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West Bengal Assembly passes two OBC amendment bills

West Bengal Assembly passes two OBC amendment bills

June 29, 2026, 02:24 PM - 4 min read

According to the government, the amendments are intended to correct inconsistencies in the OBC reservation framework that arose during the tenures of the Left Front and the Trinamool Congress.

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Convert to Islam can not claim backward class status: Madras HC

Convert to Islam can not claim backward class status: Madras HC

June 26, 2026, 05:13 PM - 3 min read

A Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB Balaji held that a GO dated March 9, 2024 was unconstitutional.“As a corollary, we hold that a convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim. He is only a Muslim and that’s all there is to it,” the Court said.

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Centre scraps domicile certificate need for SC, OBC scholarships

Centre scraps domicile certificate need for SC, OBC scholarships

June 19, 2026, 04:35 PM - 3 min read

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) ministry said the measure will reduce documentation requirements and compliance costs, making the application process more student-friendly and ensure easier access to scholarship benefits to 1.2 cr students annually.

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Mumbai to get woman mayor

January 22, 2026, 06:51 PM - 5 min read

Mumbai will get a woman mayor after a lottery reserved the BMC mayoral post for the General Woman category, prompting the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena to object to the process and stage a walkout.

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Congress’ best bet is Siddaramaiah at the helm

Congress’ best bet is Siddaramaiah at the helm

July 12, 2025, 05:53 PM - 8 min read

With Bihar polls around the corner, a state that has a strong backward and extremely backward voter base, removing a leader hailing from the marginalised section of society could backfire on the Congress.

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Telangana CM reassures 42 pc reservation for Backward Classes

T'gana CM reassures 42 pc reservation for Backward Classes

March 17, 2025, 07:57 PM - 2 min read

The Chief Minister thanked those who participated in the survey, calling it a historic moment for Telangana. He stated that the previous government had proposed a 37 per cent BC quota but his administration would now push for 42 per cent.

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Chhattisgarh Congress criticises BJP Govt; ruling party reacts

February 2, 2025, 06:08 PM - 2 min read

Congress chief Deepak Baij presented a “chargesheet,” claiming that people from all sections of society were unhappy with the BJP government. Baij alleged that the state was suffering from corruption and poor governance.

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