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4 pc Muslim Quota Bill tabled in K'taka Assembly

Bengaluru, Mar 18 (UNI) The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled a controversial Bill reserving 4 per cent of public contracts for Muslims, triggering fierce opposition from the BJP, which has vowed a legal challenge.
Calling it an "unconstitutional misadventure," the BJP accused the Congress-led government of indulging in appeasement politics and warned of a prolonged battle to block the move.
The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil in the Assembly, seeks to amend the 1999 Act to set aside 4 per cent of civil works contracts (up to Rs 2 crore) and goods/services contracts (up to Rs 1 crore) for Muslims under Category 2B of the OBCs.
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HINDLABS expands its diagnostic, clinical services

03 Apr 2025 | 3:10 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (UNI) In a significant move towards making quality healthcare more affordable, HINDLABS Diagnostic Centre and Speciality Clinic, operated by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has expanded its diagnostic and clinical services.

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BJP launches day-and-night protest against price rise

03 Apr 2025 | 12:29 AM

Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday began a 24-hour protest at Freedom Park here against the rising prices of essential commodities and services, holding the Congress government responsible for the increased financial burden on the ordinary people.

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Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra supports ASHA workers' ongoing agitation

Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra supports ASHA workers' ongoing agitation

02 Apr 2025 | 11:02 PM

Wayanad, Apr 2 ( UNI) AICC General secretary and Wayanad, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday supported the ongoing strike of ASHA workers, which has now entered 52nd day in Thiruvananathapuaram, demanding an increase in their honorarium.

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Andhra: Foundation stone laid for Integrated Compressed Bio-Gas plant

02 Apr 2025 | 10:53 PM

Ongole, AP, Apr 2 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant being established by the Reliance New Energy near Divakarapalli village in P.C. Palli Mandal Kanigiri constituency.

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Kerala: HC grants bail to 10 PFI members in RSS leader murder case

Kerala: HC grants bail to 10 PFI members in RSS leader murder case

02 Apr 2025 | 10:51 PM

Kochi, Apr 2 (UNI) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted bail to 10 members of Popular Front of India (PFI) in the RSS district leader Sreenivasan murder case in 2022.

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