Arun Dev is an Assistant Editor with the Karnataka bureau of Hindustan Times. A journalist for over 10 years, he has written extensively on crime and politics.
Articles by Arun Dev
Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi terms electoral bonds ‘biggest extortion scam’
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling electoral bonds the “biggest extortion scam in the country”
Medical achievements led me to enter politics: Manjunath
In an interview with Arun Dev, Dr Manjunath sheds light on his political journey, addressing questions surrounding his affiliation, familial ties, and electoral strategy
Electoral bonds country’s biggest corruption scandal: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka
Gandhi was commenting on PM Modi’s recent interview with ANI, where the PM aimed to portray electoral bonds as a means to clean the political landscape
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:34 PM IST
PM Modi dubs Congress as ‘sultan of tukde-tukde gang’
PM Modi hailed BJP's manifesto as a vision for a transformed India, accusing Congress of dangerous intentions.
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 08:09 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru cafe blast: Accused on state police radar since 2020
A Karnataka police officer said that the state government will seek custody of the suspects within the next few days.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 07:45 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru, New Delhi
HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya
Earlier, Kumaraswamy made his demand clear that if given an opportunity and if PM Modi has confidence in him, he wants to be the agriculture minister.
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 08:03 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Amit Shah blames Siddaramaiah for delay in drought relief funds to Karnataka
Karnataka has declared 223 out of 240 taluks as drought-hit; 196 of them were categorised as severely drought-affected
NIA links ‘Thirthahalli module’ to IED blasts in parts of Karnataka
Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain, bomber in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Café blast, and another alleged key conspirator, have emerged as key figures within this module.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Tracing political journey of Mysuru royal family
Till now, no scion of the royal lineage has ever secured victory under the saffron party’s banner, posing a litmus test for historical precedence.
BJP, JD(S) workers’ clash casts shadow on vote transfer between allies in Karnataka
The confrontation unfolded during a coordination meeting convened in support of V Somanna, the BJP candidate endorsed by the alliance
Modi kicks off campaign for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka
PM Modi launches BJP's campaign in Karnataka, targeting Congress for corruption and lack of law & order. Pledges to win over 400 seats in upcoming elections.
Karnataka Lok Sabha election 2024 to be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7
The Bharatiya Janata Party swept the national polls in Karnataka in 2019, winning 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats while Congress got just one seat
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 09:21 AM IST
CID to probe Pocso case against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
Yediyurappa dismissed the allegations, saying he will tackle the matter legally.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:13 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Zonal pressures squeeze Bengaluru dry
Two-thirds of Bengaluru’s water supply originates from the Cauvery River, with the remainder sourced from borewells and alternative sources.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Yediyurappa booked after woman accuses him of sexually assault on minor daughter
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara said the woman lodged the complaint on Thursday night and police registered the case after examining the details
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Bommai, royal scion, relative of Deve Gowda in BJP’s 2nd Lok Sabha list
BJP announces 20 candidates for Karnataka in its second Lok Sabha list. Notable figures include former CM Bommai, royal family member, and cardiologist.
Residents seek work from home, online classes amid water shortage
Bengaluru residents and organizations push for remote work amid water crisis. Blogger urges 90-day work from home policy for IT firms.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Investigators close to locating suspect of Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Parameshwara
Progress made in identifying suspect in March 1 blast at Rameshwaram Cafe, Bengaluru. NIA and CCB actively pursuing leads to locate the suspect.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 08:09 AM IST
Row as Kuvempu’s slogan outside schools modified
The slogan by renowned Kannada poet Kuvempu that was painted at the entrances of government schools and colleges in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah accuses central govt of discrimination
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses the centre of discrimination in devolution of funds, causing the state to suffer losses of ₹45,322 crore in seven years.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
The chief minster announced ₹1,20,373 crore for welfare programmes, of which a whopping 43% (Rs55,000 crore) has been set aside for the five welfare schemes.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:05 AM IST
BJP-JD(S) name second candidate for RS polls
Reddy, a former Rajya Sabha MP representing the JD(S), is one of the richest politicians in Karnataka with his assets exceeding ₹800 crore.
KREIS revokes order banning religious festivals in residential schools amid uproar
The earlier circular, seen by HT, said that festivals “such as Ugadi, Ramzan, Christmas, Sankranti, and Eid Milad, among others, are not to be commemorated within the premises of residential schools and colleges”
Farmers held in MP released after Karnataka CM intervenes
Nearly 70 Karnataka farmers were detained in Bhopal during the “Delhi Chalo” protest march on Sunday
BJP MLA targets Infosys over job creation, Karnataka government to seek reply
The Karnataka government will ask Infosys for a response to MLA Arvind Bellad's accusation of failing to provide jobs to local residents in Hubbali.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:55 AM IST
Inside the Centre vs states battle over funds
The entire Karnataka cabinet and Congress party MLAs staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, and the Kerala cabinet will host a protest at the same venue.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Karnataka govt forms panel to probe ‘irregularities’ in KEONICS
The government has ordered a probe into the alleged Bitcoin scam, PSI recruitment and accusations by the contractors’ association.
Will stage stir in Delhi against Centre’s injustice on Feb 7: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah announced on Monday that the state government, along with all MPs and MLAs, will protest in New Delhi on Wednesday
Row erupts over Congress MP DK Suresh’s ‘separate nation’ remark
Suresh had criticised the central government for allegedly neglecting the southern states in fund distribution.
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 01:05 AM IST
Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards
While sending back the ordinance, the governor advised the state to pursue its passage through the assembly, sparking a sharp response from the government
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
