Arun Dev
The Quint
Bengaluru, KA, India
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COVID-19 Cases in India: As 2020 Comes to an end, Drop in COVID-19 Cases in India Gives Glimpse of Hope
COVID-19 Cases India: After as many as 20 people testing positive for the new coronavirus variant, has put the country alert on the eve of the New Year. However, India entered the year 2021 with hope provided by the reduction in the number of cases. → Read More
Navy Locates Parts of Crashed MiG-29K; Second Pilot Still Missing
Indian Navy has recovered some parts of the MiG-29K trainer aircraft which ditched off Goa on 26 November. The search for the missing pilot continues. A MiG-29K trainer aircraft operating at sea met with an accident on Thursday evening. → Read More
COVID-19: Karnataka Bans Use of Firecrackers During Deepavali
Karnataka government on 6 November banned the sale and use of firecrackers during Deepavali festival. Karnataka is also the first BJP ruled state issue such an order. Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal and Haryana have banned the sale of crackers → Read More
COVID-19 In Bengaluru, Karnataka: Who is Eligible For Home Isolation in Bengaluru and Other FAQ on Karnataka
What is the protocol for asymptomatic patients in Karnataka – and in Bengaluru? Here’s everything you need to know. → Read More
Why Bengaluru with a population of 1.2 crore has just 385 COVID-19 cases
According to experts and officials in the government, the measures taken in Bengaluru – tracing, tracking, testing and treating – were similar to other cities. The difference was in implementation. → Read More
COVID-19: AP to Deploy 1 Lakh Rapid Testing Kits in Next 3 Days
COVID-19: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday, 17 April received one lakh rapid COVID-19 testing kits from South Korea. According to the government, this would allow doctors to test over 10 lakh cases in the coming days. → Read More
Task Force Recommends to Continue Lockdown in Karnataka’s Hotspots
The Karnataka COVID-19 task force on Wednesday, 8 April, submitted a report with recommendations for releasing the lockdown in the state. The report recommends continuing lockdown in hotspots while relaxing the restriction in other districts. → Read More
COVID-19: Drone Volunteers Roped in for Surveillance, Sanitisation
Covid19: State administrations are using drones for crowd management, enforcement of social distancing and heat mapping. → Read More
Bengaluru, 8 Districts in Karnataka Under Lockdown Till 31 March
In these nine districts all commercial activity will be stopped, and only essential services will be operative. → Read More
BL Santhosh: The Purist Seeking to Tighten RSS’ Grip on the BJP
In July 2019, Santhosh was elevated to the position of National General Secretary (Organisation), BJP, making him the unofficial number three in the party hierarchy. → Read More
Babri Masjid Demolition Reenactment: Karnataka Cops Book RSS Man
A day after the controversial reenactment of the Babri Masjid demolition in a Karnataka school, police have registered an FIR against the RSS-run school. → Read More
Karnataka Congress MLA Anand Singh Says Submitted Resignation
The BJP requires 15 MLAs to resign in order to topple the Cong-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka. → Read More
Why PM Modi Hasn’t Mentioned Balakot Air Strikes in Karnataka
Prime Minister Modi has addressed two rallies in the state so far – one before the Balkot air strike and one after. In both speeches, his main argument has been the alleged differences between the Congress and the JD(S). → Read More
MIG-21 vs F-16: Is the Russian Fighter Really A Vintage Machine?
India MIG-21 Bison vs Pakistan F-16: On 28 February, the Indian Air Force claimed that a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet was shot down by an Indian MIG -21 Bison. But the Bison variant of MIG-21 really a soviet vintage aircraft? → Read More
BJP’s Operation Lotus 3.0 – Karnataka’s Political Crisis Explained
The BJP has been accused of trying to destabilise the state government before the general elections. → Read More
With Two Exits, 8 MLAs Likely to Join Karnataka Cabinet
Karnataka cabinet expansion: The cabinet expansion of the Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka is expected on Saturday, 22 December. Two ministers are likely to be dropped and 8 MLAs are to be promoted. → Read More
Settlers, Muslims & Other Deciding Factors in Telangana Election
Here are the major factors that will affect the outcome in Telangana Assembly Elections. → Read More
#MeToo: Anger, Tears and Call for Courage at Bangalore LitFest
The crusaders of #MeToo advise women on speaking the truth with courage, whether immediately or ten years later. → Read More
Why Bengaluru’s HAL Airport May Not Reopen
Despite the hue and cry from the public, the proposal is yet to move forward. So here is why authorities aren’t reopening the HAL airport. → Read More
How the 8-Month-Long Conspiracy to Murder Gauri Lankesh Panned Out
Exactly a year ago, Gauri Lankesh was shot dead outside her home in Bengaluru. What happened on the evening of 5 September 2017 took months of planning – eight months to be precise. We trace the conspiracy. → Read More