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Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social......

No creamy layer provision in SC/ST quota in Constitution: Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet on Friday asserted that there was no provision for a creamy layer in the reservation for SCs and STs in the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar. Image used for representational......

SC judge quotes Nehru to back relook at reservation policy

Batting for a fresh look at the reservation policy, Supreme Court judge Justice Pankaj Mithal on Thursday referred to a 1961 letter by Jawahar Lal Nehru in which the former prime minister lamented......

States must exclude creamy layer from SC/ST quota: Justice Gavai

States must evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer even among the Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes and deny them the benefit of reservation, Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai said......

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes, which form a socially heterogeneous......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

Economists laud Budget, say fiscal numbers look more realistic

Analysts and economists have hailed the fiscal projections in the interim Budget, saying the lower fiscal deficit forecast shows that the government, even in an election year, is serious about......

GST collections rise to 2nd highest-ever in Jan

Goods and Services Tax collections jumped 10.4 per cent to over Rs 1.72 lakh crore in January, reflecting buoyant economic activity and setting the stage for the next phase of GST reforms.......

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.' IMAGE: Shoppers......

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

All the global transitions are working in India's favour, giving it the potential to become a force in today's uncertain world, but one of the country's biggest challenges is inclusive growth, Tata......

'I Have Frequently Faced Ridicule'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Mallika Sherawat/Instagram Mallika Sherawat, who made her debut in Bollywood in 2003 with Khwahish , has not had a release lately, even though she has been active on......

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at the Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora is......

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

Bollywood stars celebrate Women's Day on March 8 in a special way. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna reminds her fans: 'Being a woman is a blessing........

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

'Uttam Kumar transcended the conflict between being a star and an actor... he combined both and became a cultural and social icon for the Bengali race.' IMAGE: The Oti Uttam poster. Srijit......

When Bollywood Stars Got Romantic!

Bollywood stars make pretty pictures on Valentine's Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu shares a loved up picture with husband Gautam Kitchlu. ......

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh -- India's flag-bearers at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/Instagram Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have......

Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

IMAGE: Tara Djokovic, the daughter of Novak Djokovic, wears Olympic rings sunglasses while watching the men’s singles gold medal match. Photograph: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

IMAGE: Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after beating England in Euro 2024 final at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spain's path to European......

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

'I am sure Rohit's innings will have inspired Virat Kohli to come up with something special in this crunch semi final.' IMAGE: One of India's star players, Rishabh Pant has made an amazing......

From play to policy: Modi dives into gaming world

PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known gamers......

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