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Topic: Karnataka

9 killed after lorry crashes into Ganpati procession in Karnataka’s Hassan

CM Siddaramiah expressed grief over the deaths and offered condolences to the families of the bereaved, and provided a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to each of the families.

JD(S) steers clear of BJP’s Hindutva push in Karnataka’s Mandya—‘our politics is still secular’

Though an ally, JD(S) has stayed away from BJP’s communally charged campaign in Mandya, wary of being branded as pro-Hindu and alienating its Muslim vote bank, which could benefit Congress.

Lingayat-Veerashaiva rift resurfaces in Karnataka, this time over a caste census strategy

Bengaluru: A decision by the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha (AIVM) to list itself under “others” in the upcoming caste census has revived the clamour...

The political stakes of Karnataka’s Mandya, on the boil after clashes during Ganesha procession

BJP-JD(S) leaders rushed to Mandya after the clashes, which erupted when a Ganesha immersion procession was walking past a mosque. So far, 21 suspects have been arrested.

Congress gets four more MLCs, strengthens its position in Karnataka’s Upper House

Dr Arathi Krishna is considered the 'high command candidate', people aware of the development said. Other nominated members are F.H.Jakkappanavar, Shivakumar.K & Ramesh Babu.

Ballot paper over EVM: Siddaramaiah govt defends ‘bold step towards restoring democracy’ amid BJP barbs

Bengaluru: The Congress-led government in Karnataka has decided to use ballot papers in all urban local body elections, including the long-pending Bengaluru city council polls. The...

Karnataka’s egg-soya swap at govt hospitals sees backlash—‘caste undertones, patients need animal protein’

State govt has announced 9-month pilot programme to serve ‘nutritious’ food to patients in 3 of Bengaluru’s public hospitals, the supplier being ISKCON, a Hindu religious organisation.

‘Will not interfere or give instructions’: Karnataka home minister on SIT in Dharmasthala case

The state home minister G Parameshwara also added that the govt cannot fix a time frame for 'such cases' & SIT will conduct investigation until the case reaches 'a logical end'.

‘Pride of Karnataka’ no longer? Why Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq is in the eye of a storm

Bengaluru: When Banu Mushtaq won the 2025 Booker Prize, there was a barrage of congratulatory messages from all sections of Kannadigas. She was referred...

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Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.