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Friday, August 29, 2025
TopicBS Yediyurappa

Topic: BS Yediyurappa

Removing Yediyurappa was the easier part, BJP now faces tough task of finding his successor

The final choice will be made after two observers, BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, visit the state and hold a meeting with MLAs.

BS Yediyurappa ends speculation, says will resign as Karnataka Chief Minister today

Yediyurappa announced his resignation at an event commemorating two years since his government came to power.

Yediyurappa’s resignation was inevitable. Hopefully, the focus will now be back on governance

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Yediyurappa countdown on as CM? He says party will take decision today

BJP faces multiple challenges as it looks to replace Yediyurappa, a Lingayat strongman credited with ensuring the party’s first-ever govt in the south.

Lingayat seers mount show of strength for community man Yediyurappa as ouster rumour takes off

The show of strength will likely help Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa increase his bargaining power over the choice of his successor and 'ensure a good deal for his son'. 

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa dismisses rumours of leadership change, says Nadda praised his work

BS Yediyurappa says he has not resigned, met BJP high command to discuss development works in the state.

Yediyurappa meets PM Modi over implementation of Mekedatu project in Karnataka

The Karnataka CM sidestepped reporters' questions on speculations about leadership change in the state and said he would share the details of the meeting Saturday.

‘Will start work’, reiterates Karnataka CM amid row over Mekedatu project with Tamil Nadu

The Mekedatu reservoir project is proposed to be built at a deep gorge situated at the confluence of river Cauvery and its tributary Arkavathi in Karnataka’s Ramanagara.

This round to dislodge Karnataka CM Yediyurappa fails, but dissidents not ready to bow

BJP state in-charge Arun Singh has ruled out any change in leadership after review meetings with ministers and over 50 MLAs. But dissidents keep up pressure on high command.

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How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.