To believe the BJP will lose the support of Lingayats en masse because of a single decision is a reductionist understanding of how parties and caste groups are aligned in India.
From a seven-year-old boy to a 43-year-old farmer, they are full of praise for CM Siddaramaiah for the work he has done for their village and constituency.
Party wanted the former India captains in its fold to galvanise the youth vote against Siddaramaiah’s Congress government in the 12 May assembly polls.
Law minister’s letter comes in the wake of Justice Chelameswar’s stinging 5-page letter to CJI on delay in appointment of Karnataka district judge Krishna Bhat.
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Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.
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.
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.
Siddaramaiah has to be defeated! But the coward will probably contest from another seat!