Patna: JD (U) chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said he will get clarification from his party leader Gulam Rasool Balyawi over his comment on 30 percent reservation for Muslims in the Indian Army.
Modi govt's reservation for poor constitutionally valid: Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday declared the Centre's 2019 decision to grant 10 percent quota in colleges and government jobs for poor or Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) does not violate the Constitution, media reports said.
Karnataka Guv gives assent to ordinance hiking SC/ST reservation
Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot gave his assent to BJP government's ordinance to increase the reservation quota of SCs and STs in jobs and the education sector in the state.
NEET: Centre gets relief on EWS quota in SC hearing
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has set aside the observations made by the Madras High Court on seeking the top court's approval before implementing the reservation for Economically Weaker Sections or EWS in medical and dental courses, according to media reports.
BSP chief Mayawati lashes out at BJP over reservation woes
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday criticised the BJP-led dispensation over Supreme Court's recent verdict on reservation.
'Quotas for promotion in government jobs not a fundamental right':SC
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has said quotas and reservations for promotion in government jobs is not a fundamental right, overturning a 2012 judgment by the Uttarakhand High Court that directed the state to provide quotas to specified communities, according to media reports.
Karnataka govt to implement 10 pc reservation policy, says Yediyurappa
Udupi/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has assured to implement a 10 per cent reservation policy for economically backward upper castes.
Jogi demands 27% reservation to OBC in Chhattisgarh
Raipur 24 July (UNI): Janta Congress Chhattisgarh president and former chief minister Ajit Jogi on Wednesday demanded a 27 per cent reservation for other backward classes in Chhattisgarh in line with Madhya Pradesh.
Mumbai: 83%-93% seats reserved this year after two new quotas for Marathas and EWS get effective
Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS): With the quotas for Marathas and the economically backward sections coming into effect this year, getting a chance in the top junior college in Mumbai might become tough for many students this time.
BSP will support Modi's quota move: Mayawati
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Despite projecting herself as a staunch opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming General Elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday said she will support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's recent reservation move.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): In a major decision taken just months before the country elects a new Prime Minister, the Union Cabinet on Monday approved 10 per cent reservation for economically backward upper castes, media reports said.
Modi cabinet approves 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker upper castes
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS) : In a significant decision ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls the Union Cabinet on Monday approved 10 per cent reservation for economically backward upper castes, CNBC Awaaz reported.
Maharashtra quota stir: Life partially affected by shutdown call
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): Life was partially affected in some parts of Maharashtra on Thursday as Maratha leaders called a 10-hour shutdown across the state, barring Navi Mumbai and Thane, to press for their demand for reservation in job and education.
Maratha agitation: Fadnavis urges calm, says looking into options; protests grow
Pune, July 24 (IBNS): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged protesters to remain calm as unrest in Maharashtra has risen several folds after an agitating man, demanding reservation for the Maratha community in government jobs and education, jumped off a bridge in the state's Aurangabad city and died on Monday.
Patna, Nov (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has landed in trouble for seeking reservation in private sector.