Akhilesh Yadav Threatens Of State-Wide Stir Over Cut In OBC Reservation In UP
Samajwadi Party is also seriously contemplating moving the high court on the issue and taking the legal battle to the Supreme Court as well if needed.
May 19, 2023, 10:39 AM IST
Big relief for Yogi Adityanath govt, Supreme Court stays HC order on OBC quota in urban local body polls
OBC quota in UP ULB polls: The UP government, which had earlier challenged the High Court's order, told the Supreme Court that the OBC Commission has already been formed and will complete its task by March.
Jan 04, 2023, 17:19 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet gives nod for making changes in draft ordinance over OBC quota in local body polls
The state government had earlier sent the draft ordinance to the governor for his approval.
Sep 22, 2021, 23:14 PM IST
NEET 2021- BIG Update: SC issues notice in pleas against quota for OBCs, EWS reservation
SC agreed to examine pleas challenging the Centre`s decision to implement 10 per cent quota for EWS category and 27 per cent quota for OBC in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) admissions for medical courses.
All India Quota: What does Centre's quota announcement mean, how will it benefit OBCs and EWS medical students?
Centre’s latest quota move will benefit every year around more than 550 EWS students for MBBS and around 1,000 EWS students for PG medical courses. This decision is also in sync with the significant reforms carried out in the field of medical education since 2014.
Jul 30, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
Amit Shah hails Centre’s decision to provide quota to OBC, economically backwards in medical education
Amit Shah said that by fulfilling this long pending demand, the prime minister has shown the commitment of the government towards the welfare of backward class and economically weaker section.
Jul 29, 2021, 20:51 PM IST
'Landmark decision': PM Narendra Modi hails govt's '27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS in medical seats' move
PM Modi said that the decision will immensely help thousands of youths every year get better opportunities and create a new paradigm of social justice in the country.
Jul 29, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Centre announces 27% reservation for OBCs, 10% quota for EWS in medical seats
This decision would benefit nearly 1,500 OBC students in MBBS and 2,500 OBC students in postgraduation and also around 550 EWS students in MBBS and around 1,000 EWS students in postgraduation, the Health Ministry said in a statement.
Jul 29, 2021, 16:20 PM IST
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi over denial of quota to OBCs for admission through NEET
Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing her concerns over denial of quota to OBC students for admission through the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
Jul 03, 2020, 16:45 PM IST
MP's Congress government issues ordinance to give 27 pc quota to OBCs
The Madhya Pradesh government Saturday issued an ordinance raising reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) to 27 per cent from the present 14 per cent, state Law and Legal Affairs Minister PC Sharma said.
Mar 10, 2019, 00:10 AM IST
HC restrains Raj govt from implementing bill to raise OBC quota
It was of the view that the Rajasthan government must take prior permission of the apex court before implementing the new provisions sought to be introduced by the bill.
Nov 09, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Hardik Patel says no plans to join Shiv Sena
Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Thursday reiterated that he had not joined any political party and would prefer to remain the face of the Patel community's agitation for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions under the OBC quota.
Feb 09, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti activists demanding OBC status arrested in Gujarat
Over 30 activists of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) were arrested when they gathered outside the office of the Gujarat Other Backward Class (OBC) Commission here on Wednesday to demand the community be accorded OBC status, police said.
Oct 26, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
Will protest ending of OBC quota for senior faculty: Lalu Prasad Yadav
The University Grants Commission has informed the central universities that their current practice of exempting senior faculty posts from the OBC quota would continue.
Jun 07, 2016, 21:18 PM IST
Quota stir in Gujarat phase-II: Hardik Patel's PAAS to begin 'lollipop Mahotsav' protest from today
According to media reports the PAAS are not satisfied with the Gujarat CM announcing 10 percent reservation.
May 01, 2016, 03:01 AM IST
Hardik Patel lists 27 demands before CM Anandiben Patel for truce on Patel quota stir
Hardik is at present lodged in Surat's Lajpore jail, while his three key aides are lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati jail.
Mar 08, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
Hardik Patel positive on offer to form Patel Commission: BJP MP
After the meeting, he claimed Hardik did not reject the government's proposal to form Patel Commission.
Feb 28, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Jat protests a lesson for China about dangers of social inequality, says Beijing paper
A Communist Party-run paper 'Global Times' has said that Jat quota stir in Haryana were a lesson for China about the dangers of social unrest stemming from inequality.
Feb 23, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Was offered Rs 1,200 cr, plum position to withdraw quota stir, Hardik alleges
The large-scale protests by Patidars had triggered violence in many parts of the state, culminating in the arrest of Hardik and his aides under the charge of sedition.
Feb 12, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
Kapu quota stir in Andhra Pradesh turns violent; train, police vehicles set on fire - 10 latest developments
Huge violence broke out in Andhra Pradesh's Tuni town on Sunday as the Kapu community members seeking reservation under Backward Class category went on rampage.
Feb 01, 2016, 03:42 AM IST
