QUOTA
No new duty concessions for milk, milk products imports: DGFT
India has strictly limited milk and milk product imports under tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in accordance with WTO commitments. Santosh Sarangi, director general of foreign trade, confirmed that no TRQ imports are planned for the current year. TRQ imports have occurred only three times in recent years, managed exclusively by cooperatives and state-owned entities, following guidelines that balance producer and consumer interests.
For NRI quota in government medical colleges, Karnataka govt wants 500 additional MBBS seats
The Karnataka government has urged the Centre to approve extra MBBS seats in autonomous government medical colleges under the Department of Medical Education starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that he has formally requested the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to authorize a 15% NRI quota by creating 508 additional supernumerary MBBS seats across 22 government medical colleges in the state.
Interviewers don't have access to candidate's quota info: UP Govt
The govt's replay came after Apna Dal (S) chief Anupriya Patel alleged bias against backward, scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) aspirants. The state government further said that if aspirants belonging to any category do not get the average qualification marks, then the commission does not have the right to change the unfilled vacancies into a different category and that these vacancies are "carried forward".
No Maratha leader is with me, I am fighting lonely battle for quota: Manoj Jarange
Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange expressed his struggle for quota support within his community, as OBC leaders stand united despite political differences. He demanded Kunbi certificates for Marathas to access reservation benefits. He faces opposition from OBC activist Laxman Hake. Jarange urged the government to recognise Marathas and Kunbis as one. He also emphasised on the importance of fulfilling the Maratha community's demands for reservation rights.
Chhagan Bhujbal using incendiary language to divide Marathas and OBCs: Quota activist Manoj Jarange
Quota activist Manoj Jarange accused Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal of inciting a rift between Marathas and OBCs, warning of potential riots. He declared determination to fight for Maratha reservation under the OBC category, with plans for further agitation after July 13 amid escalating tensions and community demands for inclusion.
Quota issue solution will be found through consensus: BJP leader Bawankule
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has stated that the Mahayuti government is positive about finding a consensus solution to the reservation-related demands of the Marathas and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This comes after activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare ended their hunger strike following a meeting with a government delegation. The government's stand is that the Maratha community should receive reservation without affecting the existing OBC quota, aiming to avoid confrontation between the two groups.
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vows to prevent caste tensions amid quota row
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that the government will prevent caste tension amid Marathas and OBCs' reservations dispute. OBC activist Laxman Hake and others ended their fast after government intervention. An all-party meeting is planned in the upcoming monsoon session to address extending reservations to Maratha descendants with Kunbi caste certificates. The government is pro-farmer and denies making decisions against their interests, contrasting earlier accusations by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Will Bihar govt go for immediate appeal in SC: Congress after Patna HC strikes down quota hike
The Patna High Court overturned Bihar's decision to increase reservations for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals from 50% to 65%. This move, made in November 2023, was struck down on grounds that it exceeded the 50% cap set by the Supreme Court. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the Bihar government would appeal to the Supreme Court and urged the NDA-led Centre to support the appeal.
High Court annuls 65% quota in Bihar; state to move Supreme Court
The Patna High Court overturned Bihar's government decision to increase quotas for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals from 50% to 65% in state jobs and educational institutions, a move made based on a caste and socio-economic survey. The court's decision, responding to petitions challenging the legislation introduced in November 2023, halts the implementation that would have raised reserved seats to 75% including quotas for economically weaker sections (EWS).
Will challenge HC order scrapping increased quotas in Bihar: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
Bihar Deputy CM vows to challenge Patna High Court order on reservation hike from 50% to 65% in support of deprived castes. The state government plans to move to the Supreme Court after consulting legal experts.
Indian archers miss World Cup medals, but eye Olympic team quotas
Indian recurve archery outfits missed out on a medal at World Cup Stage 3, but are nearing Paris Olympics team quotas based on rankings. Indian women finished fourth, while men reached last 16. They await official list on Monday. Rankings will decide top two non-qualified countries for Olympics. India secured individual quotas, aiming to secure team quotas for all events in Paris. Women's team almost qualified, lost to France in semis and Japan in bronze play-offs. Men's team lost to Netherlands in pre-quarterfinals.
Centre can't be mere spectator, should take lead to resolve quota issue: Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar urged the central government to actively resolve the Maratha and OBC quota demands, suggesting amendments in laws and policies. Amid rising conflicts over reservations, Pawar emphasized that the Centre should lead in addressing community demands. He highlighted the need to prevent social tension and criticized the government for being passive.
Jarange's demand for specific term in Maratha quota notification won't pass legal test: Minister
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan stated that quota activist Maroj Jarange's demand to include the term "sage soyare" in the Maratha reservation notification is unlikely to withstand legal scrutiny. The term, meaning relations through birth and marriage, faces legal challenges. Mahajan mentioned this in Pune on Wednesday.
India has option to propose retaliatory duties on EU's safeguard measures on some steel products
New Delhi, India can propose retaliatory customs duties under WTO norms on EU imports due to disagreement over EU safeguard measures on steel products. EU extended safeguard duties on steel imports till 2026, affecting India's steel exports to the EU.
Jharkhand govt contemplates to waive farm loan up to Rs 2 lakh: CM Champai Soren
"We waived Rs 40,000 farmers' loan in the past and are planning to increase it to Rs 2 lakh. Similarly, the current base of 125 unit free electricity will be increased to 200 units," Soren said while addressing a meeting at Gandhi Maidan in Jamshedpur to inaugurate and lay foundation of development projects.
Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange suspends indefinite fast; gives 1 month to govt to accept community's demands
Addressing people at the protest site, Jarange said, "We are giving a month's time to the government to fulfil the demands of the Maratha community. But we will also go ahead with our preparations for the upcoming assembly elections. If the government doesn't provide reservation to us, we will go and take it."
Quota belongs to country, not to athlete: Bindra backs NRAI's team selection for Olympics
Olympics gold winner Abhinav Bindra emphasized that the quota for the Paris Games belongs to the country, not just one athlete like promising shooter Rudrankksh Patil who missed out due to selection trials.
Jarange given IV fluids as fast over Maratha quota issue continues on fifth day
Maratha Activist Manoj Jarange, on his fifth day of indefinite fast for Maratha reservation, began receiving intravenous fluids after a Maharashtra minister promised a resolution. Warning of stopping fluids if the issue isn't resolved, he demands Kunbis to be recognised as Marathas for quota benefits. Despite deteriorating health, Jarange vowed to continue his fight until the government meets their demands, including withdrawal of police cases against Maratha protesters.
"No demands, no change in stand on reservation": Union Minister designate TDP's Rammohan Naidu
TDP's Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, set to be the youngest Union Minister in Modi's new Cabinet, confirmed the party's commitment to Muslim quota reservations in Andhra Pradesh. With no immediate demands from its NDA ally, the TDP emphasizes development for Andhra and support for Telugu people in both Andhra and Telangana.
Malaysia Airlines bets big on Indian non-metro cities
Malaysia Airlines is facing challenges in expanding its operations in India due to a shortage of flying rights. The airline has exhausted its rights to Indian metros and is now planning to increase frequency from Amritsar to seven flights per week from August. The airline has also started flights from Trivandrum and Ahmedabad.
June sugar quota higher by 8.5% y-o-y as prices stay firm amid heat waves
The central government announced a quota of 25.5 lakh tonnes of sugar for June, higher by 8.5% over June 2023, as per the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Calcutta HC order slap in face of those indulged in vote bank politics: Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised Calcutta High Court's move to revoke OBC status of classes in West Bengal, criticizing 'religion-based' quotas as appeasement politics.
Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics: Women quota winners
Women wrestlers who won Paris Games quotas in New Delhi urged the national federation to exempt them from selection trials, emphasizing the impact on India's Olympic medal hopes. Anshu Malik, aiming for her second Olympic medal, stressed the need for mental peace for optimal preparation. Experts caution that trials could risk injuries.
India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen for three whereabout failures
Boxer Parveen Hooda is likely to lose her Paris Olympic quota after being suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for three whereabout failures in 12 months. The suspension, which starts this month and will continue until November 2025, is due to her failure to file her whereabouts within the 12-month period from April 2022 to March 2023. WADA rules suggest that any combination of three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period constitutes an anti-doping rule violation, with the applicable sanction being 2 years' ineligibility.
NCBC wants West Bengal, Punjab to raise OBC reservations as quota limit remains unused
NCBC advises West Bengal and Punjab to enhance OBC quota within 50% limit for SCs/STs and OBCs in govt jobs and education, following Supreme Court cap amid BJP-Opposition clash over quotas. NCBC chairman Hansraj Ahir urges compliance from the states, emphasizing the need for increased OBC quota in government employment.
Third Eye: ED impacts BJP MP's family, On a different platform, Love in the air
ED raids impact BJP MP's family's railway reservation request. X changes behavior in polls by releasing EC takedown orders. Fan interrupts Fadnavis at Satara rally expressing affection, to which Fadnavis responds humorously."
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