Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 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
From protest to politics: How Tamil Nadu’s melthundu became an identity markerA simple shoulder cloth, the melthundu, has a rich history in Tamil Nadu. It began as a gesture of respect, was later used to challenge cas...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Govt releases set of FAQs on women's reservation billThe government has issued FAQs addressing women's reservation in legislatures. This follows the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill in ...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Economic criteria alone doesn't justify extra relaxations in Central Govt jobs, says Delhi High CourtThe Delhi High Court has ruled against extending age and attempt relaxations for Economically Weaker Section candidates applying for Centra...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
BJP takes the driver’s seat, but must stay the course set by NitishWith Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister, Bihar is entering a new political phase that strengthens the role of the Bharatiya Janat...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Bihar’s longest-serving CM Nitish Kumar chairs last cabinet meet, recommends dissolutionBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended the dissolution of his cabinet. He will submit his resignation to the Governor later toda...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MPNitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member. This marks the end of his long tenure as Bihar Chief Minister. The NDA is set to elect...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Lok Sabha clears 124th Constitution Amendment Bill to give quota for general categoryThe bill will now go to the Rajya Sabha. If passed, it has to be ratified by at least half the states.
09 Jan, 2019, 07.34 PM IST
HRD to workout modalities to implement 10% reservation in education institutesThe ministry is working out the number of seats that need to be increased in the educational institutions to be able to implement this quota
08 Jan, 2019, 07.03 PM IST
Eye on upper caste votes, govt moves Quota Bill on economic criteriaThe special Cabinet meeting was held in the Parliament House to discuss and clear the Bill to amend Article 15 and 16 of the Constitution t...
08 Jan, 2019, 10.44 AM IST
Centre's quota move: Heartland challenge triggered gambitThe poll result in MP, uprooting the BJP government after 15 years, bore the stamp of upper caste peeve against their natural political cho...
08 Jan, 2019, 09.26 AM IST
Modi govt announces 10 per cent quota for economically backward in general categoryGovt plans to amend the Constitution for this change, which will breach the 50% reservation cap.
07 Jan, 2019, 09.19 PM IST
Government extends Rajya Sabha proceedings by a day to ensure passage of proposed quota lawThe winter session of Parliament that started on December 11 was to end on Tuesday, January 8.
07 Jan, 2019, 08.59 PM IST
Why Opposition can't fight Modi's quota move: From Maya to Manmohan, these leaders wanted it tooWith 10% quota for upper caste poor, Modi has achieved what many opposition leaders had been asking for.
07 Jan, 2019, 05.20 PM IST
- Mayawati writes to PM, demands reservation for upper castes
Mayawati suggested to put the reservation policy in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution so that it cannot be challenged.
19 Sep, 2011, 05.42 PM IST
- Paswan favours reservation for upper castes
Ramvilas Paswan on Sunday advocated reservation for economically backward people belonging to upper castes in government and non-government...
18 Nov, 2007, 08.15 PM IST