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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

‘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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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 Hindu

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

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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…

Evening Standard

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

Al Jazeera

‘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.

The Guardian - US

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 Hindu

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.

The Conversation

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.

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