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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Topic: Karnataka

‘Gandhi family is God, I’m their devotee’—DK Shivakumar apologises for reciting RSS anthem

The Karnataka dy CM & state Congress chief sang the anthem in assembly last week, sparking backlash from some party colleagues. 'Born a Congressman, will die as one,' he said Tuesday.

Twist in Dharamsthala case as never-before-seen videos surface of whistleblower now in SIT custody

Several of these videos, which were supposedly recorded before 4 July, were released a day after his arrest by the SIT on Saturday over charges of perjury.

ED arrests Karnataka MLA Veerendra in multi-crore betting case. Cash, gold & luxury vehicles seized

KC Veerendra was allegedly running a massive online, offline betting racket. ED recovered Rs 12 cr in cash, gold jewellery of Rs 6 cr, 10 kg of silver articles & 4 luxury vehicles.

Massive twist in Dharmasthala mass burials case as ‘whistleblower’ arrested for perjury

Ex-temple worker had claimed he was forced into disposing of 'hundreds' of bodies, most of which bore signs of sexual assault & torture, by people 'connected to Dharmasthala temple admin'.

Karnataka Bar Council’s ultimatum to lawyers—remove ‘promotional reels’ by 31 Aug or face action

While some bar councils issued similar orders in past, it's first time a state bar body set a compliance deadline. It said violations will invite action under Advocates Act 1961.

Dharmasthala probe stalled for DNA tests, Siddaramaiah caught in crossfire between own cabinet & Oppn

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government Monday said that the probe by the special investigation team (SIT) into allegations of mass burials in the temple town...

As ‘mass burial’ probe hits dead ends, Oppn slams Siddaramaiah govt over Dharmasthala ‘smear campaign’

SIT nears completion of excavations at all 13 sites where former sanitation worker claims he was coerced into burying bodies of rape, murder & torture victims by people linked to temple.

‘Have culled 2,800 stray dogs during municipality tenure’—JD(S) MLC boasts in Karnataka assembly

SL Bhojegowda doesn't end there as he suggests dumping stray canines at homes of animal lovers. This was after Karnataka govt expressed helplessness during a discussion in Council.

Siddaramaiah aide Rajanna axed from cabinet after saying voter lists were drawn up under Congress’s nose

The stand taken by senior Congress leader Rajanna contrasts with Rahul Gandhi's allegations, holding the BJP solely responsible for the alleged voter list manipulations.

‘Exhume body, reopen case’: Kin of teen murdered 38 yrs ago to SIT probing Dharmasthala ‘mass burials’

Bengaluru: The family of Padmalatha, a teenager who was kidnapped and murdered in Dharmasthala, has approached the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to reopen the...

On Camera

Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai handholding the billion-dollar desi makeover of global luxury

Pity none of the well-behaved guests attempted India’s favourite 'Nagin dance' when Italian brand Bvlgari 'saap' slithered through The Art House in Mumbai.

Niti Aayog CEO flags India’s trade imbalance — ‘we trade in stuff world doesn’t require in large quantities’

According to the Niti Aayog quarter trade watch report launched Monday, India’s total trade in FY 2025 was at US$1.73 trillion—exports at US$823 billion & imports US$908 billion.

As Starmer begins India trip Wednesday, UK remains hopeful of fighter engine deal

In July, India & UK had announced a defence industrial roadmap that mentioned Jet Engine Advanced Core Technologies Innovation and co-development as a key priority.

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.