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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.…

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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.”

The Conversation

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

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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…

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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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DSC-1998 batch candidates stage protest seeking jobs

MLC K.S. Lakshmana Rao demands jobs for 1998 DSC-qualified SC, ST & BC candidates who were denied jobs due to non-compliance of reservation rule. 2,326 candidates from marginalised communities were left high & dry. 25 yrs of protests ignored by govts. Relay hunger strike held by candidates.

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BJP MLA accuses BRS govt. of giving BC Bandhu only to its supporters

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Congress will restore BCs’ self respect in Telangana: Ponnam Prabhakar

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Andhra Pradesh govt. releases ₹120 crore towards Rythu Bharosa and input subsidy

AP govt released ₹109.74 cr towards YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme, benefiting 1.46 lakh tenant farmers. ₹11.01 cr input subsidy released to 11,373 farmers affected by rains. Funds credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy said scheme helps majority of farmers. Scheme provides ₹13,500/yr in 3 instalments. Govt…

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Rare ‘fire tornado’ caught on camera as Canada wildfires rage

Firefighters in British Columbia are tackling ferocious blazes caused by an unusual conjunction of atmospheric events

Evening Standard

‘Grim situation’ in Canada’s British Columbia as wildfires intensify

Out-of-control wildfires rip through western British Columbia, doubling the number of people under evacuation orders.

Al Jazeera

Canada: generations old and new scramble to contain fires burning at record pace

As the country suffers its worst wildfire season in on record, Canada’s retiring fire master is passing on the lessons learned from a life on the frontline

The Guardian - US

Assembly sessions just a namesake: Bhatti

CLP leader Bhatti Vikramarka accused BRS of dubious governance, taking away assigned lands from poor & selling them to rich. He questioned govt's show-off & lack of courage to discuss issues in Assembly. He demanded 20-day session to discuss sale of lands, Singareni, Dharani & BC sub-plan.

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B.C. labour dispute: It's time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation

A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.

The Conversation

Why B.C. has ended letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9

In British Columbia, the province’s move away from letter grades for students between kindergarten and Grade 9 has produced anxiety or has been opposed by some parents and teachers.

The Walrus

Could the Missing Middle Solve the Housing Crisis?

Victoria, BC, is making an ambitious move to densify neighbourhoods. It could be a model for the rest of the country

The Walrus

Finding Closure, Fifty Years after a Murder

Levina Moody was one of the first known Indigenous women to be killed along BC’s highways. Her murder remains unsolved—but her family hasn’t given up

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Lokesh promises to restore welfare schemes for BCs scrapped by YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh has promised the revival of ‘Adarana’ and other welfare schemes which were launched by his party for the welfare of Backward Classes (BCs) but withdrawn by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government if his party is voted to power in 2024.

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BC organisations renew demand for extension of last date for financial assistance scheme

Many applications for income and caste certificates were pending at the mandal revenue office due to dearth of adequate field staff.

The Hindu

Financial assistance scheme for the poorest among BCs marred by teething troubles

Officials were directed by the Chief Minister to identify the beneficiaries from the poorest of poor sections with consent from district in-charge ministers.

The Hindu

State set to launch another major scheme: ₹1 lakh assistance to BC artisans

State government is set to launch grant of Rs. 1 lakh grant to poorest of poor artisans following their caste-based trades like washermen and nayee brahmins, among others

The Conversation

Homeless people deserve the same right to their belongings that we all have

Most of us take our belongings for granted. It’s only when we mislay or lose them that we reflect on their value. Our stuff is not only useful, it also holds our memories and identities. It connects us to others.

The Hindu

Beneficiaries need to apply online for ₹1L BC artisans’ assistance: Cabinet panel

BC artisans seeking government grant of Rs 1 lakh need to apply online and do not have to visit any office or meet any officer, says Minister for BC Welfare Gangula Kamalakar

The Hindu

BJP claims BCs among Hindus betrayed in reservation

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP national OBC president K. Laxman on Wednesday accused the non-BJP-ruled States, including Telangana, of resorting to ‘appeasement politics’ depriving the backward classes among the Hindu majority community of their rightful reservation.

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