Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

The government told the Supreme Court of India that the concept of a "creamy layer" cannot be extended for the reservation of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes categories. The government argued that the doctrine has consistently been applied to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) only. 5 days ago
'India not dalal nation like Pakistan': EAM S Jaishankar on Iran mediation in all-party meeting

India-Pakistan Ties Can Move Ahead Only After End to Cross-Border Terror: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that normal relations with Pakistan can move forward only in an environment free from terrorism, hostility and violence. In the Lok Sabha, he outlined India's diplomatic and strategic measures following the Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attacks. Separately, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India is pursuing permanent membership of an expanded UN Security Council through bilateral and multilateral engagements. 5 days ago
Devendra Mahto, student leader on hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinks water on call with Wangchuk

Jharkhand student protest enters Day 6; BJP seeks CBI probe as CJP's Dipke backs students

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, strict action against the "mafias and agencies involved," disclosure of category-wise cut-offs (UR, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC, ST), OMR copies, and response sheets for transparency regarding the process and a recruitment calendar modelled after UPSC/SSC standards. 5 days ago
Wanted terrorist

Rs 15 Lakh Reward for LeT Terrorist Suspected in Kulgam Migrant Worker Killings

Security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Kashmir to track down LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat, who is suspected of involvement in the killing of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh in Kulgam and J&K Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain in Anantnag. Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a Rs 15 lakh reward for credible information leading to his arrest. 5 days ago
India-China rivalry deepens at US panel​

Unverified border visuals circulating online: 'Trust only official sources'

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has cautioned citizens and the media against sharing unverified visuals and misleading claims related to the India-China border circulating on social media. It urged everyone to rely only on official updates from the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces 5 days ago