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of the Harr...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Reacher 4 OTT release date out. When and where to watch latest season of superhit American action crime TV series?In the fourth season of this gripping action drama series, former U.S. Army military police officer Jack Reacher will find himself embroile...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakhThe government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Afghanistan to host India in New Delhi for three T20Is: ReportAfghanistan Cricket Board will host India for a three-match T20I series. These matches are scheduled to take place in New Delhi during Sept...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Free coaching scheme for SC/OBC students falters as panel flags shrinking budgets, missed targets over three yearsA parliamentary panel expressed concern over the poor implementation of a free coaching scheme. Financial and physical targets for underpri...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
The nose theory: When the British measured the noses of IndiansBritish administrator Herbert Hope Risley used nose measurements and other physical traits to classify Indians by supposed race and caste. ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSSBSP supremo Mayawati opposed the 'creamy layer' concept for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations. She argued affirmative action...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Karnataka: DK pledges his Govt’s commitment to socio-economic survey, backs nationwide caste censusKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the state's commitment to its socio-economic survey. He strongly supported the demand for...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Government opposes income-based sub-quota in reserved categoriesThe Centre opposes a Supreme Court petition for income-based reservation sub-quotas. It argues reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs is based ...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Centre opposes 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservation in Supreme Court, citing legal precedentThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
'P' in PDA stands for Pandit too: Samajwadi Party chiefSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is now courting the Brahmin community for upcoming elections. He redefined the PDA plank to include Br...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Mummy 4 movie in making with original cast: Check who's returning, plot, release date, and other detailsNuman Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast, which is a legacy sequel. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles from the origi...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Women’s quota Bill still on table as Centre explores constitutional amendment before 2029 pollsA proposed constitutional amendment concerning women's reservation is under review by the Centre. This legislation builds on earlier propos...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) unveils UP poll list with 45 candidatesChandrashekhar Azad's party revealed its first 45 candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The candidate list reflects the part...
01 Aug, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
Assam assembly passes bill allowing 'original inhabitants' to purchase land near protected areas of 'iconic heritage'Assam's Assembly approved a bill allowing original inhabitants to buy land near heritage sites. This law permits families residing there fo...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Supreme Court junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversionThe Supreme Court dismissed a review petition regarding Scheduled Caste status. A person converting to a religion other than Hindu, Sikh, o...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST