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JD(S) steers clear of BJP’s Hindutva push in Karnataka’s Mandya—‘our politics is still secular’

Though an ally, JD(S) has stayed away from BJP’s communally charged campaign in Mandya, wary of being branded as pro-Hindu and alienating its Muslim vote bank, which could benefit Congress.

The political stakes of Karnataka’s Mandya, on the boil after clashes during Ganesha procession

BJP-JD(S) leaders rushed to Mandya after the clashes, which erupted when a Ganesha immersion procession was walking past a mosque. So far, 21 suspects have been arrested.

BJP, JD(S) slam Karnataka govt over ₹63,000 crore borrowings flagged in CAG report

Comptroller and Auditor General's report said Congress govt borrowed heavily in 2023-24 to fund its guarantee schemes, but the state claimed to use those funds for welfare projects.

‘Have culled 2,800 stray dogs during municipality tenure’—JD(S) MLC boasts in Karnataka assembly

SL Bhojegowda doesn't end there as he suggests dumping stray canines at homes of animal lovers. This was after Karnataka govt expressed helplessness during a discussion in Council.

1 August 2025: Former MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from India.

Endorsing Waqf Bill, ex-PM Deve Gowda washes hands of any kind ‘of ism’, including secularism

JD(S) chief Gowda lauded Modi-led central government for bringing in law to prevent ‘rich and powerful within Muslim community from swallowing up property donated as waqf’.

Oppn MLAs protest at Karnataka Vidhana Soudha over alleged misuse of public funds by Congress govt

BJP & JD(S) have accused Siddaramaiah-led govt of using funds meant for people's welfare to reward Congress workers.

Channapatna bypoll loss fuels dissent within JD(S) as leaders question ‘unilateral’ decision making

MLAs have slammed the party’s family-centric politics. Experts, however, say that JD(S)’s challenges began way before the latest loss in its stronghold.

JD(S) plays hardball with BJP over assembly bypoll candidature, hinting at cracks within alliance

HD Kumaraswamy had vacated the Channapatna seat to contest LS polls. He now hopes to field his son Nikhil for the bypoll, while BJP’s C.P. Yogeshwar eyes the ticket.

Hindu-Muslim clashes rising in Karnataka’s Mandya. Vokkaliga hub is the new ‘Hindutva laboratory’

Political observers say BJP is trying to push the Hindutva agenda in Karnataka, where caste is otherwise the bigger dividing factor.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.