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Topic: reservation

Demanding quota ‘rationalisation’, NC MP Ruhullah leads a protest against J&K govt over reservation policy

J&K's Lt. Governor-led administration introduced new policy in 2024, amending J&K reservation rules. It is now under judicial review & a state-constituted subcommittee is looking at it.

DMK ally & TVK chief Velmurugan slams Stalin’s party for disrespecting him. ‘How long must I endure?’

DMK minister Durai Murugan rebuts allegations that senior ally is ignoring northern region. If Velmurugan is having any discontent, he says, party will reach out to him.

Why SC called expansion of NRI quota ‘fraud’, cited 2005 ruling while dismissing MBBS aspirant’s plea

Expanding ambit of NRI quotas would create possibility of distant relatives of NRIs getting admissions ahead of candidates of merit in India, says bench led by CJI Chandrachud.  

Rahul’s tongue should be singed for ‘dangerous’ remarks on quota, says BJP MP; draws flak

The Congress leader told students at Georgetown University that his party would think of scrapping reservation when ‘India is a fair place’, which it was not at the moment.

‘As long as BJP is there…’Amit Shah raps Rahul Gandhi over quota remark in US

The Home Minister said it has become a ‘habit’ of the Congress leader to make anti-India comments in foreign countries.

Dalit group says sub-classification will only create conflict. First, fix existing system

Dalit organisations reject the very idea of creamy layer in SC/ST reservation. Many are now pointing out the flaws in the implementation of the existing reservation system.

Amid backlash from Oppn, Modi govt’s lateral entry scheme finds support from Congress’s Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram MP's remarks come at a time when his party has criticised the scheme, with some even within the NDA slamming it for lack of reservation in appointments made through it.

Chirag Paswan becomes first NDA voice to criticise lack of reservation in lateral entry

Union minister announces that he will raise matter before government. Provisions of reservation must be followed in government appointments, he adds.

Caste census will lead to the decline of Indian economy

The British used these caste surveys to create divisions in Indian society and cement their rule. This is why data of this nature was not collected post-Independence.

‘Should give way to deserving & needy’ — SC asks for ‘creamy layer’ to be excluded from SC/ST reservation

Court has affirmed jurisdiction of states to sub-classify SCs/STs to grant them separate quota within reserved category, says ultimate aim is to realise real equality in the country.

On Camera

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.