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The state cabinet also approved eight new Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) under Karnataka Startup Policy 2022-27 with a total allocation of Rs 80 crore.

Maharashtra polls: BJP drops 8 sitting MLAs, Congress 5; Shiv Sena maintains status quo in line-up

The exact number of candidates fielded by each constituent of the ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA alliance cannot be reconciled as some parties have given nomination forms to two candidates in certain seats.

Maharashtra Elections: MNS leader Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray to make electoral debut from Mahim

Amit Thackeray, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, will make his electoral debut from Mahim assembly

Haryana: Farmers' welfare commission, Rs 2 crore for families of martyrs among Cong's poll promises

The Congress had already announced seven 'guarantees', including the promises of a legal guarantee for an MSP, a caste survey, gas cylinders for Rs 500, and monthly Rs 2,000 to every woman between 18-60 years.

Sri Lanka’s crucial Presidential election underway amid economic recovery; here are the key candidates

The three-cornered electoral battle will see Wickremesinghe facing stiff competition from Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 56, of the National People’s Power (NPP), and Sajith Premadasa, 57, of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the main Opposition leader. As Sri Lanka sank into economic collapse in 2022, a popular uprising led its then-president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to flee the country.

Assembly polls likely in the second week of Nov, seat sharing to finalised in next 10 days: Eknath Shinde

A two-phase poll would be preferable for the 288-member state assembly, Shinde said in an informal chat with mediapersons at his official residence 'Varsha' in Mumbai.

India News Highlights: 22 police personnel injured, two dead and seven injured after police restored to firing, says Assam CM on eviction drive

India News Highlights: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that the eviction drive took place peacefully. 22 police personnel injured, two dead and seven injured after police restored to firing, he added

In Karnataka, lacklustre Congress performance casts a shadow on guarantee schemes

Some Congress legislators have asked for the guarantees to be reconsidered as they had not helped the party in the LS polls. However, the CM insists that the welfare schemes are not for political gain but a commitment to the people.

Petrol, diesel prices may be unchanged as OMCs seek higher margins amid oil price drop

Healthier margins would be required to cut pump prices by the oil marketing companies in the country, said energy experts.

DMK maintains its dominance in Chennai; BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan loses

In Chennai, DMK candidates, including sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian in South, former Union minister Dayanidhi Maran in Central, and Kalanidhi Veeraswamy in North, emerged victorious.

Sporadic incidents of violence mar final phase of voting in Bengal

Although the poll panel has claimed that the polling has been peaceful so far, it said it has received 1,450 complaints until 11 am from different political parties alleging EVM malfunctions and agents being stopped from entering booths.

Deal final blow to this govt which has become symbol of tyranny: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi pointed out that the seventh and final phase of voting for the general election is being held on Saturday and claimed that according to the trends so far, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of opposition parties is going to form the next government in the country.

One Nation, One Election: Frequent elections not good for country, says Rajnath Singh

The union minister said that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are of the opinion that Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections should be held simultaneously.

From drought to deluge: Is Bengaluru ready for the monsoon?

While civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had over 160 days to brace for water-logging, they appear to have been caught napping again.

Lok Sabha polls: Congress banks on Nari 'Shakti' in Karnataka

The Congress party believes that poll guarantees like free bus travel for female passengers under the Shakti scheme and a monthly aid of Rs 2,000 through the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme will attract women voters. However, the BJP says that these poll guarantees will drive the state into bankruptcy and will not impact the Lok Sabha polls.

Ballot Blues: Why Bengaluru saw the lowest voter turnout in Karnataka?

According to EC records, the voter turnout in Bengaluru stood at around 53.8 percent, nearly on par with the 2019 Lok Sabha elections (54.1 percent), but lower than the 56 percent recorded in the 2014 polls.

Polling began on 21 national and provincial seats in Pakistan's by-elections

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, voting began at 8 am and would continue without any break until 5 pm with the provision that voters present within the premises of polling stations would be allowed to cast votes even after the expiry of official timing.

Leaders across parties cast their votes in phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

From Rajnikanth to P Chidambaram, Nitin Gadkari to Gaurav Gogoi politician to celebrities all come out to cast their votes.

Latest Survey Shows Biden with 41% Support, Trump at 37%

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that President Joe Biden has slightly extended his advantage over Donald Trump in the lead-up to the November presidential election. In the nationwide online survey of 833 registered voters, approximately 41% indicated they would vote for Biden if the election took place today, while around 37% expressed support for Trump. Watch for more details!

MC Interview: Invest in Modi for multi-fold returns; Cong poll guarantees have no impact, says Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru South BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya says his priority will be to get two Metro Phase 3 corridors (ORR West and Magadi Road) and 3A (Sarjapur-Hebbal) approved by the Centre.

Lok Sabha Polls: Bengaluru to vote on April 26, a Friday, amid concerns over voter turnout

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Bengaluru witnessed a turnout of 54.1 percent, even lower than the 56 percent recorded in 2014.

Palace to politics: Mysuru royal family scion to contest on BJP ticket; two sitting Bengaluru MPs retained

In Bengaluru, the BJP retained two of its sitting MPs: Tejasvi Surya (Bengaluru South) and PC Mohan (Bengaluru Central). However, the party denied a ticket to sitting MP DV Sadananda Gowda in Bengaluru North.

Electoral Bond Judgment: Supreme Court promotes increased democratic participation

The judgment is important for two reasons. First, it is rooted in the reality of politics and money, and second, it furthers the citizen’s right to information for a meaningful participation in a democracy. SC also discussed viable alternatives like Electoral Trusts. However, the Court’s job ends with suggestions as creating policy is within the domain of the Executive

Electoral Bonds and the muzzling of people’s right to know who funds political parties 

Will the government bring an ordinance to overrule the SC judgement? Unlikely, because all the amendments done to various acts – IT Act, Companies Act, RPA 1951 – have been struck down as unconstitutional. Moreover, SC has upheld the citizens right to know on sources of political funding. Hence any future scheme introduced to curb the role of black money and cash will have to be transparent