Reservation

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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar made a clarion call for raising the bar on quota, currently pegged at 50 per cent by a Supreme Court diktat but breached in states like Tamil Nadu and Telangana. (File Photo: PTI)

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The fear is that there can be no limit on reservation once the ceiling is lifted

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said engagingly the other day, it’s worst global manifestation must be in a place like the Gaza Strip. (PTI Photo)

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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has said the government will consult all political parties to decide the next course of action based on the data. (File Photo: PTI)

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04 Oct 2023 12:00 AM

The BJP blamed the previous Congress government of having provided for a quota for Muslims to create and cater to a religious vote bank and pursuing its appeasement policy.(Representational image)

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28 Mar 2023 12:11 AM

The government would bring a bill to extend the reservation in this session, the sources said. (Representational Image)

Union Cabinet approves SC/ST reservation for another 10 years

The reservation for these categories in the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies was to expire on January 25, 2020.

04 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

The new bill when passed will enable the state government to keep some medical seats reserved for the candidates who are voluntarily willing to provide their services at government hospitals on a long term basis. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra cabinet to introduce bill for reservation of seats in medical colleges

According to the cabinet decision, 10 per cent seats would be reserved for PG courses.

10 Sep 2019 11:52 AM

BJP lawmaker V Srinivasa Prasad (Photo: ANI)

Reservation should exist till untouchability is celebrated: BJP MP Srinivasa Prasad

Bhagwat had said that there should be conversation in harmonious atmosphere between those in favour of reservation and those against it.

28 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said it several times that reservation (of Dalits and OBCs) will not be reduced. I don't think there is any need to review reservation. People who should get reservation will surely get a reservation,' Athawale said. (Photo: ANI)

No need to review reservation: Ramdas Athawale in retort to RSS chief

His statement comes after a controversy erupted over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement.

21 Aug 2019 10:15 AM

The Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy decided to implement the quota in the state. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy govt issues guidelines for implementation of 10 pc reservation for EBCs

Another order for implementing the same in jobs and services will be issued soon.

29 Jul 2019 10:52 AM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday proposed during 1st Democracy Awards ceremony that women should be given seat reservation in the Parliament. (Photo: File)

Women must get funds, reservation in Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu

Expressing discontent over delay in local bodies elections in various states, Naidu said that polls should be conducted in every 5 years.

27 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

Reservation for SCs in Madhya Pradesh is 16 per cent and for STs stands at 20 per cent. (Photo: PTI)

Madhya Pradesh: Assembly passes bill giving OBCs 27 per cent quota

Leader of Opposition Gopal Bhargava demanded that creamy layer be introduced within the OBC quota.

23 Jul 2019 9:20 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Deepak Gupta and Anriuddha Bose took note of the plea that the issue of Maratha quota needed an urgent hearing. (Photo: File)

SC to hear plea challenging Bombay HC order upholding reservation to Marathas

It challenges the Bombay HC order which upheld the constitutional validity of the quota for the Maratha community.

08 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

Rajya Sabha has cleared extension of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir and a bill to extend special reservation benefits to people living near Jammu region’s three border districts along the International Border with Pakistan. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Will win their hearts’: Amit Shah gets RS nod for President's rule extension in J&K

Reiterating former PM Vajpayee, Shah said his government would also work on the principle of 'Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat, Insaniyat'.

01 Jul 2019 10:22 PM

However, a bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and B R Gavai granted liberty to the petitioner Minority Indians Planning and Vigilance Commission Trust (Trust) to approach the Kerala High Court. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC declines to hear plea for increasing reservation for Muslims in Kerala

A trust had sought direction to state govt to revise backward community list in accordance with Kerala State Backward Classes Act, 1993.

01 Jul 2019 6:26 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved the Jammu and Kashmir reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Amit Shah moves J&K reservation bill in LS, urges for extention of Prez's rule

Amit Shah said, 'This bill is not to please anyone but for those living near the International Border.'

28 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

Members of the community came from far away places to participate in the protest. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

K'taka: Valmiki community protests for 7.5 pc reservation, halts traffic for 5 hrs

The protest led to traffic congestion in several parts of the country on Tuesday.

26 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

The state government had earlier promulgated an ordinance to amend the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Reservation Act, 2018 to provide 16 per cent reservation to Maratha students in PG medical courses. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Maratha quota in PG medical colleges

The Maharashtra Legislative Council had earlier cleared a bill to provide reservation to Maratha community in PG medical courses.

24 Jun 2019 1:37 PM

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Ahead of Article 15 trailer, Ayushmann Khurrana shocks audiences with new video

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30 May 2019 11:06 AM

Ayushmann Khurrana featuring in Article 15 teaser. (Photo: YouTube/Zee Music Company)

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27 May 2019 2:57 PM

‘I would like to appeal to Bainsla Ji to send team for dialogue, will discuss how their demands can be met within Constitutional limits,’ Rajasthan Minister Bhanwar Lal said. (Photo: ANI)

Gujjar quota stir in Rajasthan: Bhanwar Lal urges protesters not to resort to violence

This comes after Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla said, ‘We will leave only after getting 5 per cent reservation.’

11 Feb 2019 4:21 PM

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