17 Zilla Parishads Polls Uncertain After SC Ruling
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleges strong anti-incumbency against Congress government, accuses CM Revanth Reddy of real estate dealings and betraying BC communities. Read more.
Telangana Deputy CM urges all-party MPs to meet PM Narendra Modi for 42% BC reservations. State government establishes Delhi support system for MPs to address pending issues.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.
Maharashtra's ruling coalition confronts Supreme Court's pending OBC reservation verdict and alliance tensions ahead of crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
With only 14 district unit chiefs left to be appointed, BJP prepares to announce new Uttar Pradesh president. Party considering OBC or SC face after Bihar victory for 2027 Assembly polls.
Telangana will unveil its alternative credit scoring mechanism through TIB at the Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8-9, 2025, boosting financial inclusion.
Telangana witnesses a historic gender shift as women are set to lead nearly half of all gram panchayats. Discover how this reshapes local governance and empowers communities across the state.
BSP president Mayawati revives social alliance committees for Dalits, Muslims and OBCs ahead of 2027 UP elections, but Brahmin panel remains suspended. Strategic move aims to rebuild core voter base.
Supreme Court permits December 2 municipal elections in Maharashtra but threatens to annul results where reservation exceeds 50% limit. Details on OBC quota sought.
Goa State Election Commission files affidavit urging dismissal of petition challenging constituency reservations for zilla panchayat polls scheduled for December 20. Learn about the constitutional mandate.
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule reveals constitutional dilemma over OBC reservation in Zilla Parishad polls. Elections delayed as state seeks resolution. Stay updated on this developing political story.
Maharashtra's zilla parishad elections face potential delay as the Supreme Court hears the OBC reservation petition on November 25. Get the latest updates on the political implications.
Sajad Lone accuses BJP of communalizing medical education after party MLA seeks reservations for Hindus in medical colleges. Read the full controversy details.
Chief Justice BR Gavai supports creamy layer concept for Scheduled Castes reservation. Analysis of OBC quota implementation reveals only 17% filled over decades. Explore the historical context and better solutions.
Jharkhand High Court directs state govt & election commission to respond to a petition challenging the reservation policy for mayor's posts in Dhanbad and Giridih municipal elections. Next hearing on Dec 17.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates 36% budget for backward classes, creating 9.76 lakh jobs and implementing 85 schemes for social empowerment and economic development.
The Supreme Court has sternly warned the Maharashtra government against exceeding the 50% reservation cap for OBCs in upcoming local body elections, threatening to stay the polls if necessary. Get the full case breakdown.
Arjun fame Shaalien Malhotra expands his creative role while Bitcoin faces major crash. Plus: student protests, safety initiatives, and political developments across India.
Over 7 lakh OBC students in Jharkhand await scholarships for 2 years, facing financial crisis. Student groups plan 'begging for education' protest on Nov 27. Details inside.
Supreme Court warns Maharashtra government against exceeding 50% reservation limit in local body elections. Court threatens to stay elections if norms violated. Read latest developments.
Karnataka High Court extends freeze on SC internal reservation appointments till December 3. Petitioners challenge arbitrary sub-classification among SC categories. Read latest updates.
Cyclone Montha devastates 12 Telangana districts, destroying crops and infrastructure. CM Revanth Reddy orders urgent relief and paddy protection measures. Read full coverage.
Pune Municipal Corporation election reservation draw allocates 83 seats for women, 44 for OBC. Political aspirants launch campaigns as BJP, NCP, Congress candidates reveal constituencies.
Exclusive analysis of how Bihar's new political equations, caste dynamics, and the legacy of former CM Ram Sundar Das are creating a perfect storm ahead of the crucial 2025 state elections.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers powerful statement against caste-based reservations in armed forces, warning it would undermine national security and discipline.
Punjab & Haryana High Court invalidates Haryana's reservation in promotions, ruling it unconstitutional without proper amendments to state service rules. Major setback for state government.
Discover how Karpoori Thakur's socialist legacy and OBC empowerment policies are becoming the central theme in Bihar's upcoming 2025 elections, influencing all major political players.
In a significant verdict, Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that reservation in promotions without amending service rules violates constitutional principles. The judgment impacts government employees across both states.
Other Castes (OC) groups in Telangana intensify their campaign for 20% reservation quota with massive Simha Garjana rally, challenging current government policies.