Karnataka assembly clears 4% Muslim quota in contracts

Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, amidst strong protests by opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. IMAGE:......

Karnataka govt tables bill for Muslim quota in public contracts

The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled a Bill in the legislative assembly to introduce 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts. IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah......

Unconstitutional: Roll back 4% Muslim quota in contracts, BJP asks Sidda

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday termed the Karnataka government's proposal to provide four percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts an "unconstitutional misadventure" and said it......

K'taka budget: Sidda announces Muslim quota for govt supplies

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced reservation for Muslims in supplying goods and services up to a value of Rs 1 crore to various government departments, corporations and......

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His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

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'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

IOC confident of Trump support for LA 2028 Olympics, says Bach. IMAGE: LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman holds the official Olympic flag next to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as it returns to Los......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

'Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, Muslims, Jewish, it doesn’t matter. We are all here to do sports, that’s what’s special about the Games.' IMAGE: The Israelis are being protected......