SC Allows Maharashtra Local Body Polls With Quota Cap
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra SEC to conduct local body elections while maintaining 50% reservation ceiling. BMC elections to proceed as court sets January hearing.
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SC Allows Maharashtra Civic Polls With Quota Conditions
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra civic elections but withholds results for 57 local bodies exceeding 50% quota ceiling. Final hearing on OBC quota legality set for January 2026.
17 Zilla Parishads Polls Uncertain After SC Ruling
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
SC Orders SEC to Conduct Maharashtra Local Body Elections
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.
Mahayuti's poll challenges: SC OBC verdict, ally unease
Maharashtra's ruling coalition confronts Supreme Court's pending OBC reservation verdict and alliance tensions ahead of crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
BJP to Name New UP President as 14 Posts Remain
With only 14 district unit chiefs left to be appointed, BJP prepares to announce new Uttar Pradesh president. Party considering OBC or SC face after Bihar victory for 2027 Assembly polls.
BSP revives Dalit-Muslim-OBC panels, skips Brahmin committee
BSP president Mayawati revives social alliance committees for Dalits, Muslims and OBCs ahead of 2027 UP elections, but Brahmin panel remains suspended. Strategic move aims to rebuild core voter base.
SC Warns on 50% Quota Breach in Maharashtra Polls
Supreme Court permits December 2 municipal elections in Maharashtra but threatens to annul results where reservation exceeds 50% limit. Details on OBC quota sought.
Goa SEC Fights Petition to Ensure Timely Zilla Panchayat Elections
Goa State Election Commission files affidavit urging dismissal of petition challenging constituency reservations for zilla panchayat polls scheduled for December 20. Learn about the constitutional mandate.
OBC Quota Issue Halts Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Elections
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule reveals constitutional dilemma over OBC reservation in Zilla Parishad polls. Elections delayed as state seeks resolution. Stay updated on this developing political story.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls May Be Delayed
Maharashtra's zilla parishad elections face potential delay as the Supreme Court hears the OBC reservation petition on November 25. Get the latest updates on the political implications.
CJI Gavai backs creamy layer exclusion for SC reservation
Chief Justice BR Gavai supports creamy layer concept for Scheduled Castes reservation. Analysis of OBC quota implementation reveals only 17% filled over decades. Explore the historical context and better solutions.
Yogi Govt's Backward Classes Empowerment Initiatives
Uttar Pradesh government allocates 36% budget for backward classes, creating 9.76 lakh jobs and implementing 85 schemes for social empowerment and economic development.
SC's 50% Reservation Warning to Maharashtra for Local Polls
The Supreme Court has sternly warned the Maharashtra government against exceeding the 50% reservation cap for OBCs in upcoming local body elections, threatening to stay the polls if necessary. Get the full case breakdown.
Shaalien Malhotra turns filmmaker; Bitcoin crashes below $90,000
Arjun fame Shaalien Malhotra expands his creative role while Bitcoin faces major crash. Plus: student protests, safety initiatives, and political developments across India.
2-Year OBC Scholarship Delay Sparks Jharkhand Protests
Over 7 lakh OBC students in Jharkhand await scholarships for 2 years, facing financial crisis. Student groups plan 'begging for education' protest on Nov 27. Details inside.
Pune Civic Polls Reservation Draw Declared
Pune Municipal Corporation election reservation draw allocates 83 seats for women, 44 for OBC. Political aspirants launch campaigns as BJP, NCP, Congress candidates reveal constituencies.
Bihar's Political Storm: OBC Leader's Return Shakes 2025 Race
Exclusive analysis of how Bihar's new political equations, caste dynamics, and the legacy of former CM Ram Sundar Das are creating a perfect storm ahead of the crucial 2025 state elections.
Karpoori Thakur: The Ghost Haunting Bihar Elections 2025
Discover how Karpoori Thakur's socialist legacy and OBC empowerment policies are becoming the central theme in Bihar's upcoming 2025 elections, influencing all major political players.
Rahul Gandhi: 90% Indians Excluded from Key Institutions
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges shocking disparity during Bihar rally, claiming only 10% control major institutions while 90% remain marginalized in recruitment and representation.
Bengal Protests Centre's OBC List Changes
West Bengal's ruling TMC government clashes with the Centre over the exclusion of 77 Muslim communities from the state's OBC list, calling it politically motivated ahead of elections.
NDA's caste census campaign fails in Gaya, leaders in damage control
After a disastrous caste census campaign in Gaya's Manpur village, NDA OBC leaders scramble for damage control as Dalit communities express outrage over exclusion from welfare schemes.
BJP's Prasad: Rahul, Tejashwi are 'Vote Chor'
Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav of being 'vote thieves' while defending PM Modi's OBC credentials. Explosive interview reveals BJP's election strategy and counter-attack on opposition claims.
Karpoori Thakur's Legacy Shadows Bihar Polls
As Bihar heads to polls, Mint visits Karpoori Thakur's native village where the socialist icon's legacy continues to influence political narratives and voter sentiment.
India's Welfare Crisis: Honest Delivery Needed
Former CEC Sy Quraishi argues India needs transparent welfare delivery, not reduced spending. Discover how plugging leaks could transform social schemes.
Karnataka HC stays OBC quota, Minister blames officers
Karnataka High Court stays government's OBC reservation order while Minister Priyank Kharge accuses local officials of dereliction of duty in the controversial quota allocation process.
OBC Samiti Announces Shahpur Convention Over Unmet Demands
The OBC Mahasabha takes decisive action with a major public gathering on November 9th, protesting unmet promises and demanding immediate government response on reservation and welfare issues.
Chandigarh: Heated Night Shelters for Winter Protection
Chandigarh Administration launches heated night shelters with essential amenities to safeguard homeless population during harsh winter months. Complete details inside.
Amit Shah launches deep-sea fishing boats under PMMSY
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates two advanced deep-sea fishing vessels for Maharashtra cooperatives, boosting blue economy and fishermen livelihoods through PM Matsya Sampada Yojana.
Food Stamps Cut: Millions Face Hunger from November 1
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans faces massive cuts starting November 1st. Learn how this benefits reduction will impact low-income families and the political battle unfolding.
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