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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicH.D. Kumaraswamy

Topic: H.D. Kumaraswamy

JD(S) at 25, still master of the political reboot. The ‘decennial phoenix’ is rising again

Party that has oscillated between kingmaker, survivor & outlier marks its silver jubilee with fresh relevance—thanks to shifting national winds & enduring arithmetic of caste politics.

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed says sorry for calling JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy ‘Kaalia’

Ahmed, who was formerly with the JD(S) and a close friend of Kumaraswamy, said his comment was an expression of affection.

‘Unforgivable:’ JD(S) slams ‘racial slur’ against Kumaraswamy by Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed

At a by-poll rally, the state’s housing minister called the JD(S) leader & Union minister ‘Kala Kumaraswamy’.

Why Karnataka Forest Dept & Centre are locked in battle over land ‘given’ to watchmaker HMT

Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel HD Kumaraswamy wants to revive HMT, while Eshwar Khandre, state Minister of Forests, wants to reclaim land & use it to create green spaces.

HD Kumaraswamy sworn in as cabinet minister as JD(S) eyes political resurgence in Karnataka

This is the 1st time JD(S), in its current avatar, is making an entry into Union cabinet. Kumaraswamy is striving for agriculture portfolio to secure agrarian Vokkaliga community's support

‘Come back, face probe,’ Kumaraswamy tells MP nephew Prajwal Revanna over sexual assault charges

Karnataka’s Congress government has sought central help to bring back the absconding Hassan MP from abroad.

‘Rural women have lost their way,’ H D Kumaraswamy faces backlash over comment on Congress schemes

Women Congress workers staged a protest with 'Go back Kumaraswamy' slogans and placards in Mandya, from where the former Chief Minister is contesting the Lok Sabha elections.

Kumaraswamy to contest from Mandya, nephew Prajwal from Hassan — JD(S) declares candidates in 3 seats

A third member of the Gowda family, HD Deve Gowda's son-in-law Dr CN Manjunath is contesting on BJP ticket in Bengaluru (Rural).

Congress hurls ‘power thief’ barb at Kumaraswamy after he accuses Siddaramaiah govt of graft

Karnataka's ruling party has been relentlessly targeting the JD(S) state chief and former CM ever since he was booked for lighting up his home using 'stolen electricity' on Diwali.

How crisis in JD(S) over alliance with BJP paves way for Kumaraswamy to take over

Despite appearances suggesting he's merely being handed over the party's reins, HD Kumaraswamy has tactfully assumed command of JD(S), even steamrolling his own brother to get his way.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.