Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Rohit Pawar on Saturday said that all sections of society in Maharashtra are currently facing difficulties, including the Maratha and OBC communities, as well as farmers from various backgrounds.
Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) Telangana Backward Classes (BC) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday announced that the state government would soon allocate funds to the caste-based corporations established by the Congress government and issue clear guidelines regarding their duties and functions.
Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Pratibha Puraskarams (Excellence Awards) were presented to meritorious students from BC Gurukulas and welfare hostels under the aegis of the BC Welfare Department at Komaram Bheem Bhavan in Banjara Hills on Thursday.
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) A coalition of 18 Backward Classes (BC) associations on Wednesday alleged that attempts were being made to weaken the Fee Reimbursement Scheme in Telangana and warned of intensified protests, including a proposed siege of the Chief Minister’s residence, if the government failed to withdraw what they termed “conspiratorial measures.” .
Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) The Telangana government has urged the Centre to include a dedicated provision for BC caste data collection in the census process, stating that such enumeration would help in formulating welfare measures and ensuring social justice for backward communities.
Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) V. Hanumantha Rao, Advisor (BC Welfare and Department) to the Government and former convener of the OBC MPs Forum, on Saturday began an indefinite hunger strike at his residence in Amberpet in Hyderabad demanding inclusion of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the nationwide census being conducted by the Central Government.
Dhanbad, May 9 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on Saturday conducted a STEM outreach and motivation programme for around 160 students of Classes IX and X at Girls High School, Railway Colony, Bhaga, under a CSR initiative of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL).
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Hours after BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia warned IPL franchises and players that the board “isn’t sitting idle” over repeated protocol breaches during IPL 2026, the BCCI issued a strict advisory to all 10 franchises regarding multiple violations related to discipline, conduct and security during the ongoing season.
Bengaluru/Guwahati, May 7 (UNI) In a major controversy ahead of the IPL playoffs, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday accused the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of demanding over 10,000 extra complimentary tickets — including allocations for MLAs, MLCs and the Karnataka government — forcing the Board to strip Bengaluru of hosting the IPL final and playoff matches.