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Removing Hanuma flag is another act of appeasement politics of the Congress, says Bommai

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticizes the Congress government for appeasement politics and deteriorating law and order in Karnataka.

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BJP organises special pooja across Karnataka along with live telecast of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya

BJP State president B. Y. Vijayendra and former CM Basavaraj Bommai took part in Ramataraka Mahayaga at Rani Abbakka playground in Mahalaxmi Layout.

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Hangal gang rape case: BJP stages protest in Haveri

Demanding probe by Special Investigation Team into the case of moral policing and gang rape at Hangal in Haveri district, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashok and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a huge protest by BJP in Haveri on Saturday and courted arrest.

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No question of sparing anyone in Hanagal gangrape case: CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah vows to take strict action against those involved in gangrape, dismissing accusations of a cover-up.

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Policemen tried to cover up Haveri gang rape, says Bommai

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accuses police of attempting to cover up a gang rape case in Hangal by offering money to the victim.

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Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Karnataka: Three arrested in Haveri gang rape incident, Opposition targets state government

Three persons have been arrested in Karnataka's Haveri for alleged gang rape, Karnataka police said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News;

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Bommai condemns moral policing in Hangal, questions Siddaramaiah’s silence over incident

Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai strongly condemns an attack on a couple in Hangal, demands arrest of culprits.

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BJP petitions Governor about ‘delay’ in implementation of drought relief

The Opposition BJP on Tuesday petitioned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot about the alleged delay in the payment of drought relief to farmers by the Congress government. They urged that the Congress government should either pay the compensation or quit.

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All villages in Shiggaon constituency will get tap water supply by year-end, says Basavaraj Bommai

Tap water supply to all villages in Shiggaon Assembly constituency by year-end, funded by Union & State govts under Jal Jeevan Mission.

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There exists a state of undeclared emergency in Karnataka, says Basavaraj Bommai

Congress creating fear & oppression in Karnataka, filing false cases against Hindutva activists & BJP workers. Chief Minister & Ministers curtailing freedom of speech. Ram Temple inauguration on Jan 22, Congress hinting at Godhra-like incident.

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State has no power to conduct caste census, says Bommai

Former CM & BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai speaks at 24th convention of Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha, urging Karnataka not to ignore Veerashaiva Lingayat.

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BJP is making efforts to bring funds from the Centre: Bommai

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai discusses good development of CM Siddaramaiah & PM Modi's meeting, & need for funds from Centre & State.

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17 Bills passed in a not-so-stormy winter session of Karnataka legislature

Karnataka legislature passes 17 Bills in first winter session of Congress government, despite threats of disruption from Opposition.

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New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares

Hoax bomb threat email sent to Bengaluru schools in Dec. 1, 2022, sent panic through the city; police suspect new form of cyber terrorism; schools beef up security, call for State-level cyber security architecture.

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BJP says its victory in three States is an indicator for Lok Sabha polls

BJP wins 3 States; leaders say it's a sign of things to come in LS polls. BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra claims party-JD(S) combine will sweep all 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Former CM Basavaraj Bommai says victory boosts PM's image, warns Congress. JD(S) alleges Congress won Telangana using money…

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Panchamasali quota committee to hold meeting of all Lingayat legislators during winter session in Belagavi

Lingayat legislators to meet in Belagavi Dec 5 to press for demands for inclusion in Central OBCs list & re-categorise Panchamasalis into Category 2A. Protest rallies & conventions to be held if demands not met. Some legislators offered to resign, seer counselled them to fight for cause.

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Amid voices of discontent from some North Karnataka leaders, BJP picks Ashok as Leader of the Opposition

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

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Opposition leader to be elected on Nov. 17

In a first announcement, hours after he was appointed the Karnataka party chief, B.Y. Vijayendra announced that the Leader of the Opposition will be elected at the BJP legislature Party Meeting on November 17.

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PM calls Bommai to enquire about his health

”PM Modi called former CM Bommai to enquire about his health on Shubha Ashtami. Bommai thanked PM Modi for his concern and blessings, expressing confidence that he will soon return to serve people.

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Full night music festival from tomorrow in memory of Sawai Gandharva at Kundgol

Musicians from across India to pay tribute to Pandit Sawai Gandharva at 2-day music festival in Kundgol, Dharwad. Labour Minister Santosh Lad to inaugurate, award to be presented by former CM Basavaraj Bommai. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, legislators & former MPs to attend.

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Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka, believes it essential for welfare & dev. He claims data ready for release & urges govt to do so. He believes Opposition irrational about law & order in Shivamogga & objects to Bommai's stand against Cauvery water release.

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Cauvery row: Jala Samrakshana Samiti to continue protest

The protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu will continue till water release is stopped, the Jala Samrakshana Samiti announced on Monday as the members observed a silent protest on Gandhi Jayanthi day.

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CM to discuss release of Cauvery water to T.N. with State MPs, Union Ministers in Delhi today

With the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directing Karnataka to continue releasing water at the rate of 5,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for another 15 days, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar have called a meeting of the Members of Parliament and Ministers from Karnataka in the…

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