Tag: Politics

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a 5% hike in the minority quota for government housing schemes, increasing it from 10% to 15%. The move has sparked political backlash, with the BJP accusing the Congress government of engaging in religion-based appeasement and threatening statewide protests. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision as a step toward ensuring social justice for homeless minorities, even as tensions rise over recent policy decisions favouring the Muslim community.

The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over former US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Trump has made the claim 13 times in 34 days, using trade as leverage. He urged PM Modi to clarify India’s position, especially as tensions had deescalated following direct military talks, not foreign intervention. The Congress also alleged recent US actions reflect major diplomatic setbacks for India.