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Andhra bureaucracy in silent mode, and the TMC ‘mole’ in CPI(M)

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty, and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Karnataka Congress MLAs’ ‘foreign study tour’: CM says self-funded, leader says ‘no one told us’

The tour was planned 2 months ago, but CM Siddaramaiah recently said legislators were travelling to Australia & New Zealand using their pocket money, in an attempt to downplay speculation over govt spending.

While Bangaloreans bear brunt of 2nd Bengaluru metro fare hike, Centre-state play the blame game

Fares determined by independent fare fixation committee that is 'solely constituted' by Centre, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya counters.

Karnataka says Foxconn tax issue resolved, but anger over outsiders’ employment persists in Devanahalli

After Koira grama panchayat issues notice demanding unpaid dues, Karnataka Industries Minister says local BDO did not know area fell under Special Investment Region Act.

Eye on ‘revenue’, Karnataka govt explores bringing Electronic City under Greater Bengaluru Authority

Amid city expansion plans and looming council polls, Siddaramaiah govt is said to be considering subsuming Electronics City Industrial Township Authority or ELCITA under GBA.

As Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar welcome Rahul, BJP says Karnataka govt snubbed German Chancellor

Karnataka’s industries minister M.B.Patil received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the second day of his two-day official visit to India.

After Bengaluru demolition spat, Kerala and Karnataka CMs now clash again over Malayalam Language Bill

After Siddaramaiah alleged the Bill was against linguistic freedom in bordering areas, Vijayan said it contains key provisions to ensure that no language is imposed.

The tactful politician & his social justice model. Inside Siddaramaiah’s record stint as Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah has surpassed Devaraj Urs’ 2,790-day record as Karnataka CM. A look at his march through the state’s volatile politics & how he stands apart from Urs.

BJP warns Siddaramaiah govt of more protests. ‘Won’t allow you to make Bengaluru into Bangladesh’

BJP claims the locals in Bengaluru’s Kogilu who lost homes in a recent demolition are 'illegal migrants from Bangladesh'. They shouldn't be rehabilitated, according to the party.

Whose survey is it anyway? Congress, BJP lock horns over report on Karnataka voters’ trust in EVMs

BJP says report ‘published by Government of Karnataka’ punctures Vote Chori conspiracy, & exposes gap between Congress’ rhetoric & reality. Congress claims survey was done by ECI.

On Camera

Empires inflicted a century of regime change on Iran. Each wanted a compliant, powerless nation

The lessons of earlier American regime-change efforts should be obvious. The dismantling of Iran’s regime could lead to the breakdown of state authority and the rise of warlords.

European gas holds near 3-year high as Middle East conflict rattles energy markets

Major energy infrastructure is in the crosshairs of the conflict, raising risks of the biggest shock since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qatar’s largest LNG plant remains shut, fuelling supply fears.

Iranian frigate that took part in India’s MILAN sunk in suspected submarine attack, Lankan rescue ops on

Sinking of the ship has raised eyebrows in the Indian defence and security establishment since it happened in India’s backyard.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.