UP Congress alleges massive reservation violations in UPSSSC lekhpal recruitment, accusing BJP of shortchanging OBC, SC, ST candidates. Details on the alleged scam and vacant posts in central universities.
Odisha cabinet approves ordinance for uniform reservation in teacher recruitment across state universities, replacing department-wise system. Move aims for equity & transparency. Read details.
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. Read the full details.
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
With MAMI cancelled, cinephiles flocked to IFFK in Kerala. Despite a censor exemption row, the festival screened over 200 films. Discover the top titles to watch out for in 2025.
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments inside.
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Uttarakhand HC seeks responses from Centre & state on a petition alleging illegal addition of 48 castes to SC list, a potential constitutional violation. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
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.
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
Official data reveals a significant 28.23% decline in atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Rajasthan over two years. Explore the details and implications of this positive trend.
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says his govt has rationalised the reservation policy. The proposal is with LG Manoj Sinha for approval. Details revealed after consent.
Indian Railways has launched a new OTP-based system for Tatkal ticket reservations to enhance security and curb misuse. Learn how this change impacts your last-minute travel plans.
Allahabad High Court directs UP govt to enforce SC status forfeiture upon conversion to Christianity, citing constitutional fraud. A 4-month timeline set for DMs to act. Read the full judgment details.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Calcutta High Court clarifies that reserved category candidates retain their benefits even if upgraded to general seats. Key ruling impacts SSC and SLST exams. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
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.
OBC organisations in Karnataka demand reclassification of reservation categories in local bodies, citing inequitable representation. The issue is set to dominate the winter legislative session.
National SC Commission's Anju Bala says every missed call from complainants will be treated as a grievance. She urges officials in Jalandhar to address issues promptly and ensure justice.
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
Supreme Court intervenes, reserving 5 key posts for women in Nagpur HC Bar Association elections. The move ensures fair representation days before the December 12 vote. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.