Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate divested of all portfolios after Nashik court issues arrest warrant in a 1995 EWS housing quota cheating case. CM Fadnavis recommends portfolios go to Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.
Haryana High Court demands answers after state 'reasonlessly' rejects international karate medallist's sports quota job application. Details on the legal battle and implications for athlete welfare.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of all portfolios after a Nashik court issued an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating case. The NCP MLA is the second from his party to face action under the Mahayuti government. Read the full story.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Hyderabad's NIMS nurses temporarily halt intensified agitation after Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha promises to address their demands within days. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu minorities commission recommends land allocation for cemeteries in every district, internal quotas for Jains & Sikhs, and increased church/mosque renovation funds. Read the key proposals.
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted for securing flat under EWS quota with false income. Nashik court upholds 2-year sentence, triggering immediate disqualification risk. Read full details.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin launches urban Kalaignar Sports Scheme, aiming to spot talent and promote daily sports habits among Chennai's youth. Read more.
Orissa High Court directs excise commissioner to decide within two weeks on a 63-year-old man's plea to increase his monthly medical opium quota, citing health deterioration.
Karnataka's push for 56% quota is mired in internal reservation disputes. Explore the 6-6-5 formula, the new 17% SC reservation, and the political storm. Read the full analysis.
Despite legal hurdles stalling the 42% BC reservation in Telangana's local body polls, major parties are informally backing BC candidates. The High Court stay and pending Presidential assent create a complex electoral scenario. Read more.
Nomadic communities in Karnataka demand a separate 1% reservation and oppose the state's 6-6-5 quota formula. They warn of a 'Belagavi Chalo' protest if demands are unmet.
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues notice on petition demanding 33% reservation for women in state advocates' association elections. Hearing posted for next Wednesday.
Andhra Pradesh High Court demands state government clarify rules on spouse quota in employee transfers, citing alleged misuse by union leaders. Hearing set for January.
Over 25,000 schools in Maharashtra remain shut as teachers launch a massive statewide agitation. Key demands include the implementation of the old pension scheme and resolution of pending issues.
Rajasthan High Court directs RPSC and state govt to revise RAS 2023 ex-servicemen merit list after finding top-ranked candidate ineligible. Get the full details on the landmark ruling.
Annu Kumari, star of India's blind women's cricket team, returns to her Buxar village a World Cup champion. She hopes a govt job will lift her family from hardship. Read her inspiring journey.
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
Annu Kumari, star of India's Blind Women's T20 World Cup win, returns to her Bihar village. She hopes for a government job to support her struggling family. Read her inspiring journey.
The Assam government's move to make public the Nellie massacre reports has reignited trauma and demands for justice. Explore the historical tragedy's unresolved legacy.
Karnataka High Court restricts fresh recruitment under enhanced SC/ST quota law but allows ongoing processes. All appointments will be provisional, pending the final verdict on the law's validity.
NEET 2025 sees a dramatic fall in MBBS management quota cut-offs in Chennai's private colleges. Experts cite new seats, rule changes, and infrastructure issues. Discover the key reasons behind this shift.
Over 400 midday meal workers staged a sit-in protest in Mangaluru, demanding a living wage and permanent status. CITU leaders slammed the central government's reduced funding.
Intense protests by BLOS workers in Kolkata and across Bengal lead to unrest and an attempt to enter the Election Commission office. Watch the video for details.
Punjab roadways bus services resume operations after union calls off 3-day strike. Thousands of passengers relieved as transport normalizes across the state.
Omar Abdullah's government proposes reallocating RBA and EWS quotas to increase open merit seats in J&K jobs and education, addressing protests over 70% reservation. Read full analysis.
Omar Abdullah's cabinet sub-committee proposes changes to J&K's reservation policy, aiming to increase open merit seats from 30% to 50% after protests. Key facts and details inside.