Ahmedabad Bar Association Polls Deferred
Ahmedabad family court bar association elections postponed after ex-president I M Khokhar challenges reservation of president's post for women. Bar Council of Gujarat to review appeal.
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17 Zilla Parishads Breach 50% Reservation Cap in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
J&K Cabinet Panel Clears Quota Changes Amid Protests
Omar Abdullah's government proposes reallocating RBA and EWS quotas to increase open merit seats in J&K jobs and education, addressing protests over 70% reservation. Read full analysis.
J&K Cabinet Panel Clears Changes to Quota System
Omar Abdullah's cabinet sub-committee proposes changes to J&K's reservation policy, aiming to increase open merit seats from 30% to 50% after protests. Key facts and details inside.
J&K Cabinet Panel Clears Quota Changes Amid Protests
Omar Abdullah's government clears changes to J&K reservation policy, aiming to restore 50% open merit seats while facing youth protests over increased quotas. Read the full story.
Bombay HC Directs Goa PG Medical Admissions as Per Rules
Bombay High Court mandates Goa Medical College to complete PG medical admissions for 2025-26 under current reservation rules, protecting 27 NEET-qualified doctors from mid-process changes.
Himachal Panchayat Poll Reservation Row Explained
Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections face controversy over reservation rules. Learn how the state government's decision has sparked political tension and legal challenges.
SC Directs Maharashtra Civic Polls Amid Reservation Row
Supreme Court orders immediate elections for 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations while questioning Nagpur's 54.30% reservation breach. Results for Nagpur and Chandrapur to remain provisional.
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.
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.
Nagpur Polls: SC Scrutinizes 50% Reservation Cap Breach
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
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.
KTR Accuses Congress of Anti-People Policies in Telangana
BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleges strong anti-incumbency against Congress government, accuses CM Revanth Reddy of real estate dealings and betraying BC communities. Read more.
Telangana MPs Push for 42% BC Reservation with PM Modi
Telangana Deputy CM urges all-party MPs to meet PM Narendra Modi for 42% BC reservations. State government establishes Delhi support system for MPs to address pending issues.
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.
Women Lead Grassroots Change in Telangana Panchayats
Telangana witnesses a historic gender shift as women are set to lead nearly half of all gram panchayats. Discover how this reshapes local governance and empowers communities across the state.
Murmu: Women's Representation Remains Low Despite Law
President Droupadi Murmu expressed concern over inadequate women's representation in judiciary, legislature, and executive despite the Women's Reservation Act. Read about the constitutional vision and challenges.
Srinagar MP gives Dec 20 ultimatum to National Conference
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi demands J&K government resolve reservation rationalization concerns by December 20, threatening renewed student protests. Read the full story.
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.
IAS Officer's Remark on Brahmin Donation Sparks Row
IAS officer Santosh Verma faces backlash over viral 'Brahmin daughter' remark during Bhopal event. He clarifies statement was about social equality, not targeting communities. Full story.
IAS Officer's Reservation Remark Sparks Political Controversy
IAS officer Santosh Verma's controversial statement about caste reservation triggers political storm in Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story and latest updates.
BC Associations Demand Withdrawal of GO 46 in Hyderabad
BC association leaders including MP R Krishnaiah demand withdrawal of GO 46 ahead of cabinet meeting. They threaten state-wide protests if reservation guidelines aren't revoked. Read full details.
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.
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.
BJP Accused of Communalizing Medical Sciences
Sajad Lone accuses BJP of communalizing medical education after party MLA seeks reservations for Hindus in medical colleges. Read the full controversy details.
Pressure mounts for separate quota at CUK Karnataka
Central University of Karnataka faces growing demand for separate reservation as local student admissions decline significantly. Stakeholders seek equitable representation.
CJI Gavai on creamy layer verdict backlash, retirement
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai reveals facing severe criticism from his community for the SC sub-classification verdict. He emphasizes logic over politics and reflects on key judicial principles in his farewell address.
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.
Karnataka Muslim Quota Bill Awaits Presidential Nod
Karnataka's Muslim reservation bill faces delay amid Supreme Court's ruling on indefinite bill holding by President and Governors. Congress leader calls decision 'deeply unfortunate'.
HC Seeks Reply on Mayor Post Reservation Challenge
Jharkhand High Court directs state govt & election commission to respond to a petition challenging the reservation policy for mayor's posts in Dhanbad and Giridih municipal elections. Next hearing on Dec 17.
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