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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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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‘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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on April 28, 2024

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on April 28, 2024

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Prajwal Revanna ‘sex scandal’ | Karnataka govt. announces SIT probe

Hassan sex scandal: Sources that a victim had come forward and lodged a complaint with them that multiple members of the Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna’s family had sexually abused her and there was a threat to her life.

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EC directs repolling on one booth in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar on April 29

The Election Commission has directed to conduct repoll in one polling station in the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka on April 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta 482: JDS-BJP in Karnataka, inheritance tax debate, issues with PMLA

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by The News Minute’s Pooja Prasanna and lawyer Vakasha Sachdev.

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Top Karnataka news developments today

Top Karnataka news developments on April 27 2024

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We didn’t want to split votes in Bengaluru, says Thirumavalavan

Chennai VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan justifies not campaigning for party's Karnataka candidates to prevent split of anti-BJP votes.

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With votes in EVMs for 14 out of 18 constituencies, focus now shifts to North Karnataka for May 7 polls

Bengaluru's political battleground shifts to North and Central Karnataka regions with high-profile contests and caste dynamics influencing the elections.

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Modi is making futile efforts at polarisation, says CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes Prime Minister Modi's polarizing tactics, emphasizing the importance of inclusive development in Karnataka.

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Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is out of ‘desperation’, says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah criticizes Modi's anti-Muslim speeches, accuses him of desperation, and claims Congress will win Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka.

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Case against Tejasvi Surya, raid on helicopter, 60% turnout: Phase 2 of polling ends

A case against BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, suspension of a Tripura polling officer, and an ECI raid on a Biju Janata Dal leader’s helicopter – controversy shadowed the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. However, polling was held peacefully, with over 60 percent voter turnout across 88 seats in 13…

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Voter turnout hits 63.90% by 5 pm in State as people turn up in huge numbers, and more

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Deve Gowda criticises Congress guarantee cards

Former PM Deve Gowda criticizes Congress for distributing guarantee cards in Karnataka, calling them party pamphlets, not guarantees.

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India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch

Modi pricks challengers by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.

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