Quota Politics
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Marathas may contest Maharashtra polls if quota demand not met, says activist Manoj Jarange-Patil
Jarange-Patil also urged the community to ‘unite’ and ‘vote with conviction’ in the Lok Sabha elections.
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Why the Supreme Court’s verdict on SC/ST quotas has created a political storm
It has upheld the state’s powers to deny reservations to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Madhya Pradesh: Assembly increases reservations for OBCs from 14% to 27%
With this, Madhya Pradesh will have 63% caste-based reservations, 13% more than the limit prescribed by the Supreme Court.
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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Maratha quota: Maharashtra approves promulgation of ordinance on reservation in medical seats
The state received permission from the Election Commission of India to promulgate the ordinance even as the Model Code of Conduct for elections were in place.
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Reservation to economically weak among upper castes is to bring social equality, Centre tells SC
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government said the amendment does not violate the structure of the Constitution or the Supreme Court’s order on reservation.
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Upper-caste quota: SC to decide on March 28 if Constitution bench will hear petitions
The legislation seeks to provide 10% reservations in aided and unaided institutions to the economically backward from upper castes.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath says the state will raise reservations for OBCs from 14% to 27%
The chief minister also said the state would implement the 10% quota for economically weaker sections in the general category.
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‘We will ensure earlier system for faculty reservation in universities is applied’: HRD minister
Prakash Javadekar said the government will consider the available legal options after its review petition was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
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‘Restore earlier system for faculty reservation in universities’, Rahul Gandhi tells HRD minister
The Congress president said the adoption of the 13-point roster system has ‘severely eroded the spirit of reservation’ guaranteed under the Constitution.
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The Reel
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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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Upper-caste quota will not apply to Marathas, says Maharashtra government: Report
The community, which comprises 30% of the state population, was given 16% reservation under the socially and educationally backward class category in November.
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Upper-caste quota: Supreme Court refuses to stay reservation law, asks Centre to respond to petition
On January 25, the court had said it would start hearing a batch of petitions challenging the law in four weeks.
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Upper-caste quota: Bihar cabinet approves 10% reservation for the economically backward
A new bill is expected to be tabled in the Budget session of the state Assembly beginning February 11.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sam Curran plays a captain’s knock as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Maisnam stuns HS Prannoy; Satwik-Chirag, Ashmita win
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Cricket: Former Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen and Abhishek Yadav among nine Indians to enter semi-final
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024 to generate revenue of over 7 billion dollars, says study