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Centre in dilemma over Supreme Court’s OBC creamy layer ruling in civil services recruitment

The government seeks Supreme Court clarification on creamy layer criteria for OBC candidates. This move follows conflicting statements made to different tribunals within a week. The Supreme Court previously ruled salary should not count towards creamy layer income. This judgment impacts OBC candidates denied civil service appointments over the past…

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Bengal govt to undertake teacher recruitment in transparent manner: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal will conduct teacher recruitment transparently following court orders. Merit will be the primary criterion for all selections. Viva voce weightage will not exceed five marks for candidates. The government scrapped the previous scam-tainted SSC panel for fair recruitment. Corrective measures are being taken regarding previous OBC category inclusions.

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Manoj Jarange continues fast, slams Chhagan Bhujbal; 'Marathas won't back Mahayuti if issue not resolved'

Activist Manoj Jarange remains steadfast in his hunger strike, advocating for Kunbi caste certificates for the Maratha community. He demands a clear government resolution by September 12 for these certificates to be issued. Jarange also expressed disapproval of OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal's views on Maratha reservation and voiced his support…

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West Bengal SSC likely to come out with reworked merit list for school teacher recruitment

The West Bengal SSC is reworking merit lists for teaching posts. This revision follows a state decision to reduce the OBC reservation quota. Counselling for interviewed candidates was suspended and will restart after the new list. Secondary school recruitment will also undergo a similar revision soon. The commission aims to…

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OBC creamy layer case: Supreme Court agrees to consider setting up special bench

The Supreme Court is set to consider setting up a special bench regarding the OBC creamy-layer ruling, which holds significance for the selections of the Civil Services Examination 2025. The govt aims to revert to previous criteria for 958 candidates to ensure fairness for earlier applicants. The court will consult…

The Economic Times

Anti-reservation rhetoric is rising, management quota stays invisible

When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests put the Union government on the back foot, the big news channels along with several social media handles began a curious campaign against caste-based affirmative action to discredit the protests.

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AIBE 2026 final answer key expected soon at allindiabarexamination.com; check download steps, direct link, qualifying marks, previous trends and more

The Bar Council of India will soon release the AIBE 2026 final answer key online. Candidates can download this key to estimate their qualifying status for the Certificate of Practice. General and OBC candidates need 45 percent, while SC, ST, and PwD require 40 percent. Recent AIBE exams show increasing…

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Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCs

The Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC category. This decision aims to improve access to education and skills for the Maratha community. The provisions will be effective from the academic year 2026-27. Implementing departments are directed to make budgetary…

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Mahayuti committed to Maratha community, OBC interests fully protected: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures the public of his government's dedication to resolving the Maratha reservation issue. He emphasizes that all decisions will adhere strictly to constitutional and legal frameworks. Fadnavis also reassures the OBC community that their existing benefits will remain unaffected. The government aims for the welfare…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi talks of OBC rights but fails to promote OBC leaders: BJP

The BJP has labeled Rahul Gandhi a hypocrite over OBC representation. They point to the recent Karnataka leadership change and the absence of OBC chief ministers in several Congress-ruled states. The party alleges the Congress party's actions contradict its stated principles on caste. The BJP contrasts this with their own…

The Economic Times

Why This Delimitation Debate Is So Controversial

More seats. More representation. More power. Sounds like a win for everyone, right? But what if the real story is more complicated than it looks? India is preparing for a major political shift one that could redefine how power is shared across states. The promise is simple: every state gets…

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Bihar deputy CMs set to win big. UC-OBC formula strikes again?

The NDA’s strategy of pairing an influential OBC leader with a prominent upper-caste face appears to have paid off in Bihar. As counting day unfolds, both of the state’s deputy chief ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, seem to have secured decisive wins.

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Will the BJP’s ‘Tamil candidate’ strategy work against the DMK stronghold?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) picked Maharashtra Governor and their senior Tamil Nadu leader CP Radhakrishnan (popularly known as CPR) as its candidate for the post of Vice President of India following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar – the first OBC vice president candidate from the state. The election…

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Hafta letters: Paywall content, crowd at Kumbh, development of Ahmedabad

NaveenTime-sensitive letter.Great work. Keep upping the game. I want to know: There is so much hype on electoral bonds and Hindenburg report. I want to know why no one is talking about, following up and its consequences. I understand the rest of the media, I want to know why Newslaundry isn’t…

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Kejriwal writes to PM Modi urging Centre to include Jats in Delhi in OBC list

He accused the BJP-led Central government of "cheating" the community in the name of OBC reservation for the last 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear plea challenging Calcutta HC decision on OBC classification

A bench of justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan listed the matter in January. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Ladki Bahin success, OBC consolidation’: Shinde camp settles Sena vs Sena debate

Winning at least 54 of the 81 seats it contested in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena seems to have settled the long-standing debate around who carries the legacy of the undivided Sena.

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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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Recruitment of 69,000 teachers in UP: Why did CM Yogi shift stance on ‘quota irregularities’?

Two years after the Yogi Adityanath-led government admitted to “irregularities” in the reservation process for 69,000 assistant teachers’ recruitment in Uttar Pradesh and selected an additional 6,800 reserved candidates as a “corrective measure”, the Chief Minister has purportedly reversed his stance.

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‘Endocrinologist’ to ‘arrogant’ IAS trainee who ‘misused’ quota: Who is Puja Khedkar?

Puja Khedkar, a 32-year-old trainee IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, is at the centre of a growing controversy amid which the Narendra Modi government has formed a one-member panel to probe the allegations against her.

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Calcutta High Court scraps all OBC certificates issued after 2010

A division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakrabirty and Rajasekhar Mantha pronounced the verdict, while delivering a judgement on a PIL challenging the process of granting OBC certificates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCBC recommends increase in reservation quota for OBCs in West Bengal, Punjab

NCBC recommends increasing OBC reservation in Punjab and West Bengal public employment to align with Supreme Court directives.

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Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase

The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13.

The Hindu

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange

Maratha community activist warns Maharashtra government over reservation denial, vows to teach a lesson in Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu

Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

Lok Sabha 2024 | Bihar's Lok Sabha elections in Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, and Darbhanga with caste dynamics and key candidates.

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