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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicBommai

Topic: Bommai

After Congress MLA asks Karnataka govt to review riot cases, Bommai hits out — ‘repaying poll favours’

Minister retorts that cases cannot be withdrawn overnight. BJP went on offensive after Tanveer Sait sought review of cases in which 'innocents & students' were falsely incarcerated.

6 factors that could sway Karnataka assembly results, from Modi to ‘misgovernance’

As Karnataka gears up to vote on 10 May, its three main political parties — BJP, JD(S), and Congress — have their work cut out for them amid controversies and internal issues.

Bommai budget push for Mekedatu dam revives Cauvery row with Tamil Nadu — ‘will destroy farmers’

Karnataka CM's comment that efforts would be made to start construction of Rs 9,000 crore reservoir has upset Tamil Nadu. Will legally move against this, says R.S. Bharathi of DMK.

BJP’s identity politics push in poll-bound Karnataka — month-long ‘Rath Yatra’ in March

Yatra will consist of four teams, led by Bommai, Yediyurappa and other BJP heavyweights.

Polls soon, Karnataka govt to name Shivamogga airport after Yediyurappa year after he opposed move

Modi to inaugurate airport on 27 February, which will be his 5th visit in a month to poll-bound state. Ex-CM's younger son likely to contest from Shikaripura.

At investor summit, Bommai seeks political capital with pitch for his ‘very, very serious govt’

Many see it as last-ditch effort to package himself as efficient & transparent leader ahead of 2023 Karnataka polls. Infighting in BJP has dogged Bommai ever since he became CM.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.