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Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

Siddaramaiah urges Centre to revoke Revanna’s diplomatic passport, MEA says ‘request being processed’

Accused of having sexually assaulted multiple women, MP Prajwal Revanna fled to Germany in April. BJP, in turn, has accused state govt of not taking adequate action when he was in India.

Rains bring relief amid water scarcity but expose Bengaluru’s civic woes ahead of monsoon

Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to find ‘permanent solution’ to pothole issue in Bengaluru. Asked about BBMP polls, CM says will 'think about it' once Model Code is lifted.

‘Take necessary actions to cancel Prajwal’s diplomatic passport’: Siddaramaiah writes to Modi again

Prajwal reportedly left for Germany 27 April and is still at large. A Special Court for Elected Representatives issued an arrest warrant against him, following an SIT application.

Siddaramaiah slams BJP for ‘lying’ about Karnataka finances. ‘No question of stopping any guarantees’

At an event marking his govt's one year in power, CM Siddaramaiah says guarantees implemented in Karnataka were paving way for revival of Congress-led INDIA bloc to unseat Modi.

Karnataka CM assures support to victims in Prajwal Revanna obscene videos case

Earlier Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in letter urged Karnataka govt to extend all possible support to victims in obscene videos case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. Earlier Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in letter urged Karnataka govt to extend all possible support to victims in obscene videos case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna.

‘Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport,’ Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi amid obscene videos row

The Karnataka chief minister said that allegations against the now absconding Revanna are horrific and shameful and have shaken the conscience of the country.

Backward classes panel flags Karnataka’s Muslim OBC quota. ‘Rights of actual OBCs being taken away’

There is 4 percent quota for Muslims under Category II-B of state’s OBC policy, then why are they given OBC quota under two other categories, asks NCBC chairman.

Indian-origin UK professor claims she was denied entry into India despite invite by Karnataka govt

In her X post, Nitasha Kaul, invited to speak at a conference on Constitution of India, says she was denied entry at Bengaluru airport on ‘orders from Delhi’.

Our take on Hindu temple tax bill, Maratha reservation & Chandigarh mayor polls – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city

For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?