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Karnataka CM tells Ministers not to speak on controversial issues that BJP may pick up to divide electorate

After a State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a late night dinner meeting with his Cabinet colleagues and is believed to have warned the Ministers to refrain from making controversial statements on Ram Mandir or Hindu faith, thereby playing into the hands of the Opposition BJP to…

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CPI(M) counters Congress’s demand for CM’s resignation by accusing Satheesan of corruption

A brutal campaign season marked by tit-for-tat smears and insinuations seemed to lie ahead as Kerala raced towards the Lok Sabha elections.

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LS polls: Karnataka High Court notice to EC on plea to curb use of tech-based platforms to bribe voters

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the Election Commission of India on a PIL petition, which has sought directions to the EC to formulate new guidelines and introduce measures to curb newer and innovative corrupt practices, including bribing voters through gift cards, digital payments, and…

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Union Ministers seek apology from Congress for MP’s remark on ‘separate nation’ for south

Union Ministers demand apology from Congress after Lok Sabha member suggests south India may seek separate nation due to lack of funds in Union Budget, sparking debate and calls for action.

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I doubt whether Congress will be able to win even 40 seats in Lok Sabha elections: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Friday, saying she doubted whether Congress would be able to secure even 40 seats in the upcoming general elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Union Budget disappointed Telangana, says ex-MLA Sampath Kumar

Former MLA Sampath Kumar criticises the NDA government for allocating insufficient funds to Telangana, accusing them of political drama.

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People happy about Ram temple, but it does not mean they will vote for BJP: Raj Thackeray

Nashik MNS chief Raj Thackeray discusses Ram temple, Lok Sabha polls, opposition bloc, Maratha reservation, and toll collection.

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Thalapathy Vijay forays into politics, announces party name

South superstar Thalapathy Vijay on Friday officially announced the name of his political party as ‘Tamilaga Vetri Kazham’ (TVK). Read further on Dynamite News:

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INDIA bloc like a cricket team with 11 captains: BJP MP in Lok Sabha

A BJP member in Lok Sabha took a swipe at the opposition by dubbing the INDIA bloc as a cricket team with 11 captains not willing to accommodate other players.

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Congress MLC Prakash Hukkeri refuses to contest Lok Sabha elections from Chikkodi in Karnataka

Besides being serving as an MLC, Prakash Hukkeri is the Karnataka government’s second representative in Delhi.

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Morning Digest | Champai Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today; Nirmala Sitharaman announces panel to examine challenges of ‘fast population growth’ to development, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on February 2

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What the Finance Minister’s budget speech tells us – and what it doesn’t

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her sixth budget today. It was an interim budget, with the full budget being due once the next government is elected after the Lok Sabha polls, which should happen in April and May.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech till date

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her shortest-ever budget speech, focusing on governance, development, and performance.

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PMK will not contest Lok Sabha elections alone, founder S. Ramadoss to decide on alliance partners

The PMK resolves to contest Lok Sabha elections in alliance, highlighting past achievements and demanding state rights.

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Analysis | Govt. confident of return, Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget takes on the question of ‘free electricity politics’ with solar panels

Budget 2024: One of the most politically interesting announcements was on the programme to provide rooftop solar power generation to one crore households, as part of the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana. I

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Union budget’s push from tech to infra: 5 takeaways from Sitharaman’s speech

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget today, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, purportedly with a renewed emphasis on welfare schemes for four groups – “the poor, women, youth and farmers”.

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"Trinity of democracy, demography and diversity can fulfill aspirations of every Indian": Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led government at the Centre has worked with an approach to development that is "all-round, all-inclusive and all-pervasive."

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"BJP govt based on its stupendous work will be blessed again by people with resounding mandate": Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Interim Budget 2024 and expressed hope that the good policies and the work done by the Central government will help the BJP return to power for the third consecutive time in a row. Read further on Dynamite News:

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YSRCP releases fifth list of constituencies

YSRCP releases fifth list of in-charges for Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.

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CPI lobbying Congress party for allotment of Warangal LS seat

The Communist Party of India seeks the Warangal Lok Sabha seat, confident in their candidate's chances against opponents.

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The political triad of the east

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will determine the future of Mamata Banerjee, Lalu Prasad, and Nitish Kumar

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Congress leaders meet at Sonia’s residence to chalk out Lok Sabha strategy

Congress lists critical issues for Budget Session including inflation, unemployment, Chinese encroachment, violence, and misuse of central agencies.

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CITU general secretary calls for defeat of BJP in LS elections

HANAMKONDA: CITU general secretary urges people to support nationwide strike against BJP-led government's anti-worker policies.

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Mallikarjun Kharge says the President’s speech sounded akin to propaganda for the Prime Minister

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes President's speech for praising PM Modi, lacking vision, and ignoring key issues like job creation and reducing prices.

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Congress MLA’s remark on guarantee schemes if party fails to win majority LS seats sparks political row

The remarks of Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna that the five guarantee schemes may have to be reconsidered if the Congress fails to win majority of Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka has triggered a political row with the Opposition BJP terming this as “blackmail politics”.

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