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They know all because they're Infosys? Siddaramaiah slams Murthys over caste survey

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit back at Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and author Sudha Murty for skipping the state's Social and Educational Survey, saying, "Just because they're Infosys, do they know it all?" He reiterated the exercise was for the entire population, not just backward classes.

Infosys founder N Narayana Murthy and his wife, author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, have chosen not to participate in the ongoing Social and Educational Survey being conducted by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission.
  • Narayan, Sudha Murty refuse survey, citing non-backward community status
  • Siddaramaiah says survey covers entire population, not just backward classes
  • Sudha Murty submits signed statement rejecting survey relevance for them
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History Of It

Liquor baron, secret meetings: When RSS ignored BJP, helped Congress win election

After Indira Gandhi's assassination, Rajiv Gandhi reportedly had a secret meeting with then RSS chief Balasaheb Deoras, resulting in its cadre supporting the Congress in the 1984 Lok Sabha elections despite the BJP's presence. There were at least six secret meetings between Sangh members and the party, including one at the residence of liquor baron Kapil Mohan. The Congress registered the biggest-ever Lok Sabha election victory.

The RSS was founded in 1925 by KB Hedgewar in Nagpur. (Image: PTI)

Karnataka News

Siddaramaiah's 'world record' moment goes bust as social media users fact check

After the Karnataka Chief Minister posted certificates from the London Book of World Records touting world record achievements for the Shakti Scheme and KSRTC, social media users quickly discovered that the certifying company had been dissolved in the UK months earlier, sparking accusations of a fake or doctored award.

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Television

Bigg Boss 19: Farrhana Bhatt chose captaincy over compassion. So what?

Farrhana Bhatt's captaincy move in 'Bigg Boss 19' -- shredding Neelam's letter to stay in power -- has split the house and viewers alike. But was she really wrong, or just bold enough to play the villain on her own terms? Here's a look at how her unapologetic choice exposed the hypocrisy inside the house.

Bigg Boss 19: Farrhana Bhatt chose captaincy over compassion. So what?

Global

Donald Trump's oil strategy

As the Ukraine war nears the four-year mark, the West is increasingly looking to bleed Russia's oil economy in order to blunt its military ability. And India, among the largest buyers of Russian crude, is caught in the cross-fire.

India News

Terrorists attack Army camp in Assam, 3 soldiers injured

According to defence sources, the militants fired at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle at around 12.30 am. The troops on duty retaliated immediately, taking due caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the close vicinity.

The troops on duty retaliated immediately, taking due caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the close vicinity.
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Dude Review: Pradeep Ranganathan's eccentric charm keeps the fun rolling

Release Date:Fri Oct 17, 2025

Dude movie review: Director Keerthiswaran's 'Dude', starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju and Sarathkumar, is a romantic drama about complex relationship dynamics. The film, with an important social message, is absolute fun when it is self-aware.

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