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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Karnataka

High drama in Karnataka After CT Ravi’s arrest over ‘prostitute’ remark. What happened in the Council

The BJP Leader was arrested from premises of state legislature in Belagavi. He has been booked under BNS sections relating to sexual harassment & outraging modesty of a woman. 

Vehicle registration to cost more in Karnataka. Revenue to be routed to transport workers’ fund

BJP says Congress govt imposing new taxes to increase revenues since funds are tied up in its 5 guarantee schemes which are expected to cost state estimated Rs 60,000 cr annually.

Karnataka govt study finds misuse of irrigation pump subsidies, wealthy farmers take lion’s share

State govt provides an annual average subsidy of Rs 52,000 per pump set. And while rising subsidy costs are straining state finances, cutting back on these carries political risks.

Kannada actor Darshan, others granted bail in Renukaswamy murder case

Along with Darshan, the court also gave bail to actor Pavithra Gowda and seven others who are still in jail in connection with the case.

After Ballari maternal deaths, Karnataka to restructure drugs control dept, strengthen procedures

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is attempting to restructure the drugs control department and take a fresh look at current procedures in its medical facilities,...

Siddaramaiah under fire for offer to rehabilitate Wayanad landslide victims. ‘Karnataka or Gandhis?’

Karnataka CM has written to Kerala counterpart offering to acquire land to build homes for those affected by 2023 landslides in Wayanad, which elected Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to LS.

IV drug under lens after 4 new mothers die in Karnataka, use of 3 more drugs by Bengal pharma halted

Drug under lens is Ringer Lactate IV fluid procured from Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical. 22 batches have failed test, around 65 passed and the remaining are to be tested.

Timing of Kharge’s jibe at Shivakumar, impact on Maharashtra polls—Congress grapevine is buzzing

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for two irrigation projects

Karnataka CM pushed for clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and the Kalasa Bandhuri project; both await approvals from the Jal Shakti and Environment Ministries.

Karnataka politicians thrive on language politics, but Kannada University struggles to pay even salaries

The university in Hampi owes Rs 3.7 cr to non-permanent staff who haven't been paid in over a yr. But with govt cutting funds & costs rising, the university faces an uncertain future. 

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.