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TopicKarnataka politics

Topic: Karnataka politics

The making of ‘super CM’: How Yathindra Siddaramaiah went from introverted pathologist to political heir

The Karnataka CM’s younger son, thrust into politics after brother’s death, now dictates orders, summons officials and speaks on succession, drawing ire from allies and opposition.

The tactful politician & his social justice model. Inside Siddaramaiah’s record stint as Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah has surpassed Devaraj Urs’ 2,790-day record as Karnataka CM. A look at his march through the state’s volatile politics & how he stands apart from Urs.

Ee Sala CM’s chair Namde & the knock knock joke you don’t want to hear

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

How CM Siddaramaiah’s grip on his govt is weakening as dissent within Karnataka Congress grows

Already dealing with corruption allegations, price hikes to offset cost of welfare guarantees & Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, the CM seems to be operating under shadow of uncertainty.

Vokkaliga seer asks Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, make way for DK Shivakumar

The statement by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami comes at a time when voices within Congress are increasingly calling for more deputy CMs to better represent state's communities.

Why BJP is dialling down rhetoric & pivoting to economy in Hindutva laboratory coastal Karnataka

Political analysts & local residents point to growing fatigue with politics of polarisation, desire for development and focus on livelihood issues as reasons for shift in emphasis.

‘Dynasts’ are contesting in over half of Karnataka’s seats, Congress to JDS & BJP

Karnataka’s political arena is packed with the offspring, siblings, spouses, and in-laws of various political figures, with the Congress alone fielding at least 15 such candidates.

Fictional characters or Tipu Sultan’s killers? In push for Vokkaliga votes, BJP hails Uri-Nanje Gowda

Tipu Sultan's life is a hot topic in poll-bound Karnataka, and now his death is up for debate, with BJP arguing 2 Vokkaliga warriors killed him. But move seems to be backfiring.

In push for Bhagavad Gita in schools, Karnataka Congress finds new ‘Hindutva vs Hinduism’ pivot

Since Gujarat announced that it is introducing Gita in schools, the issue has become a talking point in Karnataka, with leaders of Congress as well as BJP backing the idea.

Rich Muslims, angry Hindus: Why coastal Karnataka and Kerala are hotbeds of violent politics

From Kozhikode in Kerala to Uttara Kannada in Karnataka, a unique brand of bloody, hateful, and divisive politics pervades the southwestern coastal districts.

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Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.