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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicKarnataka

Topic: Karnataka

Siddaramaiah’s push to include Kurubas in ST fold ruffles complex caste dynamics in Karnataka 

The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.

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'.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

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.