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How CM Siddaramaiah’s grip on his govt is weakening as dissent within Karnataka Congress grows

Already dealing with corruption allegations, price hikes to offset cost of welfare guarantees & Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, the CM seems to be operating under shadow of uncertainty.

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

More borrowings, hike in excise — in Karnataka budget, bid to bankroll Congress’s 5 poll promises

CM Siddaramaiah has earmarked Rs 52,000 cr of total outlay of over Rs 3.27 lakh cr for this purpose, adding pressure to a state that has seen its liabilities grow at a rapid pace.

Congress’ Shivakumar romps home by 1 lakh plus margin in Kanakapura, Siddaramaiah wins Varuna

With this win, Shivakumar logged eight victories in a row in Karnataka. On the other hand, Siddaramaiah became MLA for the ninth time.

Changing parties ‘common’, says Shivakumar, as Siddaramaiah says no to return of turncoat MLAs

Amidst emerging rift over the question of the party's chief ministerial candidate for 2023 polls, Karnataka Congress leaders take opposing stands on 14 MLAs who had moved to the BJP in 2019.

Karnataka’s Indira canteens struggle for funds amid fears they may shut down soon

The canteens, locked in a political battle between Congress and BJP, have not been allocated funds since January 2019.

Tussle over portfolios keeps Karnataka cabinet formation on hold

Sources say the Congress wants home, finance and PWD ministries for itself while the JD(S) is not ready to forgo the finance ministry.

Modi says Bangalore has become a valley of sin from Silicon Valley. He is not wrong

In Bengaluru, the Congress banks on the poor, while the BJP counts on its traditional urban support base.

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Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.