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Body of NRI found in Saundatti in Karnataka

Investigation revealed that she had gone directly to Belagavi on her arrival from Australia, without going to her parents’ home in Dharwad. But, she had sent her bags by courier to her parents’ address.

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What is the Karnataka model of development?

Experts try to put a face to the model being highlighted by the Congress government as a counter to that of the BJP

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 21, 2023

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Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Cauvery row | Supreme Court to form new Bench for river dispute

CJI agrees to constitute Bench to hear Cauvery water release pleas. TN Govt seeks direction to Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water.

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Devraj Urs birth anniversary celebrated

The 108th birth anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Karnataka late D. Devraj Urs was celebrated in a grand manner by the district administration, Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Kannada and Culture Department in Kalaburagi on Sunday.

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Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of reversing land reforms

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused the BJP of helping the rich to become landowners, which is in contrast with the land reforms brought in Karnataka. “What the former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs implemented was to provide ownership of the land to the tiller of the land. However,…

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Congress announces reconstituted Working Committee; Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot new additions

The Hindu Evening Wrap on August 20, 2023

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Residents of Jat, Maharashtra, seek faster completion of drinking water, irrigation projects

Some residents of Jat taluk in Maharashtra have spoken against the delay in providing drinking water and irrigation facilities by the government to the taluk.

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Farmers’ leader’s poser to Congress on reservation to women

Congress announces Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Mysuru; Karnataka Sugarcane Growers' Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar challenges Congress leaders to campaign for 50% reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislatures instead of luring them with schemes.

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Release of water to T.N. : Farmers threaten to gherao Ministers

Federation of Farmers’ Assoc. of Karnataka threatens to gherao Ministers if State Govt. does not halt release of Cauvery water to TN. President Kurubur Shanthakumar urges CM to call all-party meeting to protect interests of Karnataka's farmers. Farmers to hold protests if demands not met at Aug. 30 meeting. Opposes…

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Cauvery water sharing: Karnataka govt. convenes all-party meeting on August 23

The announcement comes after the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had earlier last week urged the government to convene the all party meeting.

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Here are the top news developments from Karnataka on August 20

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Maharashtra govt. demands Shivaji statue in Bagalkot be re-installed

Mungantiwar condemned the statue’s removal particularly as it had come when Maharashtra and the country were celebrating the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s coronation (in 1674).

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After a lull, rain makes a comeback in Karnataka

Bengalureans out for the weekend were surprised by the sudden showers in the city on Saturday evening. Although there were scattered spells of rain on Friday, heavy rain lashed most parts of the city for around an hour on Saturday. The showers offered a much-needed respite as the mercury levels…

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Samiti stages protest against Manipur violence

Members of Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharash Samiti took to the streets in Kalaburagi condemning the violent sexual assault of two Kuki women at Manipur, and demanded justice for the victims.

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State to move SC seeking direction to CWMA

The State Cabinet on Saturday directed the Advocate-General to file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking its direction to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to reconsider its fiat to Karnataka to release 10,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu.

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Karnataka: Indira Canteens to serve local variety of food

The Karnataka government has decided to increase the price of meals in Indira Canteens from the present ₹10 to ₹25 in all urban local bodies (ULBs), except Bengaluru.

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“PM as poll face shows BJP has accepted defeat”

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said after attending a meeting of the State Election Committee that winnability would be the “first and last criterion” for the selection of candidates. The ruling Congress had recently announced that it would replicate the Karnataka model for the election by declaring the candidates in advance…

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G.T. Deve Gowda rules out JD(S) leaders joining Congress

JD(S) leader Deve Gowda clarifies no party members will join Congress; JD(S) to contest all 28 LS seats in Karnataka; Gowda rules out possibility of alliance with BJP; party to identify candidates for LS polls; Gowda says he'll only enter fray if no suitable candidates found.

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BC leaders raise voice in Congress as PCC takes up process for picking candidates

Congress party in Telangana is facing pressure from backward classes' leaders to give them a "respectable share" in tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections. Former PCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah and former MP Ponnam Prabhakar are among those demanding proper representation. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi had…

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Road tax exemption for electric cars in Telangana replaced with high rates

Telangana has replaced road tax exemption for electric cars with 11-15% levy, surprising potential buyers. This comes despite govt's efforts to promote e-mobility. Other States offering road tax exemption include TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, UP & NCR. 5K EVs for taxis & private use exempt, 2L two-wheelers still to go.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 19, 2023

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Karnataka | After excise duty hike, liquor sales drop in first fortnight of August

Liquor sales in Karnataka have dropped after the State government hiked additional excise duty (AED) on both Indian-made liquor (IML) and beer. In his Budget on July 7, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hiked the AED on IML by 20% on all slabs and increased the AED on beer from 175% to…

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Bengaluru is the United States’ most important trading partner in India, says U.S Consul General

Consul General Hodges said that the U.S.-India partnership is flourishing, creating jobs and spurring innovation. He met with Karnataka govt reps, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to strengthen ties.

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KKRTC gets automated testing track for recruiting drivers in Humnabad in Bidar

To ensure transparency in recruitment process for drivers, the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has set up the first-ever Automated Driving Test Track — a wireless system at its regional training centre on the outskirts of the Humnabad town in Bidar district.

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