Amarinder writes to PM over quota to Jats, wants it in Punjab

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 19:23

Describing Centre`s reservation to jats in central government jobs "only" in 9 state as "unfair and discriminatory", Punjab Congress` Amarinder Singh wrote to PM Manmohan Singh to extend it to Punjab.

HP govt to raise quota of rations for BPL families

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 23:41

At least 76 lakh people are benefiting from subsidised foodgrains in Himachal Pradesh and the government will raise the quota of rations for BPL families, a state minister said on Saturday.

NCST for special drive to meet job quota for STs

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:01

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has expressed concern over "much less than prescribed" presence of Scheduled Tribes in jobs and recommended a time-bound action plan and special drive by the government to meet the constitutional quota of 7.5 per cent for them.

India, China for early conclusion of IMF quota reforms

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 18:18

Facing economic slowdown, India and China have held?dialogue on structural reforms and agreed to intensify cooperation with other BRICS nations to push for reforms in international institutions for implementation of the commitment to implement IMF Quota and Governance Reforms.

Representation of OBCs, SCs, STs needed in judiciary, but no quota: SC

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 20:31

The higher judiciary should have a fair representation of all communities and castes but there cannot be reservation for them, the Supreme Court today said.

India for expeditious implementation of G-20 decisions

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 13:10

In the recent G-20 Summit, Manmohan Singh had emphasised the need for early completion of the IMF quota reform.

AIIMS asked to fill posts in line with current quota policy

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 11:36

The Health Ministry has asked AIIMS to go ahead with filling 148 posts of super speciality faculty as per the current quota policy even as the government`s review petition is pending in the Supreme Court which had disfavoured reservation for such posts.

India for early completion of IMF quota reforms

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 22:29

"We had hoped to be able to welcome ratification of the quota increase in the St Petersburg Summit, but that has not been possible", the Prime Minister said.

SC order on AIIMS quota: Govt to file review plea

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 23:34

The Centre Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its verdict by which it had held that there can be no reservation in appointment for faculty posts in super speciality courses in AIIMS.

Set up commission to ensure Muslims` educational rights: Rahman

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 18:22

Muslims are unable to enjoy their Constitutional right to open educational institutions and the government should set up a commission to address issue, Minorities Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan said.

HC clears air on quota row over admission to IP University

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 16:22

The Delhi HC has ruled that students belonging to communities which are not included in the list of SCs for Delhi will not be entitled for admission in Guru Govind Singh IP Univ against the seats reserved for the category.