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Topic: Karnataka

BJP calls Siddaramaiah ‘anti-science’ for linking cardiac-related deaths in Hassan to COVID vaccines

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of deflecting attention from string of cardiac-related deaths in Hassan, says ‘questioning vaccine is anti-science, anti-people’.

In firefighting mode, Surjewala draws party line—no discussion on change of guard in Karnataka

Surjewala tries to placate warring factions, saying ‘head of family’ in party is PCC chief Shivakumar & ‘head of family’ in government is CM Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka Congress in troubleshoot mode as state in-charge meets disgruntled MLAs

Meanwhile, CM Siddaramaiah has tried to dispel claims that all is not well with him & deputy DK Shivakumar, even as internal tensions threaten to trigger an implosion within the party.

How license fee hikes by Karnataka’s Congress govt are driving distillers to neighbouring states

After steep licence fee hike by Karnataka govt, Andhra Pradesh minister offered Mysuru-based craft rum distiller ‘tailor-made excise policy’ if he were to move operations to neighbouring state.

Karnataka’s bills on misinformation & hate speech to be reviewed as Siddaramaiah faces rising heat

The Karnataka CM is already battling corruption charges, party unrest and a BJP backlash. The bills will be sent to various depts for consultations before they are presented before cabinet.

Our take on Israel-Iran conflict, India-Canada ties, Kamal Kaur murder and more—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Karnataka Cabinet approves 5% increase in quota for minorities in housing schemes

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya terms move ‘brazen,’ ‘blatantly illegal,’ and ‘unconstitutional’.

‘Thug Life’ row: SC directs Karnataka govt to act against groups blocking release of Kamal Haasan film

The top-court also expressed its displeasure over the regressive stance of some people and the state administration against the right to speech and expression.

‘Can’t let mobs take over’, says SC as it pulls up Karnataka over release of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’

New Delhi: Asserting that it cannot allow mobs and vigilante groups to take over the streets, the Supreme Court Tuesday expressed concerns over Kamal...

Caste census without economic indicators is of little value, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Rahul Gandhi's pitch for a nation-wide caste census was always about carrying out an 'x-ray' of the country, rather than simply counting castes, asserts Congress senior leader.

On Camera

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.