Reservation

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.

Akhundji Mosque Demolition: While the DDA claims the mosjid was an encroachment in a reserved forest area, historians dispute this, arguing that the mosque predates the forest's reservation in 1994

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech on Thursday, FM Nirmala Sitharaman recounted the Modi government's previous schemes for women, while also extolling Indian womens' participation in the workforce and in STEM courses.

Kerala News Highlights: Differently-abled reservation will not affect any community: Minister R Bindu

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil recently concluded his hunger strike, announcing that the Maharashtra government has acceded to his requests. Examining the key demands put forth by Patil sheds light on the complex issue of Maratha reservation.

Manoj Jarange Patil, leader of the Maratha quota protest, ended his hunger strike in Mumbai after the Maharashtra government accepted all demands related to reservations in education and jobs for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

Adequate arrangements, including accommodations and facilities, have been made for the large number of participants. Concerns have been raised about the Municipal Corporation's perceived lack of support.

Commencing a march from Jalna district, he reached Pune on Tuesday with thousands of supporters. Jarange demanded a blanket Kunbi (OBC) caste certificate for all Marathas and reiterated the call for OBC quota inclusion

Pankaj Tripathi, in a Reddit AMA, praises working with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Dilwale.' Admits initial reservations about 'Mimi' script but which later earned him National Award. His diverse roles, from 'Gangs of Wasseypur' to 'Mirzapur,' showcase resilience and talent

Udit Raj anticipated the presence of casteists and anti-reservationists at the Ram temple, signaling the beginning of a new era for Dalits and backward classes.

"We may be small but this doesn't give them the license to bully us," said Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu while addressing a press conference following his arrival from China.

MP Pratap Simha announced a special train service from Mysuru to Ayodhya on February 4, facilitating devotees' visit to the newly constructed Ram Mandir. The train departs Mysuru at midnight, reaching Ayodhya on February 5. The return journey is scheduled for February 7. While details on ticket pricing were not disclosed, travellers are advised to check for advance reservations. Simha and MLA Srivatsar emphasized the importance of this opportunity for pilgrims.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a grand reception, complete with a red carpet welcome and a 21-gun salute. The official media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Muizzu held talks, but specific details were not disclosed.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta filed written submissions, contending that AMU, declared an institution of national importance, cannot have minority status. The document emphasizes AMU's historical national significance since its establishment in 1875