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Akram M

Akram M is Assistant Editor at the Bengaluru Bureau. Over the past decade, he has covered five elections, recurring floods and droughts, communal riots and other subjects that affected Karnataka. Though his interests are varied, he is currently focused on understanding the impacts of public policy on the common man. A science graduate, who pursued his post-graduation in Journalism at Mangalore University, he relishes pouring over data/statistics, so as to communicate what the numbers actually mean. He started his career as an education reporter, and has covered crime, science, health and civic affairs, before switching to political reporting four years ago. Ground reporting is his forte and believes in providing a voice to the weak and downtrodden. You can often find him strumming basic chords on a guitar or learning ways to beat bosses of Souls games.

Experience: 13 years

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Science from Mangalore University, Masters in Communication and Journalism from Mangalore University. Previous Experience: Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express. Follow: @akramtalk on Twitter

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Reports on Karnataka Covid scam, ‘40% commission’ during BJP rule gather dust amid lobbying by politicians and officials

April 01, 2026 18:47 IST

The Justice Michael D'Cunha commission has recommended action against former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and former health minister B Sriramulu.

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
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How Karnataka’s new law against honour killing affirms absolute right of adults to choose their partners

March 31, 2026 19:23 IST

The Bill makes it clear that consent of parents, family, caste, or clan is not required once two adults decide to marry, and criminalises acts of violence and harassment against such couples.

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Karnataka-Vidhana-Soudha

Karnataka Govt gave Rs 146-crore grants to 2 private colleges in violation of law: CAG

March 30, 2026 19:42 IST

The private colleges in Mysuru and Hubballi received the 'irregular' grants even during the Covid years, when the Karnataka Government cut budgetary allocations across departments.

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 CAG

Flaws, lapses cost key revenue-generating departments crores in tax revenue in Karnataka: CAG report

March 26, 2026 20:50 IST

Audit of the transport department showed that though fitness certificates of 3.87 lakh vehicles had expired between April 2019 and March 2024, they continued to ply on the road.

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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Fraudulent payments, fake muster rolls: CAG flags discrepancies in MGNREGS in Karnataka

March 24, 2026 18:56 IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India report recommended that the Karnataka Government conduct a detailed inquiry into muster roll discrepancies and initiate punitive action against erring officials.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Karnataka bypolls: Congress, BJP weigh family legacy and caste math in Bagalkot, Davanagere South

March 17, 2026 09:58 IST

While the last date for filing of nominations is March 23, the last date for withdrawal of nomination is March 26. Last date for filing nominations is March 23.

Tue, Mar 17, 2026
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Explained: Karnataka’s new AIB alcohol tax system, how it will affect liquor pricesSubscriber Only

March 14, 2026 18:44 IST

Duty from cheaper liquor has contributed to the lion's share of state revenue. On the other hand, the premium liquor segment did not generate higher revenue and saw its sales affected by the high prices

Sun, Mar 15, 2026
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Karnataka caste survey report likely to be submitted by April end: Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi

March 12, 2026 20:25 IST

The fresh Socio-Economic and Educational Survey was carried out between September and October last year.

Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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EMI option for property tax in Bengaluru: New proposal aims to simplify payment

March 10, 2026 19:59 IST

The State Finance Commission's latest report highlights a major revenue opportunity: bringing 5 lakh unassessed properties into the tax net using GIS-based e-khata systems.

Tue, Mar 10, 2026
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Karnataka clocks 12% growth rate for second year running; beats national average

March 07, 2026 09:54 IST

At current prices, GSDP is projected to increase from Rs 29 crore in 2024–25 to nearly Rs 33 crore in 2025–26, the Medium Term Fiscal Plan report tabled during Karnataka's budget on Friday

Sat, Mar 07, 2026
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rides the AI wagon in record-budget; reveals new initiatives

March 06, 2026 16:38 IST

In the Karnataka Budget 2026, Siddaramaiah announced a series of initiatives to integrate AI into education, governance, and agriculture across the state.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
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Karnataka budget: Siddaramaiah aims to make Bengaluru ‘most liveable city’, but offers no big-ticket schemes

March 06, 2026 14:05 IST

Karnataka budget: CM Siddaramaiah announced the introduction of municipal bonds to enable city corporations to mobilise their own revenue.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
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‘Like the Covid years, but with bunkers’: Indian expats in Israel and Kuwait on life under siegeSubscriber Only

March 04, 2026 10:24 IST

Israel has a strict policy against shooting and transmitting videos of explosions and other events related to the escalating war against Iran, an Indian staying in the country said.

Wed, Mar 04, 2026
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Missiles in sky, fear on phone: 10-million Indian diaspora faces warSubscriber Only

March 02, 2026 05:54 IST

For nearly 10 million Indians whose lives are entwined with West Asia, the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and the retaliation that has engulfed the Gulf, is their worst nightmare come true

Mon, Mar 02, 2026
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‘Sirens blared, we ran’: From Dakshina Kannada to Dubai, families on edge as intercepted missiles rattle the GulfSubscriber Only

March 01, 2026 18:33 IST

Families in coastal Karnataka are glued to their phones amid the conflict in the Middle East. While expats report they are "safe for now", the closure of airspace and school lockdowns have created a mounting crisis.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026
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How the discovery of a ‘pot of gold’ has enthused a Karnataka village about its neglected heritageSubscriber Only

February 28, 2026 19:47 IST

Situated barely 80 km from Hampi, Lakkundi village has centuries-old stone artefacts scattered all across, and houses sharing a wall with ancient temples and stepwells

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February 25, 2026 20:56 IST

Hundreds of students and job aspirants, primarily from north Karnataka, participated in the demonstration. The government’s decision to freeze recruitment on two separate occasions appears to have exacerbated the situation.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026
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February 22, 2026 19:50 IST

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Sun, Feb 22, 2026
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February 17, 2026 08:20 IST

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Tue, Feb 17, 2026
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February 02, 2026 15:14 IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India assessed projects such as the Intelligent Transport System, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Smart Healthcare System, and others implemented in seven cities of Karnataka.

Mon, Feb 02, 2026
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February 01, 2026 22:18 IST

A communication from Lok Bhavan to the President has noted that the definition of hate speech under the Bill was vague and there was a ‘possibility of misuse of provisions’.

Sun, Feb 01, 2026
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January 29, 2026 17:51 IST

CAG also rejected the Karnataka Government's response to deviations in the ambitious Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026
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January 28, 2026 22:27 IST

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Wed, Jan 28, 2026
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January 26, 2026 16:46 IST

In December last year, a Maharashtra-based businessman filed a complaint alleging that two container trucks carrying demonetised Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 400 crore, belonging to a Thane-based realtor, were stolen in October.

Mon, Jan 26, 2026
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