The Karnataka caste survey has ignited fresh tension within the Congress party, especially over concerns that it favors Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Kuruba community. The survey, presented to the state cabinet on April 11, estimates that OBCs make up 69.6% of Karnataka’s population — significantly higher than earlier projections. However, the population shares of two politically powerful groups, Lingayats (13.6%) and Vokkaligas (12.2%) , came in lower than commonly believed. This has alarmed several Congress leaders, who fear the revised figures could reduce these communities’ political clout. Congress insiders say this shift may complicate future ticket allocations, as nearly 44% of the party’s current MLAs belong to the Lingayat and Vokkaliga groups. While the report suggests a quota increase for these groups under the II B category , the most contentious issue is the increase in the II A quota from 15% to 22% , which includes Kurubas. Moreover, th...
Following a major breach reported by The Atlantic , where top U.S. military strike plans on Yemen were mistakenly shared in a group chat including a journalist , Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a strong response. Carney emphasized Canada’s need to "look out for itself" , signaling a shift toward increased national defense autonomy. While reaffirming Canada’s close intelligence ties with the U.S. via the Five Eyes alliance , Carney noted the importance of accountability and resilience. “My responsibility is to plan for the worst... to be more and more Canadian in our defense capabilities,” said Carney. The diplomatic tone reflects growing strain in Canada–U.S. relations, especially in light of recent tensions including tariff threats and provocative remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney’s remarks come as other U.S. allies begin responding to the implications of the leaked sensitive data, ra...