US Supreme Court strikes down race-based affirmative action in college admissions

Jun 29, 2023

"The student must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual--not on the basis of race," Chief Justice John G Roberts...

"Indian Ocean named after us, if we don't take action...": Navy chief vows to ensure safety of region

Mar 23, 2024

"This is the Indian Ocean, named after us, and if we don't take action, then who will? Bhartiya Nau Sena will take affirmative action...

Bicycle rally shows power of individual agency, public accountability, affirmative action: Anurag Thakur

Feb 25, 2023

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Saturday said that the bicycle rally conducted as a part of 'Project Carbon Shunya' shows the power of...

Affirmative, inclusive action for tribals is key thrust area of Govt policy: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dec 21, 2022

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday listed out several schemes undertaken by the central government to empower the tribal community by providing education...

Affirmative action must be strengthened as an instrument of inclusion: President Murmu in I-Day address

Aug 14, 2024

Asserting that social justice is the top priority of the government, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the spirit of inclusion pervades every aspect...

"India's richest one percent enjoy 22.6 pc of national income": Kharge in swipe at BJP

Mar 24, 2024

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday reaffirmed the party's demand for a nationwide caste census, saying that the grand old party will bring...