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Karnataka Elections | Fierce fight in four constituencies in Bengaluru

The run-up to the election results in four constituencies — Rajarajeswarinagar, Rajajinagar, Gandhinagar, and Jayanagar — in Bengaluru kept citizens and parties on tenterhooks.

The Hindu

Karnataka elections | Bengaluru continues tradition of re-voting incumbents

As the 2023 State Assembly elections threw up some big upsets and victories, capital city Bengaluru failed to throw up any major surprises. Continuing its tradition of re-voting incumbents, the city voted back to power a majority of the candidates across the 28 assembly constituencies.

The Hindu

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway likely to be ready by August 2024

A combined length of over 12 km of asphalt surface has been formed as part of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway that runs for 105.7-km in State.

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Karnataka Assembly election results | PM Modi’s push did little to turn the tide in many constituencies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi headlined the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign in Karnataka, pitching for a “double engine sarkar”, with the same party in power at both the Centre and State. He held over 20 rallies and roadshows in the State after elections were declared.

The Hindu

Karnataka election results 2023 | Congress set to get majority seats in Belagavi district

In Belagavi, Congress is set to get majority of 11 of the 18 seats. The second biggest district after Bengaluru, had 13 BJP MLAs and five Congress members in the outgoing Assembly.

The Hindu

No plans to close Emergency Care Centre at PHC in Madhanur near Ambur, say health officials

The Tirupattur district health officials said that there is no plan to close the existing Emergency Care Centre at the Upgraded Primary Healthcare Centre (UPHC) in Madhanur near Ambur in Tirupattur district on the Chennai - Bengaluru Highway (NH 44).

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Bengaluru region records second highest pass percentage in CBSE-2023 result

The results of class X and XII of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) were announced on Friday and the Bengaluru region secured the second place with a region-wise pass percentage of 98.64 in class XII and 99.18 in class X exams. Many students of Bengaluru schools achieved 100%…

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Air Force authorities transfer land for suburban rail project at Jalahalli

On Friday, Air Force authorities and Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd. (K-RIDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for transfer of the latter’s land at Jalahalli for the Bengaluru suburban rail project. The land is required for execution of corridor-2 (Mallige line) of the project from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara.

The Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram region tops CBSE Class X and XII results yet again

The Thiruvananthapuram region of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) outshone others yet again when the Class XII examination results were declared on Friday morning. The region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.91, ahead of Bengaluru at 98.64 and Chennai at 97.4.

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CBSE Class 10 results declared; 93.12% students clear exam

Trivandrum (99.91%), Bengaluru (99.18%), Chennai (99.14%), Ajmer (97.27%) and Pune (96.92%) regions have the highest pass percentage in Class 10 CBSE.

The Hindu

Hyderabad will never become Bengaluru in terms of traffic congestion, says Additional Commissioner

The Engineering, Education and Enforcement strategy being followed by the Hyderabad Traffic Police will ease traffic congestion in the city, says Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) G. Sudheer Babu, in an exclusive interview with The Hindu

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Low turnout: Not poll apathy, but out-of-sync voter lists, say analysts and citizens

Does half of Bengaluru not vote? Or is there something more to it? As the numbers for Bengaluru released by the Election Commission on Thursday showed 55% voter turnout barring postal votes and home voting, experts and civic group activists say errors in voter rolls like duplication, deletion, and mismatched…

The Hindu

Assembly elections: Turnout at 73.19% is a historic high for Karnataka

Karnataka’s voter turnout in the Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday reached a historic high of 73.19 % — and is expected to go up further — despite a continued dismal show in Bengaluru, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

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With 66.43%, Kalaburagi records lowest voter turnout in the State after Bengaluru city

Kalaburagi, which is the centre of Kalyana Karnataka housing the headquarters of Kalaburagi Revenue Division and Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), showed a pathetic performance in voter turnout in the Assembly Elections 2023 held on May 10.

The Hindu

Perks of voting in Bengaluru? Free cakes, benne dose and movie tickets

In light of the High Court of Karnataka lifting the temporary ban on offers, restaurants, bakeries, and an amusement park extended discounts and incentives to boost voter turnout.

The Hindu

Haj cost from Hyderabad among lowest in the country

Making the pilgrimage from Hyderabad tentatively costs a total of ₹3,05,173, and is the third lowest after the Bengaluru and Mumbai embarkation points.

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Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls

The Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10 passed off peacefully with an impressive turnout of over 72.22%, with Bengaluru reporting the lowest turnout

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Election officers complain about poor quality food

Election Officers in Bengaluru South and Central district alleged that poor quality food was given to them at polling stations.

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‘Modi for next 60 years’: BJP brings star attraction to Karnataka election

Party faces uphill task in southern state but is hoping PM’s popularity can galvanise votes with general election looming

The Hindu

Congress has no right to criticise Centre on inflation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman, who cast her vote for Karnataka Assembly polls on May 10, expressed confidence about BJP coming back to power in the State with a full majority and criticised the Congress over inflation during UPA rule.

Al Jazeera

India’s Karnataka state votes in crucial challenge to ruling BJP

The outcome is likely to be an indicator of voter sentiment ahead of national elections expected by May next year.

The Hindu

BBMP warns of action against private companies that fail to give leave to employees who want to vote

After the Election Commission received several complaints that IT/BT companies based in Bengaluru have not announced leave to the employees to vote on May 10, Wednesday, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) warned of action against private companies that fail to give leave to employees for elections.

The Hindu

Youth held at Amaravila with nearly 40 g of MDMA

Excise officials apprehended a youth during an alleged bid to smuggle nearly 40 gram of synthetic drug MDMA in the capital district on Tuesday

The Hindu

Special trains to clear rush during polling

South Western Railway will run the following special trains to clear the extra rush on May 10 in Karnataka, a release said.

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