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As Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar welcome Rahul, BJP says Karnataka govt snubbed German Chancellor

Karnataka’s industries minister M.B.Patil received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the second day of his two-day official visit to India.

When Sasmit Patra snapped at fellow BJD MP & an ‘all-new’ Shivakumar

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty, and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Cartier watches add to troubling times for Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy Shivakumar

The glittering watches they wore at a breakfast meeting have triggered a political storm, with the BJP reviving attacks on their wealth declarations and graft allegations.

DKS-Siddaramaiah breakfast to Renuka Chowdhury’s dog—Indian politicians won’t stop the drama

On Monday, Modi delivered an aggressive speech, which TV news pounced upon with relish, sensing a good fight ahead—‘PM tears into Opposition’, ‘belt treatment', 'big attack'.

Peace offering, with a side of Naati chicken: Siddaramaiah, DKS break bread in show of unity

Karnataka Deputy CM and his brother D.K. Suresh gave Siddaramaiah a warm welcome with Suresh seeking the chief minister's blessings by touching his feet.

Posted to nation, returned to sender & Kremlin edits for Trump’s Ukraine peace deal

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Defiant CMs, unceremonious ousters—Siddaramaiah vs DKS bout is a familiar tale in Karnataka politics

Ongoing tussle between CM & Dy CM is one of the most ‘dignified’ in Karnataka’s otherwise turbulent political history, says political analyst; another adds, the ‘game has just begun’.

Shivakumar sells books that are not for sale & Kerala’s personal touch to lift BLOs’ spirits amid SIR

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DK says Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM for 5 yrs. Why Congress high command can’t replace him

Shivakumar's remarks come even as his supporters make 'last-ditch effort' in Delhi. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah was in Chamarajanagar Thursday to dispel the 'CM's chair' superstition.

Garbage mafia’s iron grip on Bengaluru. Even Deputy CM Shivakumar’s admitted defeat

Bengaluru: Known by monikers such as ‘strongman’ and ‘troubleshooter’, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has expressed his helplessness in addressing Bengaluru’s garbage...

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The era of critical-minerals shortages is behind us. Era of gluts about to dawn

Size of Trump’s new $12 bn 'Project Vault' stockpile goes well beyond the wildest expectations, or indeed needs, of the critical minerals sector.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence budget through the years: Big leap for 2026-27, but what numbers since 1999 reveal

ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.