The Times of India

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Yathindra Siddaramaiah, now a cabinet minister, acknowledges the challenge of stepping out of his father's shadow but is determined to forge his own political identity. He aims to fast-track urban development projects and believes his induction appeases the Kuruba community. He also sees the AHINDA movement as larger than any single leader.

Suraj Hegde, a prominent Congress leader and AICC secretary, passed away in Bengaluru. He was also the vice chairman of the State Guarantee Committee. Hegde, aged around 55, died of a cardiac arrest at a private hospital. His demise has been mourned by top Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Karnataka's coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall on Monday as the southwest monsoon intensifies. The alert extends to five districts on Tuesday and seven districts on Wednesday, with predictions of rainfall exceeding 20 cm within 24 hours. Authorities urge caution as heavy rain activity is expected to escalate.

Ranganath K | TNN