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‘Muslims will not stay,’ says JD(S) Karnataka chief CM Ibrahim on alliance with BJP

JD(S) state chief Ibrahim is rallying MLAs against the party’s alliance with the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections. He claims JD(S) national president HD Deve Gowda acted under 'pressure'.

‘Countering BJP’s Hindutva narrative’: Why Kumaraswamy has gone after Peshwa Brahmins

The Gowdas are not anti-Brahmins. Deve Gowda,  Kumaraswamy and Revanna, all are known to consult Brahmin astrologers and priests frequently.

Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah secys were Pegasus ‘targets’ during 2019 Karnataka political turmoil

Former deputy CM G. Parameshwara also on the list. Numbers allegedly targetted in 2019, at a time the state was witnessing political turmoil.

Should Karnataka hold fresh elections or continue to bank on unnatural political alliances?

The Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka, headed by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, is now hanging by a thread as more MLAs resign.

After BJP win in Karnataka, fall of Kumaraswamy govt is just a matter of time

There remains no logical rationale for the continuation of the JD(S) and Congress alliance.

Son-loyalist rivalry back to haunt Karnataka’s Congress-JD(S) alliance

JD(S) chief H.D. Deve Gowda has sprung to son and Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy’s defence, hitting out at Congress leader and former aide Siddaramaiah.

3 key developments that make BJP happy despite its election defeats

Image of a ‘splintered opposition’ has set off talks among BJP leadership about how that can help party both ‘arithmetically and in terms of perception’.

Why onion and garlic have become too hot to handle for Karnataka

Karnataka govt wants onion & garlic in midday meals, but NGO Akshaya Patra has refused. Now CM Kumaraswamy wants the people to help resolve the matter.

Visible in Congress swearing-in events, a cleft in opposition camp

Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Mamata Banerjee were among top opposition leaders who gave the swearing-in ceremonies a miss.

Three reasons why Siddaramaiah is not letting Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy rule in peace

Siddaramaiah recent remarks that he will be CM one day has once again rattled the shaky JD(S)-Congress coalition. Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah appears...

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How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.