Articles by Arun Dev
BJP, JD(S) workers’ clash casts shadow on vote transfer between allies in Karnataka
The confrontation unfolded during a coordination meeting convened in support of V Somanna, the BJP candidate endorsed by the alliance
Modi kicks off campaign for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka
PM Modi launches BJP's campaign in Karnataka, targeting Congress for corruption and lack of law & order. Pledges to win over 400 seats in upcoming elections.
Karnataka Lok Sabha election 2024 to be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7
The Bharatiya Janata Party swept the national polls in Karnataka in 2019, winning 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats while Congress got just one seat
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 09:21 AM IST
CID to probe Pocso case against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
Yediyurappa dismissed the allegations, saying he will tackle the matter legally.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:13 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Zonal pressures squeeze Bengaluru dry
Two-thirds of Bengaluru’s water supply originates from the Cauvery River, with the remainder sourced from borewells and alternative sources.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Yediyurappa booked after woman accuses him of sexually assault on minor daughter
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara said the woman lodged the complaint on Thursday night and police registered the case after examining the details
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Bommai, royal scion, relative of Deve Gowda in BJP’s 2nd Lok Sabha list
BJP announces 20 candidates for Karnataka in its second Lok Sabha list. Notable figures include former CM Bommai, royal family member, and cardiologist.
Residents seek work from home, online classes amid water shortage
Bengaluru residents and organizations push for remote work amid water crisis. Blogger urges 90-day work from home policy for IT firms.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Investigators close to locating suspect of Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Parameshwara
Progress made in identifying suspect in March 1 blast at Rameshwaram Cafe, Bengaluru. NIA and CCB actively pursuing leads to locate the suspect.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 08:09 AM IST
Row as Kuvempu’s slogan outside schools modified
The slogan by renowned Kannada poet Kuvempu that was painted at the entrances of government schools and colleges in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah accuses central govt of discrimination
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses the centre of discrimination in devolution of funds, causing the state to suffer losses of ₹45,322 crore in seven years.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
The chief minster announced ₹1,20,373 crore for welfare programmes, of which a whopping 43% (Rs55,000 crore) has been set aside for the five welfare schemes.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:05 AM IST
BJP-JD(S) name second candidate for RS polls
Reddy, a former Rajya Sabha MP representing the JD(S), is one of the richest politicians in Karnataka with his assets exceeding ₹800 crore.
KREIS revokes order banning religious festivals in residential schools amid uproar
The earlier circular, seen by HT, said that festivals “such as Ugadi, Ramzan, Christmas, Sankranti, and Eid Milad, among others, are not to be commemorated within the premises of residential schools and colleges”
Farmers held in MP released after Karnataka CM intervenes
Nearly 70 Karnataka farmers were detained in Bhopal during the “Delhi Chalo” protest march on Sunday
BJP MLA targets Infosys over job creation, Karnataka government to seek reply
The Karnataka government will ask Infosys for a response to MLA Arvind Bellad's accusation of failing to provide jobs to local residents in Hubbali.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:55 AM IST
Inside the Centre vs states battle over funds
The entire Karnataka cabinet and Congress party MLAs staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, and the Kerala cabinet will host a protest at the same venue.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Karnataka govt forms panel to probe ‘irregularities’ in KEONICS
The government has ordered a probe into the alleged Bitcoin scam, PSI recruitment and accusations by the contractors’ association.
Will stage stir in Delhi against Centre’s injustice on Feb 7: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah announced on Monday that the state government, along with all MPs and MLAs, will protest in New Delhi on Wednesday
Row erupts over Congress MP DK Suresh’s ‘separate nation’ remark
Suresh had criticised the central government for allegedly neglecting the southern states in fund distribution.
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 01:05 AM IST
Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards
While sending back the ordinance, the governor advised the state to pursue its passage through the assembly, sparking a sharp response from the government
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka govt to set aside ₹100 crore to revamp Ram temples
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah allocated ₹100 crore for the renovation of ancient Ram temples in the state, sparking political debates ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
‘Gives us strength’: Yediyurappa on Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP after 9 mnths
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar said he was disappointed that Jagadish Shettar did not come clean on his plans when he asked him about the swirling rumours
Published on Jan 25, 2024 05:07 PM IST
12-yr-old girl dies after falling from 29th floor of building; police suspect suicide
The incident unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday, around 5 am, when a security guard from the apartment complex heard unusual sounds and rushed to investigate
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Siddaramaiah Stands Firm, No State Holiday for Ram Mandir Consecration
Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said there should be religion in politics, but politics should not be there in religion
Siddaramaiah will complete his term as CM if Cong wins more LS seats: Yathindra
Shivakumar defended Yathindra’s remarks, describing him as a responsible leader and asserting that there was no need to twist his words
BJP rejigs district chiefs ahead of LS polls; 30 new faces on list
According to the appointment orders issued by the BJP, only nine incumbents were retained, entrusting fresh faces with the remaining positions.
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
AI-powered app launched to manage traffic in Bengaluru: Police
A bot, a shortened form of the word robot, is a software program that performs automated, repetitive, pre-defined tasks
BJP MP Hegde booked over remark on Bhatkal mosque
The police have registered the case under Section 153(A) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence) of IPC
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Govt orders temples to perform ‘special’ pooja on January 22
The Karnataka government has instructed temples in the state to conduct a special pooja on January 22 to mark the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:34 AM IST