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Topic: Karnataka

Why Diwali firecracker ban is explosive combination of health, religion, politics, economics

The ban on firecrackers and the subsequent reversals by some states reveal the political undertones to the issue. But there are economic and health implications too.

Letter claiming Karnataka DGP ordered removal of speakers from mosques is fake, say police

A fact-check by Karnataka Police revealed that the letter was fake and was 'issued mischievously' without proper authorisation.

Karnataka State Commission will take 7 yrs to dispose of all consumer disputes: Study

An analysis of the functioning of Karnataka State Commission and the various district commissions reveals several shortcomings in resolving consumer complaints.

After UP, Haryana, MP, Karnataka BJP minister says state will bring law against ‘love jihad’

The statement comes days after the Allahabad High Court held that conversion of religion for the purpose of marriage was illegal.

BJP’s search for a young face could end with fiery Tejasvi Surya

BJP desperately needs a young Yogi Adityanath for cross-state campaigning, so it doesn’t look like a party without a future, solely relying on Modi and Amit Shah.

Covid-negative certificate, gomutra, hefty fine — pandemic solutions in rural Karnataka

Villages in Chitradurga and Davanagere districts now insist on Covid-negative certificates not more than three days old to allow entry.

In Karnataka bypolls, BJP looks at consolidation, Congress at revival & JD(S) at survival

Voting for bypolls at the Sira assembly constituency in Tumakuru district and Rajarajeshwari (RR) Nagar in Bengaluru district will be held tomorrow.

‘Just another battle’ — How 3 100-year-old great grandmothers fought off Covid in Karnataka

The three women, all of them aged above 100, have not only returned home but are also leading normal lives.

Rotting crops, unsold produce, falling incomes — How India’s hopeful rural economy has crashed

Rural economy was meant to push India in a difficult year, but a number of factors are making that difficult. ThePrint travels across the country to find these out.

Army joins rescue efforts as heavy rains flood four Karnataka districts

According to the Karnataka Disaster Management Authority (KDMA), 20,269 people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas so far.

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.