Pooja Prasanna
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Roopa IPS vs Rohini IAS: PMO questions why CM Bommai failed to prevent public spat
IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri engaged in a public fight with each other, with accusations of corruption and of sending personal pictures to other IAS officers. → Read More
A year after grand announcement, Karnataka government’s ‘free temples’ plan shelved
While CM Bommai� s announcement was hailed by many in the BJP as a � bold move� to � safeguard Hindu interests� , in practice it turned out to be complicated to implement. → Read More
Here’s how Bengaluru’s new Traffic Commissioner plans to decongest roads
The newly appointed Special Commissioner of Traffic, MA Saleem, spoke to TNM on his priorities for the city†s roads. → Read More
Chilume’s Ravikumar had been caught illegally collecting voter data in 2017
Not just Ravikumar but several others who worked with him in Chilume Trust had been caught by residents in north Bengaluru� s Byatarayanapura constituency when they were illegally gathering voter data. → Read More
TNM investigation: Armed with govt order, Bengaluru NGO steals voter data
The data stolen from citizens as part of the operation has enormous commercial value. For a politician looking to win an election by any means, this data is priceless. → Read More
SC gives split verdict in hijab case: What happens next?
The term of the current CJI Justice Lalit ends on November 9, 2022 and he has written to the Union Government recommending Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor. → Read More
In Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra focuses on communalism and hate
Karnataka, under CM Basavaraj Bommai has made headlines primarily for Hindutva projects, and in a series of meetings with artists, writers and activists, Rahul Gandhi put spotlight on majoritarian communalism. → Read More
Many senior Kerala leaders endorse Kharge as Congress president, not Tharoor
Tharoor has found some support from the younger crop in the party such as former MLA and Youth Congress leader KS Sabarinadhan and Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden. → Read More
Only Eid prayers allowed at Bengaluru's Eidgah maidan: Karnataka HC in interim order
Hindu groups had been demanding that they be allowed to put up pandals for Ganesha Chaturthi at the Eidgah maidan in central Bengaluru. → Read More
Who will be 'war-time' BJP President in Karnataka? Three names on top
Party spoilt for choice as all three are evenly placed in terms of experience, gravitas and the ability to enforce the Hindutva agenda. → Read More
Why the BJP has appointed Yediyurappa to its highest decision making body
The veteran Karnataka leader was appointed to the BJP†s Central Parliamentary Board on August 17. → Read More
Research needs transition from private to govt participation: Kris Gopalakrishnan
The Infosys co-founder spoke to TNM on the importance of research and how the Infosys Science Foundation is playing in a role in developing the research ecosystem. → Read More
Dalit writers out, RSS ideologues in: Full list of changes in Karnataka textbooks
Changes made to the textbooks include removal of lessons on Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar and inclusion of essays by RSS ideologues Vinayak Savarkar and KB Hedgewar. → Read More
Eidgah maidan in Central Bengaluru is the latest hotbed for communal tension
Over the last few days, several Hindu groups have submitted pleas for festivals to be celebrated in a ground that is currently used as a public space, but also serves as a ground for Muslims to offer namaz. → Read More
‘How is arms training allowed in a school?': Outrage over Bajrang Dal’s camp in Karnataka
Between May 5 and 11, the campus of Sai Shankar Educational Institute in Kodagu� s Ponnampet was used by Bajrang Dal to hold their annual program. → Read More
Cops watched on as mob vandalised my cart: Muslim vendor targeted in Karnataka
The visuals of smashed watermelons next to a temple was widely circulated and prompted several people, including prominent politicians, to set up fundraising campaigns to give financial assistance to Nabisaab. → Read More
Karnataka’s Hindutva hate politics: Blame it on a weak CM and an edgy Opposition
BJP insiders say that the government has had little control over how these events targeting minorities have unravelled and in most cases, has played catch-up. → Read More
Voted BJP for change, now we pay 40% cut as bribe: Karnataka contractors are upset
Karnataka State Contractors Association has alleged that while government officials ask for hefty bribes, the state is yet to release dues worth Rs 22,000 crore to them. → Read More
Let down by govt and cops during riot, Muslims in Shivamogga live in anxiety
The riot happened during the funeral procession for 26-year-old Hindutva activist Harsha Jingade, which was led by senior BJP leaders and allowed despite section 144 of the CrPC being in place in the city. → Read More
How the Karnataka anti-hijab protests were part of a calculated plot across the state
TNM spoke to dozens of people involved in the saffron protests � including those who are pulling the strings in the background. → Read More