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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:......

Ruckus in K'taka assembly over 'honeytrap' scandal

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed pandemonium on Friday with opposition Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs staging a protest by climbing on the podium where the Speaker's chair is placed and......

18 BJP MLAs suspended in Karnataka assembly amid protest

In an unprecedented move, 18 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka assembly on Friday for 'indiscipline' and 'disrespecting' the Speaker, following which they......

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......

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Many ordinary citizens are drawn by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building. IMAGE: Visitors outside the main......

Union Budget 2025-26: Economists stress need for manufacturing policy

The need for a manufacturing policy, reining in food inflation and raising investment in the country were among key suggestions given by economists who met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and......

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

In tackling India's unemployment problem, look beyond the finance minister and focus on the education minister points out Gurbachan Singh. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Some......

PNC Infra sale could lead to valuation upgrades for road assets

While activity in the highway segment has been slow, the bid pipeline saw recovery in January 2024, and awards are expected to improve in Q4FY24. Photograph: Courtesy, PNC Infratech The national......

Road projects may hit slow lane in near term

A 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in budget allocation towards the roads sector for FY24 has led to renewed interest among investors. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters......

Rs 8.45 trn & rising: Orders flood major capital goods firms

India’s leading capital goods and engineering firms are in the midst of one of their busiest seasons, with the combined orderbook surging past Rs 8 trillion in value. Photograph: Dan......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

Bling It On! India's T20 Champs Get Rings of Glory

IMAGE: BCCI honours Team India with Champions Ring for the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Photographs and video: BCCI/X The BCCI honoured the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning Indian team with a special......

Like India's New Jersey? Or No?

IMAGE: Look at India's new jersey! Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian cricket team is all set to don a fresh look as they take on Jos Buttler's England in a three-match ODI series starting......

WFI office back at tainted Brij Bhushan's house

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India has reset their office back at Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's house, the former WFI chief who was suspended over allegations of sexual harassment.......

Wrestling Federation of India to relocate office from Brij Bhushan's home

IMAGE: Wrestling Federation of India, led by president Sanjay Singh, has been functioning from its old address -- the long-time home of its former chief and five-time BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan......

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.' IMAGE: Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates taking......

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