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I-T raids: D.K. Shivakumar calls it political vendetta; BJP says money was ‘commission’ meant to fund Telangana polls

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday claimed that the Income Tax searches in Bengaluru on the residences of contractors, who had alleged 40% commission in contracts during the previous BJP rule, were “politically motivated”. This drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition that claimed the money seized was “commission”…

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Congress to release first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls on Sunday, says Surjewala

Congress to release first list of M.P. candidates on Sunday. CEC meeting held in Delhi, attended by Kharge, Gandhi, Nath. Discussions held on 60 seats. Election on Nov 17, last date to file nomination Oct 30. Kharge says youth, women, Dalits, tribals, backward classes will get justice. BJP has named…

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KCR on the threshold of re-writing political history in South: KTR

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Congress’ poor governance one of the reasons for striking alliance with BJP, says JD(S) leader at party rally in Belagavi

GT Deve Gowda: Janata Dal(S) alliance with BJP will strengthen party, not weaken it. Reasons: Good governance of PM Modi, anti-people Congress govt & religious heads. Congress leaders indulging in doublespeak & collecting bribes. YSV Datta: Congress "sick & obese", anti-people govt should go. Alkod Hanumanthappa: Congress failed to implement…

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BRS, Congress depending on money power to win elections: TS BJP

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‘Never opposed caste survey’ but decision cannot heighten social tensions, says Fadnavis

He challenged the Congress party to announce an OBC Prime Ministerial face for the 2024 general election.

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Chhattisgarh: TS Singhdeo richest MLA, 21 MLAS booked in criminal cases, says ADR report

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singhdeo is the richest MLA having the highest asset of more than Rs 500 crore while 24 percent of legislators have declared criminal cases against themselves and 13 percent of them have serious criminal charges in the state, says the latest report of…

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UAPA, financial regulations being misused to target scribes, activists, say international rights groups

The 12 human rights groups charged Indian authorities with carrying out an “escalating crackdown” on media and civil society since the Narendra Modi-led government came to power in 2014

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‘JD(S) decided to join hands with BJP to support PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for the country’

Former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda said in Belagavi that no Janata Dal(S) leader will quit the party due to its alliance with the BJP. He added that the alliance is to support PM Modi's leadership and for H.D. Kumaraswamy to become CM again. He also said that the Congress government…

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Income tax search at contractor’s house reportedly leads to Rs 42cr, sparks political allegations, counter allegations

BENGALURU: Income Tax (I-T) officials have been carrying out search and seizure operations at properties of several contractors in Karnataka since Thursday, sparking political allegations and counter allegations in the state.

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Haryana farmers to stage indefinite strike at Dy CM's office to demand their rights

JIND: Farmers have announced to stage an indefinite strike in front of deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala's office in Uchana Kalan segment on Friday to press their demands.

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Bombay HC junks Sena (UBT) MLA's plea against state govt bias in slum rehab funds

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar who alleged discrimination in the allocation of funds for infrastructure development and basic amenities in slums by the State government.

The Times of India

All development works stalled in lieu of guarantees, says JD(S) leader

GT Deve Gowda accuses Cong. of stalling dev. works & ignoring welfare of 6.5 cr people. No funds mobilized for guarantees, no dev. works. 135 Cong. MLAs not visiting drought-hit taluks. Farmers facing threat of drought due to lack of power supply. Dig at DK Shivakumar. Alliance with BJP to…

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Income tax sleuths recover boxes full of cash in raids at contractor's properties in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Income Tax authorities have reportedly discovered a substantial amount of money concealed in multiple boxes during their property searches related to a contractor based in Bengaluru, according to official sources.

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Security measure ensures no untoward incident during Mahisha Utsava

Police avert Mysurua face-off between BJP and Mahisha Dasara organisers. Prohibitory orders imposed, Chamundi Hills out of bounds. Mahisha Utsava held peacefully at Town Hall to reclaim history. Speakers argued Mahisha was Buddhist king, Buddha despised by Brahmins. Jnanaprakash said Buddhism had transformative power. Event also to commemorate Dr. Ambedkar's…

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Kiren Rijiju appointed as election in charge for Mizoram Assembly polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday appointed Union Minister Kiren Rijiju as election in charge for Mizoram Assembly polls scheduled to take place on November 7. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Today newsletter: I-T raid on BBMP contractor part of ‘40% commission’ campaign, and more

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BJP says money unearthed in I-T raid is commission collected by Congress government in Karnataka

Addressing a media conference in Bengaluru on October 13, BJP State General Secretary and MLC Ravikumar alleged that the money was meant to be transported to Telangana, where Assembly polls have been announced.

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In the run-up to Telangana polls, parties weigh caste representation, reservations

Caste exerts significant influence in Indian electoral politics, permeating every aspect of the democratic process. It profoundly shapes voting patterns, with voters often aligning with candidates from their own caste or those perceived as representing their caste’s interests.

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Kamal Nath forcing Priyanka to make false announcements, confusing people for votes, says Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of cheating Gandhi family, people of MP with false promises of free education, cash incentives. Alleges Congress changed speech from 'per year' to 'per month' & refused to give houses under PMAY. People know Congress' falsehood, he says.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 13, 2023

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AAP releases third list of 11 candidates for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

AAP releases 3rd list of 11 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes 1 SC, 1 ST candidate. AAP had tried its luck in 2018 polls but failed to open its account. BJP has announced 85 candidates, Congress yet to declare its nominees. Polls in 5 states between Nov 7-30.

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Amid political slugfest, I-T department seizes crores in raid in Bengaluru

IT raids on contractors in Bengaluru, huge cache of money recovered from flat associated with R. Ambikapathy Money allegedly stashed in 20 cardboard boxes & kept under bed. Alleged attempt to shift money underway. Campaign by Karnataka Contractors’ Association alleging 40% commission under BJP regime. Ambikapathy's wife former city councillor,…

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Shivamogga Police book case against K.S. Eshwarappa for provocative speech

Shivamogga Police have booked a suo moto case against former minister K.S. Eshwarappa for alleged provocative speech at a BJP protest meeting. Jayanagar Police registered the case late on Oct 12, with charges of promoting enmity (153a IPC) & intentional insults (504 IPC).

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Celebrated novelist Arundhati Roy faces prosecution in India – for a speech she gave in 2010

Booker Prize-winning writer Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things, has been charged, along with retired law professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain, for allegedly seditious comments supporting the separation of Kashmir from India.

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