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 governor seeks probe into graft charges against agriculture minister
The governor, in response to the letters received, instructed the chief secretary of Karnataka, Vandita Sharma, to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Terrorists use jails for recruitment, officials on alert
Police found that the bomb used potassium chlorate, a substance commonly used in making matchboxes and crackers
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 03:01 AM IST
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BBMP wards reduced to 225 ahead of local polls
In a step towards holding long-overdue elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the state government recently issued a revised ward delimitation notification for the urban local body.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: HDK accuses Congress govt of graft, CM terms it ‘baseless’
Former Karnataka chief minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy made corruption allegations against the Congress-led government in the state, he accused the government of forcing contractors to pay commissions for every contract
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:39 AM IST
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BJP MLA’s remark on Kharge sparks furore
Jnanendra also targeted state’s forest minister Eshwar Khandre, who hails from the same Kalyana-Karnataka region as Kharge, for his statement regarding the implementation of the Kasturirangan report
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Mangaluru bomber trained in jail by LeT operative, say officers
The officers also said that LeT operative Afsar Pasha is involved in forming a ‘Jamaat fund,’ aimed at radicalising and converting youths in prisons to carry out terror missions
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 12:37 AM IST
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Udupi video incident: Govt appoints new investigation officer
The change in the investigation officer comes as a response to demands from Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and BJP
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:20 AM IST
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Karnataka high court issues notice to CM over plea alleging poll malpractices
Karnataka high court issued notice to chief minister Siddaramaiah seeking response to the petition seeks to nullify Siddaramaiah’s election from the Varuna assembly constituency
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Karnataka selling ‘cheapest’ milk: CM as cabinet agrees to ₹3/litre hike in Nandini milk prices
Deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar echoed the chief minister’s sentiments, saying that the price hike was necessary to support the milk producers and farmers.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:56 AM IST
CCB takes into custody prime accused in 2008 Bengaluru bomb blast case
The accused is currently lodged in the central jail Parappana Agrahara and has been taken into custody in connection with the recent terror module uncovered in Bengaluru.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:54 AM IST
NHAI bans entry of slow-moving vehicles on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway
The ban encompasses motorcycles, three-wheelers, non-motorised vehicles, tractors, multi-axle hydraulic trailer vehicles, and quadricycles
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 01:07 AM IST
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Karnataka CM calls for CLP meet amid disquiet among party MLAs
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah calls for Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting amid disquiet among party leaders
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 01:00 AM IST
Bengaluru terror module probe at standstill after key suspect remains elusive
According to the police, Junaid played a pivotal role in directing the five individuals currently in custody, and he possesses exclusive knowledge of the plan to acquire arms and explosives.
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:40 AM IST
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BJP protests against suspension of MLAs, skips Bengaluru assembly session
BJP continued its boycott of the Assembly session in Bengaluru on Friday and protested near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 12:37 AM IST
JD(S) and BJP to jointly take on Congress government, says Kumaraswamy
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the JD(S) and the BJP will fight the Congress jointly at state level, while the JD(S) supremo has that the party will contest independently in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Ruckus hits Karnataka assembly, 10 BJP MLAs suspended
The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka gave notice seeking a no-confidence motion against assembly speaker UT Khader, after he suspended 10 BJP MLAs from the ongoing sessions
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 12:55 AM IST
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Karnataka: Kateel dismisses reports of his resignation as BJP chief
The confusion started after Kateel said in Ballari that his term had already been completed and the process for his replacement had started.
Updated on Jun 25, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Karnataka: Scheme offering women ₹2K aid postponed over glitches
Shivakumar also pointed out there were complaints against the agencies responsible for receiving applications for government schemes for accepting money from applicants
Updated on Jun 25, 2023 12:42 AM IST
11 engineers named in Bengaluru Metro pillar collapse charge sheet
The police on Thursday submitted a comprehensive charge sheet highlighting the role of 11 engineers in a metro pillar collapse which happened on January 10 in Bengaluru
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 01:25 AM IST
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Shettar files nomination papers for Karnataka bypolls
Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination papers for the upcoming state legislative assembly bypolls in Karnataka
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 01:03 AM IST
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Siddaramaiah, Punjab CM hold meet on rice scheme in Karnataka
Karnataka has decided that a team led by additional chief secretary will leave for Punjab to work out the details of the rice deal, officials said
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 12:59 AM IST
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Congress government will collapse before December, says state BJP chief
BJP state unit president predicted that the government will fall before the end of the year amid tussle over chief minister’s tenure
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 01:10 AM IST
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Karnataka cabinet to repeal ‘anti-conversion law’ enacted by erstwhile BJP govt
The decision to repeal anti-conversion law comes as a response to mounting public pressure and concerns raised by various groups regarding its potential misuse.
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 02:56 AM IST
Bengaluru woman kills mother, puts body in suitcase and takes it to police. Why?
The accused, identified as Senali Sen, is alleged to have fed her sleeping pills and then strangled her to death.
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Karnataka govt reviews lands alloted to right-wing bodies by Bommai regime
The Congress-led Karnataka government has initiated a comprehensive review of land parcels allotted to social and educational organisations associated with RSS
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 04:38 AM IST
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Police to book traffic violators under IPC
The cases will be registered under Section 283 of the IPC, which deals with danger or obstruction in a public way or line of navigation. This provision empowers the police to seize vehicles
Updated on Jun 10, 2023 12:56 AM IST
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Karnataka: Caste census may impact political contours, say experts
Experts say caste census can impact state’s political equations after chief minister Siddaramaiah decided to accept caste census in the state
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 12:44 AM IST
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Financial stress behind cow slaughter bill’s review: Cong
The Karnataka government's decision to review the anti-cow slaughter law has sparked a political row. While the BJP has warned of protests if the bill is revoked, the Congress has cited economic factors to reconsider the legislation. The finance department has said that the estimated cost of feeding the cattle in the state for four years would be around INR3,512.32 crores ($477m), while the prevention of cow slaughter would bring down beef production by 27,250 tonnes and require a subsidy of INR519 crores for sheep/goat units. Legal experts have also raised concerns about the broad powers granted to the police.
Updated on Jun 08, 2023 01:01 AM IST
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Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state
Karnataka government on Monday issued guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:59 AM IST
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Karnataka pilgrims escape unhurt from Odisha train crash; recount horror
The tragic triple-train crash in Odisha’s Balasore on Friday evening has claimed the lives of close to 300 people and left over 900 injured
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 07:31 PM IST
