Karnataka's Housing Quota Hike for Minorities Sparks Debate

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

In a move that has ignited a political firestorm, the Karnataka government has decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10 percent to 15 percent. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, has drawn both support and criticism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Jun 20, 2025
PM Modi highlights youth-led tech innovation as nation strengthens self-reliance

PM Modi highlights youth-led tech innovation as nation strengthens self-reliance

The government is marking eleven years of governance by highlighting its various achievements. In a post on the X, the government explained how Digital India has rebooted governance for every citizen. It said that 11 years ago, a silent digital revolution began reshaping how India connects, governs, and grows. Jun 12, 2025
K'taka-led Cong govt raising caste census to hide lapses in B'luru stampede: BJP

K'taka-led Cong govt raising caste census to hide lapses in B'luru stampede: BJP

Criticising the announcement by the Congress-led Karnataka government to update its caste census report by conducting a fresh survey within a stipulated period, the Karnataka BJP unit has slammed the decision, saying that the state government is raising the caste census now to cover up its flaws in connection with the recent stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here last week which claimed 11 lives. Jun 11, 2025