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Topic: Karnataka

Karnataka has unveiled its own flag: Is it legal and why does it want one?

Many see Siddaramaiah's unveiling of a state flag as a political decision ahead of the state elections.

Yogi as poll campaigner: BJP to replicate Tripura experiment in Karnataka

BJP and its ally IPFT won 8 of the nine seats in Tripura where Yogi had campaigned; UP CM is said to have a close link with the Mangaluru-based Jogi Math.

Why a bypoll in UP heartland is more important for BJP than Karnataka elections

If the SP-BSP alliance can’t win Phulpur, we should be ready to see the BJP repeat its Uttar Pradesh performance in 2019.

Yeddyurappa will remain CM, says BJP, scotching talk of ‘change of guard’

There has been speculation, even within BJP, that Yeddyurappa, 75, may have to make way for Union minister Hegde.

HoaXposed: Siddaramaiah inaugurates ‘world’s largest solar park’, but tweets fake picture

The picture on the poster being used to promote the solar park in Pavagada, Karnataka, is actually from Bavaria, Germany.

Maneka Gandhi wants illegal ‘beef’ cold storages in poll-bound Karnataka shut

Union minister says ruling Congress government is not doing enough to check cattle smuggling and cow slaughter in the state.

Karnataka govt launches ACB probe into Sasikala prison bribery charges

State Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy says the charges are serious and need an expert investigation, promises a fair probe.

Karnataka lags behind the rest of India on many rural & urban indicators: SECC data

In rural areas, the biggest problems are low income and literacy, while in urban Karnataka, drinking water and sanitation lag behind the national average.

NGT begins fresh hearing in Karnataka case as expert member retired without signing ruling

NGT delivered verdict more than six months ago; petitioner sought a stay on water project as it 'violated' forest clearance norms.

Siddaramaiah may not be a Modi-baiter but he wants to be a Modi-stopper in Karnataka

Stopping Congress from retaining power in Karnataka is perhaps even more important than the BJP forming the government in the state

On Camera

Disability rights intersects with economy, commerce, health. Policy should reflect that

Another pressing issue plaguing the disability sector in India is the absence of proactive initiatives from state governments. This is despite disability being a state subject.

Brokerages & hedge funds make a killing as India’s inexperienced youth flocks to the equity market

Indians aged 20-30 are trading in options market in droves, but know nothing about it & so keep losing money. If losses mount, it could undo gains India saw in investment culture, analysts fear.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.