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5% reservation for more backward classes in Rajasthan judicial service

The more backward classes include Gurjars, Raika-Rabari, Gadiya-Lohars, Banjara and Gadariya

M K Stalin seeks support of top national leaders on OBC reservation

The Madras High Court had on Monday directed the Central government to constitute a committee

Letter to BS: Amid job uncertainty, local reservations should be deterred

The Constitution seeks to secure equality of status and opportunity for every citizen

Private trains could be a setback for Dalits and tribals, fear activists

With the launch of private trains, many Dalits feel an important mobilisation tool will be lost to them forever.

BJP-led Uttarakhand govt abolishes quota in promotion for employees

Following the state government's order, the employees from the General-OBC categories ended their strike

Maharashtra to provide 5% quota to Muslims in education, says minister

The state government will ensure that a legislation to this effect is passed soon, the minister informed the State Legislative Council

RSS, BJP trying to do away with reservation: Maharashtra Congress chief

He said the Congress will never let that happen and launch a fight against the BJP to protect reservation.

Make reservation fundamental right, Tejashwi Yadav to govt after SC ruling

Yadav asked Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, LJP's Ram Vilas Paswan and Republic Party of India leader Ramdas Athawale to make their stand clear on the issue

How despite migration caste discrimination follows India's disadvantaged

SCs and STs benefited less from migration as social discrimination continued to impact them in the places they migrated to, research shows

Punjab ratifies bill to extend reservation to SCs, STs for 10 years

The reservation for SCs, STs given for the last 70 years in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was due to end on January 25, 2020

All 20 IIMs seek exemption from reservation in teaching positions

All 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have requested the HRD Ministry to exempt them from reserving positions in the teaching staff for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The premier business schools, which currently do not offer reservation in teaching positions, have been asked by the Ministry to provide quota in faculty positions for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates. According to officials, the B-schools have made the request saying they adopt a fair recruitment process and give equal opportunities to all, including disadvantaged sections of society. The IIMs have so far been following the 1975-order of the Department of Personnel & Training that exempted scientific and technical posts from the reservation policy. IIM- Ahmedabad is caught in a battle on the issue in the high court. In November 2019, the Human Resource Development Ministry wrote to all institutes to ensure implementation of the ..

Competition versus reservations

Reservations have eroded human capital in the Indian government, regulatory and public sector institutions

Andhra Pradesh passes law to reserve 75% jobs for locals in industries

State to penalise firms for non-compliance; penalties to be prescribed when rules are framed

Khattar may drop proposal to reserve 75% jobs in pvt sector for locals

The chief minister said data has been sought from the private industry on the number of jobs going to local youths.

Govt to examine issue of some castes not getting equal reservation benefits

The reply came when BJP MP Praveen Kumar Nishad said despite remaining in the same schedule, some backward castes are not getting equal benefits of reservation

Maratha quota: Plea in SC challenging reservation in education, jobs

The plea, which might come up for hearing next week, said the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act breached the 50-per cent cap set by the apex court

SC refuses to stay 10% quota for EWS, seeks Centre's response on fresh plea

Petitions have been filed by parties, including 'Janhit Abhiyan' and NGO 'Youth For Equality', challenging the Centre's decision

Will bring ordinance or bill if SC rejects reservation for faculties: Govt

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar made a brief statement in the House saying till such time no recruitment will be allowed in universities