A leaked Karnataka caste census report has ignited controversy, revealing recommendations to increase backward caste reservations to 51%. The report, which has divided the ruling Congress, suggests specific reservation percentages for Muslims, Vokkaligas, and Veerashaiva-Lingayats. Opposition parties criticize the report, while community leaders question its accuracy, prompting a special cabinet meeting to address the contentious findings.

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Mehul Choksi, accused in the PNB fraud case, was arrested in Belgium while allegedly trying to flee to Switzerland. The revocation of his citizenship is currently pending in court.