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Karnataka Elections 2018

Reports on the Karnataka state elections 2018

In Karnataka, BJP’s Yeddyurappa runs two ‘dynasties’: politics and business

Rohini Swamy -
Every time BJP attacks Congress and JD(S) for practicing dynasty politics, its state chief finds himself on the back foot, given his family’s track record.
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Congress playing caste politics in Karnataka, we only care about development, says Modi

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The Prime minister speaks to BJP workers in Karnataka by video conference, tells them Congress offers lollipops to caste groups whenever there are elections. 
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From Kedarnath to Karnataka: Modi to seek blessings of Lingayat God & priest before polls

Pragya Kaushika -
The head priest of the Shiva shrine is a Veerashaiva-Lingayat, and the BJP hopes Modi's visit to the temple before launching his Karnataka campaign will help win the hearts of Lingayats.
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BJP banks on controversial confidant of Reddy brothers to win SC/ST votes in Karnataka

Rohini Swamy -
Sriramulu is a member of the Valmiki-Nayaka community and, being a scheduled tribe, can forge a connection with the Dalit population, BJP hopes. Bengaluru: The BJP...
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BJP banks on old guard in Karnataka, despite the cases against them

Rohini Swamy -
Many of the 154 candidates declared in the first two lists were ministers & MLAs when BJP won Karnataka in 2008, but also face criminal & corruption charges.
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In this Karnataka village, 39 people share their names with CM Siddaramaiah

Rohini Swamy -
From a seven-year-old boy to a 43-year-old farmer, they are full of praise for CM Siddaramaiah for the work he has done for their village and constituency.
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BJP tries to field Dravid and Kumble in Karnataka, but ex-cricketers decide to stay out

Pragya Kaushika -
Party wanted the former India captains in its fold to galvanise the youth vote against Siddaramaiah’s Congress government in the 12 May assembly polls.
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In Karnataka, politicians say Cauvery order should come after elections

Rohini Swamy -
While the issue has triggered several protests in Tamil Nadu against the Centre, the reaction has been more guarded in Karnataka.
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BSF’s shoot-to-kill policy can’t stop Bangladesh cow traffickers. Trade legalisation must

Praveen Swami -
The success of Sheikh Hasina’s government in crushing jihadist terrorism has had a crucial role in making India more secure.
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Hyundai to Maruti, carmakers battle semiconductor shortage in India. Exports surge...

A jet flies by a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it floats off the coast in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, on Saturday | Reuters

Balloon crisis is all about China’s poor decision-making. India needs to...

Economy

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‘Need to see a decisive moderation in inflation’: RBI Governor on...

TCA Sharad Raghavan -
While overall inflation is moderating, high and persistent core inflation remains a worry, as does the uncertain global growth & inflation environment, the governor said.

Defence

A Chinese spy balloon drifts to the ocean after being shot down off the coast in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, U.S on 4 February 2023 | Photo: REUTERS/Randall Hill

Chinese spy balloon has been used to snoop on India as...

Suchet Vir Singh -
The US has linked the spy balloon episode to a more extensive Chinese surveillance programme, saying it has been used for spying in India, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, and Vietnam.

National Interest

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Market has won & now it’s for Adani to decide whether...

Shekhar Gupta -
If the political establishment responds to a situation like this as if it’s something that must only play out between a corporate & the market, it's coming of age of Indian capitalism.

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