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Reservation Bill

Congress wants to give reservations by increasing quota limit: Amit Shah

Shah asserted that the BJP will not allow reservation in the country on the basis of religion

Congress wants to give reservations by increasing quota limit: Amit Shah
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:28 AM IST

MP cabinet approves 35% reservation for women in all state govt services

Dy CM Shukla also highlighted that the Regional Industrial Conclave held in Rewa was quite a successful event and around 4,000 investors and businessmen participated in the conclave

MP cabinet approves 35% reservation for women in all state govt services
Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

No use of bowing before Shivaji after destroying Constitution: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi slammed the ruling BJP over the collapse of the statue of the warrior king at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district

No use of bowing before Shivaji after destroying Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 5:59 PM IST

SC refuses to stay Patna High Court's order scrapping 65% reservation

The Patna High Court had struck down the Bihar Assembly's decision of increasing reservations for Backward Classes from 50 per cent to 65 per cent in government jobs and educational admissions

SC refuses to stay Patna High Court's order scrapping 65% reservation
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill

If my comments hurt anyone's sentiment, I am truly sorry and would like to offer you an unconditional apology: PhonePe's Sameer Nigam

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Six new bills listed for Parliament's upcoming session; Om Birla forms BAC

The Centre has listed six new bills for introduction, including the one which seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the aviation sector, in the upcoming Parliament session beginning Monday. Besides the Finance Bill, the government has also listed 'The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill' for introduction, consideration and passing. The proposed legislation aims to bring more clarity and convergence in the roles of different organisations working in the field of disaster management, a Lok Sabha bulletin issued Thursday said. The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 seeks to replace the Aircraft Act of 1934 to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the civil aviation sector. The session beginning July 22 will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. Other bills listed for introduction and passage during the session are

Six new bills listed for Parliament's upcoming session; Om Birla forms BAC
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

Cong-led Karnataka govt puts job quota Bill on hold after industry furore

Nasscom said it is seeking an urgent meeting for industry representatives with state authorities to discuss the concerns

Cong-led Karnataka govt puts job quota Bill on hold after industry furore
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 12:06 AM IST

Karnataka approves bill mandating companies give 50-70% of jobs to locals

Industry leaders criticised the bill, saying it would discriminate against those from outside the state who want to work there

Karnataka approves bill mandating companies give 50-70% of jobs to locals
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

K'taka approves bill for 100% reservation for Kannadigas in private firms

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms for Group C and Group D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting held on Monday, he said. "The Cabinet meeting held yesterday approved a bill to make recruitment of 100 per cent Kannadigas mandatory for 'C and D' grade posts in all private industries in the state," Siddaramaiah said in a post on X. "We are a pro-Kannada government. Our priority is to look after the welfare of the Kannadigas," the CM said. According to sources in the law department, the 'Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024' will be tabled on Thursday in the Assembly. On the appointment of 'Local Candidates', the bill, a copy of which is with PTI, says, "Any industry, factory or other establishments shall appoint fifty percent of local candidates in management categories and sev

K'taka approves bill for 100% reservation for Kannadigas in private firms
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 7:59 AM IST

Congress, JMM, RJD want to rob reservation of tribals, OBCs: PM Modi

The Prime Minister asserted that he would not allow any party to tamper with the Constitution

Congress, JMM, RJD want to rob reservation of tribals, OBCs: PM Modi
Updated On : 04 May 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

International Women's Day: Delhi, HP announce cash assistance for women

Political parties announce slew of initiatives to woo women voters

International Women's Day: Delhi, HP announce cash assistance for women
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes J-K reservation, reorganisation amendment bills

Today, Supreme Court upheld the intention behind Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, its constitutional validity and the process said Shah in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha passes J-K reservation, reorganisation amendment bills
Updated On : 11 Dec 2023 | 9:48 PM IST

HM to move Bills on J-K Reservation Act, Reorganisation Act on day 2 of LS

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act provides for reservation in appointment in state government posts, and admission to professional institutions, for certain reserved categories

HM to move Bills on J-K Reservation Act, Reorganisation Act on day 2 of LS
Updated On : 05 Dec 2023 | 9:21 AM IST

Lok Sabha unanimously passes historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023

454 members voted in favour of the Bill, while two voted against it.

Lok Sabha unanimously passes historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023
Updated On : 20 Sep 2023 | 8:08 PM IST

Delimitation pointless, says Gandhi; Amit Shah urges house to pass Bill

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Amit Shah speak on the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Highlights here

Delimitation pointless, says Gandhi; Amit Shah urges house to pass Bill
Updated On : 20 Sep 2023 | 7:26 PM IST

CWC calls for Women's Reservation Bill passage in Parl's special session

The Congress on Saturday demanded that the Women's Reservation Bill be passed during the upcoming special session of Parliament. In a resolution adopted at its first meeting after being reconstituted, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) alleged that parliamentary debate and scrutiny have all but disappeared and far-reaching legislation is hurriedly pushed through without proper scrutiny and discussion. "The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment etc) Bill introduced in Parliament will severely compromise the independence of the Election Commission to conduct free and fair elections," it said. Noting that a special session of Parliament has been called all of a sudden, the CWC said the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi identifying nine pressing issues of public concern and importance that need to be debated in this special session. "The CWC thanks her for this initiative and also for

CWC calls for Women's Reservation Bill passage in Parl's special session
Updated On : 16 Sep 2023 | 10:25 PM IST

Women Reservation Bill: What is it, and what is the political history?

Under the Women's Reservation Bill, 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies will be reserved for women

Women Reservation Bill: What is it, and what is the political history?
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 4:08 PM IST

Women's Reservation Bill necessary to ensure representation: K Kavitha

Stating that the Women's Reservation Bill will help in raising the representation of women in the Parliament, Bharatiya Rashtriya Samiti (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Wednesday

Women's Reservation Bill necessary to ensure representation: K Kavitha
Updated On : 15 Mar 2023 | 3:03 PM IST

Chhattisgarh govt to introduce reservation bill within two days: Baghel

The amended bills will be introduced in the special assembly session that will be held on December 1 and 2

Chhattisgarh govt to introduce reservation bill within two days: Baghel
Updated On : 01 Dec 2022 | 8:08 AM IST
Updated On : 02 Mar 2021 | 6:31 PM IST