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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- Arunachal makes Permanent Residence Certificate, tribal language proficiency mandatory for govt jobsArunachal Pradesh's cabinet has mandated new job application requirements. Candidates must now possess a Permanent Residence Certificate fo...13 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Manipur CM orders 15-day deadline for illegal weapon surrender; over 1400 recoveredManipur's Chief Minister Khemchand Singh has declared a stringent 15-day deadline for the surrender of illegal weapons, warning that failur...12 Aug, 2026, 07.12 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
- 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
- Manipur CM Khemchand Singh chairs Unified Command security meetManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh convened a crucial security meeting to evaluate the prevailing law and order situation in the...10 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- SC asks authorities to set up to 2 special courts to deal with Manipur violence cases probed by CBI, NIAThe Supreme Court on Monday asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two exclusive special courts to hear CBI and NIA...10 Aug, 2026, 01.59 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
- Somanna urges Amit Shah to fast-track ST tag for Kadugolla communityUnion Minister V. Somanna requested Amit Shah to include the Kadugolla community in Karnataka's ST list. The proposal has already passed an...06 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Karnataka BJP threatens House disruption over Nagendra's return to CabinetKarnataka BJP threatens to disrupt the upcoming legislature session over minister B Nagendra's cabinet position. The opposition demands Nag...05 Aug, 2026, 07.47 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
- Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: GovtOver 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Utta...04 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM 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
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