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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Topic: Maratha quota

Maratha quota in education & govt jobs upheld, but Bombay High Court recommends a cut

The Bombay High Court recommended reducing the Maratha quota from 16% to 12-13%. The reservation will be in addition to the existing 52% overall reservation in the state.

16% quota for Marathas gets unanimous thumbs-up from Maharashtra assembly

Bill specifies that new quota will not affect the 52 per cent reservation existing for OBCs, SCs, STs and others. Move comes 5 months ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Devendra Fadnavis launches Maratha quota teaser, says prepare for 1 December party

Fadnavis’ announcement came after panel tasked with studying social & economic condition of Marathas presented its report to state govt.

Maratha quota protests see fifth suicide in Maharashtra

Beed district’s Abhijeet Deshmukh hanged himself from a tree near his house, the latest in a spate of suicides.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.