Sacked Karnataka Minister Alleges Conspiracy Against Him
I will try to remove misconceptions in their minds, said Rajanna and the sacked minister assured to work in the party under the directions of Rahul Gandhi and support his fight against vote theft.
Karnataka minister sacked for remarks on 'vote theft'
Karnataka's cooperation minister, KN Rajanna, was dismissed after publicly contradicting Rahul Gandhi's claims of voter list manipulation. Rajanna, a Siddaramaiah loyalist, criticized the party's inaction during the electoral roll preparation. The Congress high command, displeased with Rajanna's remarks, instructed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to remove him immediately, despite the CM's plea for leniency.
Domestic help attacks student with machete for commenting on shoddy work in Bengaluru
Revenue quasi-judicial authorities now cannot go scot-free if they issue any orders with mala fide intentions with respect to government land. The government has initiated the process of disciplinary action against a few such authorities who allegedly pronounced orders with vested interests to favour those who encroached upon government land
Ranya case: IPS officer Raos compulsory leave revoked
Passenger injured after jumping in front of train at Majestic metro station
Maximum marks for lesson-based tests lessened
Tumakuru dentist kills mom-in-law & dumps body parts in 19 spots
Man ransacks burger outlet in Bengaluru
KN Rajanna, a senior Congress MLA recently dropped from the Karnataka cabinet, plans to meet with party leaders in Delhi to address perceived misconceptions about him. His removal followed critical remarks regarding alleged electoral roll lapses during the party's governance. Despite the controversy, Rajanna pledged his commitment to the party and supported Rahul Gandhi's vote theft claims.
Dr Hegadekatti takes charge as SWRs Sr DCM
Permanent Lok Adalat starts functioning in Belagavi
Koppal bandh over Gavisiddappa murder evokes strong public response
MES stages protest against alleged imposition of Kannada on signboards in Belagavi
Wont sanction teachers for poor SSLC results, says education minister
Compassionate appointment can be made in any aided PU college across State: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka is defining emerging technologies, not just embracing them: CM
Karnataka has over 150,000 start-ups of which 50% are from Bengaluru and these city firms alone raised $71.19 billion in funding so far, says Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science and Technology
IIM-B-GoK FinTech training for young professionals announced
IIM-B-GoK FinTech training for young professionals announced
BMTC to launch new feeder buses for Yellow Line metro stations
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday is scheduled to launch the new feeder routes
Late Aparna Vastareys voice continues to guide commuters on Namma Metros Yellow Line
Health awareness murals on Yellow Line metro pillars
Conman posing as undersecretary sends message to staff, makes away with 45,000
IISc researchers develop magnetically guided nanobots for tooth sensitivity relief
Cooperation Minister Rajanna sacked over comments on vote theft
Plaster of Paris idols seized in Dharwad
With the Ganesh festival fast approaching, the district administration has intensified the drive against those selling PoP idols
CM Himanta says Assam has many bogus voters, backs SIR
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the voters lists in the states char (sandbar) and other riverine areas have the names of a lot of dead people. He told the media that many women also moved out after their marriage, yet the areas recorded a 100 per cent polling in the past. Batting for special intensive revision (SIR), Sarma said, When there is SIR and the names of voters are linked with their Aadhar numbers, the problems will disappear. He criticised Rahul Gandhi for opposing SIR, stating that the Congress leader was not clear about what he actually wanted. He can approach the Election Commission, ask it to rectify the voter lists and link Aadhar numbers with the names of voters to prevent people from voting at two places. But he is not interested in it, Sarma said. He asked how the Congress won in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana if the voters lists were erroneous. He said the Congress was earlier critical of electronic voting machines and now, it is using voters lists as a new ammunition. Meanwhile, Sarma clarified that the ongoing eviction drives in Assam was only against those Miya Muslims (Bengali Muslims) who had encroached upon land in forests, village grazing reserves, and professional grazing reserves. Our people do not encroach upon such lands, he said. He further stated that unlike tribals, non-tribals are not eligible for land deeds in such areas. They (Miya Muslims) have vast swathes of lands in Assams sandbars and other riverine areas where nobody else goes to live. In fact, half of Assams lands is with them in the riverine areas. But if they want to go to places like Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, where will the Assamese live? Sarma asked. Our aim is to protect the Assamese people, he further stated. Anti-'Miya' campaign continues in upper Assam, CM Himanta Sarma says protests should be democratic
Krishna water levels recede slightly
Case against conmen misusing BSF name to purchase medicine online
Primary school teacherson padayatra today in protest against govt. failure to keep promise
They say that Siddaramaiah promised in September last year to designate them as Graduate Primary Teacher and revise the C&R Rules of 2017
Capt. Chowta wants Karnataka government to be part of Ayushman Bharat
Capt. Chowta highlights that the Karnataka government has refused to contribute its 40% share under the scheme
Rajanna ousted from Karnataka Cabinet after vote-theft remarks
Rajannas removal coincides with the start of the legislatures monsoon session, which began earlier in the day
Children to be given eggs in school mid-day meal with written consent of parents
The State government will seek the consent of parents before providing schoolchildren eggs as part of the midday meal, Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said
Walk for Nation with giant tricolour on Independence Day in Hubballi
This time, Uday Bharat Yuvak Mandal will try to set a record by carrying a 2,000 ft long flag during the celebrations
ED conducts searches at six locations related to ADCL scam
Karnataka govt. serious about moving ineligible people from BPL families to APL category: Muniyappa
The State government is serious about shifting families that are ineligible to receive the Below Poverty Line (BPL) card benefits to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category, Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa said on Monday.
Devotees take part in Madhyaradhana Mahotsav at Mantralayam
Asha workers to hold three-day demonstration in Mysuru from August 12
K.N. Rajanna, known for sparking controversies, finally exits Cabinet
The high commands direction to sack Mr. Rajanna from the Cabinet is also seen as a stern message to the Chief Ministers loyalists to adhere to the partys discipline
Stop motion animation workshop begins in Mysuru on August 15
They take out a protest march and submit a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioners office addressed to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
47 crore fraudulently withdrawn from companys account
Man beaten up for harassing woman in Belagavi district
Dentist among three arrested for killing mother-in-law
Child safety awareness drive at Bidar school
Life returning to normal in Belagavi, Vijayapura as rainfall subsides
Bengaluru Tech Summit: Karnataka unveils KATALYST cell for GCCs, targets 500 new centres by 2029
BTS is said to bring together 20,000+ start-up founders, 1,000+ investors, 600+ speakers, and 1,200+ exhibitors from over 60 countries and all 36 States/UTs.
Man killed over petty dispute in Belagavi
Minister reviews flood situation in Vijayapura, asks officers to take up relief measures
M.B. Patil tells officials to take precautionary measures to prevent flood damage in urban areas of the district
Take up work on delimitation of wards in urban local bodies as per 2011 census: Mandya DC
The tenure of municipalities of Maddur, Malavalli, and Pandavapura will end on October 23; K.R. Pet on October 31; Bellur Town Panchayat on November 4; Nagamangala and Srirangapatna municipalities on November 5 and 6 respectively; while the term of Mandya City Municipal Council will conclude on November 2
Police arrest man after his wife is found dead
Excessive urea can weaken silk thread: Mandya DC
Bommai sees need for apolitical struggle to get Bedti-Varada river linking project launched
The BJP MP tells a preliminary meeting on the river linking project in Haveri that the Centre has agreed to consider the demand for it positively
Bheema is the heaviest Dasara jumbo
25,000 tonnes of fertilizers in stock, no urea shortage in Mandya: DC
Deputy Commissioner instructs officials to create awareness among farmers on using NPK complex fertilizers instead of urea during transplantation
Finance Minister clarifies Karnataka GST notices were issued by state, not central authorities
The Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department has been mining UPI data since 2022 to identify unregistered businesses with high digital payments
Karnataka Minister K N Rajanna Resigns After Row Over Electoral List Remarks
Rajanna sparked a row as he ended up questioning the Congress-led government in the state over the alleged irregularities in the electoral roll.
India's foreign ministry has strongly criticized Pakistan's army chief's nuclear remarks, labeling Pakistan an irresponsible nuclear state. In Karnataka, a Congress minister resigned following criticism of the party's handling of electoral roll irregularities. The Supreme Court addressed Delhi's stray dog problem, ordering their removal to shelters. Nitin Gadkari indirectly criticized US tariff policies, emphasizing India's cultural values amidst economic growth.
Video: Elephant Charges At Karnataka Man Trying To Take Photo
In a video shared on Instagram, the elephant is seen standing on a road crowded with vehicles and people.
Muslim teacher bridges cultures, teaches Sanskrit for 26 years in Karnataka
In Vijayapura, Shakeel Ahmed Angadi, a Muslim teacher, imparts Sanskrit knowledge. For 26 years, he has taught at Vrushabha Lingacharya Sanskrit Pathshala. Inspired by a Swamiji, Angadi promotes Sanskrit through games. Islamic leaders support his work. His children are also learning the language. Prabhusarangadev Shivacharya praises Angadi as a symbol of communal harmony. He believes language has no religious barriers.
We want answers, not attacks: Tharoor slams EC over poll panel's criticism of Rahul
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hit out at the Election Commission (EC) on Monday for attacking Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his poll-rigging claims, saying that instead of providing answers, the poll panel is insisting on formalities like an oath and an affidavit. Participating in a protest march taken out by opposition MPs against the revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged vote chori, Tharoor said what we want is answers, not attacks. The Election Commission was asked a number of very serious questions by Rahul Gandhi. Those serious questions deserve serious answers. The Election Commission, instead of providing answers, is insisting on formalities like an oath, he told PTI. I honestly do not think there is any reason for it.... They do not have to insist on it. Secondly, the data that Rahulji is citing is Election Commission data, the EC can look at its own data, the former Union minister said. Seems to me that instead of getting stuck on formalities, they should address the serious doubts that have been raised in people's mind because the integrity of the electoral system is credible, essential and vital for our own democracy. It is too precious for us to tamper with, Tharoor said. So my own view very seriously is that questions have been asked and answers must be given. That is what all this is all about, he added. Asked about the EC attacking Gandhi over his poll-rigging claims, Tharoor said, What we want is answers, not attacks. VIDEO | As protesting opposition MPs were stopped by police barricades at Transport Bhawan while marching towards the Election Commission headquarters, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said: The Election Commission was asked serious questions by Rahul Gandhi, and we deserve serious pic.twitter.com/zSfsykb5f5 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 11, 2025 Later, in a post on X, the Congress leader said, At the INDIA bloc MPs' protest today. We are all asking why @ECISVEEP could not give serious answers to the serious questions raised by @RahulGandhi, rather than insisting on formalities like an oath and an affidavit (when the data cited is all the EC's own data anyway). It is very much in the interest of the Election Commission to dispel the doubts that have arisen in voters' minds about the integrity and the credibility of the electoral process. The flaws pointed out could easily be addressed and answers given that could set rest any fears of voting-list manipulation. The nation is truly entitled to a response, he said. EC officials have been insisting on a signed declaration by Gandhi to substantiate his claims Gandhi on Thursday cited data from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to claim that more than one lakh votes were stolen through five types of manipulation in an Assembly segment in Karnataka.
Karnataka: Campaign Mooted To Counter Love Jihad
Yatnal kicks up a storm saying that Rs 5 lakh would be offered to the enthusiastic boys agreeing to marry Muslim girls
Karnataka Minister Resigns After Voter List Remarks Upset Party, BJP Jeers
Karnataka minister KN Rajanna, whose remarks about the Congress voter list claims had upset the party, has resigned, sources have said.
Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna criticized his own Congress party for neglecting alleged electoral roll irregularities during their governance, expressing shame over the oversights. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rebuked Rajanna, disagreeing with his assessment, while speculation arose about Rajanna's potential resignation following his dissenting remarks on vote theft, prompting a meeting with the CM.
Karnataka Minister K N Rajanna Has Been Asked To Resign, Say Sources in CMO
Rajanna, a Siddaramaiah loyalist, has been in the news for the past two months when he claimed that there will be an 'August Revolution', hinting at a major upheaval in the government.
Karnataka Witnesses Five-Fold Jump In GST Tax Evasion At Rs 39,577 Crore In FY25
Nine persons were arrested and Rs 1,623 crore voluntary payments were made.
Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna asked to resign: CMO sources
The minister had sparked a row by saying that irregularities in the electoral rolls occurred while the Congress was in power
Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna, Whose Voter List Remark Irked Congress Brass, Resigns
Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna resigned after admitting voter list irregularities occurred during the Congress governments tenure.
Karnataka minister KN Rajanna resigns after remarks on Rahul Gandhis vote theft row Hindustan Times
Karnataka witnessed five-fold jump in GST tax evasion at 39,577 cr in FY25, Lok Sabha informed
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Central GST authorities have not issued any notices based on UPI transaction.
Ranya Rao case: DGP Ramachandra Rao re-appointed
Ramachandra Rao has been posted as Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement
The Karnataka government has reinstated IPS officer Dr. K Ramachandra Rao as DGP after his compulsory leave due to a gold smuggling investigation involving his daughter, Ranya Rao. Ranya was arrested for allegedly smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai.
Tourist escapes elephant attack at Karnataka`s Bandipur National Park
The tourist reportedly tried to photograph a wild elephant that was eating tomatoes. The provoked elephant charged at him and rushed to trample him under its mighty feet
Rahul Gandhi demands clean, pure voter list
Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Opposition is protesting to secure every Indian's right to vote and demanded a clean and pure voter list. He accused the Election Commission of silence regarding alleged fake votes in Karnataka. Gandhi participated in a protest march to the EC office, which was halted by police, leading to his detention.
Tourists misadventure with elephant in Bandipur turns into heart-stopping moment on camera
This incident has brought into focus the recurring problem of tourists disregarding safety advisories to venture close to wild animals in forests
Bengaluru's Yellow Line metro starts operations on August 11. It connects R V Road to Bommasandra. The first train departs at 6:30 am. The end-to-end fare is sixty rupees. The metro reduces travel time significantly. Passengers express excitement and relief. Many commuters switch from road to metro. They find the metro more convenient.
Soybean At The Heart Of India-US Trade Logjam? Open Interest
The current India-US trade logjam was unfathomable a few months back. After all, India was one of the first countries to start trade negotiations with the United States after Donald Trump came back to White House for a second term. However, from the time the framework was established during US Vice President JD Vance's India visit in April to Trump imposing an additional 25% tariff on India for buying Russian crude, things seem to have slipped downhill. The India-US trade framework was aimed as a three-phase rollout. The first phase was goods trade, to be announced in July-August. The second phase was strategic trade to be announced around the QUAD Summit in India, around October-November, and third phase was more to do with digital and services. Currently, the first phase has fallen through. The main issue at hand is the import of genetically modified crops. A closer look shows that one particular crop, soybean is at the heart of this. India-US Trade: Quick Recap India was hoping for a 15% baseline tariff announcement but was shocked when US imposed 25% baseline tariff and subsequently slapped an additional 25% tariff on the pretext of New Delhi being a 'tariff king' and crude oil deals with Russia. India responded with a factcheck and showed that its tariffs are lower than or comparable to peers in the region. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi has said that India will not compromise on agriculture and dairy and will back its farmers even at the cost of personal relationship he enjoys with the US President. Ceasefire To Tariffs: How A Modi-Trump Call Post India-Pakistan Clash May Have Sparked A Rift Soybean Trade:US, China, Brazil & India A closer look at the agriculture trade issues between the US and India shows that the crux of the matter is the soybean crop, specifically genetically modified soybean. US is the second largest exporter of soybeans after Brazil. India, on the other hand, was a large importer. However, India's cumulative soybean imports from October 2024 to January 2025, fell sharply. US' soybean trade with China has also been hit. China, traditionally, had been one of the largest importers of the crop from the US but the recent tariff war between the two superpowers has hit US farmers, especially from Republican states, who were selling to Chinese markets. Take this into account US' export of soyabean in 2024 stood at $24.47 billion. Half of this went to China, which imported soybeans worth $12.64 billion. China has now started moving its soybean imports to Brazil, world's leading soybean exporter, and founding member of BRICS. Result? Trump has also levied a 50% tariff on Brazil. In 2024, Brazil exported $42.9 billion worth of soybeans, making it the second most exported product for the country. The main export destinations for these were China at $31.5 billion, according to data by The Observatory of Economic Complexity. This is even though soybean harvest in 2024 was lower as the crop was impacted. Brazil is expected to export around 105.5 million tonnes of soybeans in this season, putting pressure on the US farmers who could struggle to export their harvest. Where does India stand? India is the next largest market for US soybeans but is becoming less reliant. India imported $591 million in FY24, which fell to $89.15 million in FY25. Imports were largely from Brazil and Sudan. Domestically, the soybean season is from September to October. India's cumulative soyabean imports from October to January in the 2024-25 period dropped sharply to just 1,528 MT, compared to 117,357 MT during the same months in 2023-24. This was led by ample domestic production and supply, subdued domestic demand, and changes in trade policies and domestic pricing that have influenced import decisions. According to the second advance estimate for 2024-25, soybean production in India was projected at 151.32 lakh tonnes, marking an increase from 130.62 lakh tonnes in 202324. Maharashtra led the country in soybean production with an estimated output of 72.75 lakh tonnes. India ranks fourth globally for area under soybean cultivation with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana key states involved in soybean production all key farmer states. Deepinder Goyal's Recipe To Counter Trump Tariff Hike 'Become Unapologetic Superpower' India-US Agri Trade: Where Things Stand While India seems to have given some agri concession on import of apples and berries etc., coming mostly from Democratic states, it is reluctant to provide any concession on genetically modified soybean, corn and dairy products which come from MAGA-supported states in the US. India was willing to provide quota on dairy and a gradual scale-up but that did not hold water with Trump who wanted more. The issue: US soybean is genetically modified and will never be accepted in India and will not hold the legal test in the Supreme Court. India has had a long fight with GM seeds and that is the genesis for the current standoff. In other words, the soy, dairy lobby in the US is holding off the India-US trade deal. Currently, only GM cotton is permissible in India and higher yield has prompted research on food crops such as rice, brinjal, mustard and wheat. Mustard is still pending approval, and the heart of the GM seeds controversy stands at the sovereignty of the seeds and impact of the farming practices in India, which continues to be traditional in nature. The India-US trade deal is set for long drawn negotiation, and US will relent only if China and Russia play ball and that is where RIC: Russia India China trilateral comes into play. The trilateral has been inactive since 2012 and the Prime Ministers visit to China at the end of August and a trilateral meeting between the three leaders, Putin, Modi and Jinping, is closely watched and could pose a challenge for the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Sees Trade Talks Largely Done By October . Read more on Economy & Finance by NDTV Profit.
BJP turned EC into poll-rigging machinery, alleges CM Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of converting the Election Commission of India (ECI) into a poll-rigging machinery and alleged that large-scale voter fraud had been committed in Karnatakas Mahadevapura constituency. CM Stalin said on Monday that the incident was not an administrative lapse Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No one has sought permission, says Delhi Police ahead of opposition protest march to EC office
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opposition's march to the Election Commission over poll fraud, Delhi Police on Monday said no one has sought permission for holding the protest. Opposition INDIA bloc MPs led by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and floor leaders of other parties will begin the march to the Election Commission (EC) from Parliament at 11.30 am. No one has sought permission for the protest march, a senior police official said. Security has been tightened in Delhi ahead of the protest march. Barricades have been erected at multiple points along the route and police personnel have been deployed to maintain order and prevent any untoward incident, the official said. Additional security vehicles and quick reaction teams have also been stationed in the vicinity of the EC office and surrounding roads to ensure smooth traffic flow. At a press conference last week, Gandhi made explosive claims of a huge criminal fraud in polls through collusion between the ruling BJP and the EC, as he cited an analysis in a constituency in Karnataka and said it was a crime against the Constitution. He claimed that over 1 lakh votes in the Mahadevapura assembly constituency in Karnataka were found to be fake, duplicate, bulk voters, with invalid addresses and new voters added with misuse of Form 6. Karnataka chief electoral officer asks Rahul Gandhi to share documents of Eletoral fraud
'We Made This Voter List: Congress Minister Amid Rahul Gandhis Karnataka 'Vote Theft Charge
Karnataka minister KN Rajanna, a close aide of Siddaramaiah, slammed partys own record, saying the irregularities in the electoral rolls occurred while the Congress was in power.
Bengaluru offices are becoming more pet-friendly. Companies like WeWork and DriveU welcome pets. Some offices even have resident pets. These animals reduce stress and boost morale. Manipal Hospital is also trying animal-assisted therapy. They are using dogs to comfort patients. These initiatives highlight the positive impact of pets in professional and healthcare settings.
EC reiterates ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi over Karnataka, Haryana CEOs` notices
The Karnataka CEO has asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to submit documents to inquire into his vote theft allegations against the Election Commission of India
Chidambaram criticises ECI for ehaving like a court in handling complaints
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI), stating it should not act like a court. He alleged complaints from Booth Level Agents are being ignored. The ECI has asked Rahul Gandhi to submit documents regarding his vote theft allegations, after Karnataka CEO requested proof of his claims.
Insider track | Rahul Gandhis dinner menu
When Rahul Gandhi hosted a dinner for the INDIA bloc leaders this week, the menu wasnt the only thing sizzling. The evening saw warm camaraderie, especially between Gandhi and Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee. Their bonhomie didnt go unnoticed. From Farooq Abdullah to Kamal Haasan, a range of politicians were at the table. However, insiders claim the real winner was perhaps the food. A specially-curated spread from Lucknow left even the picky veterans reaching for seconds. The non-vegetarian menu featured a mouth-watering mix of chicken, mutton, and stir-fried tiger shrimp; the vegetarian offerings were no less lavish. The menu was fascinating, said one leader, awed by the gastronomic delight before him. The dessert rich, fragrant, and perfectly timed truly stole the show. Whether it was a carefully designed strategy or just good hospitality, the message was clear: politics might divide, but kebabs and conversation still have the power to unite. Behind the RG presser While many praised Rahul Gandhis recent press conference on the alleged voter fraud in Karnataka for its clarity and his confidence, his team is quietly patting itself on the back for the months of groundwork that made it happen. The subject voter theft in Mahadevapura Assembly constituency was no small matter. A dedicated team of 40 worked over six months, crunching data, analysing records, and apparently consuming ungodly amounts of coffee. The result? A presentation that was equal parts compelling and clickable, replete with fact-checked slides and graphics that had the social media humming. Rahul Gandhi was meticulous, too. He not only rehearsed his lines over and over, but he also suggested several changes in the content of the slides whether asking to tweak the fonts or reworking the sharpness of the messaging. Ultimately, the effort paid off, with even political sceptics conceding that the presser felt more like a studious case study than a campaign pitch. Chirags crossfire, the NDA shuffle It seems Chirag Paswan is back doing what he does best stirring the pot, gently or vigorously. The young LJP leader and Union Minister has taken public aim at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the states law and order record leaving the BJP in the unenviable position of babysitting a fraying alliance. Paswans comments came after high-profile crimes recently shook Bihar. He didnt mince words. I feel sorry to be supporting this government, he reportedly said, in what some in the JD(U) are calling a friendly fire incident. The BJP, which leads the NDA and would very much like everyone to play nice ahead of Bihars assembly polls, is now doing some behind-the-scenes firefighting. Weve asked him to tone it down. Hes young, passionate, but we do expect a little more alliance etiquette, said a BJP leader, a touch exasperated. Chirags father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan, was known for navigating coalition politics with grace and diplomacy. Whether Junior Paswan follows suit or chooses the rockier road remains to be seen. For now, NDA-watchers are keeping popcorn ready its going to be a bumpy show. Putin visit and Bihar polls If the buzz from BJP insiders is anything to go by, Russian President Vladimir Putins scheduled visit to India later this year might get an unprecedented welcome. Remember Namaste Trump? Well, itll be similar and with a maze of Russian flags. Planned to coincide (conveniently?) with the Bihar elections, the visit is being framed as a show of unbreakable friendship amid cooling ties with the US. The world may be bickering, but Bharats dosti with Russia is eternal, quipped one official, indicating how the geopolitical sands are shifting. Expect the usual optics: grand stages, warm hugs, glowing lights, and perhaps even a welcome track titled Mera Dost Ghar Aaya in a loop. While some foreign policy observers might raise an eyebrow, others are simply waiting to see whether this becomes a defining Modi-Putin moment or just a carefully choreographed pageant. As a veteran watcher noted: No matter how geopolitics plays out, both leaders know the power of optics. And this one is going to be a spectacle.
Shakeel Ahmed Angadi, a Muslim teacher in North Karnataka, has dedicated 26 years to teaching Sanskrit. Inspired by Vrushabha Lingacharya Swamiji and trained by Prahlad Bhat, Angadi uses engaging methods to celebrate Sanskrit. He emphasizes that Sanskrit is a 'life language' for him. Islamic religious leaders have lauded his work, and his children are also learning Sanskrit, showcasing communal harmony.
Rahul Gandhi faces notice from Karnataka CEO on voter fraud allegations
Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) on Sunday issued a formal notice to leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, asking him to furnish documentary evidence for his allegations of voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Water woes: Tungabhadra dam faces water loss and upgrade delays
Bengaluru software engineer loses 5.4 lakh to crooks after posting ad online
Corridors of Power: How Su From So is helping in message against drunk driving
Third VB train for NK welcomed in Hubballi
