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Topic: Siddaramaiah

From Narayana Murthy to Mazumdar-Shaw and Pai—why industry captains make CM Siddaramaiah angry

People like Narayana Murthy know how to create wealth for the society and jobs for the youth. Our politicians only know how to distribute taxpayers’ money as freebies to retain power.

Siddaramaiah junks Oppn prediction about Shivakumar taking over. ‘Will remain CM for next 2.5 yrs’

Karnataka CM has denied existence of pact under which Siddaramaiah would have to hand over reins to Shivakumar at halfway mark of Congress govt’s five-year term.

‘Will ensure equality,’ Siddaramaiah backs caste census, accuses BJP of wanting ‘inequality to persist’

The Karnataka CM also hit out at the opposition BJP, alleging that the party wants inequality to persist in society because it wants the supremacy of one community to continue.

Facing backlash for Bengaluru civic mess, Karnataka govt to revive panel to tackle concerns of IT firms

Committee likely to be headed by Information Technology and Biotechnology minister Priyank Kharge; move comes at a time Wipro turned down CM Siddaramaiah request to allow traffic through its campus.

Siddaramaiah’s push to include Kurubas in ST fold ruffles complex caste dynamics in Karnataka 

The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.

The political stakes of Karnataka’s Mandya, on the boil after clashes during Ganesha procession

BJP-JD(S) leaders rushed to Mandya after the clashes, which erupted when a Ganesha immersion procession was walking past a mosque. So far, 21 suspects have been arrested.

Congress gets four more MLCs, strengthens its position in Karnataka’s Upper House

Dr Arathi Krishna is considered the 'high command candidate', people aware of the development said. Other nominated members are F.H.Jakkappanavar, Shivakumar.K & Ramesh Babu.

‘Dalit devadasis lowest on social ladder’— Karnataka tackles twin stigma of caste, sex work

Despite being banned, the devadasi system still traps tens of thousands of Dalit women in Karnataka. A new survey and state law target both caste oppression and sex work stigma.

CAG alarm on Congress’s Karnataka guarantees sparks debate. Economists point to long-term impact

Siddaramaiah govt borrowed Rs 63,000 cr to cover cost of its guarantee schemes and the deficits arising from them, CAG said about its findings on the fiscal year 2023-24.

On Camera

Takaichi channels Abe & wins over Trump

Trump calls Takaichi 'one of the greatest prime ministers' & offers her 'anything you want'.

Mumbai’s been driving India’s data centre market, but water shortage, power demand pose risks

According to a report by Macquarie, India’s data centre market is estimated to double by 2027. India currently has 1.4 gigawatts of operational data centre capacity.

Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

At 11th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said there are three major currents shaping this maritime 'dynaxity'.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.