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Siddaramaiah Aide Asks People To Choose: Guarantees Or Development
Choose either election guarantees or development - a close aide of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told a public rally yesterday, risking a fresh political flashpoint amid an apparent power struggle in the southern state's ruling dispensation.
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Opinion | Joking Hazards: How A Karnataka Bill Could Kill Online Parody, Satire
A voice-dubbed parody of a political sermon, even if clearly labelled as satire, could be construed under the bill as distorted or fabricated and made liable to prosecution.
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Congress Troubleshooter In Karnataka Tomorrow Amid Signs Of Dissent
Amid growing talks of a major political churn and public criticism from within its own ranks, the Congress's leadership is set to launch the second round of damage control in Karnataka.
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After Minister's "Power Centres" Remark, Siddaramaiah's "Ignore" Advice
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday sought to quell speculation over internal strife within the ruling Congress government, urging everyone to ignore recent remarks by his party colleague, KN Rajanna.
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Amul vs Nandini: Politics Over Dairy Brands Heats Up, Again, In Karnataka
The Karnataka government has been criticised by the opposition for allowing Gujarat-based dairy brand Amul to open kiosks at 10 metro stations in Bengaluru.
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Mango Politics In South: Karnataka Asks Andhra To Revoke 'Totapuri' Ban
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed "deep concern" over the ban, calling it an "abrupt and unilateral move" that has severely impacted mango farmers in Karnataka's border regions.
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What Next For Suspended Bengaluru Police Chief: 5 Points
The suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka over the stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebration has sparked a massive political row. We look at what lies ahead for the top cop.
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Siddaramaiah's Political Secretary Removed, Karnataka Intel Head Transferred
In another major move a day after it suspended the Bengaluru police commissioner and some other key police officials in the wake of the stampede in the city, the Karnataka government has sacked Siddaramaiah's political secretary K Govindaraj.
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"Karnataka Government Responsible": Union Minister On Bengaluru Deaths
The massive stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium that cost 11 lives has sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing Karnataka's Congress government of mismanagement.
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"Players Had Commitments": Siddaramaiah Aide On Short Notice For RCB Event
The size of the crowd that had gathered for the celebrations of RCB's victory in the IPL was unexpected and "nobody could have visualised it", Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Political Secretary Naseer Ahmed has said.
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Analysis: India's Big Political Families And Their Bitter Feuds
Every regional political party in India, barring one or two notable exceptions like the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu, are a family enterprise. Succession battles put father against son, brother against brother.
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Kamal Haasan Faces Protests, Calls For Ban On His Film Over Kannada Row
Actor Kamal Hasaan - who also heads a new political party -- is facing massive protests after his comment that the Kannada language was "born out of" Tamil. There have even been calls for ban on his latest film "Thug Life".
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Karnataka BJP Leader N Ravikumar Calls Official 'Pakistani', Police Case Filed
A major political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the BJP's Member of Legislative Council N Ravikumar made a communal remark against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, a Muslim IAS officer.
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Tamannaah Bhatia Or Kannada Pride? Mysore Sandal Soap Move Sparks Row
The first Mysore Sandal soap was manufactured in 1916. Nearly 110 years later, a political and cultural dispute has emerged in Karnataka over who should be the main promoter of the iconic soap brand.
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Opinion | Karnataka Caste Survey Highlights Risks of Rahul's Woo OBC Strategy
Political analysts have questioned the timing of the survey, suggesting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's real intent may be to weaken the bargaining power of influential community leaders within the Congress.
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Siddaramaiah Aide Asks People To Choose: Guarantees Or Development
Choose either election guarantees or development - a close aide of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told a public rally yesterday, risking a fresh political flashpoint amid an apparent power struggle in the southern state's ruling dispensation.
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Opinion | Joking Hazards: How A Karnataka Bill Could Kill Online Parody, Satire
A voice-dubbed parody of a political sermon, even if clearly labelled as satire, could be construed under the bill as distorted or fabricated and made liable to prosecution.
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Congress Troubleshooter In Karnataka Tomorrow Amid Signs Of Dissent
Amid growing talks of a major political churn and public criticism from within its own ranks, the Congress's leadership is set to launch the second round of damage control in Karnataka.
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After Minister's "Power Centres" Remark, Siddaramaiah's "Ignore" Advice
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday sought to quell speculation over internal strife within the ruling Congress government, urging everyone to ignore recent remarks by his party colleague, KN Rajanna.
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Amul vs Nandini: Politics Over Dairy Brands Heats Up, Again, In Karnataka
The Karnataka government has been criticised by the opposition for allowing Gujarat-based dairy brand Amul to open kiosks at 10 metro stations in Bengaluru.
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Mango Politics In South: Karnataka Asks Andhra To Revoke 'Totapuri' Ban
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed "deep concern" over the ban, calling it an "abrupt and unilateral move" that has severely impacted mango farmers in Karnataka's border regions.
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What Next For Suspended Bengaluru Police Chief: 5 Points
The suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka over the stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebration has sparked a massive political row. We look at what lies ahead for the top cop.
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Siddaramaiah's Political Secretary Removed, Karnataka Intel Head Transferred
In another major move a day after it suspended the Bengaluru police commissioner and some other key police officials in the wake of the stampede in the city, the Karnataka government has sacked Siddaramaiah's political secretary K Govindaraj.
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"Karnataka Government Responsible": Union Minister On Bengaluru Deaths
The massive stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium that cost 11 lives has sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing Karnataka's Congress government of mismanagement.
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"Players Had Commitments": Siddaramaiah Aide On Short Notice For RCB Event
The size of the crowd that had gathered for the celebrations of RCB's victory in the IPL was unexpected and "nobody could have visualised it", Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Political Secretary Naseer Ahmed has said.
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Analysis: India's Big Political Families And Their Bitter Feuds
Every regional political party in India, barring one or two notable exceptions like the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu, are a family enterprise. Succession battles put father against son, brother against brother.
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Kamal Haasan Faces Protests, Calls For Ban On His Film Over Kannada Row
Actor Kamal Hasaan - who also heads a new political party -- is facing massive protests after his comment that the Kannada language was "born out of" Tamil. There have even been calls for ban on his latest film "Thug Life".
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Karnataka BJP Leader N Ravikumar Calls Official 'Pakistani', Police Case Filed
A major political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the BJP's Member of Legislative Council N Ravikumar made a communal remark against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, a Muslim IAS officer.
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Tamannaah Bhatia Or Kannada Pride? Mysore Sandal Soap Move Sparks Row
The first Mysore Sandal soap was manufactured in 1916. Nearly 110 years later, a political and cultural dispute has emerged in Karnataka over who should be the main promoter of the iconic soap brand.
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Opinion | Karnataka Caste Survey Highlights Risks of Rahul's Woo OBC Strategy
Political analysts have questioned the timing of the survey, suggesting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's real intent may be to weaken the bargaining power of influential community leaders within the Congress.
