PM Modi launches 'Stand Up India' to promote financial inclusion, says 'it aims to empower every Indian'
To boost entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women by facilitating loans in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Stand Up India initiative.
Apr 05, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Mayawati favours quota for poor upper castes
Mayawati said people from SCs/STs and OBCs, who have converted to become Christians, Muslims and Sikhs, should also get the benefits of reservation.
Nov 30, 2015, 22:01 PM IST
Manipur hills simmer with tension as tribals resent bills
The hills of Manipur continue to simmer with tension ever since the state assembly, in a specially convened session on August 31, passed three controversial bills ostensibly to protect the rights of the indigenous people in the state.
Sep 21, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
