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Backing Tamannah as Mysore Sandal face, minister adds Hollywood twist to Karnataka soap opera

Amid outcry over selection of non-Kannadiga actor as ambassador of Mysore Sandal soap manufactured by state-owned KSDL, MB Patil says it’s business prudence, not a matter of identity.

Karnataka draws Rs 6 lakh cr at investors’ meet. But track record points to low conversion rate

Going by govt data, Karnataka is able to convert only around half of total investment commitments, and there have been years when less than 10% of all MoUs signed were realised.

Karnataka struggling to convert investments into actual projects, sees success rate of just 30%

Of 122 projects approved between 2018 & 2023 with proposed investment of Rs 4.29 lakh crore, only 38 implemented. Delays in clearances, corruption & land issues continue to pose challenges.

‘Good chance of Lingayats coming back after Yediyurappa’s removal as CM,’ says Congress’s MB Patil

Chairman of Congress' campaign committee in poll-bound Karnataka, Patil says work to win back Lingayat vote has begun & that smart ticket distribution within the community will be key.

Karnataka Congress is unearthing scams, checking BJP. The problem? Its own leaders

Many in Congress are now wondering if DK Shivakumar is a baggage or a star. The party's internal fissures can be its final undoing.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.