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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicH.D. Kumaraswamy

Topic: H.D. Kumaraswamy

Congress initiates back-channel talks to win back rebel Karnataka MLAs

Efforts were intensified to reach out to dissident Karnataka legislators a day after CM Kumaraswamy made a surprise announcement that he will seek a trust vote.

Kumaraswamy, battling Karnataka crisis, sees no reason to resign as chief minister

The Congress-JD (S) coalition government faces the threat of losing majority in the Karnataka assembly if resignations of its MLAs are accepted by the Speaker.

Karnataka Speaker partisan, wants to allow minority govt to function, rebel MLAs tell SC

In their petition filed in Supreme Court, the MLAs say Speaker Ramesh Kumar’s refusal to accept their resignations is a ploy to disqualify them.

3 key takeaways from Karnataka crisis no matter what happens to Kumaraswamy govt

Aggressive dissidence is likely to be a permanent feature of Karnataka’s electoral politics. So, when the Kumaraswamy government may fall is not important.

Musical chair now on in Karnataka as Rahul Gandhi loses his ‘drive’

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PM derides ‘professional pessimists’, Congress’ crisis continues

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Karnataka MLA H Nagesh resigns from Kumaraswamy govt, deepens JD(S)-Congress crisis

The move comes amid reports that ministers in the coalition government will be asked to step down to make way for disgruntled MLAs who resigned as legislators.

BJP leaders in Karnataka say more MLAs will jump, no-confidence motion likely on 12 July

BJP leaders say the number in the Karnataka Assembly will fall to a point where its 105-member strength becomes a majority.

Karnataka govt in crisis, CM Kumaraswamy, state Congress chief travel abroad

While Congress-JD(S) govt is in a precarious position following resignation of 2 MLAs, the CM is in US and Cong chief Dinesh Gundu Rao in London.

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Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.