Caste census is important but should not be done for political gains: RSS

New Delhi/IBNS: The issue of caste census received the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday, which said the same should be handled seriously and not merely conducted for elections or politics.

PM Modi on Muslim quota: 'Reservations can't be on the basis of religion'

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly opposed reservations on the basis of religion, amid the ongoing debate over the Muslim quota in the Lok Sabha elections.

For how many generations reservations in jobs, education would continue? Asks Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Friday asked that for how many generations reservations in jobs and education would continue while hearing a case on the Maratha quota.

Reservations in job, promotions not a fundamental right: Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: In a major judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday said reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in jobs and promotions is not a fundamental right, media reports said.

Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to reserve private jobs for local youth

Hyderabad, July 23 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to reserve private jobs for local youth, a promise which was made by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy during his padyatra (roadshow) to people of the state.

Mumbai: Police fire in the air as violence in agitation by Maratha groups spirals

Mumbai, July 25 (IBNS) : Police fired in the air as Maratha agitators set a vehicle on fire and threw stones, taking their movement on the edge on Wednesday, demanding reservation in Government jobs and educational institutions, media reports said.

Maratha protesters block Mumbai-Pune highway demanding reservation

Mumbai, July 25 (IBNS): The Maratha agitators on Wednesday blocked the Mumbai-Pune highway demanding  reservations in government jobs and educational institutions, media reports said.