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'RSS recognised as an identifiable body': Bengaluru court rejects Priyank Kharge's point that RSS isn't registered
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (365+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 5: 58 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 5: 58 PM Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge. The complaint was filed by Bengaluru resident Tejas A, who described himself as an RSS swayamsevak and supporter, alleging that statements made by Kharge, Nalapad and Karnataka Health Minister…...
Two incidents and how they raise serious questions about Telangana government and police
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (628+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 6: 08 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 6: 08 PM KV Reddy was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in Hyderabad. Synopsis: An incident that served as a reminder of the long-standing, insidious efforts of the Sangh Parivar to poison Telangana society and two…...
The silent test of Telangana's democracy: How villages and cities are handling SIR
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (445+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 4: 00 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 4: 00 PM With the nation watching, how will the Telangana SIR turn out to be? (Handout) Synopsis: In villages, "if one family receives a SIR notice, the entire street comes to know about it" as one…...
KC Venugopal urges PM Modi to order SC-monitored probe into alleged Ram Temple donation theft
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (458+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 3: 23 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 3: 23 PM Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an immediate Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged financial fraud, theft and embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya....
The Constitution protects dissent, not digital abuse
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (241+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 3: 29 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 3: 29 PM The Constitution of India. (i Stock.) Synopsis: Political disagreement is indispensable to democracy. But the anonymity that digital platforms offer has emboldened many to believe that accountability no longer exists. This needs to be…...
Weather update: Forecast for Southern cities on 2 July
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (251+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 6: 39 AM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 6: 39 AM Planning your day in the South Indian cities of Hyderabad, Amaravati, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, or Chennai? Here's what the weather has in store. Weather forecast for Thursday, 2 July, as reported by the India Meteorological Department…...
Congress vs Congress over Mekedatu: TNCC attacks Karnataka govt, vows to oppose project - The South First | News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Live Updates
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (500+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 50 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 50 PM TNCC President P Manickam Tagore addresses the meeting. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) on Thursday adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Mekedatu dam, accusing the Congress government in Karnataka of pursuing the project…...
BJP is pass; in Tamil Nadu, TVK is turning into the new political 'washing machine"
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (1486+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 00 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 47 PM Several former AIADMK legislators joined the TVK on 2 July 2026. Synopsis: From projecting itself as Tamil Nadu's clean political alternative to inducting leaders accused in corruption cases, TVK's latest political moves are drawing scrutiny. Critics…...
RSS to hold key annual Pracharak meet in Belagavi; Ayodhya temple issues likely to be discussed
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (311+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 49 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 2: 49 PM RSS route march. (Suryah SG/ X) BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its annual Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pracharak Baithak (All India Regional Pracharaks" Meeting) in Belagavi, Karnataka, from July 10 to 12, bringing together…...
Seven workers crushed to death by massive boulder at stone quarry on Bengaluru outskirts
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (470+ words) Published Jul 02, 2026 | 1: 34 PM " Updated Jul 02, 2026 | 1: 34 PM The deceased are believed to be migrant labourers. Synopsis: Seven workers were killed and several others were injured when a massive boulder fell at a stone quarry near Madapatna in Bengaluru South taluk on…...