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Steep hike of average 70 paise per unit in power tariff across categories

The new tariff will be applicable from April 2023. Electricity supply companies (Escoms) across Karnataka had submitted tariff revision proposals to the commission in November 2022.

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Election hangover keeps farmers away from their land, agriculture takes back seat in Karnataka

The prolonged campaigning and election exercise continues to impact farmers, and the bulk of the rural populace, where the turnout was also higher than in urban regions.

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BJP polling agent found hanging from tree in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka

Though it appeared to be a case of suicide, family members suspect murder and have demanded a thorough probe by the the police

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Here is a list of stories from Karnataka on on May 12, 2023.

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Karnataka farmers pin hopes on Malaysian red jackfruit variety Dang Surya

Its bulbs are crispy, solid, thick and tasty. The middle core of the fruit is thin. Outer skin of the fruit is also thin. The fruit, which is purely red, has more edible portion and less wastage content, according to one farmer

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Trouble at the temple: ban on Muslims a sign of India’s new intolerance

Different faiths were once able to celebrate together in Karnataka. Now Hindu vigilante groups are targeting those who don’t share their beliefs

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Congress’s Manickam Tagore writes to LS Speaker, accusing PM of breach of parliamentary privilege

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a breach of parliamentary privilege for “falsely” attributing the “Karnataka sovereignty” remark to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Manickam Tagore wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to send the matter to the Privileges Committee of…

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EVMs used in Karnataka had not been deployed in South Africa: EC rebuts Congress

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said that no electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly poll had been deployed in South Africa.

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Exit polls will be proved wrong and BJP will get majority, say party top leaders

Stung by the exit polls that have projected an edge to the Opposition Congress, BJP State leaders have maintained that the exit polls will be proved wrong when votes polled in the Karnataka Assembly elections are counted on Saturday.

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Assembly elections: Turnout at 73.19% is a historic high for Karnataka

Karnataka’s voter turnout in the Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday reached a historic high of 73.19 % — and is expected to go up further — despite a continued dismal show in Bengaluru, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

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Rural areas record higher polling percentage

Rural and backward taluks recorded a higher turnout of polling compared to urban and more developed blocks in northern Karnataka. The average difference between rural and urban seats was around 10%.

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We will win in Karnataka: Laxman

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They vote before getting hitched

For many, their wedding dates were fixed much before the Election Commission decided on the date of the Assembly elections in Karnataka. However, not all decided to let go of the opportunity to get inked before getting married. Grooms and brides all dressed up were seen at their respective polling…

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Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls

The Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10 passed off peacefully with an impressive turnout of over 72.22%, with Bengaluru reporting the lowest turnout

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Hakki Pikki tribals evacuated from Sudan participate in elections

Participating in the Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka may have been the last thing on the minds of the Hakki Pikki tribals from different parts of Karnataka who were stranded in the war-torn Sudan. Back in their village of Pakshirajapura in Hunsur taluk near here days after their evacuation from…

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India's ruling BJP trails Congress in Karnataka state election - exit polls

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trailing the main opposition Congress party in elections held on Wednesday in the southern state of Karnataka, but neither seemed set for a clear win, TV exit polls showed.

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What are the issues steering voter sentiments in Karnataka?

On the polling day of Karnataka assembly elections, we caught up with voters and party workers at Raichur city constituency in Raichur, one of the most backward districts in the country. Most of the voters, across the age groups, said they reckon issues related to civic amenities, infrastructure and development…

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BJP MP Mangala Angadi says Jagadish Shettar will win in Hubballi, but BJP will come back to power

“BJP will come back to power in Karnataka. But Jagadish Shettar, the Congress candidate from Hubballi Dharwad Central will win,’‘ Mangala Angadi, MP and BJP leader from Belagavi, said on Wednesday.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Karnataka goes to polls, records 65.59% voter turnout by 5 p.m., and more

The Times of India

Karnataka assembly election: Did PM Modi hit two birds with one stone with Rajasthan visit?

NEW DELHI: Even as Karnataka was voting to elect a new government on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan, which goes to polls later this year, and lashed out heavily at the Congress. While sounding the election bugle in Rajasthan, the PM also seems to have sent a message…

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Doctor’s take: Turmeric may have benefits, but it’s not a cure for all

Turmeric, the golden spice of Indian households, has once again sent political allegations sputtering, this time in the run up to the Karnataka polls – with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress of making fun of him for promoting turmeric as an immunity booster during Covid-19 pandemic.

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‘Modi for next 60 years’: BJP brings star attraction to Karnataka election

Party faces uphill task in southern state but is hoping PM’s popularity can galvanise votes with general election looming

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