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Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 ...Read More >
The Maharashtra government's recent decision to implement the Hyderabad Gazette for the Maratha community, following the agitation by activist Manoj Jarange at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, has intensified similar demands from other communities. A Banjara activist has launched a unique protest to demand the community's inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category by going on an indefinite fast, sitting on a charpoy (traditional light bedstead) tied to a tree in Maharashtra's Jalna city. Vijay Chavan, who ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 19 (ANI): Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao showcased support for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah's recent statement on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Congress leader emphasised that RSS has opposed the rights and reservations of the minority community, including those advocated by Babasaheb Ambedkar. "The Karnataka CM Siddharamaiah is rightly saying that RSS has been against Babasaheb Ambedkar from the beginning... Rahul Gandhi has also bee ...Read More >
Chennai: The state govt introduced a bill in the state assembly on Wednesday to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, aiming to simplify norms for establishing private universities.Under the proposed amendment, brownfield universities can be established by converting existing colleges into universities, a provision not available in the current Act, which only allowed the establishment of private universities afresh. The bill noted that "of late, existing private colleges in the st ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The CPI state committee has urged the state government to withdraw the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, which was passed in the Assembly on Friday. In a statement, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said the amendment, which removes the requirement for private universities to possess a minimum of 100 acres of land, would have far-reaching consequences for higher education in the state. He warned that the amendment could dilute government oversight in crucial ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: For the first time since the formation of the state, political parties cutting across ideologies, including the Congress, its alliance partners CPI and CPM, the opposition BRS and BJP, and several other organisations such as employees' unions, BC organisations, and student outfits like AIOBCA, participated in the 'Telangana Bandh' on Saturday, demanding 42% reservations for BCs. While the early hours saw the shutdown of various commercial establishments, normalcy began to return by t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Barring stray incidents, the 'Telangana bandh' called by the Backward Classes' JAC (Joint Action Committee) demanding enhancement of reservation for BCs in seats and positions in local bodies was peaceful across the state on Saturday. However, many commuters faced hardships due to cancellation of bus services in Hyderabad and some of the districts until the public transportation services resumed in the afternoon. By and large, shops and establishments remained open. Diwali shopping w ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A statewide bandh was observed in Telangana on Saturday as Backward Classes (BC) organisations joined to protest against the High Court's recent stay on a government order granting 42% reservation for BCs in local bodies. The bandh was backed by major political parties, including the ruling Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The protest, which was a result of the Telangana High Court's interim order on October 9, saw participation from various se ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government will revoke the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA) as soon as the Union territory gets statehood. Commenting on his party's commitment to the Act made in its election manifesto, the CM said that his government can do it only once law and order is its domain. "We need to have a full statehood to remove it (the PSA). Security and law and order should be with the elected government. The day these powers are vested with us, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday strongly asserted that his party National Conference would never join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party to hasten the return of statehood to the Union territory, indicating a refusal to repeat the "mistakes" of the past made by others. The NC leader claimed that a deal with the BJP for the return of statehood is "out of the question", making reference to the negative consequences of the 2015 PDP-BJP alliance. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BC bandh going on across Telangana was monitored by Panchayat Raj & Women and Child Welfare Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka at Praja Bhavan. Along with her, ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Vakiti Srihari, MP Anil Kumar Yadav, and SATS Chairman Shivsena Reddy also participated. Later, Ministers Seethakka, Ponnam Prabhakar, Vakiti Srihari, PCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, MLC Nellikanti Satyam, SATS chairman Shivsena Reddy, and other leaders rea ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Road Transport Corporation buses went off the roads across Telangana while most of the shops, business establishments and educational institutions remained closed on Saturday as the state-wide bandh called by Backward Classes JAC and supported by all political parties evoked a near total response. The bandh called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), consisting of 136 Backward Classes associations in support of 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Normal life was disrupted across Telangana as the statewide bandh, called by BC organisations and supported by political parties cutting across party lines, saw large-scale participation -- including ministers -- and protests in major towns and cities. The bandh was called after the High Court recently issued an interim order staying the Government Order that provided 42 per cent BC reservations in local bodies. The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the stay issued by the High Cou ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Telangana government's plea challenging a high court order that stayed a government order granting 42% reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. The high court had previously issued an interim stay, citing petitions that argued the increased quota breaches the 50% reservation ceiling. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Telangana government's plea challenging a high court order which stayed a government order providing 42 per cent reservation t ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 18: The state-wide bandh called by the BC JAC demanding fair reservations continued across Telangana. From early morning, BC associations staged protests in front of RTC depots in all districts, blocking buses from leaving the depots. In Hyderabad, RTC bus services came to a complete halt, leaving passengers and office-goers stranded. Taking advantage of the situation, private cab and auto drivers reportedly hiked fares, charging exorbitant rates. Employees in essential services ...Read More >
CM Abbdullah on Thursday said the Cabinet has accepted the sub-committee report on reservation, which would be sent to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. SRINAGAR: PDP MLA Waheed Para on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to "slash" the RBA quota is a "calculated attempt to disempower" Kashmiris. The Pulwama legislator accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of advancing the "disempowerment agenda" and asserted that the Residents of Backwards Areas (RBA) quota safe ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
RANCHI: Tribal organizations across Jharkhand are preparing to launch a strong protest against the Kurmi community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. A massive 'Hunkar Rally' has been scheduled for October 17 at Dhurwa Prabhat Tara Ground in Ranchi, where thousands of Sarna followers and tribal members from across the state are expected to participate. According to tribal leader Sanjay Pahan, the movement is vital for the protection of tribal identity and existence. Speaking to media du ...Read More >
Ranchi: Thousands of tribal community members, led by the Adivasi Bachao Morcha, gathered at Prabhat Tara Maidan in Dhurwa on Friday to oppose the ongoing demand of the Kurmi community for its inclusion into the scheduled tribe (ST) list.People from all age groups from 24 districts of Jharkhand gathered at the state capital carrying their traditional flags, weapons such as arrows and bows, and other cultural paraphernalia to assert their identity and raise anguish against the rising demand by th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Friday asked the government and the State Election Commission (SEC) when will be the rural local body elections would be conducted, and gave them two weeks to reply with regard to the revised poll schedule. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin was hearing a petition filed by Renka Surender, advocate from Mancherial district, who challenged the SEC's notification dated October 9, which put the local body e ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following the Telangana Backward Class Joint Action Committee (BC JAC) call for a statewide bandh on October 18 over the High Court's stay on the 42% BC reservation in local body elections, several schools in the state have reportedly announced holidays. However, no official directive has been issued regarding school closures. The bandh has received support from multiple political parties, including the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Telangana Jagruthi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The 'Telangana BC JAC' led by R. Krishnaiah has appealed to all political parties and organisations to extend their support to the 'Bandh for Justice', being observed in demand for increasing reservations for Backward Classes (BCs). Responding positively to the appeal, Telangana Jagruti President Kalvakuntla Kavitha announced her organisation's complete support for the bandh scheduled for Saturday. Kavitha strongly criticised both the Congress and BJP, stating that neither party has ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday hoped for an early restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, saying it would give more powers to the elected government and enable it to fulfil the promises made to the people during last year's assembly elections. Talking to reporters in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, Abdullah said he had expected the Centre to fulfil the promise of statehood restoration made to the people of the Union territory from the floor of Parliament a ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana Jagruthi, the social and cultural organisation led by BRS suspended leader and MLC K Kavitha, is expanding its reach into employees' associations. Kavitha is also reportedly planning a statewide yatra to gather feedback on public issues. Sources said Jagruthi is likely to announce a Telangana State Government Teachers' Association affiliated to it, aimed at fighting for teachers' rights and entitlements. Discussions are underway on whether to form separate associations for ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (Maxim News): Telangana Jagruthi President K.Kavitha extended support to the BC Bandh on October 18. Telangana BC JAC Chairman R.Krishnaiah has written to Telangana Jagruthi, urging support for the "Bandh for Justice." Responding to his appeal, Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha announced complete support for the bandh. Kavitha asserted that neither the Congress nor the BJP have the moral authority to speak about increasing BC reservations. She questioned how th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Thursday extended his party's support to the bandh call given by the BC JAC, demanding enhancement of Backward Classes (BC) reservations to 42 per cent in local body elections. The BC associations are scheduled to stage the bandh on October 18. A delegation of BC leaders, led by BJP MP and BC Welfare Association national president R Krishnaiah and BC Association leader Jajula Srinivas, met Mahesh Goud at Ga ...Read More >
Lucknow: With Samajwadi Party and Congress lacking courage for political honesty, it is natural for them to not like BSP expressing gratitude towards the present BJP govt for spending the ticket revenue earned at parks, memorials, and institutions built by BSP govt in UP on their own maintenance.Addressing the state-level meeting of the party on Thursday, Mayawati said, "These memorials and parks remained neglected in the SP govt due to caste-based malice." "The propaganda spread by the oppositi ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has accepted the report of a cabinet sub-committee on reservation, which will now be sent to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. On December 10 last year, the government constituted the cabinet sub-committee to look into grievances raised by various sections of aspirants against the existing reservation policy in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference marking the completion of one year ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday indicated that it will consider supporting the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls if they back their MLAs' private member bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking to reporters here, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti revealed that NC chief Farooq Abdullah had called her to request support for his party's candidates. Mufti said she told Abdullah that while the PDP's senior leadership would discuss the matter, she emphas ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 16 (PTI) The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday indicated that it will consider supporting the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls if they back their MLAs' private member bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking to reporters here, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti revealed that NC chief Farooq Abdullah had called her to request support for his party's candidates. Mehbooba said she told Abdullah that while the PDP's senior leadership would discuss the ma ...Read More >
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