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I really doubt whether CM Siddaramaiah is serious about caste census report: Karnataka BJP chief

14/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 14 (IANS) Commenting on the controversial caste census report, Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday expressed serious doubts about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s commitment to the report. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Bengaluru, Vijayendra questioned whether the Chief Minister was genuinely serious about the … Read more

Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: K’taka Minister

14/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 14 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet. He said this while commenting on the objections to the controversial caste census report. Speaking to reporters in Hassan, Minister Rajanna maintained that … Read more

Dolphins find safe haven along Gujarat’s coastline; 680 sighted in latest census

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, April 13 (IANS) National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats. This year, the spotlight is on the western coast of the country, where Gujarat – … Read more

How can Muslim population increase in such a manner: K’taka BJP questions caste census’ accuracy

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Sunday questioned the caste census report findings, wondering how the Muslim population can increase in such a manner. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, BJP leader R. Ashoka said, “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called former Backward Classes Commission Chairman H. Kantharaju to his … Read more

‘We will ensure justice’: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on opposition to caste census report

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday that the Congress government in the state will ensure justice for the Lingayat community. “The caste census report has reached me this noon. I will study the report and we will discuss the matter in the Cabinet … Read more

Will not accept caste census report, says Veerashaiva Mahasabha K’taka chief

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) The All-India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha’s Karnataka state president, Shankar Bidari, on Sunday said the controversial caste census report, presented by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, was unacceptable. Speaking in Bengaluru on Sunday, Bidari said the report does not provide accurate information … Read more

Implementation of caste census report to create major confusion in Karnataka: Union Minister Somanna

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said on Sunday that the implementation of the controversial caste census report could lead to significant confusion in Karnataka. Speaking to the media in bengaruru, union Minister Somanna criticism Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the caste … Read more

Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation

13/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News 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. Currently, the Muslims are … Read more

Preparations underway for 5th national marine fisheries census

12/04/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Kochi, April 12 (IANS) Preparations are gaining momentum for the 5th National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025), scheduled to be conducted in November and December this year. The census is expected to cover around 1.2 million fisher households across India’s coastal states and union territories. Funded and coordinated by the … Read more