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TopicKarnataka crisis

Topic: Karnataka crisis

Tharoor on ‘British rain’, Rahul Gandhi’s 10 million & Maneka Gandhi’s `monsters’

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Karnataka minister Shivakumar, Congress leader Milind Deora detained in Mumbai

Former Maharashtra minister Naseem Khan, D.K. Shivakumar and Milind Deora were taken into custody outside a Mumbai hotel where Karnataka's rebel MLAs have been staying.

Karnataka govt drama shifts to Mumbai hotel where MLAs are staying, section 144 imposed

Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar was stopped from entering the hotel after MLAs told police they feared for their safety. The minister, however, refused to leave.

Karnataka Speaker buys time for Congress-JD(S) by asking 8 MLAs to resign again

Speaker Ramesh Kumar says 8 resignations not in prescribed format under Rule 202 of Karnataka legislature procedure, to meet 5 others later this week.

Karnataka Speaker feels the heat, says he can’t make a mistake in his decision on MLAs

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar indicated that the MLA resignations will have to be submitted to him person, and added he was aware of the burden of his decision.

Siddaramaiah says Congress will seek disqualification of Karnataka MLAs who have resigned

Following the resignation of 10 Congress MLAs from the Karnataka assembly, state party chief Siddaramaiah warned the legislators of consequences if they didn't return.

Mumbai to Goa via Pune — BJP keeps Karnataka MLAs moving as Kumaraswamy govt nears collapse

The year-old Congress-JD(S) coalition government is struggling to stay in power in Karnataka following a spate of MLA resignations.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.