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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:......

Class 10 student gives birth to baby in Odisha hostel

An inquiry was ordered after a class 10 student gave birth to a baby at the hostel of a state-run residential school in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said on Tuesday. Image used for......

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......

Never said we'd change Constitution for Muslim quota: Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday denied making any comments regarding changing the Constitution to accommodate four percent reservation for Muslims in the state and claimed......

BSP chief Mayawati refers to herself as 'iron lady'

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday said the vast population of Uttar Pradesh has seen how the party under the leadership of 'iron lady' values action over words. IMAGE: Bahujan Samaj......

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai. IMAGE:......

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Caste shows, even in riches. More than 85 per cent......

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

IMAGE: Hasan Nawaz rewrites history with Pakistan's fastest T20I ton. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PCB/X A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan......

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Scorecard IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrating his half-century......

Kohli and Konstas: From shoulder barge to buddies?

Wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas share a smiling photo post-match: Stuart Clark IMAGE: Virat Kohli had intentionally bumped Sam Konstas during the ongoing fourth Test at......

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

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