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Karnataka's chief minister Siddaramaiah defended the 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts, countering PM Modi's accusations of appeasement politics. Siddaramaiah asserted the move aims to uplift economically and socially disadvantaged minorities, while Deputy CM Shivakumar emphasized providing opportunities for all sections of society.
Gulki Joshi expressed her strong interest in joining the upcoming season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, revealing she was initially approached but received no further updates. Despite her eagerness and love for balancing and aerial stunts, Joshi remains uncertain about her participation, especially with rumors circulating about the show's potential cancellation.
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A Muslim man was assaulted by alleged Hindu outfit members in a Bhopal court after arriving to register his marriage with an 18-year-old Hindu woman. Police filed a case against him based on a complaint from the woman and her mother, but didn't register an FIR despite the viral video evidence.