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TopicKarnataka Assembly elections

Topic: Karnataka Assembly elections

Starstruck fans, bid to carve ‘own niche’ — meet actor Divya Spandana, Congress star campaigner for Karnataka

Three years ago, the Kannada actor, better known as 'Ramya', quit as head of Congress’s social media wing and took a social media hiatus. She is back in action ahead of the 10 May polls.

Congress in damage control mode over ‘Bajrang Dal ban’ in Karnataka after BJP launches all-out attack

Former Karnataka CM Veerappa Moily has said there was no suggestion to ban Bajrang Dal, while other leaders have tried to counter BJP accusations of insulting god Hanuman.

Siddaramaiah made Tipu Sultan a hero, BJP reacted to celebration of a tyrant, says Tejasvi Surya

In an interview, BJP MP from Bengaluru South says all surveys will fall flat as party will 100% retain power in the state, and that Basavaraj Bommai has performed well as CM.

‘Hijab, halal over corruption, unemployment’: Urdu press says people angry with Karnataka govt

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Rahul promises ‘free public bus travel’ to Karnataka women, ‘already in budget’ says CM Bommai

While BJP and Congress are yet to release formal manifesto for 10 May assembly elections in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) released one Thursday. All 3 parties made tall promises.

Congress files complaint against Amit Shah over ‘scandalous statements’ at Karnataka rally

The complaint was filed for Shah's speech on 25 April in Karnataka's Vijayapura, where he said the state would be 'afflicted with riots' if the Congress comes to power.

With its infra crumbling & green cover eroding, Bengaluru may vote over same issues in elections

Assembly polls are scheduled for 10 May. Calling development in city a 'nightmare', BJP says 'unregulated growth has exacerbated challenges & policy makers trying hard to play catch up'.

Who is Imran Pratapgarhi? Congress star campaigner in BJP crosshairs is an MP, recited shayari for Atiq Ahmed

In 2000s, Congress MP became famous in Allahabad as a student poet writing about his mother, ‘ghar wapsi’ & Muslim unity. He is now among Congress star campaigners for Karnataka.

Eshwarappa’s son loses out, BJP’s final Karnataka list has a Lingayat candidate for Shivamogga

While there has been resentment over ticket distribution, sitting MLA Eshwarappa, who opted out of race last week, says party has to ensure candidate Channabasappa’s win by big margin.

‘Humiliated, treated as use & throw’: Denied ticket, former Karnataka CM Shettar quits BJP

Shettar says senior BJP leaders offered him Rajya Sabha seat, Union Cabinet berth but could not explain why party chose to deny him a ticket.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.