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Topic: Lingayat

A seer ‘who lost his way’ exposes a Lingayats vs Hindutva rift in Karnataka amid caste census

After Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swami urged Lingayats to identify as 'Hindu' in caste census, Akhila Bharata Lingayat Panchamasali Samaj Trust said RSS & Hindutva groups 'controlling' the seer.

Karnataka intellectuals in battle over ‘appropriation’ of Basavanna. Caste scholars vs RSS think tanks

Experts dismiss claim that 12th-century social reformer’s teachings were an extension of Vedic teachings; RSS-backed publication says Basavanna’s teachings were “misinterpreted” by leftist thinkers.

In Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar debate, forum of backward communities throws weight behind Karnataka CM

Statement by Federation of Karnataka Depressed Communities comes in backdrop of Vokkaliga seer asking Siddaramaiah to resign as chief minister to make way for deputy DK Shivakumar.

Loyalists in Modi Cabinet, Yediyurappa tightens grip on Karnataka BJP, but disquiet among Lingayats

Even former CMs Jagadish Shettar & Basavaraj Bommai were overlooked in Delhi. Lingayats are believed to be single largest caste group in Karnataka.

In Karnataka, a ‘khadi vs khavi’ battle as head of Lingayat mutt takes on BJP’s Pralhad Joshi

Karnataka Deputy CM says he will 'discuss' with Siddaramaiah & then take a call to extend support to Fakir Dingaleshwara Swami or not in Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka govt to accept 2015 caste survey report. Why it could trigger political storm

Leaked reports on the survey previously suggested that population of Vokkaligas & Lingayats is much lower than what’s commonly believed. Dalits form the biggest demographic block.

Modi charisma, quota rejig, free vaccines: 3 factors BJP’s banking on to break JDS spell in south Karnataka

In the 10 May assembly polls, the party is expecting a good show in traditional strongholds in north Karnataka, but its focus is on the south, which is a Vokkaliga belt.

Congress lead in Bengaluru, JD(S)-leaning Old Mysuru, BJP ‘Hindutva lab’ — how Karnataka voted in 2018

Karnataka is broadly divided into Kittur-Karnataka and Kalyana-Karnataka, coastal and southern Karnataka. However, there are other sub-classifications.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.