Minors raped by relatives in Gujarat

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 23:20

Three incidents of rape, all involving relatives as accused and victims who are minors, were reported from Gujarat on Monday, police said.

Judiciary must reach out to weaker sections: CJI

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 21:10

Judiciary must reach out to the poorest of the poor people and weaker section of society, who are not aware about their rights, and give them prompt and proper justice, Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir said on Tuesday.

Sheila Dikshit distributed assistance to people from backward sections

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 21:34

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit distributed financial assistance and light commercial vehicles to 61 persons belonging to SC, ST, OBC and minority communities.

Govt raises income bar for EWS, LIG housing

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 19:04

Government has decided to raise the bar on annual income required to qualify for benefits under its existing housing schemes for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Lower Income Groups (LIG), a move that will benefit 20 lakh people.

Demand for reservation for backward sections in promotion

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 14:41

An OBC leader in Congress has demanded that the backward sections should also be included in the proposal for reservation in promotion for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.

Children run to claim their rights

Last Updated: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 19:49

Scores of children, mostly from under-privileged sections, took part in a run here on Sunday seeking protection of their rights on the eve of Children`s Day.

Cong MLA booked for attempt to murder

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 16:30

The hotel manager told MLA Pranav Singh that all the rooms were already booked after, which the MLA lost his temper and allegedly opened fire at him and left the hotel.

Private schools are money spinning enterprises: SC

Last Updated: Friday, February 25, 2011, 00:55

The SC on Thursday said private educational institutions cannot complain about Government`s decision.

Cong asks private sector to help empower weaker sections

Last Updated: Monday, December 20, 2010, 00:59

Stopping short of asking private sector to reserve jobs for disadvantaged groups, the Congress today asked the India Inc to share the responsibility of empowering the weaker sections.

CCI chief wants ratification of Competition Act sections

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 23:47

The CCI is looking forward to the ratification of sections 5 and 6 of the Competition Act that would give it full control over mergers and acquisitions, Chairman of the Commission Dhanendra Kumar said here today.

Govt committed to quota for backward sections among Muslims

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 14:44

Government Wednesday said it is committed to providing reservation to the backward sections among Muslims which will improve the socio-economic condition of minority communities.

"Enlightened sections key to success of RTI"

Last Updated: Friday, February 5, 2010, 21:20

Reviewing implementation of RTI Act in Wokha district, Chief Information Commissioner of Nagaland Talitemjen has called upon enlightened sections of the society to play a pro-active role in availing advantages provided by the act.