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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicBJP Karnataka

Topic: BJP Karnataka

Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP chief

Vijayendra, who had earlier served as the party’s state unit’s general secretary and vice-president, replaced Nalin Kumar Kateel.

‘Believed in anti-dynastic ideology’ — BJP leaders upset as Yediyurappa’s son made Karnataka chief

Though a few say Vijayendra’s elevation is need of the hour, an old timer asserts party's ideological roots are shaken. A BJP MLA says this decision has splintered party further.

Karnataka BJP MLAs threaten to skip winter session if LoP isn’t appointed, post vacant since May defeat

Several names doing rounds for Leader of Opposition post such as Bommai, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal & C.N. Ashwath Narayan but no decision taken yet by central leadership, it is learnt.

If Karnataka votes in 2024 like it did in state polls, BJP-JD(S) can win 18 of 28 seats, Congress 10

Without alliance with JD(S), BJP would manage only 8 seats in Karnataka. ThePrint looks at vote share of parties in each assembly segment & extrapolates it for each Lok Sabha constituency.

Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bommai hints at alliance talks with JD(S) in Karnataka

BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa says his party and the JD(S) would take on the state Congress government together.

First Jain monk, now a CEO & MD — back-to-back murders trigger BJP-Congress spat in Karnataka

Two IT executives were found murdered Tuesday. Congress accuse BJP of communalising the crime while opposition party calls its rival 'anti-Hindu'.

One-upmanship in Karnataka BJP out in open as Yatnal, Bommai fight over ‘adjustment politics’

Vijayapura MLA & ex-CM trade barbs over Shivakumar's Friday visit to latter’s home. Party yet to name its state head & leader of opposition ahead of 3 July legislature session.

‘Will bust fake news,’ says Karnataka IT minister, accusing Oppn BJP of ‘spreading hate’

The Congress and BJP have targeted each other ever since the results of the 10 May elections gave the former a clear majority.

Siddaramaiah govt approves textbook changes, repeal of anti-conversion law, to ‘undo wrongs’ of BJP

The Congress decision has ruffled the BJP, which has accused the Siddaramaiah government of attempting to give a 'safe haven for conversion factories' in Karnataka.

Congress-led Karnataka govt to withdraw ‘anti-conversion law’ introduced by BJP

The Siddaramaiah-led government added that it will introduce a bill in this regard in the upcoming legislature session, which starts on 3 July.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.