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......

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:......

Patnaik steps in as anger over BJD's flipflop on Waqf continues

As a section of Biju Janata Dal leaders are still unhappy with the party's flipflop over supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the regional outfit's president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with......

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......

Choona Review: Not Much Fun!

Choona is too slow, has redundant characters and needless complications, observes Deepa Gahlot. In Mumbai slang, 'choona lagana' is to fool or con someone. Which is what six men do to a politician......