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‘A small mistake can cost us our lives’: Why gig workers are on strike on New Year’s Eve

As Indians prepare to ring in the New Year on December 31, some may find their last-minute party essentials delayed or unavailable.

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Is cow smuggling as rampant in Uttara Kannada district as Hindutva activists claim?

The mutilation and killing of a pregnant cow in a village in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka has given fresh blood to the narrative voiced by Hindutva groups that cow smuggling and illegal cattle transport are rampant in the region – loaded with insinuation that Muslims are behind these incidents.

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If you spot the Modi effect, let me know, says Congress’ Bengaluru North candidate Rajeev Gowda

Contesting in a high-stakes battle from a constituency which is one of the fastest growing and with the highest number of voters in Karnataka, M.V. Rajeev Gowda is pitted against the BJP’s Shobha Karandlaje.

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In Bengaluru North, BJP banks on ‘Modi factor’ while Congress hopes to draw from ‘clean image and intellectual calibre’ of its candidate

However, many voters in the constituency The Hindu spoke to raised concerns over inaccessibility of MPs.

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BJP has pitched ‘outsiders’ in Bengaluru North since 2004, and they have won

After the constituency was re-drawn in 2008, it came to be known as a Vokkaliga stronghold. Since then, the BJP has nominated Vokkaliga candidates.

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Lok Sabha election: Number of women fielded by major political parties in Karnataka remains in single digit

Women outnumber men in Karnataka's parliamentary constituencies, but political representation remains low despite increased female candidates.

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Five out of six candidates from Bengaluru have criminal cases registered against them: Report

The two women candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections from three constituencies in Bengaluru this time – Sowmya Reddy from Congress (six cases) and Shobha Karandlaje from BJP (five cases) – have the most number of criminal cases registered against them, according to a report released by Bangalore Political Action…

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This part-coastal, part-hilly constituency faces a diverse range of issues

The electorate is spread across two markedly different geographical areas in the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency — the coastal belt and the hilly terrain — almost in equal numbers. The issues that concern them too are quite different. The Lok Sabha constituency is set to witness a stiff fight between two political…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Supreme Court stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in State,and more

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Scooter rider part of election rally killed in freak accident

60-year-old scooter rider dies in accident involving BJP MP candidate Shobha Karandlaje's car and private bus in Bengaluru.

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Karandlaje, Rajeev Gowda among 87 candidates submit nominations a day ahead of deadline

Candidates in Bengaluru file nominations for Lok Sabha elections, declaring assets worth crores, including cars, gold, and property.

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Shobha Karandlaje filed false affidavit in 2019, alleges Rajeev Gowda

Congress candidate accuses BJP rival of ₹44-crore scam, false affidavit, and protection by PM Modi, raising questions on ED's actions.

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BJP meets Election Commission on differing approaches of poll officials

BJP urges Election Commission of India to address inconsistent actions by poll officials on political infractions in different States.

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High Court stays FIRs against Shobha Karandlaje, Tejasvi Surya, and Mohan

In a temporary relief to three BJP leaders, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday stayed the first information reports (FIRs) registered against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, and Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan in separate cases.

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Multiple cases against BJP leaders for polls code violation, hate speech

Multiple FIRs filed against BJP MPs Shobha Karandlaje, Tejasvi Surya, and C.T. Ravi for hate speech and poll code violations.

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Three BJP MPs booked for ‘unlawful’ protest in Bengaluru’s Nagarathpet over assault on shopkeeper for playing music on loudspeaker

Bengaluru police file FIR against BJP MPs and workers for unlawful protest at Nagarthpet in Bengaluru, creating public nuisance and obstructing public way.

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Stalin strongly condemns Karandlaje’s “reckless” comments; Union Minister issues apology

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condemns Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's divisive comments against Tamilians in Karnataka, seeking legal action.

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Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga

BJP senior leader and OBC face K.S. Eshwarappa announced on Friday, at a meeting of his supporters, that he would contest against party veteran B.S. Yediyurappa’s son B.Y. Raghavendra for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. This follows his son K.E. Kantesh not getting party ticket to contest for the Haveri…

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Will contest Lok Sabha polls, says Shobha Karandlaje

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje announces intention to contest Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing competition and party decisions.

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Congress loyalists upset over ‘outsider’ getting prominence in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka

lok sabha elections 2024: Jayaprakash Hegde, who worked as chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has not yet joined the Congress.

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Conspiracy to deprive me of ticket: Shobha Karandlaje

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched in her constituency to deprive her of the party ticket in the Lok Sabha election

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Shobha to inaugurate hostel for farmers in Belagavi today

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje to inaugurate hi-tech irrigation system and facilities at KLE Society Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Belagavi.

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Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a contest before the contest for BJP ticket

Pramod Madhwaraj had lost to incumbent Shobha Karandlaje in the 2019 general elections while contesting as a Congress candidate. He later left the party to join the BJP in May 2022. Now, he is making efforts to secure the party ticket for the coming election.

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Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje says men think that power should always be in their hands

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje responds to 'Go Back' campaign against her, confident in party leadership's support.

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Karnataka | Corridors of Power

BJP leaders in coastal Karnataka vie for Lok Sabha tickets, sparking political drama and speculation for 2024 elections.

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