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TopicH.D. Deve Gowda

Topic: H.D. Deve Gowda

Rao-Gowda-Gujral-Vajpayee PMO had ‘atom bomb’ files on Pawar, Mulayam & others: ex-IAS officer

In a soon-to-be-released biography of Deve Gowda, ex-PMO official says Narasimha Rao kept some secret files on political personalities who could create trouble.

Deve Gowda writes letter to Modi, calls for postponement of local polls to curb Covid spread

All large public gatherings should be banned for next six months and election victory celebrations curtailed, the JD(S) supremo said, offering suggestions to contain the spread.

JD(S) in ‘existential crisis’ — Vokkaliga vote up for grabs as party cedes ground in Karnataka

Since 2019, JD(S)’ base among core vote bank, the Vokkaligas, has been eroding steadily. That year, party lost many pocketboroughs and saw defeats for Deve Gowda & grandson Nikhil Gowda.

JD(S) hit hard in Kerala as two-thirds of top council sides with chief ousted by Deve Gowda

JD(S) is a constituent of Kerala's ruling LDF coalition. Party and rebels both claim to be working to arrive at an amicable resolution.

Many guests, few masks & CM Kejriwal — an engagement ceremony amid ‘3rd Covid wave’ in Delhi

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

What series of extensions for CBDT chairpersons under Modi govt means

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

JD(S) to launch state-wide protest against BJP govt over flood situation in Karnataka

Former PM & JD(S) leader Gowda alleged that BJP had not paid compensation announced last year to affected farmers of North Karnataka, a region battered by floods for 2 successive years.

Tone down nationalist rhetoric, avoid goods boycott: Deve Gowda on India-China border row

The ex-PM said a detailed presentation should be made for opposition leaders at the all-party meeting on the border situation for a meaningful exchange of views.

Former PM HD Deve Gowda to contest Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka

Deve Gowda has reportedly agreed to contest the elections on the request of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and will file his nomination tomorrow.

Why Karnataka bypoll duck could spell ‘beginning of the end’ for Deve Gowda’s JD(S)

Former PM H.D. Deve Gowda’s Janata Dal (Secular) is faced with constant erosion in its support base, and did not manage to win even a single seat in Karnataka bypolls.

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.