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Multi-layer verification for post-matric scholarship in Haryana

The annual family income of the student should not exceed <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,50,000 and the student must be a resident of Haryana. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 14, 2026 07:28 am IST

50% quota limit to face challenge as Telangana likely to move SC against HC stay

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy had also led a protest in Delhi in August, demanding the Presidential assent for the BCs reservation Bills.
(PTI)

Published on Oct 11, 2025 05:57 pm IST

Haryana: Congress needs to rethink appointment of new state chief, says Ajay Yadav

In April this year, Congress removed Yadav from the post of chairman of the AICC OBC department and replaced him with Anil Jaihind.

Published on Oct 01, 2025 06:32 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more(X/@Borderlands)

Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:30 pm IST

INDIA bloc wants to steal reservation of backward classes: Amit Shah in Bihar

Union home minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Bihar on Friday (Twitter/@BJP4Bihar)

Updated on May 24, 2024 05:17 pm IST

21.22% Maratha population in Maharashtra below poverty line: Maratha quota report

HT has scrutinised the report while the state hasn’t made its findings public yet. (ANI photo)

Updated on Feb 21, 2024 11:52 am IST

JSSC Recruitment 2023: Register for Constable competitive exam from Jan 15

JSSC Recruitment 2023: Apply for 4919 Constable Vacancies.(Shutterstock/ Representative photo)

Published on Dec 21, 2023 12:29 pm IST

BSSTET 2023 registration process begins at bsebstet.com, here's direct link

BSEB starts registration for Bihar Special School Teacher Eligibility Test (BSSTET 2023)

Published on Dec 02, 2023 05:11 pm IST

Bihar caste survey says 63% people from backward, extremely backward classes

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav (File Photo)

Updated on Oct 02, 2023 01:34 pm IST

TG writes to CM for mentioning them as ‘caste’, instead of gender for caste survey

BIhar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 13, 2023 10:42 pm IST

The Mandal moment

The Mandal moment saw ferocious backlash by sections of upper castes. This opposition was articulated on two axes — the fact that reservations compromised merit, and if at all reservations should open up beyond what was offered to Scheduled Castes and Tribes, it should be on economic lines(HTPHOTO)

Updated on Aug 07, 2020 06:11 am IST

It is time to review India’s reservations architecture | HT editorial

Even as the representation of Dalits and tribals in Parliament is assured, it is time to debate the rationale and record of ever-expanding reservations(REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 11, 2019 07:35 pm IST

Will be forced to take different step if BJP ignores me: Eknath Khadse

Eknath Khadse warned that he would be compelled to take a “different step” if the party leadership does not pay heed to his grievances.(HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 08, 2019 05:42 am IST

OBC groom forced off horse, wedding procession attacked by upper caste men in Madhya Pradesh

A Other Backward Class (OBC) groom was beaten up and his wedding procession attacked by upper caste men in a village in Agar Malwa. (Representative Image)(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 02, 2019 05:25 pm IST

Punjab chief secretary to probe reduction of teachers’ salaries

HT Image

Updated on Nov 25, 2019 10:49 pm IST

Education to assets: The profile of Haryana House

Congress supporters celebrate the results in Karnal on Thursday.(PTI)

Updated on Oct 26, 2019 03:18 am IST

Committee set up to revisit criteria for creamy layer submits report

According to people aware of the development, the report has suggested ways to make the process of determining creamy layer non-discriminatory and legally sound.(HT file photo)

Updated on Sept 21, 2019 01:36 am IST

Four reasons why Nitish Kumar is taunting BJP in Jharkhand

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar(HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 09, 2019 09:03 am IST

Census 2021: Count OBCs as a separate category | Analysis

India’s decennial census collects data on SCs and STs. If an OBC census is conducted on similar lines, a wealth of information will be available about those communities too(HT PHOTO)

Published on Sept 05, 2019 08:35 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh assembly raises OBC reservation in govt jobs to 27%

Madhya Pradesh assembly has unanimously raised the reservation enjoyed by the other backward classes (OBC) in government jobs to 27% from the existing 14%.(Photo PTI)

Updated on Jul 23, 2019 08:36 pm IST

Debate over Uttar Pradesh move to add 17 OBC castes in SC list

The official added a caste or community can be declared SC if it faces extreme social, educational and economic backwardness arising out of traditional practice of untouchability.(PTI File Photo)

Updated on Jul 02, 2019 08:47 am IST

‘B team’ barb: Prakash Ambedkar slams Congress

If the VBA goes solo once again, there are chances it could damage the Congress-NCP’s prospects in the upcoming Assembly polls too.(HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 22, 2019 02:38 am IST

The failure of the BSP-SP alliance is not about vote transfers

The reason for the break up of the BSP-SP alliance ((ANI)

Published on Jun 12, 2019 07:59 pm IST

Panel may recommend splitting 27% OBC quota into three bands

A key government panel is likely to recommend radical changes to how the 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is implemented in India for jobs and education, according to people familiar with the matter.(Kunal Patil/HT File Photo)

Updated on Dec 31, 2019 02:12 pm IST

SC-ST students fall behind national average on NEET pass percentage

All India National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) topper Nalin Khandelwal celebrates with his parents after the declaration of results in Jaipur.(PTI)

Updated on Jun 06, 2019 02:01 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Vote transfer big challenge before Bihar Oppn alliance

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, Congress leader Ahmed Patel, AICC Bihar in charge Shaktisinh Gohil, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) leader Upendra Kushwaha, JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav and other Mahagathbandhan leaders after joining the grand alliance during a press conference, at All India Congress Committee office (AICC), in New Delhi, on Thursday, December 20, 2018.(HT Photo)

Updated on May 19, 2019 01:14 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Alliance arithmetic may make it difficult for BJP to repeat 2014 feat

Updated on Nov 04, 2019 03:14 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: With turncoats from Congress, BJP looks to regain ground in Saurashtra

Four-time lawmaker Jawahar Chavda won a cabinet berth after he quit the Congress a month ago to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat.(AFP)

Updated on Apr 20, 2019 09:09 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Uneasy calm in Muzaffarnagar village marked by 2013 riots

Mohammad Saleem, father of Shahnawaz, who was allegedly killed by members of Jat Community in 2013 in Muzaffarnagar village(Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 12, 2019 08:18 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Why caste numbers can mislead poll predictions

A polling official marks a voter with indelible ink prior to casting a ballot inside a polling station at Bungthuam in Mizoram.(AFP File Photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2019 09:20 am IST

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