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Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

To end the disparity, Thakor suggested that the 27 per cent OBC quota be split in two parts - 7 per cent quota for those who receive maximum benefits so far and a separate 20 per cent quota for the extremely backward classes that received negligible benefits during the last 20 years.

25 September 2024, 05:01 IST

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

25 September 2024, 05:01 IST

Row over OBC list: WB seeks early SC hearing of its plea against Calcutta HC verdict

The top court had earlier on August 5 asked the state government to provide quantifiable data on social and economic backwardness of fresh castes it has included in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list and on their inadequate representation in the public sector jobs.

24 September 2024, 07:35 IST

Row over OBC list: West Bengal seeks early Supreme Court hearing of its plea against Calcutta High Court verdict

Row over OBC list: West Bengal seeks early Supreme Court hearing of its plea against Calcutta High Court verdict

Row over OBC list: WB seeks early SC hearing of its plea against Calcutta HC verdict

24 September 2024, 07:35 IST

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

'We will give the state government and Jarange a befitting reply. The government is protecting Jarange. We will not tolerate the mob rule,' Hake said.

21 September 2024, 15:30 IST

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

21 September 2024, 15:30 IST

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

The high court had on May 22 struck down the OBC status of several castes in West Bengal granted since 2010, holding as illegal the reservation for them in the public sector jobs and state-run educational institutions.

13 September 2024, 07:31 IST

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

13 September 2024, 07:31 IST

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

The top court was scheduled to hear on Tuesday the appeal of the state government along with other petitions on the issue.

27 August 2024, 08:38 IST

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

27 August 2024, 08:38 IST

The imperative of a caste census

Gender justice should also be addressed to correct historical injustices faced by women

25 August 2024, 20:28 IST

The imperative of a caste census

The imperative of a caste census

The imperative of a caste census

25 August 2024, 20:28 IST

Do not demean the debate on serious issue: BJP on Rahul's 'no OBC in Miss India list' remarks

The ruling party's reaction came a day after Gandhi, while pressing for a nationwide caste census at an event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, said he checked the list of former Miss India pageant winners but found no Dalit, tribal, or OBC among them.

25 August 2024, 14:30 IST

Do not demean the debate on serious issue: BJP on Rahul's 'no OBC in Miss India list' remarks

Do not demean the debate on serious issue: BJP on Rahul's 'no OBC in Miss India list' remarks

Do not demean the debate on serious issue: BJP on Rahul's 'no OBC in Miss India list' remarks

25 August 2024, 14:30 IST

Meritorious SC/ST, OBC, EWS candidates entitled to be considered in horizontal quota: SC

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan directed the Department of Medical Education of the Madhya Pradesh government to grant admission to seven candidates belonging to SC, OBC and EWS categories in MBBS Unreserved Government Schools (UR-GS) quota seats in academic sessions of 2024-25.

22 August 2024, 01:20 IST

Meritorious SC/ST, OBC, EWS candidates entitled to be considered in horizontal quota: SC

Meritorious SC/ST, OBC, EWS candidates entitled to be considered in horizontal quota: SC

Meritorious SC/ST, OBC, EWS candidates entitled to be considered in horizontal quota: SC

22 August 2024, 01:20 IST

MP govt directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

In a circular issued on Tuesday night, the state home department directed the collectors and SPs of all districts besides police commissioners of Bhopal and Indore to maintain law and order situation in their respective jurisdictions during the Bharat Bandh.

21 August 2024, 06:48 IST

MP govt directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

MP govt directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

MP govt directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

21 August 2024, 06:48 IST

Why there is a Bharat Bandh today; how it will impact services, states

Hospitals, ambulances, and medical facilities will be available and will not be impacted by the protest.

21 August 2024, 04:52 IST

Why there is a Bharat Bandh today; how it will impact services, states

Why there is a Bharat Bandh today; how it will impact services, states

Why there is a Bharat Bandh today; how it will impact services, states

21 August 2024, 04:52 IST