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Rajya Sabha elections: Congress wins three seats, BJP one in Karnataka

BJP MLA cross-votes for Congress in Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections, defying party whip, leading to Congress victory.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Congress bags three seats, BJP one in Rajya Sabha polls marred by cross-voting, and more

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Karnataka CM’s remarks on ropeway for Chamundi Hills riles activists

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resurrects dormant ropeway project for Chamundi Hills, activists oppose it.

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Two former BJP ministers and party MLC attend Congress dinner in Belagavi

Giving further room for speculation over their future political move, former BJP Ministers S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar, and MLC A.H. Vishwanath attended the dinner organised as part of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting on Belagavi outskirts on December 13.

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Somashekar refuses to walk out with BJP members over CM’s assurance to minorities

Former Minister S.T. Somashekar’s refusal to walk out with the BJP members over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s reported assurance to the Minorities Department raised many eyebrows in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

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Former BJP Minister S.T. Somashekar airs his opposition to JD(S)-BJP alliance

Former BJP Minister S.T. Somashekar, rumoured to be contemplating joining the Congress, on Thursday openly expressed his dissent over the saffron party’s alliance with the JD(S).

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Shivaram Hebbar, Renukacharya meeting CM furthers speculation on defections

BJP MLAs Shivaram Hebbar and Renukacharya met CM Siddaramaiah, sparking rumors of their potential departure to Congress. Both denied quitting BJP, but Hebbar submitted a petition to declare Yellapur taluk drought-hit. Renukacharya sought Honnali-Nymati taluk to be declared drought-affected.

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Karnataka | Speculation about political defection: Somashekar to meet BJP central leaders on August 25

The speculation about a few BJP MLAs preparing to join the ruling Congress is now set to reach the BJP high command, as MLA for Yeshwantpur S.T. Somashekar is scheduled to visit Delhi on August 25 to meet central leaders.

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Speculations on political defections gain momentum again in Karnataka as BJP MLA meets CM, JD(S) leader meets Dy. CM

Amid trading of barbs between the Congress and the BJP over the speculated desertions from the saffron party, the former Minister and BJP legislator S.T. Somashekar and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Ayanur Manjunath met Congress leaders, raising speculation over their political moves.

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‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

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APMC amendment Bill passed amidst Opposition protest

Bengaluru: Amidst vociferous protests, Karnataka Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Bill, 2023. It was tabled to scrap amendments made by previous BJP govt. Minister Shivananda Patil said it would benefit farmers by providing competitive & fair prices. Opposing, S.T. Somashekar said farmers should have freedom…

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FIR against Somashekar for putting up Modi-Shah posters

The Kengeri police have registered an FIR against Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar for putting up banners and flexes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah without permission.

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Action sought against BJP leaders for ‘fanning religious hatred’

KPCC spokesperson says they had misled the public by making false claims on Paresh Mesta’s death

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Coop. Dept may open canteens in all APMCs: Somashekar

Sri Annapurna canteen opens at Mysuru APMC yard, free meals till Dasara

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‘Dasara Darshana’ gives a glimpse of ‘Nada Habba’ for villagers

81 buses to ferry nearly 4,500 people from various villages of nine taluks to Mysuru for three days to help them witness the celebrations

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When President Droupadi Murmu came wearing Mysore silk sari

Ms. Murmu inaugurated the famous Dasara festivities atop Chamundi hills in Mysuru wearing the iconic silk sari that was specially woven for her

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No rolling back APMC Act

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Lake conservation, Poornaiah canal encroachment figure in KDP meeting

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Dasara budget swells as MUDA and palace board chip in

Additional funds released for CESC

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Minister, Mayor wield the broom

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PM will not attend Dasara finale: Minister

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Dasara works in Mysuru to begin after rains recede: Minister

No decision yet on the chief guest for inaugurating this year’s festivities atop Chamundi hills

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Single-ticket entry this Dasara?

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In monsoon havoc, 3,213 houses damaged in Mysuru district since June

Pending compensation to be cleared by August 30, says Deputy Commissioner Bagadi Gautham

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No precedent of inviting active politicians to inaugurate Dasara, says Somashekar

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