Page 2 - Reservation

Allahabad HC quashes PCS Exam 2021 results over reservation to ex-armymen

Allahabad HC quashed results of PCS (Preliminary) Examination 2021 and directed the UP Public Service Commission to issue fresh results after giving benefit of 5 per cent reservation to ex-servicemen

Riding on Patidar power: Hardik Patel is undoubtedly a trailblazer

The language of reservation, relative deprivation and frustration is a big attention catcher. Hardik Patel combined this with innovative campaign tactics

Supreme Court strikes down 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions.

Will defend reservation law strongly: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

After court granted an interim stay on a Haryana law providing 75 per cent reservation for state residents in private sector jobs, CM Khattar said his government will fight the case strongly.

J&K LG approves 15% reservation for women in non-gazetted police posts

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved 15 per cent reservation for women in non-gazetted police posts. Sinha announced the reservation coinciding with the National Girl Child Day, asserting that this is just the beginning. On #NationalGirlChildDay, approved 15% reservation for women in non-gazetted posts of @JmuKmrPolice. This is just the beginning. We are determined and committed to increase it further in future, the Lt Governor said in a tweet. In another tweet, he said his administration is committed to ensure 'Nari Shaktis' social and economic empowerment. "For women and girls to be agents of change, J&K government is committed to ensure Nari Shaktis' social and economic empowerment while redressing long-standing inequalities to build a more just and resilient society, Sinha said.

Not at odds with merit: SC upholds OBC reservation in medical courses

The Supreme Court allowed the Central government to provide 27 per cent reservation for OBC and 10 per cent to EWS in All India quota seats in medical courses

Haryana job reservation to impact industry sentiments: PHD Chamber

Industry body PHD Chamber on Saturday said that the job reservation scheme in Haryana will impact industry sentiments during the pandemic time.

Odisha govt to issue fresh reservation notification for panchayat polls

The Odisha government told High court that it would withdraw a "faulty" reservation notification issued earlier

Govt constitutes panel to revisit criteria for determining EWS

The committee has been asked to complete its work within three weeks

After IIMs, now IITs begin work for quota-based faculty hiring

The move comes in the wake of the Ministry of Education setting a deadline of Sept 4, 2022 for filling vacancies in the SC, ST and OBC categories by adhering to the reservation rules

Law soon for reservation in govt jobs for Punjab youth: CM Channi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday said a law will be brought soon for providing reservation in government jobs to the youth of the state.

Reservation historical necessity of our country: RSS general secretary

Underlining that the history of India would be "incomplete" without the history of Dalits, Hosabale said they have been at the forefront of social change.

Reservations about reservations

SC reiterates the basic principle of affirmative action

No caste-based job reservation in PSBs after disinvestment: Report

This move, however, will not impact employees who have affirmative action benefits.

Maratha quota case: Affirmative action is not just reservation, says SC

The Supreme Court Monday said states should take more steps to promote education and establish institutes for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes

BJP releases West Bengal poll manifesto, promises 33% reservation for women

In the manifesto, the party promised a Sonar Bangla fund worth Rs 11,000 crore to promote art, literature and other such sectors, and a Tagore Prize on the lines of the Nobel Prize

Rohtak firm goes to HC against Haryana law reserving pvt jobs for locals

Govt step is against the constitution says, petition likely to be heard next week

Haryana's myopic law

The impact of jobs for locals will not be limited to the state

Union Cabinet approves Rs 59,048 crore scholarship for SC students

Cabinet committee approved a total investment of Rs 59,048 cr of which the Centre would spend Rs 35,534 cr, amounting to 60 per cent of the total scheme, and the balance would be spent by the states

Rajasthan: Gurjar stir over reservation called off post 'agreement' with CM

Gurjar community in Rajasthan has called off their agitation over reservation on Thursday morning after signing an agreement with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot