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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Topic: reservation

Why a Saif Ali Khan film scene is viral as Reservation Hatao Movement gains traction

The campaign has been circulating on Instagram, X and Reddit over the past few days, with posts calling for caste-based quotas in education and government jobs to be removed or reworked.

Why is Modi govt pushing hard for delimitation? Rahul says answer lies in ‘number 16’

Alleging that the Bills are a ‘panic reaction’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the government is trying to take power away from ‘his OBC brothers and sisters’.

Ordinance, elections & lapse: Why Maharashtra’s 5% reservation for Muslim groups never made it to law

On 17 February, the Mahayuti government issued a fresh government resolution formally cancelling all earlier decisions & circulars linked to the 2014 Muslim quota framework.

Why affirmative action for Pasmanda Muslims shouldn’t be labelled ‘Muslim reservation’

'Muslim' reservation isn't a religious issue. It must be rooted in measurable backwardness

Where will migrant workers get counted in Census 2027—janmabhoomi or karmabhoomi?

This census will map both the numbers and the incomes of various caste groups. Thereby providing a basis for those who call to exclude the 'creamy layer' from SC/ST reservation.

Marking 50 yrs since Havanur report, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah revives push for private sector quota

Karnataka CM reignites quota debate, backs reservation in the private sector, hinting at raising the cap to 75%, linking opposition to reservation to 'upper caste' entitlement.

J&K reservation system is flawed. Caste, category certificate shows geographical fault lines

A division or district-wise recruitment model will not take away anyone’s rights; it will give meaning to those rights across the map. It will replace competition with fairness.

Now at Rahul Gandhi’s door, why nomadic SCs are opposing Siddaramaiah’s internal reservation formula

Under internal reservation matrix, of 17% reservation for SCs, groups such as SC-Right & SC-Left given increased allocation of 6% each, and Category C, or ‘touchables’, given 5%.

INDIA bloc vows law to protect EBCs in poll-bound Bihar, turns up heat on BJP amid UP caste rallies ban

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc Wednesday pledged to introduce a law to prevent atrocities against Extremely Backward Castes (EBCs) in poll-bound Bihar, even as...

Siddaramaiah’s push to include Kurubas in ST fold ruffles complex caste dynamics in Karnataka 

The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.

On Camera

Dear Indian parents, women also use gaalis. It’s not just men’s domain

Women abused at CJP-led student protests. But why does the burden of purifying public language always make a stop at women's doorstep?

Once a quiet dept, cooperatives rebranded itself under Amit Shah—from dairy to ride-hailing apps

The first 5 years built architecture for change—dedicated ministry, new policy & institutions. Next 5 will test whether it delivers stronger cooperatives, better governance & higher incomes.

Netra Mk2 to get 100-plus radars & sensors, aircraft to undergo modifications in Spain & India

Airbus will carry out major structural modifications on the six A321s before DRDO & its partners integrate the indigenous mission systems, with first aircraft expected by 2031-32.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.