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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicBS Yediyurappa

Topic: BS Yediyurappa

‘Took minor to a room, locked it from inside’ — CID files chargesheet against Yediyurappa in POCSO case

The senior BJP leader & Karnataka ex-CM had filed petition in HC seeking to quash FIR lodged against him in connection with the alleged assault that took place at his home in February.

POCSO case: Bengaluru court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Karnataka ex-CM Yediyurappa

Warrant issued after BJP veteran failed to appear before fast-track court and record his statement in the case filed against him in March.

Loyalists in Modi Cabinet, Yediyurappa tightens grip on Karnataka BJP, but disquiet among Lingayats

Even former CMs Jagadish Shettar & Basavaraj Bommai were overlooked in Delhi. Lingayats are believed to be single largest caste group in Karnataka.

Why RSS has recalled its man GV Rajesh from key organisational post in Karnataka BJP

While BJP maintains it is Sangh’s decision, party leaders attributed this move to 'non-performance, incompatibility with senior office bearers & inability to contain dissent'.

BL Santhosh, BJP’s rock star general secretary, has all but lost to Yediyurappa in Round 4

BL Santhosh stopped being useful to BJP when he used Modi-Shah's trust in him to settle scores with BS Yediyurappa, leading to the party's loss in the 2023 Karnataka election.

Karnataka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked for alleged sexual assault on minor

On complaint lodged by girl’s mother, BJP leader has been booked under POCSO Act & IPC. He says he was ‘only trying to help the woman’, who has filed cases against other officials too.

Yediyurappa confidant & Vokkaliga leader Ashoka named LoP as ex-CM regains full control of Karnataka BJP

Former deputy CM R. Ashoka's election comes week after Yediyurappa's son, B.Y. Vijayendra, was appointed BJP state unit chief. Post of opposition leader had lain vacant for 6 months.

70% of antibiotic FDC drugs in the market are banned, unapproved. It’s a public health hazard

Irrational and unscientific fixed-dose combination drugs ruling the Indian pharma market is a menace that has gone on unchecked for too long. A study...

BJP, JD(S) will tie up for 2024 in Karnataka, says former chief minister BS Yediyurappa

The JD(S) will be given four constituencies in the state which has 28 Lok Sabha seats.

Yediyurappa son & political heir Vijayendra wins in his maiden election from Shikaripura

Vijayendra contested from Shikaripura, his father Yediyurappa’s stronghold for nearly 40 years.

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.