OBC

OBC's business figure crosses Rs 3.59 lakh cr: Official

The total business figure of Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) has crossed Rs 3.59 lakh crore while the total bank deposits stood at Rs 2.10 lakh crores, as on December 31, 2016, a senior company official said on Sunday.

Feb 19, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Government approves inclusion of 15 new castes in Central OBC list

The Government today approved inclusion of 15 new castes and modification in 13 other castes in the Central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Nov 30, 2016, 22:04 PM IST

Gujarat High Court rejects quota for higher castes in the state

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected the government's decision to provide for 10 per cent quota to the economically weaker sections among the higher castes.

Aug 04, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

Hardik Patel to relaunch quota agitation in August

"Our agitation for reservations to the Patidar community in government jobs and educational institutions will continue in a peaceful manner," Patel said.

Jul 29, 2016, 21:07 PM IST

Hemant Soren complains against top police officer

 JMM leader Hemant Soren has lodged a complaint against police officer Anurag Gupta under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for using "humiliating words" against him.

Jul 25, 2016, 12:41 PM IST

Apna Dal merges with BJP - Big development ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

In a major development ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Apna Dal has been merged with BJP.

Jul 04, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Harish Rawat seeks clearance of Rs 123 cr for scholarship to SC, ST, OBC students

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat today met Union Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot and sought clearance of Rs 123 crore in scholarship dues of the state's Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and OBC students.

Jul 01, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Committee of Ministers to discuss Patel quota row with Gujarat CM

A committee of Ministers set up last year to negotiate with various Patel groups seeking reservation under the OBC category will tomorrow meet Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and handover its report.

Apr 11, 2016, 02:51 AM IST

Five composite schools to be opened in Jharkhand: Smriti Irani

 Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said five composite schools will be opened in Jharkhand which will provide education to students from class 1 till post graduation in one campus.

Apr 08, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

OBC savings account holders to earn interest on monthly basis

A month after RBI's advisory to banks on crediting interest at a shorter interval, state-owned Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) on Friday said it has started doing that on monthly basis for savings account holders.

Apr 08, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Centre sets up committee to decide on ST status to six communities in poll-bound Assam

The Committee will submit its report by May 31, 2016

Feb 29, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Quota benefits should not be denied to deprived sections: SC

The Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court verdict which held that selected persons cannot be accorded quota benefits on account of non-submission of OBC certificate before cut off date, saying weaker sections should not be deprived of reservation as they have been facing "centuries of oppression".

Feb 25, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Jat agitation: Actor Randeep Hooda appeals calm in 'Haryanvi'

Randeep Hooda has made an appeal to its native state to maintain peace and talk with calm mindedness with the State Government.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:52 PM IST

BJP issues showcause notice to party MP Saini for comments opposing Jat Reservation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday issued showcause notice to party MP Raj Kumar Saini for making comments `opposing` Jat reservation.Saini had earlier expressed objection over giving reservation to Jats and even threatened to resign if there was `any loss` to reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC).

Feb 20, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

Hardik misguided Patels, quota unlikely: Patel leader on tape

An audio tape has surfaced wherein a Patel quota agitation leader is purportedly saying that his community "stands no chance" of getting reservation under the OBC category while another leader has alleged that Hardik Patel "misled" the community on the issue.

Feb 16, 2016, 02:36 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh: Kapu protesters burn down train coaches

Large-scale violence broke out in Andhra Pradesh's Tuni town on Sunday as protesters demanding reservation for Kapu caste set afire eight coaches of Ratnachal Express, two police stations and at le

Feb 01, 2016, 10:28 AM IST

Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit, but an OBC?

According to the latest media report, which is likely to bring a new twist to the Rohith Vemula suicide case, the Hyderabad University was not a Dalit but an OBC.

Jan 23, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

Watch: Fast N Facts @4:00 pm - Part III

-No reservation in AMU and JMI for SC-STs and OBCs.
-Brave sisters of Begusarai.
To know more watch the full video.

Jan 17, 2016, 22:23 PM IST

No financial loss to bank in money laundering case: OBC

Oriental Bank of Commerce on Friday said it has not suffered any financial loss with regard to the alleged Rs 557 crore money laundering case reported by Enforcement Directorate.

Oct 16, 2015, 17:08 PM IST

Black money transferred to Hong Kong through Oriental Bank of Commerce

Black money has been transferred to Hong Kong from Oriental Bank of Commerce.

Oct 15, 2015, 16:16 PM IST