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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicReservation

Topic: reservation

Govt says reservation in lateral entry of professionals difficult and not viable

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the lateral entry procedure was designed to be objective and hence background would not matter, just one's capability and experience.

We know the number of cows & pigs in India, but not those of OBCs & Brahmins

Modi govt rightly believes data is required for proper planning and formulation of any programme. But this holds true for social policies too.

RSS clears stand on reservation, says should continue as long as beneficiaries need it

RSS said it supported the reservation system as mandated by the Constitution give social and economic disparity that still exists in society.

This is why Yogi govt’s ‘quota within quota’ system will be a win-win move in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government has already held meetings with leaders of most backward classes and most marginal Dalit communities.

Reservation to stay, says wary BJP as Mohan Bhagwat raises quota bogey before state polls

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for a ‘harmonious debate’ on reservation, forcing BJP to firefight its way out of likely poll consequences.

Modi govt’s inclusive growth plan for India has turned social justice on its head

The current phase of the quota system is geared to benefit those who are not the victims of caste discrimination, but its perpetrators.

The golden era of caste politics is still ahead of us

Big data will revolutionise Mandal politics, making caste politics realise its true potential in the decades to come.

50% cap breached with Maratha reservation: Will this reignite quota politics across India?

The Bombay High Court Thursday upheld Devendra Fadnavis government’s decision to grant quota to the Maratha community in Maharashtra.

Forget about Dalit voters. Tell us why upper caste Hindus voted for BJP like never before

India’s upper caste analysts have held Dalits & backwards responsible for Modi’s return to power, keeping their own group away from scrutiny.

Payal Tadvi case isn’t the only one. Many upper caste women harass others, overlooking gender

It’s time for Indian feminists, especially upper caste ones, to accept that all women suffer under patriarchy, but some more than others.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.