Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddi's comments on Islam have ignited a political controversy. Senior BJP leaders accused the Congress government of pursuing appeasement politics with these remarks. Rayareddi defended his statements, stating he did not intend to belittle any religion. BJP leaders»»»

DHAKA, AUG 31, 2026, (BSS) - Some 1.10 crore primary school students across the country will be brought under the school feeding programme from next year, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said today, adding that the government wants to bring the dropout rate in primary sch»»»

A Kerala-based Sunni Muslim leader, 95-year-old Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, ignited a controversy on Sunday by urging women to remain confined to their homes and claiming their entry into the public sphere would “lead to destruction”—remarks that were sharply condemned by the state minister»»»

Koppal (Karnataka) [India], August 31 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Basvaraj Rayareddi on Monday defended his recent remarks praising Islam, saying there was nothing wrong with describing the religion as "great" and stressing that he did not intend to suggest that any other religion was inferior.Rayare»»»

Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddi (L) stated Islam is a great religion. BJP leader R Ashoka (R) demanded Rayareddi withdraw his statements and apologize. BENGALURU: Karnataka higher education minister Basavaraj Rayareddi on Sunday said Islam is "greater" than other religions, news agency PTI r»»»