Quota Politics
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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Trending
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A woman’s account from 1800s reveals the plight of Indian indentured labour in the Caribbean
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Maharashtra Cabinet will discuss Arnab Goswami’s WhatsApp chats, says state home minister
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Sushant Singh death: Republic TV, Times Now reporting ‘prima facie contemptuous’, says Bombay HC
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Watch: Tiger drags safari vehicle backwards in Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta park
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Comic Munawar Faruqui's continued bullying shows how the mob has captured India’s justice system
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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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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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Video
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Watch: What connects Wayanad to Buckingham Palace, Rolls Royce, and The Titanic, asks Rahul Gandhi
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‘Congee is like a canvas’: Watch a recipe of this aromatic, nourishing Asian dish by chef Jon Kung
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Watch: Young boy raps ode in Marathi to BR Ambedkar
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Watch: Patients in Brazil’s Manaus city struggle to breathe as oxygen runs out during the pandemic
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Oath Keepers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and more: This video decodes symbols spotted at the US Capitol siege
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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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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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The Reel
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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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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‘Casteist policy’: Rally in Delhi denounces new system for hiring Dalit, Adivasi university teachers
The Supreme Court last week upheld a 2016 Allahabad High Court ruling to reserve faculty positions by department rather than by university.
Shoaib Daniyal
The Field
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ISL, Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC preview: In-form Nizams look to cement place in the top four
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Watch: Gill shines before India lose wickets, Gabba Test tantalisingly poised ahead of last session
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Shubman Gill is a national treasure: Reactions to Indian opener’s sparkling 91 in Brisbane Test
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Premier League: Aubameyang nets brace as Arsenal earn 3-0 win over Newcastle United
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Interview: ‘Take reviews out of players’ hands, cricket needs a separate DRS-trained umpire’