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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicMuslim quota

Topic: Muslim quota

Quota shake-up, sub caste maths & Muslim numbers, why Karnataka caste survey has Siddaramaiah in a bind

Karnataka CM is said to have released report after Rahul Gandhi's 'unstated snub'. A special cabinet meeting is scheduled 17 April to discuss in detail the survey's findings.

Shivakumar’s ‘Constitution change’ remark turns the tables as BJP attacks Congress in Parliament

Karnataka deputy CM says he only made 'casual' references to judgments that altered Constitution, as BJP accuses Congress of wanting to change Constitution to enforce a Muslim quota.

Siddaramaiah govt’s 4% Muslim quota bill kicks off another reservation row in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah govt’s new bill proposes reservation for Muslims under 2-B category of the State Backward Classes list for civil works contracts & procurement of goods & services.

Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment to KTPP Act, 4% quota in tenders for Muslim contractors

It also approved the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, and discussed measures to reform the Karnataka Public Service Commission.

SC observation puts focus on religion-based quota. How states have dealt with Muslim reservation

SC made observation while hearing West Bengal govt's challenge to Calcutta HC order striking down grant of OBC status to 37 classes, predominantly from Muslim community.

What Calcutta HC said in order scrapping OBC certificates & why Mamata has ‘refused to accept’ it

Calcutta HC in order says West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes & state govt ‘acted with lightning speed to make public announcement by chief minister a reality’.

Look at ‘Muslim quota’ from the lens of Pasmandas. Modi-BJP have been wooing them for long

Affirmative action in India has always been a secular project. The argument against Muslim quota ignores three key questions.

Where is Modi’s report card? He’s hiding it behind mangalsutra, Muslims, mass distractions

The Election Mantri-sorry-Pradhan Mantri detests engaging with reality. He prefers Bollywood imagery, delusion, and a decorated photo op in sanitised surroundings.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.