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.
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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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Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach