Karnataka

Let Me Explain: BJP’s battle for Karnataka’s old Mysuru
For decades, Karnataka’s old Mysuru belt remained out of the BJP’s reach, shaped instead by Vokkaliga-led caste equations and JD(S) dominance. But that’s changing fast. From Maddur’s clashes to the propaganda of fictitious characters Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, Hindutva politics is entering Karnataka’s heartland.
Newslaundry
1 min read
South Central 48: Kerala hijab row, Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka fight over Google centre
In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth are joined by journalists Shahina KK and Indulekha Aravind, and TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal. 
Newslaundry
4 min read
The menstrual leave policy in Karnataka leaves many women behind
The Karnataka government’s policy decision to provide 12 days of menstrual leave for all women employees up to the age of 55 years across government offices, the IT industry, and private companies is being widely praised as a progressive step towards supporting women’s health and workplace wellbeing. 
Newslaundry
7 min read
India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ approves groundbreaking policy giving all women paid menstrual leave
Karnataka becomes first Indian state to extend menstrual leave benefits to women in both government and private sectors
The Independent UK
5 min read
Elon Musk’s X says it will appeal Indian court ruling to ‘defend free expression’
Karnataka High Court ruling allows over two million police officers nationwide to issue content takedown requests via secretive online portal
The Independent UK
4 min read
South Central 45: Karnataka’s socio-educational survey, producers vs govt on Rs 200 movie ticket cap
In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the controversy in Karnataka over the socio-educational survey, wrongly called the caste census. The hosts are joined by guests Anisha Sheth, TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief, and Shivasundar, writer and activist.
Newslaundry
6 min read
Fresh spotlight on Karnataka CID case as Rahul Gandhi flags missing ‘voter fraud’ details
Mounting fresh allegations against the Election Commission of India, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that centralised softwares were used for targeted deletion of voters in two assemblies – Aland in Karnataka and Rajura in Maharashtra. 
Newslaundry
5 min read
Are Indians Still Safe in the UK? US Beheading and Oldbury Rape Case Add to Growing Fears About Diaspora Safety
In early September, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, a motel manager originally from Karnataka, India, was attacked with a machete by his co-worker in Dallas after an argument over a broken washing machine.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
‘Will get your delivery done elsewhere’: Cong MLA RV Deshpande’s sexist remark for woman journalist
Veteran Karnataka Congress leader RV Deshpande has triggered outrage after he made a sexist, flippant remark to a query posed by a woman reporter. Former Minister Deshpande, the MLA of Haliyal in Uttara Kannada, was interacting with the reporters after offering ‘bagina’ to Kali river, when he was told about pregnant…
Newslaundry
2 min read
The rich curry from southern India to make with your spare mangoes
In Karnataka’s Udupi cuisine, mangoes aren’t just for desserts
The Independent UK
3 min read