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TopicEWS Quota

Topic: EWS Quota

EWS seats in pvt schools: Can’t use deadline to deny admission to shortlisted student, says Delhi HC

Court rules that children shortlisted via draw of lots would be entitled to admission as a right. Under RTE Act 2009, private schools are required to reserve 25% seats for weaker sections.

Maharashtra govt approves Bill to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas in special session

The state already has a 10 per cent quota for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in which the Marathas are the biggest beneficiaries, claiming 85 per cent of the reservation.

BJP bringing legislation opposition can’t afford to stall. Ayodhya, GST, women’s Bill, EWS

It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.

‘Being an EWS student doesn’t define me’— how Delhi girl is sprinting her way to success

At 14, Megha Rawat chose running as her path to financial independence. Now 18, she's a sprint champion, a part-time ultimate frisbee coach, and a student at Delhi's reputed Miranda House.

‘EWS is still EWS’— a tale of 2 siblings in Delhi’s elite private schools, only one thrived

Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.

What Bommai govt’s quota upgrade for Lingayats & Vokkaligas means for EWS in poll-bound Karnataka

Govt intends to move the 2 dominant castes, so far part of 3A & 3B categories under OBC, to 2C & D, which will likely increase their quota in jobs & education by 'at least 2-3%'.

‘School gates shut in their faces’ — Delhi HC rues ‘humiliation’ of EWS students denied admission

Hearing 39 writ petitions of students denied admission under EWS quota by private schools in Delhi, HC issued directives to department of education to ensure RTE Act followed in ‘letter & spirit'.

‘Religious frenzy causes inhuman behaviour’: Hindu Right press links Shraddha murder to ‘love jihad’

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few weeks.

Red alert, keep your eye on China & is Tharoor a victim of floccinaucinihilipilification?

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Our take on big tech layoffs, EWS quota, COP27 and govt controlling TV programming—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

How INDIA bloc’s Bihar manifesto offers a clear blueprint to revive the state

The INDIA bloc’s plan for Bihar is detailed and specific, unlike the Jan Suraaj Party’s vague proposals and vacuous slogans of the NDA.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.