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Karnataka records 70.41% turnout in the final phase

Bengaluru Lok Sabha polls: 66.05% voter turnout in Karnataka's second phase, Chikkodi records highest at 72.75%.

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61% turnout, ‘puja’ at polling station, EVM set on fire: Phase 3 of polling ends

Polling concluded in 93 seats across 11 states peacefully in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls with a voter turnout of 61.78 percent on Tuesday, as per provisional figures.

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Polling ends in Karnataka; month-long, nail-biting wait begins

As the curtains came down on the hard-fought and high-pitched Lok Sabha elections amid the sweltering heat in Karnataka on Tuesday, it will be nearly a month-long tense wait for the electoral fortunes to be known. The counting of votes across the country will take place on June 4. Amid…

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Despite the scorching heat, Kalyana Karnataka sees impressive turnout

Peaceful polling in Kalyana Karnataka region with high voter turnout despite extreme heat and technical glitches.

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EC writes to X to take down BJP’s animated video targeting Muslims

The Election Commission on Tuesday wrote to social media platform X to take down an animated video post by the BJP Karnataka handle allegedly targeting Muslims amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: State records 66.05% turnout till 5 pm in peaceful polling, and more

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ECI directs X to take down BJP Karnataka's 'objectionable' post with "immediate effect"

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious note of the non-removal of an "objectionable post" of BJP Karnataka on X platform, despite a legally valid letter through the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, including an FIR in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota | Election Commission tells X to immediately take down post

Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota: Election Commission directs removal of objectionable post by Karnataka BJP on social media platform X.

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Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case | Decision on alliance with JD(S) in Karnataka will be made by BJP leaders, says H.D. Kumaraswamy

JD(S) sources said that Mr. Kumaraswamy has not only spoken to BJP central leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. Nadda, he is in constant touch with BJP State leaders, including State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa.

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Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case | Basanagouda Patil Yatnal asks Karnataka government to transfer case against Hassan MP to CBI

BJP MLA suspects that the Special investigation Team (SIT) cannot do justice to the victims.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrives in the Nilgiris, to stay until May 11

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah arrives in Udhagamandalam for a relaxing stay in the Nilgiris after campaigning.

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Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case | Ramesh Jarkiholi claims to have evidence that D.K. Shivakumar is behind conspiracy to defame Hassan MP

Belagavi BJP leader accuses Karnataka Deputy CM of orchestrating sex scandal to defame leaders, demands CBI probe.

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Vittalapur residents boycott Lok Sabha elections demanding justice for death of pregnant woman in community health centre in Karnataka

A few days ago, a pregnant woman had died at Tavaragera Community Health Centre. The villagers blamed Dr. Kaveri Shavi’s negligence for the death. They want her to be either transferred or suspended.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 7, 2024

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‘Serious job’: How a collective in election-bound India fights hate speech

Hate Speech Beda trains volunteers from across the southern state of Karnataka on using the law to combat hate crimes.

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Heatwave warning issued for 8 states as temperature crosses 45 degrees: Tips to stay safe

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 8 states in the country as the temperature crosses 45 degrees. These areas include Saurashtra Kutch and the Gujarat Region, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Karaikal, interior Karnataka, West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, and West Madhya Pradesh.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 6, 2024

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 3: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters in 93 constituencies in 11 states, territories go to polls on May 7 in latest phase of world’s largest election.

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A public campaign of much heat and dust comes to a close

Intense campaigning by BJP and Congress leaders in Karnataka ahead of Lok Sabha elections in 14 constituencies.

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CM says in Belagavi dignity of Kannadigas has been hurt

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes Prime Minister Modi for neglecting Karnataka, urging voters to support Congress in upcoming elections.

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In rain-deficit Bagalkot and Vijayapura, all talk is about ‘personality types’

Election dynamics in Belagavi, Vijayapura, and Bagalkot Lok Sabha constituencies of Karnataka focus on personalities over issues.

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Dynasts and entrenched leaders have held sway in politics for long in Karnataka

Karnataka's political dynasties and repeat winners in Lok Sabha elections, with powerful families dominating northern regions.

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Karnataka: Complaint against BJP leaders for posting video "intimidating" SC/STs not to vote for Congress

Karnataka Congress has filed a complaint to the EC against BJP national president JP Nadda, social media in-charge Amit Malviya, and state chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly posting a video on social media aimed at "intimidating" members of SC/ ST to not vote for Congress in the LS polls. Read…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 5, 2024

Today's news in Karnataka: Revanna's court appearance, NEET-2024 exam, IMD weather forecast, and cultural events in Bengaluru.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah behave as if they knew nothing about their ally JD(S): Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi questions Modi's silence on sex scandal involving NDA ally in Karnataka, criticizes misuse of power.

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