Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) The controversial caste census report submitted by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08 per cent and recommends 8 per cent reservation for the community, sources confirmed on Sunday.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of Baisakhi, saying that the festival would motivate people to work with commitment and dedication for the nation's development.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a vibrant prelude to Ambedkar Jayanti, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood flagged off a marathon event in the national capital on Sunday.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The measures, taken by the West Bengal government to control communal unrest in Murshidabad district during the last few days over protests against the newly promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent, were not adequate, observed a special division bench of Calcutta High Court while ordering Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in the district till April 17.
Bhopal, April 12 (IANS) In a pointed critique of Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav's remarks concerning the "foul smell in cowsheds", Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav retaliated by making a veiled attack without naming him and declared on Saturday that “any Indian who perceives such a scent as offensive forfeits their moral claim to reside in India".
Imphal, April 12 (IANS) BJP leader and senior party MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh on Saturday said that the Central High Command, in consultation with the state party legislators, would select the Chief Minister in keeping with the party tradition.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Violent protests have erupted across several parts of West Bengal over the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, and the BJP has strongly condemned the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Saturday directed the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal where several pockets are on the boil as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent. At least three persons were killed in the violence.
Latehar (Jharkhand), April 12 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which recently marked its 10th anniversary, continues to empower millions across India. In Jharkhand’s Latehar district, once known for its Naxal influence, the scheme is not only transforming lives but reshaping the identity and role of women in society.
Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), April 12 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a welfare scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a catalyst for small business growth in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Beneficiaries here are flourishing after receiving loans of up to Rs 20 lakh with minimal documentation and no collateral.
