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Exclusive: Docs Blocked by BC NDP Raise Questions about First Nation Statement on Fairy Creek Protests

The Pacheedaht First Nation’s statement was an ideological bomb for protesters and their supporters. Was it influenced by the BC government?

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As Real Estate Costs Soar, an Influx of Residents Is Changing My BC Town

We can’t expect others not to want what we have. And yet we do it all the time

The Walrus

National BC Welfare Association demands new laws to prevent atrocities on BCs in Andhra Pradesh

Backward Classes Welfare Assoc. urges Union govt. to make legislation to prevent atrocities against BCs. State-wide Ratha Yatra for political empowerment of BCs entered Vizianagaram. Assoc. convener said only few BCs enjoying power, suppressing voice of 140 MBCs. Women's wing president said women unable to contest elections due to money…

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KCR gave only scams, tears and unemployment to TS: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief KCR of trying to align with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but he refused. He claims KCR has failed to deliver on promises of water, funds and jobs. Modi says BJP will help Telangana win out of BRS rule, and will…

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Winds of change blowing strongly in favour of BJP in Telangana, says PM Modi

PM Modi said BJP will make BC leader CM, fulfill promises of revoking Art 370, ending triple talaq, women's reservation, MSP 1.5x production cost. BRS betrayed people, BJP only alternative. Building 'sakala janula saubhagya' Telangana. BRS used irrigation projects as ATMs, BJP undoing injustice to Madiga SCs. Farmers hardworking, BRS…

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OBC students body backs party supporting caste census in Telangana

AIOBCSA urges students to back a party that supports caste census and increase in reservation in Telangana. Congress has promised to conduct a census on the lines of Bihar.

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Saddened by extent of corruption in Telangana: Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan, Jana Sena Party president and film star, making his first political foray into Telangana in 10 yrs, expressed sadness at level of corruption in the State. He vowed to stand by people of Telangana to bring about social change and ensure social justice. He praised PM Modi for…

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British Columbia's proposed bill on 'alternative shelter' risks doing serious harm to unhoused people

A bill currently before the British Columbia legislature seeks to define “reasonably available” alternative shelter when municipalities go to court to enforce bylaws against homeless encampments. If passed, Bill 45 will undermine the Charter rights of some of the most vulnerable members of Canadian society.

The Conversation

Homeowners Refuse to Accept the Awkward Truth: They’re Rich

Owners of multi-million-dollar properties still see themselves as middle class, a warped self-image that has a big impact on renters

The Walrus

YSRCP government cheated BC communities, alleges TDP leader

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government of taking the Backward Class (BC) communities for a ride during its four-and-a-half-year rule.

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Bihar Governor approves Bill raising reservation from 50% to 65%

Governor Arlekar approves Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill, raising quota for backward, extremely backward classes, SCs & STs from 50% to 65%, with 10% for EWS, pushing total to 75%. Bill passed unanimously in state assembly, CM Kumar assures implementation "as soon as possible". EBC quota raised from 18% to 25%,…

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YSRCP is a natural ally of the people, while TDP seeks help of political parties and media, says Jagan Mohan Reddy

YSRCP is natural ally of people; CM Jagan criticizes TDP-Jana Sena's false election promises. CM slams Naidu for cheating SHGs, farmers, creating Amaravati illusion & opposing English medium schools. Govt has spent Rs. 2.4L cr & Rs. 1.7L cr via DBT & non-DBT schemes, created 2.7L jobs & striving for…

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BRS leaders hit out at Congress, its examples of Karnataka model

BRS leader K. Kavitha alleges Congress sold tickets to upper caste candidates, not BCs. Talasani Srinivas Yadav faults Congress for getting guarantees announced by leaders from other States. He questions use of filthy language by Congress leaders. CM's election rally in city on Nov 25.

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Congress BC Declaration promises big sops for various communities and welfare minister for MBCs

Congress in its BC Declaration released at Kamareddy promises interest-free, collateral free loans for all BC youth to take up self employment or higher education. It also promises fee reimbursement. It has specific promises for each BC community in Telangana

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‘Bleak days have gone for downtrodden with Jagan coming to power’

YSRCP organised Samajika Sadhikara Yatra in 3 districts. Deputy CM Peedika Rajanna Dora, Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, Social Welfare Minister Merugu Nagarjuna, Deputy CM Amzath Basha, Municipal Administration Minister Adimulapu Suresh, Ministers Pinipe Vishwarup & Chelluboyina Venugopalakrishna highlighted the stark differences between Naidu & Jagan's rule. YSRCP's welfare schemes…

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BRS flays Congress, BJP for hide and seek attitude on BC census

BRS leader K. Kavita questions BJP & Congress for not taking up BC census & not speaking about it while in power. BRS has been working for BC upliftment. BJP accused of deceiving BCs by removing BC leader as State president. Congress refused to create separate Ministry for BCs. BRS…

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Telangana self-respect is our slogan, BJP Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman

K. Laxman, BJP's OBC Morcha national president, is confident of the party's success in Telangana due to people's dissatisfaction with the ruling family's rule, scams and failed promises. He believes the BJP is the only alternative, with its corruption-free and dynasty-free rule, welfare for all and focus on development.

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Will BJP’s BC card pay off in TS polls?

BJP gambles on BC CM pick to boost Telangana poll prospects; other parties on defensive, BCs to decide fate of candidates in North Telangana; BJP's move to woo back Munnuru Kapus; OBC Bill in Parliament to empower BCs.

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Didn’t make a Dalit person as Telangana CM but people still approve of BRS: KTR

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao spoke to the press in Hyderabad about the party’s promises, Backward Classes (BC) census and filling government vacancies.

The Hindu

Explained | The T.N. experience on caste survey

Tamil Nadu's past shows that a caste census alone may not lead to increased OBC reservations. The First BC panel (1969-70) suggested raising BC reservations, but the idea of a creamy layer hasn't gained political backing. The Second BC panel (1982-85) recommended a reduction in reservation percentages. The State govt.…

The Conversation

4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada

Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada’s housing crisis. But the arguments in favour of the strategies employed by these far-away cities often only skim the surface and can be easily dismissed with a response of “this will never work here.”

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Why was Congress mum on BC census all these years, asks Kavitha

She was reacting to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement that the party would take up caste census, if voted to power at the Centre.

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BC Commission speeds up process to study status of communities

The Hindu

Telangana university campuses brim with women students

Girl students in Telangana have achieved unprecedented success, taking 73% of post-grad seats across social groups. SC, ST, and BC girls dominate in Science, while boys lead in Humanities. This is due to increased confidence, better facilities, and parental support. Govt schemes and 46 women residential degree colleges have enabled…

The Hindu

BRS gave tickets to 22 BC candidates and Congress should give more, say BC leaders of party

.Congress confident of giving more BC tickets than BRS in Telangana; BC leaders meet AICC president, TPCC chief to press for fair representation. BCs demand recognition for services, tapping of vote bank. BRS gave 22 seats to BC candidates of 119; Congress leaders aim to cross that. Mudirajs angry no…

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