Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices; govt says protected them from larger burdenHaj airfare sees a Rs 10,000 increase per pilgrim for Haj 2026. This rise stems from a sharp global surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Quota for minorities in housing: Siddaramaiah turns tables on BJP, points to NDA's policy for minoritiesKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends the increased minority quota in housing schemes. He cites a central government guideline under NDA. The q...
20 Jun, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Karnataka: Cabinet decides to hike minority quota in housing by 5%, BJP threatens stirKarnataka's Cabinet has increased the minority quota in government housing schemes by 5%, raising it from 10% to 15%. This decision follows...
19 Jun, 2025, 06.40 PM IST
Civil contracts: Karnataka’s move to create 4% Muslim quota leaves BJP fumingThe Karnataka Congress plans to introduce a bill creating a 4% quota for Muslims in government contracts, amidst pressure from party Muslim...
05 Mar, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
IPO listing gains attract many, but few get the allotment: Here's how to increase your chances of IPO allotmentIncrease your chance of IPO allotment: Retail investors are flocking to the stock market and investing in initial public offering (IPO). Ho...
22 Feb, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
CM Basavaraj Bommai dares Shivakumar to tell Lingayats, Vokkaligas where Congress stood on quota issueLingayats, Vokkaligas not beggars to accept from Muslim quota, retorts Shivakumar. The KPCC president on Monday reiterated that his party w...
27 Mar, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
Karnataka moves Muslims from OBC to EWS quota list, hands 2% hike to Lingayats & Vokkaligas ahead of crucial assembly pollsMuslims earlier came under the 2B classification. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told the media that the Muslims would move into the EWS q...
24 Mar, 2023, 09.44 PM IST
India's Haj quota for 2023 fixed at 1,75,025: Government"The issue was addressed under the Annual Bilateral Agreement with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Haj 2023 and inspite of challenges of ...
02 Feb, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
Muslim quota move will be fought politically, legally: BJPThe BJP leader found fault with Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's comments that the reservation is proposed for backward sections among ...
28 Mar, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
- NCP disapproves of Cong ministers' quota remarks during polls
NCP, an important ally of the ruling UPA coalition, today disapproved of Congress ministers making statements on sub-quota for minorities d...
17 Feb, 2012, 03.55 PM IST
Salman Khurshid dares Election Commission over Muslim quotaSticking to his stand on minorities, Salman Khurshid has said he would ensure the rights of backward Muslims even if the EC 'hangs' him.
12 Feb, 2012, 04.47 AM IST
UP assembly elections 2012: Their free cows won't give milk, mocks CongressThe tussle for Muslim votes in UP peaked on Friday when Congress took the initiative to assure minorities that newly-carved 4.5% quota was ...
28 Jan, 2012, 12.17 PM IST
- Congress backs Salman Khurshid on quota issue
The delegation was led by party general secretary Digvijay Singh and Singhvi gave a "short and succint summary" of the party's objections t...
16 Jan, 2012, 11.13 PM IST
- Cabinet to discuss Muslim sub-quota within 27% soon
Govt is planning to move ahead with its plans reserve government jobs and educational institutions for backward members of the community.
22 Dec, 2011, 02.39 AM IST
- Jaya shedding 'crocodile tears' for Muslims, says Karuna
M Karunanidhi charged Jayalalithaa with shedding 'crocodile tears' for Muslims and said her promise to increase reservation quota was an at...
26 Mar, 2011, 06.33 PM IST
- Govt to wait for court verdict on AP move
The government announced on Monday that it would await the court verdict on reservation for minorities in Andhra Pradesh before proceeding ...
20 Jan, 2010, 05.10 AM IST
- Paswan, Lalu reiterate old positions on women quota
Going by reactions of two crucial members of UPA, RJD and LJP, the standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice is s...
08 May, 2008, 06.34 AM IST