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
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
West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG reportThe CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 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
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
From veterans to first-timers: Meet the 19 ministers inducted into Karnataka's expanded cabinetNineteen Congress MLAs took oath as ministers in Karnataka's first cabinet expansion. The new council balanced regional representation, cas...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment BillParliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seek...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Telangana 2BHK housing scheme explained: Who can get free two-bedroom houses, eligibility rules, documents needed as government plans 1 lakh new homes in Hyderabad?Telangana's flagship two-bedroom housing scheme is gaining momentum with fresh ownership document distributions and a commitment to build o...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
West Bengal Cabinet clears panel to examine UCC BillWest Bengal's cabinet has greenlit a committee, led by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to scrutinise the draft Uniform Civil Code Bi...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh calls for united state as only path forwardManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized unity as the sole path forward for all communities, highlighting collective sacrif...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Kerala launches free KSRTC travel scheme for women, transgender personsKerala's UDF government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme. This initiative offers free travel for women and transgender individuals o...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
CBI files chargesheets against ex-Karnataka minister Nagendra, aide in Rs 89 crore Valmiki Corporation 'scam'The Central Bureau of Investigation has initiated legal proceedings against B Nagendra, a former Karnataka minister, along with his associa...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Govt moots monetary allowance to poor SC, ST householdsStruggling with poor utilisation of funds earmarked for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe welfare schemes, the Centre has proposed a mone...
06 Jun, 2020, 09.44 AM IST
Tribal welfare Scheme: Less than 50% of funds spent so farAs per data provided by ministry of tribal affairs, with just three months for the current fiscal to end four departments have not spent a ...
07 Dec, 2018, 09.51 AM IST
Jharkhand to develop 4,000 tribal-dominated villages in 4 yearsJharkhand government will develop 4000 villages with 80 per cent tribal population in the next four years, Chief Minister Raghuvar Das toda...
17 Jul, 2015, 01.36 PM IST