Reservation

"So did you like the Congress manifesto? You must have seen that the PM has panicked, he is rattled and scared. It is a krantikari (revolutionary) manifesto," Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

The National Commission for Backward Classes criticizes Karnataka's decision to extend reservation benefits to all Muslims, arguing it undermines social justice principles. They contend it overlooks the diverse needs within the Muslim community and could harm marginalized castes. Concerns are also raised about the decision's impact on local body election representation.

Pilgrims who want to join the Amarnath Yatra can make reservations beginning April 15.

The Congress party released its manifesto, titled 'Nyay Patra,' for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The manifesto outlines various promises and commitments, including conducting a nationwide socio-economic and caste Census.

The manifesto, unveiled in New Delhi, aims to conduct a nationwide census to evaluate the socio-economic conditions of different castes and sub-castes, intending to strengthen affirmative action initiatives based on the collected data

Congress Leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi promised to reserve 50 percent central government jobs for women, if voted to power in upcoming elections. Congress has already announced five guarantees for women under 'Panch Nyay Pachees Guarantee' earlier this month.

Babar Azam had stepped down as Pakistan's captain across all formats following his team's failure to advance past the group stage in the ODI World Cup held in India last year.

Dr. Sarojini Mahishi, Karnataka's first female Member of Parliament, was elected from Dharwad constituency in 1962. She won four consecutive terms and served in Indira Gandhi's cabinet. However, tensions within Congress led to her denial of a ticket in 1982. Despite subsequent independent attempts, she refrained from major party affiliations.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced plans for 'economic mapping' and a caste census ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the aim of reshaping reservation policies to ensure proper representation for all sections of society.

A post on OnePlus’ official website revealed the launch date and highlighted features of the OnePlus Watch 2. The company also created a microsite for the upcoming smartwatch. The latest OnePlus Watch 2 will arrive in India on February 26 at 8.30PM IST. 

The bill argues that with about 52% of reservations already allocated to various castes and groups, including OBCs, it would be inequitable to include the Maratha community in the OBC category.

The newly passed bill is set to undergo a thorough review after a decade of implementation, ensuring a periodic evaluation of its impact on the targeted community. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the significance of this legislation, citing that the Maratha community constitutes 28 per cent of the state's population.

The journey toward Maratha reservation dates back to June 2017 when the then Devendra Fadnavis government constituted the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission (MSBCC), led by Justice (Retired) MG Gaikwad.

The Prime Minister questioned the credibility of the Congress, pointing out its failure to provide complete reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and neglecting the reservation for the economically disadvantaged in the general category.

PM Modi shared Nehru's views against reservations, emphasizing his stance that it promoted inefficiency. He cited Nehru's concern that implementing reservations in jobs would lower government work standards.