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Such sub-categorization is pointless, emotionless: RJD's Manoj Jha after S
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
After the Supreme Court ruled that states must identify the 'creamy layer' in the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and exclude them from quota benefits, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Thursday said that he respects the decision but this kind of sub-categor
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Quota reform protesters hold demonstration across Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Students from different universities and colleges held protests against the "detention of six coordinators of the quota reform protest by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police and forcing them to issue a statement on ending protests.
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TN CM Stalin claims 15,000+ medical seats secured for OBCs; BJP's Annamala
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Responding to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who claimed that over 15,000 medical and dental seats have been secured for OBC students over the last three acedemic years, BJP Tamil Nadu unit president K Annamalai said that the all-India quota for medical admission was introduced in 1
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SC refuses to stay Patna HC order scrapping Bihar government's quota hike
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay Patna High Court order that set aside the state government's amendments to increase the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Castes in jobs and educational institutions.
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Bangladesh: Mobile internet restored 11 days after blackout; student group
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Tens of thousands of students hit the streets, demanding reforms in the quota system which reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war of independence against Pakistan.
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"What is your opinion on Maratha protestors demand...": Mumbai BJP Chief q
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Earlier, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal met National Congress Party (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar and said that the alleged clashes between Maratha and OBC people over reservation can be stopped if all parties come together.
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Odisha CM announces 10 pc quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday a ten per cent quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in uniform services.
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Bangladesh has protested against Mamata Banerjee's comments: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Earlier this week, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that her government would provide shelter to individuals from Bangladesh who seek refuge, amidst ongoing protests in the neighbouring country.
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BSF opens 'special counters' to facilitate return of Indian students from
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The BSF South Bengal Frontier has set up special assistance counters to provide comprehensive assistance to Indian students returning from Bangladesh amid the deadly protests over the quota system for civil service jobs, Officials said on Monday.
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"Mamata Didi can talk to Bangladesh PM if needed": TMC leader Sudip amid p
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
His statement comes amid protests in Bangladesh over demands for reforms of the country's quota system for civil service jobs.
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Tripura: BSF on "alert" amid widespread violence in Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Bangladesh Supreme Court ruled to slash the quota reserved for relatives of war veterans' from 30 per cent to 5 per cent while allowing 93 per cent to be allocated based on merit and the remaining 2 per cent will be earmarked for members of ethnic minorities, transgender individuals, and the
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Bangladesh Supreme Court slashes controversial job quota after deadly prot
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The unrest was sparked by students who have long demanded an overhaul of the quota system, which originally reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for descendants of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.
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