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Topic: Karnataka

Seven arrested for stripping woman naked, tying her to pole in Karnataka’s Belagavi

Police said the 42-year-old woman was stripped naked, paraded and assaulted after being tied to an electric pole Monday after her son eloped with a girl of the same village.

Ahead of New Year, Karnataka govt denies breweries in Mysuru permission to run 3rd shift

Govt in its order cited shortage of excise dept officials to oversee operations. Brewery employee from Mysuru said it is difficult to ‘quantify impact’ of order just yet.

BJP ex-MLA claims barred from RSS museum for ‘being SC’: Siddaramaiah hits out, Sangh says ‘baseless’

In an audio clip, Goolihatti Shekar alleged that he was denied entry in Napur's Hedgewar memorial since he is a Dalit. BJP had denied him poll ticket this year.

Illegal iron ore mining no longer rampant in Karnataka, industry body wants SC to lift production cap

In application to SC, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries describes unauthorised mining operations prevalent in Karnataka decade ago as 'extraordinary situation' that no longer exist.

Political matrimony: A Lingayat grand alliance is the latest in Karnataka’s power matches

Family of Congress veteran Shamanur Shivashankarappa & their marriages show how such alliances allow politicians to maintain leverage in a community within a caste, across sub-sects.

With push for fresh caste census, Shivakumar throws a Vokkaliga curveball at Siddaramaiah

Congress seems to be a divided house with Karnataka Deputy CM playing Vokkaliga card. Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha has petitioned government not to accept caste census report of 2015.

A politician known more for wit than politics, Deve Gowda’s ‘translator’ — who is CM Ibrahim

74-year-old has rarely stayed out of the news, although not always for right reasons. JD(S) leader was expelled by party patriarch for ‘anti-party activities’.

Congress hurls ‘power thief’ barb at Kumaraswamy after he accuses Siddaramaiah govt of graft

Karnataka's ruling party has been relentlessly targeting the JD(S) state chief and former CM ever since he was booked for lighting up his home using 'stolen electricity' on Diwali.

‘Believed in anti-dynastic ideology’ — BJP leaders upset as Yediyurappa’s son made Karnataka chief

Though a few say Vijayendra’s elevation is need of the hour, an old timer asserts party's ideological roots are shaken. A BJP MLA says this decision has splintered party further.

Former driver has confessed to Karnataka geologist’s murder, say police after arrest

Prathima K.S. was found dead with throat slit at her residence Sunday. DCP says she was killed by her former driver, who lost his job about 2 months ago & was facing financial troubles.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

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 Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur 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.