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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Karnataka

Knives out for Yediyurappa & son, rebel group shakes up Karnataka BJP while top brass stays mum

At least 5 senior BJP legislators met at a resort in Belagavi Sunday. The rebels are now planning their own march to highlight alleged corruption in Valmiki development corporation.

Winning Hassan to challenging JD(S) dominance, Preetham Gowda is BJP’s Vokkaliga wild card

BJP's Preetham Gowda, ex-MLA from JD(S) stronghold Hassan, has been moved away from 'anti-corruption' padayatra after Kumaraswamy & workers protested his presence.

Move to extend bar & hotel opening hours part of Karnataka govt push to replenish drying coffers

State finances have been impacted in past few years, with govt blaming lower inflows from Centre, but Congress's welfare schemes also form major chunk of expenditure.

New twist in Karnataka BJP rebellion, MLA says party state chief Vijayendra behind Revanna video leak

MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal says several BJP office bearers were holding on to ‘CDs’ of important persons & using it to blackmail own MLAs. Yatnal has openly rebelled against BSY's family.

How Karnataka’s new cyber security policy aims to contain growing menace of online frauds, crimes

Policy is geared towards strengthening, safeguarding state’s IT infrastructure and assets, as well as collecting strategic information on incidents of crime and threats, govt says.

‘Failed to apply his mind’ — Congress attacks Karnataka governor over show cause notice issued to CM

Thaawar Chand Gehlot issued the notice after receiving a private complaint in alleged MUDA scam. Deputy CM Shivakumar says governor acted 'in undue haste', demands withdrawal of notice.

Don’t whip up feelings of anti-migration among Kannadigas. You’ll pay with economic stagnation

Politics that fosters anti-migrant sentiments directly endangers the livelihoods of 3 out of every 10 workers in a city. Don't disrupt economic growth engines by reserving jobs solely for locals.

Chink in NDA’s armour in Karnataka? JD(S) backs out of BJP-led padayatra in state

JD(S) wants to retain its strongholds & is unwilling to overlook rivalries with some BJP leaders, say experts. JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy says those trying to 'poison' his family leading yatra.

Karnataka gig workers bill shows bad design. Market-based social insurance model more practical

Gig workers often juggle multiple apps & shift between part-time and full-time work. None of the states considering gig worker laws fully account for this fluidity.

‘Deadlock on every decision’ — ex-judge Srikrishna’s report on Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple admin

Taking note of issues being faced by Justice Srikrishna in supervising functioning of the temple in Karnataka, SC has granted him veto powers & ordered reconstitution of the committee.

On Camera

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.