Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Jail Sentence
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
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Bangladeshi Uprising Leader Dies, Yunus Promises Probe
Bangladeshi student leader critically injured during protests dies in Singapore. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus pledges a thorough investigation into the incident. Read the full story.
Mahayuti says no link to Kokate's 1995 EWS quota conviction
Maharashtra minister Bawankule says the Mahayuti government is not linked to NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate's conviction in a 1995 EWS quota case. Kokate has approached the High Court for relief.
Sedition Case Against Hardik Patel Withdrawn in Surat
A Surat sessions court has discharged BJP MLA Hardik Patel and three others in a 2015 sedition case, accepting the state government's application to withdraw prosecution. Read the full details.
Garhwa Police Seize Rs 1 Crore Liquor Consignment
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Court Conviction
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Loses Portfolios After Arrest Warrant
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate divested of all portfolios after Nashik court issues arrest warrant in a 1995 EWS housing quota cheating case. CM Fadnavis recommends portfolios go to Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.
HC Questions Haryana's Rejection of Karate Medallist's Job Claim
Haryana High Court demands answers after state 'reasonlessly' rejects international karate medallist's sports quota job application. Details on the legal battle and implications for athlete welfare.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Loses Portfolios After Arrest Warrant
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of all portfolios after a Nashik court issued an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating case. The NCP MLA is the second from his party to face action under the Mahayuti government. Read the full story.
Opposition Demands Immediate Disqualification of Convicted Minister
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
TN Panel Seeks Land for Cemeteries, Quotas for Minorities
Tamil Nadu minorities commission recommends land allocation for cemeteries in every district, internal quotas for Jains & Sikhs, and increased church/mosque renovation funds. Read the key proposals.
Chhattisgarh restricts RTE admissions to Class 1 only
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
Rs 10 Cr liquor seized on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in 3 months
The partially open Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is being used to smuggle liquor into dry Gujarat. Police seized IMFL worth Rs 10 crore in three months, hidden in oil tankers and cattle feed trucks.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate's 2-Year Jail Term Upheld
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Minister Convicted in 1995 Housing Quota Fraud
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted for securing flat under EWS quota with false income. Nashik court upholds 2-year sentence, triggering immediate disqualification risk. Read full details.
Bokaro Police Raid Illegal Liquor Factory, Arrest One
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chennai Youth Urged to Embrace Sports, Reduce Screen Time
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin launches urban Kalaignar Sports Scheme, aiming to spot talent and promote daily sports habits among Chennai's youth. Read more.
Rs 2.22 Crore Liquor Consignment Seized in Rajkot Raid
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
HC Orders Decision on Man's Medical Opium Quota Plea
Orissa High Court directs excise commissioner to decide within two weeks on a 63-year-old man's plea to increase his monthly medical opium quota, citing health deterioration.
Inside Karnataka's 56% Reservation Formula Dispute
Karnataka's push for 56% quota is mired in internal reservation disputes. Explore the 6-6-5 formula, the new 17% SC reservation, and the political storm. Read the full analysis.
42% BC Quota Hangs Fire in Telangana Rural Polls
Despite legal hurdles stalling the 42% BC reservation in Telangana's local body polls, major parties are informally backing BC candidates. The High Court stay and pending Presidential assent create a complex electoral scenario. Read more.
Nomadic Groups Seek 1% Quota, Oppose Karnataka Formula
Nomadic communities in Karnataka demand a separate 1% reservation and oppose the state's 6-6-5 quota formula. They warn of a 'Belagavi Chalo' protest if demands are unmet.
HC Notice on Plea for Women Quota in Andhra Lawyers' Body
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues notice on petition demanding 33% reservation for women in state advocates' association elections. Hearing posted for next Wednesday.
AP High Court Probes Misuse of Spouse Quota in Transfers
Andhra Pradesh High Court demands state government clarify rules on spouse quota in employee transfers, citing alleged misuse by union leaders. Hearing set for January.
Rajasthan HC Orders Revision of RAS Ex-Servicemen List
Rajasthan High Court directs RPSC and state govt to revise RAS 2023 ex-servicemen merit list after finding top-ranked candidate ineligible. Get the full details on the landmark ruling.
Blind Cricket World Cup Champ Annu Kumari Hopes for Govt Job
Annu Kumari, star of India's blind women's cricket team, returns to her Buxar village a World Cup champion. She hopes a govt job will lift her family from hardship. Read her inspiring journey.
Maharashtra Orders Disability Re-Verification for Govt Staff
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
Blind Cricket Champ Annu Kumari Hopes for Govt Job After World Cup Win
Annu Kumari, star of India's Blind Women's T20 World Cup win, returns to her Bihar village. She hopes for a government job to support her struggling family. Read her inspiring journey.
Karnataka HC Stops New Recruitment Under SC/ST Quota Law
Karnataka High Court restricts fresh recruitment under enhanced SC/ST quota law but allows ongoing processes. All appointments will be provisional, pending the final verdict on the law's validity.
MBBS Management Quota Rank Dives to 26,378 in 2025
NEET 2025 sees a dramatic fall in MBBS management quota cut-offs in Chennai's private colleges. Experts cite new seats, rule changes, and infrastructure issues. Discover the key reasons behind this shift.
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