OBC
Coverage of OBC in the Nexus archive.
- A ‘calm’ Siddaramaiah keeps everyone guessing
Siddaramaiah's calm demeanor and reticence after a transition have left people intrigued. The article highlights his status as a prominent OBC leader and the uncertainty his silence has created.
- BJP chooses OBC leader Prof. Nagaraja as candidate for Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka
BJP selected M. Nagaraja, an OBC community member, as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Karnataka. This decision ends speculation about former PM Deve Gowda being given another opportunity.
- SC ruling on creamy layer prompts demand for JEE category revision
The Supreme Court ruled that parental income from salary and agriculture cannot solely determine creamy layer status. In Kerala, OBC students denied non-creamy layer certificates due to parental income over ₹8 lakh annually are forced to apply for JEE under the general category. Students now argue the SC's order makes them eligible for OBC reservation.