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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.

Dharmasthala probe stalled for DNA tests, Siddaramaiah caught in crossfire between own cabinet & Oppn

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government Monday said that the probe by the special investigation team (SIT) into allegations of mass burials in the temple town...

Sri Rama Sene member held in Belagavi for ‘poisoning’ school water to get Muslim principal transferred

Sagar Patil, taluk president of Sri Rama Sene, along with two others, has been arrested for poisoning drinking water of school children, confirms Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.

A high-profile brawl in Karnataka Bhavan & Adityanath-Brij Bhushan meet fuels talks of ‘re-union’

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Giving itself clean chit, Karnataka govt accepts D’Cunha panel report on Chinnaswamy stadium stampede

Legal action will be taken against private associations and against the officers who are named in the report, says Karnataka minister HK Patil

Dharmasthala SIT probe mired in uncertainty with 2 officers’ request to exit & govt’s attempt at retention

Officers concerned about being subjected to scrutiny & political pressure due to case’s nature & those allegedly involved, it is learnt. But DGP Mohanty says no changes to the team yet.

Siddaramaiah takes umbrage at ‘not being invited’ for Sigandur bridge inauguration; Gadkari hits back

Union minister Nitin Gadkari Monday inaugurated Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga connecting Kalasavalli & Ambaragodlu. It’s the country’s second longest cable-stayed bridge.

Day after Siddaramaiah denied leadership change, Shivakumar’s ‘chair’ comment fuels fresh buzz

At an event, Karnataka Dy CM said, ‘It is difficult to find a chair, and when you do, you have to sit on the raft.’ Both he and the CM have repeatedly denied any leadership change.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

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.