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Hardeep Singh Puri out: 8 new faces in BJP’s UP Rajya Sabha list carry a 2027 message

BJP has nominated eight new leaders for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. This new slate emphasizes social and regional diversity within the party's representation. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri was notably excluded from the new nominations, raising questions about his future role. The BJP prepares for upcoming Assembly…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Centre seeks prospective application of SC verdict on OBC creamy-layer criteria

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Centre's request for prospective application of its March 11 verdict. The verdict determined that parental income alone cannot exclude candidates from the OBC creamy-layer. The Centre seeks a two-year window to implement the court's ruling without disrupting current recruitment processes. Aishwarya Bhati…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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.

Newslaundry · Aug 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

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 · May 30

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 · May 28

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…

MyLifeXP · Apr 16

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.

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2025