Congress backing 50% quota hike shows party’s will to form new social alliances

New Delhi, 18/9: The Congress Working Committee CWC resolution In Hyderabad backing an increase in the 50 per cent quota limits in the existing reservations for SC, ST, and OBC is indicative of the Grand Old Party’s willingness to shed its post-Mandal inhibition to forge new social alliances. The cautious approach on reservations seems to…

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PM Modi launches Rs 13,000-crore ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme for traditional workers

New Delhi, 17/9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme on the occasion of ‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’, under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral. With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for a period of five years,…

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Mallikarjun Kharge bats for unity, discipline at extended CWC meeting

New Delhi, 17/9:: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged party leaders to put aside personal differences and interests and work tirelessly for the success of the party. In his opening remarks at the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Hyderabad on Sunday, Kharge asked his party members to exercise self restraint and avoid…

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