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Biennial elections to Karnataka Legislative Council from teachers’ and graduates’ constituencies on June 3

The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule of the biennial election to six seats (three each from graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies) of the Karnataka Legislative Council. The polling will be held on June 3 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and counting of votes will be taken up on June…

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Prajwal Revanna travelled to Germany on diplomatic passport, no political clearance was sought: MEA

MEA confirms suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna traveled to Germany on diplomatic passport without political clearance.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

"They needed alliance, wanted power": Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi let Prajwal Revenna go to Germany

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over JD (S) MP Prajwal Revanna from Hassan Lok Sabha Constituency, who is facing a SIT probe over allegations of sexual abuse. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 2, 2024

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The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Farmers seek steps to thwart Karnataka plan to build dam at Mekedatu

Members of various farmers’ organisations staged a picketing agitation in front of an office of the Water Resources Department (WRD) in Thanjavur on Thursday urging the State government to take steps to prevent Karnataka from going ahead with its proposal to build a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery at Mekedatu

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Watch | Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: all you need to know

A discussion on the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal that has rocked Karnataka and how this could imapct the JD(S) in the midst of the Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

‘He used to turn us away’: Fear and loathing in Prajwal Revanna’s hometown

The News Minute’s Shivani Kava and Anisha Sheth travel to Holenarasipura, a town in Karnataka that’s been in the headlines for being the hometown of Prajwal Revanna. A Janata Dal Secular MP from Hassan and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda is accused of sexually abusing multiple women.…

Newslaundry · May 2, 2024

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The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Prajwal Revanna booked for rape; lookout circular issued

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna accused of sexual harassment, evades SIT in Germany, lookout circular issued, diplomatic passport used.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

State government to approach SC on non-release of Cauvery water by Karnataka: Duraimurugan

Tamil Nadu's Minister for Water Resources plans to approach Supreme Court over Karnataka's refusal to release Cauvery water.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Karnataka’s mango-picking tourism cancelled this year amid low yield and elections

Annual mango-picking tourism event in Karnataka cancelled due to low production and election code of conduct restrictions.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Prajwal Revanna ‘sex scandal’ | Who allowed him to leave the country? Shah and Congress leaders point fingers at each other

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Congress government in Karnataka of allowing MP to flee amid sex scandal.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Karnataka | Third-gender voter turnout less than 22% in the 14 constituencies that went to polls on April 26

The number of other gender electors in Karnataka has seen a 3.85% rise in this Lok Sabha election — from 4,826 in 2019 to 5,012 in 2024. While 3,067 electors from this group were eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 26, the…

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Hindutva and caste calculations overtake real issues of drought and backwardness in north Karnataka

14 constituencies in northern and central Karnataka face drought, regional imbalances, communal narratives, and political realignment in upcoming elections.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

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The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Prajwal Revanna sexual harassment case: Siddaramaiah asks PM Modi to help bring ‘absconding’ Hassan MP back to India

Karnataka CM seeks PM Modi's help to cancel Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport amid sexual exploitation allegations.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos – and a missing MP

An MP from party allied with Prime Minister Modi’s BJP in Karnataka State is at the centre of sexual abuse allegations.

Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024

‘Need to reclaim Constitution’: The Karnataka civil society groups safeguarding democracy

When news channels spewed venom, civil society groups in Karnataka got them censured. When the prime minister made incendiary remarks, they approached the Election Commission. In one election after another, civil society activists have tried to restore voters’ faith in the Constitution and fair electoral practices.

Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024

A massive ‘sex abuse’ case hits a general election, but primetime doesn’t see it as news

India’s Lok Sabha polls have been hit by horrifying allegations of sexual abuse against one of the candidates in the fray in Karnataka.

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Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2024

‘His duty to protect all sections’: DK Shivakumar on PM’s Muslim remarks

Fourteen seats in Karnataka have finished voting in the second phase and the rest will go to polls on May 5. Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar spoke to TNM’s editor-in-chief Dhanya Rajendran about the Congress’s poll prospects and slammed PM Narendra Modi for his incendiary remarks. He also…

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief

A war of words over the quantum of drought relief released by the Centre to Karnataka ensued on Sunday, with the Opposition Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP accusing the Congress of politicising the issue. They claimed the State had received less in Central assistance when the Congress was in power.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

After Lok Sabha polls phase II 'washout', desperate PM 'fear mongering': Congress

The Congress alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in “fear mongering” as he is “desperate” after facing a “washout” in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Janata Khana | Indian Railways’ affordable meal scheme now available on platforms of seven Karnataka stations

Indian Railways introduces Janata Khana affordable economy meals on station platforms to cater to the needs of common travelers.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Congress should be rejected for its perverted sense of vote bank politics, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a campaign rally in Belagavi, Karnataka, urging voters to reject Congress for better governance.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka

Karnataka drough relief: Congress leaders protest against Centre's 'meagre' drought relief, demand higher compensation for farmers.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

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