Politics

AT Ramaswamy, who quit as JD(S) MLA, joins BJP; shot in arm for saffron party in Hassan
Ram Navami yatra: BJP MLA Raja Singh booked for hate speech in Hyderabad, 2 days after Mumbai

Bengaluru-Mysuru Express Highway: NHAI hikes toll fees, and then reverts to old rates
Indigo’s new in-flight announcement warns against tampering with emergency exit, even unintentionally
Since January, PM Modi has visited Karnataka 7 times, Amit Shah 8, Nadda 10 to ‘boost BJP prospects’

Explained: Politics over ‘SC status’ for Andhra’s curiously falling population of Dalit Christians
Telangana ready to give VRS to BRS, says BJP chief JP Nadda; inaugurates party offices in Telugu states
Non-bailable warrant out against Mudigere BJP MLA MP Kumaraswamy in cheque bounce case
TSPSC paper leak case: Congress seeks ED probe into the role of KTR
Will take action after examining videos: Hyderabad police on BJP MLA Raja Singh’s Ram Navami speech
Kalakshetra sexual misconduct: Students refuse to blink, stay put on campus; Stalin promises probe
BRS MLC K Kavitha targets BJP for saying no to setting up a Turmeric Board in Nizamabad
Respite for Kerala CM Vijayan as Lokayukta refers relief fund misuse case to three-member bench
In defence of Arikomban — the ration-shop raider in Kerala’s hill station Munnar
BJP government has not done injustice to minorities in Karnataka: Yediyurappa
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka curd-le FSSAI plan to impose ‘dahi’
KTR slams Centre on high prices of petroleum products; demands reduction to 2013 levels
Despite two resolutions, Andhra’s Boya Valmikis are still not on the Scheduled Tribes list. Here’s why
Karnataka has scrapped OBC quota for Muslims, but can it be implemented? No, say experts
Vaikom Satyagraha centenary: All about a stir that fine-tuned the non-violence movement
Back where it all began: Rahul Gandhi to launch nationwide campaign from Kolar against disqualification
Telangana BJP office sprayed with blue paint; police search for the two bike-riding miscreants
Hyderabad police register 20 cases, warn trolling channels to not post memes insulting public representatives
Youth Congress sends legal notice to BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya over tweet against BV Srinivas
IPS officer accused of custodial torture suspended from service: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
Viveka murder case: CBI appoints new probe team; Supreme Court sets 30 April deadline
Why KK Rema, MLA and a trenchant critic of the ruling CPI(M), is heard with rapt attention in Kerala
Single-phase Assembly polls in Karnataka on 10 May, results on 13 May. ECI calls for massive turnout
Happy to be back, says Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal after Lok Sabha Secretariat revokes disqualification
Scrapping of OBC quota for Muslims: Karnataka a test case for a nationwide move?

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The court said the ECI cannot force citizens to make false declarations if they have shifted residence. — ‘Can’t force to make false declaration’: Bombay HC orders ECI to restore 6 deleted names of a family in final voters’ list

TN wildlife board appointee Dr C Sreekumar called student protesters “scum” in X posts, wished violence on ‘left liberals’

The Planning Board has decided to establish a Partnership Cell to identify and develop projects involving investments of more than ₹10 crore. — Keralam targets 7% growth, Rs 28 lakh crore economy under 15th Plan

BLM chairman R Premkumar — BLM financial fraud: ED freezes assets worth ₹103 crore, seizes luxury cars and gold; 320 accounts under scrutiny

The honour was presented to Dr Devi Shetty in Bengaluru on 5 November. — France confers Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite to Narayana Health founder Dr Devi Shetty

Regina Cassandra (Left) and Radhika Apte (Right). — Regina Cassandra questions North-South divide after Radhika Apte’s remarks on Telugu cinema

The march was organised in protest against the alleged vandalism of Left-affiliated bookstalls by BJP workers and police. — Carrying the library within: Kolkata’s bold stand against book vandalism

Kerala police — Keralam sanctions ₹1 lakh compensation for construction worker assaulted by Varkala Sub-Inspector

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Ebola. (iStock) — Andhra Pradesh steps up Ebola screening at three airports and three seaports as global cases cross 10,000

Judgement — Cheranalloor crash: Court rejects pleas to cancel minor accused’s bail, calls charges a ‘mockery’ of Juvenile Justice Act

Chemically recycled plastic in food packaging — FSSAI proposes allowing chemically recycled plastic in food packaging, sets safety conditions

After repeated ceiling collapses at Kottayam GMC, Health Minister Muraleedharan seeks probe into ₹270-crore block

A BMTC electric bus. Credit: x.com/nihart1024 — Karnataka: A day after fare hike, BMTC bus pass rates raised by up to 25%; BJP stages protest at Majestic

High-interest loans, blank cheques and threats: Telangana police bust alleged lending racket

Centre proposes immediate licence suspension for drug makers whose medicines fail critical quality tests

Representational image of amusement park — Keralam: Child safety officers, help desks mandatory at amusement parks; every ride must be certified