Karnataka Notifies Reservations for 369 GBA Wards
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
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Bihar OBC Girls' School Admissions 2026-27 Open
Bihar govt invites applications for 2,159 seats in 39 OBC girls' residential schools. Entrance exam on March 1. Apply online by Feb 9, 2026.
BHU Free UPSC Coaching for SC/OBC: Apply by Jan 10
Banaras Hindu University invites SC & OBC candidates for free Civil Services 2025-26 coaching. Entrance exam in Feb. Apply online at bhu.ac.in before January 10. Details inside.
Uttarakhand HC protects Gram Pradhan in caste certificate case
Uttarakhand High Court grants interim protection to Sikh Jat woman gram pradhan Baljeet Kaur after her OBC certificate was cancelled. Court directs her to approach state panel within a week. Read the full story.
Gujjar Samiti Demands Reservation Restructure in Rajasthan TSP
Gujjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti urges Rajasthan govt to create sub-quotas for OBC, MBC, EWS within TSP's 50% general pool. Tribal groups oppose, calling for detailed study. Read the full debate.
Dharwad Students Protest Scholarship Delay, Hostel Woes
UAS Dharwad students protest scholarship delays, poor hostel conditions, and staff shortages. Their demands highlight systemic issues in agricultural education funding. Read more.
BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Nashik NMC Elections: 735 Candidates Contest 122 Seats
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
Assaubayeva wins 3rd World Blitz Chess title, qualifies for Candidates
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
Brahmin Strength in UP BJP: Data Debunks Marginalisation Claims
An analysis of UP BJP's organisational and cabinet composition shows Brahmins hold 20% of key posts, thrice their population share. OBCs dominate the party's core, while a delicate Brahmin-Thakur balance is maintained. Explore the caste calculus.
Bengal SIR 2.0: EC's OBC Certificate Rules Explained
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer issues directives on valid OBC certificates for electoral roll hearings, based on Calcutta High Court's December 2025 order. Know which documents are accepted.
Pankaj Chaudhary's Challenges as New UP BJP Chief
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary's appointment as UP BJP President aims to counter OBC shift post-2024 Lok Sabha results and set stage for 2027 Assembly polls. Analysis of his key challenges.
EC Bars Use of Cancelled OBC Certificates in SIR Exercise
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
Congress, BJP Announce Candidates for Karnataka MLC Elections
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
Congress to Allot 50% Seats to Women, Youth in Kerala
Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan announces a major quota, reserving up to 50% of seats for women and youth in the upcoming Assembly elections. A strategic move to rejuvenate the party. Read more.
Congress Alleges Reservation Norms Violated in UP Lekhpal Hiring
UP Congress alleges massive reservation violations in UPSSSC lekhpal recruitment, accusing BJP of shortchanging OBC, SC, ST candidates. Details on the alleged scam and vacant posts in central universities.
Garhwa: FIR Threat for 280 Loan Defaulters Under State Scheme
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
Pradhan Seeks Parity Between Central OBC & Odisha SEBC Lists
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. Read more.
Pradhan Pushes Odisha to Reconstitute Backward Classes Panel
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
Karnataka HC Bars Employers from Caste Status Enquiry
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to enquire into an employee's caste. The power rests solely with authorities under the 1990 Reservation Act. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka Assembly Seeks 9th Schedule Shield for 56% Quota
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
MP HC Rejects Plea of OBC, EWS Girls for General Category Selection
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses petition by three OBC/EWS girls seeking police constable selection under general category, citing rules. Details on the recruitment test and court's reasoning inside.
OBC List Frozen Since 2018, Parliament Notification Stalled
The central OBC list remains frozen since 2018, with no new inclusions or exclusions, as the government hesitates to act on the Rohini Commission report. Discover the political and legal gridlock.
Nagpur Ward Reservation Exceeds SC 50% Ceiling
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Kerala Cabinet: OBC List Expanded, IT Park Loan Guarantee
Kerala cabinet approves inclusion of new communities in OBC list, Rs 190 crore guarantee for Kozhikode IT park, and key administrative decisions. Read the full details here.
BJYM Protests Jharkhand Scholarship Delay for SC/ST/OBC Students
BJP's youth wing staged a protest in Ranchi over alleged two-year delay in scholarship disbursal to SC, ST, OBC students. Claims 1.2 lakh students affected. Congress hits back. Read the full story.
UP BJP's New President: OBC Leadership in Focus for 2027
As UP BJP prepares to appoint a new state president, the party faces a crucial decision: opt for a 'tried and tested' OBC face to reclaim lost ground after 2024 Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of past strategies and future challenges.
BJP to Challenge Siddaramaiah's Ahinda Record in Assembly
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Mangaluru Event Spotlights Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tussle
A Congress event in Mangaluru marking the Gandhi-Narayana Guru centenary became a political show of OBC strength, attended by CM Siddaramaiah but not Deputy CM Shivakumar, hinting at power dynamics.
BJP Demands Apology from Mevani Over PM Modi Remarks
Gujarat BJP demands apology from Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani for remarks on PM Modi, announces statewide protests. Congress hits back with questions on Dalit issues.
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