A seven-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud ruled 6:1 that states can further sub-classify SCs and STs to extend quotas to more backward castes within these groups.
Sources in the party said the State leadership had so far finalised candidates for 10 constituencies, including the four sitting seats, while hectic discussions were over the remaining seats.
He said the demand to hike the quota for the STs to 7 percent started in the state after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government did it at the central government level.
A day after a Dalit man was stabbed to death and his cousin injured here, the SHO of Gadwar police station here has been suspended for alleged negligence in connection with the incident.
Addressing political aspirations of various communities is going to become a headache for the Congress apart from tackling internal bickering while selecting nominees for 10 Assembly constituencies in erstwhile Adilabad district.
The chief minister also urged the teaching community to inculcate social harmony and values among students and said that no success can be achieved by those who have a hateful mind.
A curfew, which was imposed on May 3, after violent clashes erupted across the State, was relaxed in city after police reported an improvement in law and order situation.
Telangana government has enhanced reservations for the Scheduled Tribes (ST) from six per cent to 10 per cent for admissions into BEd, BPEd and UG DPEd courses
Orders have been issued to make necessary amendments by substituting and omitting certain words/sentences, paving way for implementing the enhanced reservations.
MHA has asked states or union territories to undertake an immediate review of existing facilities for vulnerable groups, especially for children who have been orphaned
