Siddaramaiah takes on PM Modi’s Muslim quota remark Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarifies PM Modi's false claim on Congress providing Muslim reservation over SCs/OBCs, citing existing backward class reservation. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Know Your Turncoats, Part 7: Meet six candidates who left NDA for Congress Out of the 20 turncoats in phase two of the Lok Sabha polls, six joined the Congress from the BJP-led NDA – five from the BJP and one from its former ally RLP. Three of these politicians are from Rajasthan, two from Karnataka and one is from Madhya Pradesh. Newslaundry · Apr 24, 2024
BJP is the new East India Company, claims Surjewala HUBBALLI AICC general secretary criticizes BJP as new East India Company, accusing them of divide and rule tactics. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Lok Sabha polls: EC books 23 cases of hate speech In the run-up to the April 26 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has booked 23 cases of hate speech, 28 cases of inducements, 15 related to misuse of religious places, and 15 cases pertaining to use of children in campaigns. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
As campaigning ends in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies, EC makes plans to ensure increased voter turnout amid mounting heat With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to polls on April 26 ending on Wednesday, the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls. A total of 2.88 crore electors are eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Guarantee schemes will be continued even after the Lok Sabha elections, assures Karnataka Chief Minister Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures continuation of guarantee schemes post Lok Sabha elections, criticizes BJP's false claims and neglect towards Karnataka. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
NCBC to summon Karnataka Chief Secretary over Muslim OBC quota NCBC Chairperson Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the Commission is going to summon the Chief Secretary of the Karnataka government over the State’s categorisation of the OBC quota The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
FIR against BJP’s social media post titled ‘Congress Manifesto or Muslim League Manifesto’ FIR registered over BJP social media post promoting hatred, enmity; Karnataka CEO confirms action ahead of elections. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Decode Karnataka | Will Bengaluru choose BJP again? and more The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Modi says Congress gave ‘religion-based quota stabbing Ambedkar in the back’ Prime Minister Modi accuses Congress of reducing OBC quota in Karnataka by including Muslim castes, plans to replicate nationwide. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Civic issues, development, price rise: What Bengaluru’s voters worry about Karnataka will vote in the Lok Sabha polls on April 26 and May 7. Days before Bengaluru casts its vote, Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth caught up with a cross-section of the city’s voters to find out what they want from this election. Newslaundry · Apr 24, 2024
Ad wars in Karnataka: Cong pokes fun at Modi, BJP hits back with Hindutva rhetoric The week before Karnataka goes to polls, the front pages of newspapers have become battle grounds for the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress. The two parties began by placing ads about assurances from their manifestos but then moved on to criticising each other. Newslaundry · Apr 24, 2024
Top news developments in Karnataka on April 24, 2024 Top news developments in Karnataka on April 24, 2024 The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Summer of discontent in the land of coconuts in Karnataka According to farmer, the prices of copra dropped this year due to a glut and manipulation by traders in the APMC rates. Traders bid for low price in APMC, which became a standard price outside too. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Grant paid holiday for employees from poll-bound States: Labour Commissioner Tamil Nadu government requests paid holiday for registered voters in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka during polling days.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Two held with MDMA in Wayanad Excise squad arrests two Karnataka natives with 100 grams of MDMA at Kerala-Karnataka border checkpost.
Newslaundry · Apr 23, 2024 Know Your Turncoats, Part 6: 20 defectors in Phase 2, including 7 who shifted from Cong to BJP A total of 89 constituencies across 13 states are polling in the phase two of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. This is D-day for many big names including Rahul Gandhi, Bhupesh Baghel, Hema Malini and Arun Govil.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi Civil society organisations submitted a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, today to demand immediate and strict action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “divisive and hateful remarks” against the Muslim community during his election campaign in Rajasthan.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 BJP demands suspension of Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for allowing protest on Vidhana Soudha premises The Opposition BJP has petitioned the Election Commission seeking the suspension of Karnataka Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for “allowing the premises of Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, to be used for political purposes by the ruling Congress against the spirit of the model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha…
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 BJP is destroying India’s federal system, says Ajay Singh Jewargi MLA criticizes BJP for unfair tax distribution, neglect of drought relief in Karnataka, harming federal system.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Mysuru Lok Sabha polls: AIDSO brings out ‘student manifesto’ The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) presented the student manifesto prepared by it to SUCI (Communist) candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha seat Sunil T.R. The key demands include withdrawal of National Education Policy-2020 in Karnataka.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: CM Siddaramaiah offers condolence to Neha Hiremath’s father over phone, and more
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Paid leave for Karnataka voters working in Chittoor district Chittoor district officials ensure Karnataka voters get leave with pay for Lok Sabha elections, increasing polling percentage.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leads symbolic protest against delay in drought relief by Centre Karnataka drought relief row: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah protests against delay in drought relief from Centre, demands PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to act.
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Neha Hiremath murder case | CM Siddaramaiah offers condolences to victim’s father who apologises for criticising Karnataka government Neha Hiremath murder case: Neha Hiremath’s father attributes his outburst to grief and misinformation