Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah seeks Governor's appointment, might make way for ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly preparing to step down. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is widely expected to take ...
27 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
UPSC Recruitment 2026: 100+ Group A, B govt posts including in DGCA & IMD for scientists, engineers, lecturers; check eligibility, salary, how to apply and direct linkThe UPSC has opened online applications for numerous Group A and B positions in central government departments, including DGCA, IMD, and AS...
23 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Websol Energy Q4 results: PAT soars 158% to Rs 125 crore, revenue surges 132%Solar cells and solar modules manufacturer Websol Energy System reported a net profit of Rs 125 crore in the March-ended quarter on Tuesday...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Gujarat local body polls held peacefully, turnout under 50% in cities; results on April 28Voting for Gujarat's local body elections concluded peacefully on Sunday. Urban areas reported turnout below 50 percent, while tribal regio...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in ParliamentParliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elec...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Even in 100 years, TMC cannot absolve itself of sins it committed against youth, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing them of failing Bengal's youth and hindering the ...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Centre changes stance after opposing Bihar caste surveyPara 5 of the affidavit said: "It is submitted that no other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to conduct the exercise o...
29 Aug, 2023, 11.46 PM IST
Rajasthan govt will hike OBC quota from 21% to 27%, says Ashok GehlotThe Rajasthan government has announced that it will increase Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation from 21% to 26%, with the additional ...
10 Aug, 2023, 12.57 PM IST
States redraw OBC list after getting back power to do soThe state backward commission of Uttar Pradesh is looking at a proposal of including 39 castes in the state OBC list. Currently, it has 79 ...
19 Aug, 2021, 07.17 AM IST
Sub-groups of backward castes may get ‘neutral’ tagsHaving established that certain castes are monopolising the quota benefits, the commission would now recommend the division of the central ...
08 Jun, 2019, 11.15 AM IST
Wary of opening new front, govt sitting on OBC report?With the upper caste backlash over the government's aggressive pro-Dalit measures roiling the politics, will BJP execute the radical measur...
28 Sep, 2018, 10.20 AM IST
Government to reintroduce Bill to grant Constitutional Status to NCBCThe proposal was stalled in the Rajya Sabha during the last parliament session. The Winter session is expected to begin from December 15.
23 Nov, 2017, 12.04 PM IST
OBC Panel in line with Gandhi and Vivekananda teachings: Bhupender YadavTo have a Backward commission with statutory power, amendment of the law was necessary, for which the Narendra Modi government worked hard,...
04 Oct, 2017, 01.20 AM IST
Planning Commission to expand reach of backward regions grant fund"We are reviewing the prospects of extending our aid for backward region to sub-district level," a senior Planning Commission official told...
29 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Revised income ceiling for OBC creamy layer by June 30
National Commission for Backward Classes is expected to give its recommendations to govt by June 30 on the revised income ceiling.
15 Jun, 2008, 11.28 AM IST
- Revised income ceiling for OBC creamy layer by June 30
In a move that could end the debate over classification of creamy layer among the OBCs, the National Commission for Backward Classes is exp...
15 Jun, 2008, 11.25 AM IST