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TN CM wants Parliament convened over quota ruling

TN CM wants Parliament convened over quota ruling

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, said the apex court verdict affects the rights of Parliament.

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The manifesto also vowed to carry out caste-based census in 2020-21.

SC to decide fate of quota policy on Wednesday

SC to decide fate of quota policy on Wednesday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The Supreme Court will decide on Wednesday the fate of the government's decision of providing 27.5 per cent reservation to OBCs seeking admission to educational institutions from the academic session 2007-2008.

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.

Quota: Govt may approach SC after SAARC summit

Quota: Govt may approach SC after SAARC summit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The government will prepare a strong case for restoration of 27 percent quota for OBCs in elite educational institutes.

Dissociate from Hindutva, Muslims not untouchable, says BJP ally Apna Dal-S chief

Dissociate from Hindutva, Muslims not untouchable, says BJP ally Apna Dal-S chief

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Stressing that the Apna Dal-S stands for social justice, Union minister Anupriya Patel on Monday dissociated her party from "Hindutva and all those issues" and said it is ideologically different from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The move comes following a recent verdict by the Supreme Court in this regard.

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'

IITs advertise to fill faculty quota seats

IITs advertise to fill faculty quota seats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are gearing up to complete the implemention of the scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST) and other backward classes (OBC) quota requirement for faculty positions from next year.

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader said that reservation formula given by the Congress for his community will be over and above the 50 per cent quota for the Schedule Tribes, Schedule Castes and Other Backward Class.

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Caste assertions, including from the upper castes, could have the Sangh Parivar stumble yet again in its efforts to construct a Hindu rashtra.

RBI removes 3 more banks from PCA framework

RBI removes 3 more banks from PCA framework

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After removing three PSBs - BoI, Mahabank and OBC from the framework, RBI, on Tuesday, took out three commercial banks - Allahabad, Corporation and Dhanlaxmi from the said list.

Maharashtra passes bill proposing 16 per cent quota for Marathas

Maharashtra passes bill proposing 16 per cent quota for Marathas

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Marathas have been declared as socially and educationally backward class of citizens and have inadequate representation in services under the state. They are entitled to reservation benefits and advantages enshrined in the Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution, the recommendations mentioned.

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The Patel quota agitation leader formed the Patel Navnirman Sena bringing together the Patels, Kurmis and Gujjars.

Why dominant castes want 'backward' status

Why dominant castes want 'backward' status

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Ground surveys have found that several members of the dominant castes are in economic conditions quite similar to that of peer communities with the advantage of quotas.

University of Pune -- Admission 2008-2009

University of Pune -- Admission 2008-2009

Rediff.com26 May 2008

University of Pune provides instructions for applying for 2008 --2009 admissions Entrance Test.

Will campaign against BJP in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Hardik

Will campaign against BJP in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Hardik

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

"I don't care if someone doesn't like my visits to Madhya Pradesh. I will continue to talk about farmers, employment to the youth and good education," said the Patidar agitation leader.

Hardik Patel lauds BJP, calls himself a proud Hindu

Hardik Patel lauds BJP, calls himself a proud Hindu

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Stating that he was "proud to be a Hindu", Patel denied speculation that he was joining the BJP.

Voices rise for a flexible creamy layer

Voices rise for a flexible creamy layer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

OBC parliamentary forum says the 'creamy layer' barrier will hit a large number of OBC students; to meet soon. The definition, many fear, may deny a large number of students the benefit of the OBC quotas in central educational institutions that were given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court last week.

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The union government was taking effective steps to rid the country of corruption and nepotism, he said.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

Bihar by-polls: Misa, Tej Pratap omitted from RJD star campaigners' list

Bihar by-polls: Misa, Tej Pratap omitted from RJD star campaigners' list

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Lalu Prasad's eldest daughter Misa Bharti, a Rajya Sabha MP, and elder son Tej Pratap Yadav have been omitted from RJD's star campaigners' list released on Thursday for the upcoming by-elections to a couple of assembly seats in Bihar, a development seen as an attempt to push them to the margins in an intra-family feud to control the single largest party in the state assembly.

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said the government would provide meal at Rs 10 to common citizens and build a super-speciality hospital in every district of the state.

Why's MVA scared despite majority: Fadnavis on Speaker election

Why's MVA scared despite majority: Fadnavis on Speaker election

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Fadnavis also reiterated that the three-party MVA dispensation will collapse under its own weight, and asserted that once that happens, his party would provide an alternative government in the state.

University of Pune's MBA in Biotechnology

University of Pune's MBA in Biotechnology

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Admission notice for 2009-10 for University of Pune's MBA in Biotechnology course.

LS raps Centre on quota, wants it implemented

LS raps Centre on quota, wants it implemented

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Parties criticised the government for not representing the case properly in the Apex Court and said it should go fully-prepared on the next hearing on May 8.

Pune Univ's M Phil admission notice: 2008-09

Pune Univ's M Phil admission notice: 2008-09

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Applications are invited for admission to M Phil course for the year 2008-09, University of Pune

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While there is no denying that certain sections of the community deserve aid, the politics of reservation can be suicidal for India.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

Forever separate and unequal

Forever separate and unequal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'Quotas based on caste- and creed-neutral standards that exclude the 'creamy layer' may be the only way to get out of Arjun Singh's casteist chakravyuha.'

Give Kalam another term: Nitish Kumar

Give Kalam another term: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Nitish said Kalam should be given another term in view of his clean and non-controversial image.

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'The Rajputs feel they are being left behind.'

Quota Bill mum on creamy layer

Quota Bill mum on creamy layer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

This has been a bone of contention between the UPA's allies.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

Income, not caste, is the issue

Income, not caste, is the issue

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

WB announces 10 pc quota in jobs for Muslims

WB announces 10 pc quota in jobs for Muslims

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has announced that 10 per cent reservation in jobs would be given to socially, educationally and economically backward Muslims.

Quota panel to meet PM today

Quota panel to meet PM today

Rediff.com20 May 2006