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PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Minor clashes reported during polling for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats

Polling for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats was held largely peacefully on Friday, except for minor clashes near a few polling…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Clashes between Congress and BJP workers reported during voting in Bengaluru and Anekal

Clashes between Congress and BJP workers were reported during voting in four constituencies of the state Legislative Council on Friday.…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Siddaramaiah claims 'Sting' operation is a false case, alleges blackmail attempt

AICC working committee member Siddaramaiah stated that the 'Sting' operation is a false case, alleging it is an attempt to blackmail him. He…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Clashes disrupt polling in Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency amid strong voter turnout

Strong voter turnout was recorded for the elections to four Legislative Council seats in Karnataka on Friday. Clashes disturbed polling in…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Over 200 protestors hold 'Tiranga March' in Bengaluru demanding removal of CEC and scrapping of SIR

More than 200 people participated in a 'Tiranga March' in Bengaluru on Friday, 23 October. The march, organized by People Against SIR,…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Govinda Karajola alleges caste discrimination in Dasara, citing alleged disrespect to ministers in Mysuru

Congress MP Govinda Karajola alleged that caste discrimination is alive in the Congress government. He cited the alleged disrespect shown to…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Priyank Kharge alleges 'sting' operation has political motives

Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated that the 'sting' operation was conducted for political motives, aiming to damage the reputation of…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Rakesh Shetty granted condition-based interim bail in 'Sting Operation' case

The 66th CCCH Court in Bengaluru granted condition-based interim bail to Rakesh Shetty, the head of a private news channel, in connection…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Siddaramaiah alleges 'sting operation' is a fabrication, demands impartial investigation

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Friday that the 'sting operation' allegedly targeting him is completely a fabrication and…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges irregularities in NICE Road collection

Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the NICE company has committed irregularities in the NICE Road collection. Speaking at a…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Home Minister Priyank Kharge claims sting operation investigation will conclude soon

Home Minister Priyank Kharge provided an update on the sting operation case, stating that the investigation will conclude soon due to…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar launches social media campaign for four Bengaluru constituencies

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched a social media campaign on Friday for four constituencies in the Karnataka Legislative Council. In…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Yatheendra and Hariprasad discuss allegations of 'Sting Operation' involving Congress members

Yatheendra Siddaramaiah stated that 'we ourselves are involved' in the sting operation case. B.K. Hariprasad also stated that if there are…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

DK Shivakumar: Modi is Prime Minister due to Congress's contribution to democracy and leadership

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded to questions regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy questions Congress leaders on vote bank after Siddaramaiah; discusses alleged 'stinging' operation

At a press conference in Bengaluru, H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned who the Congress leaders are to attract votes after Siddaramaiah. He also…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

R. Ashoka accuses Congress government of corruption in waste management tenders in Bengaluru

R. Ashoka, leader of the opposition in the Vidhana Sabha, accused the Congress government of corruption in waste management tenders in…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Voting begins for Vidhana Parishad elections; results expected on October 27

Voting for the Vidhana Parishad elections for four seats began on Friday morning. Polling is underway in four constituencies, with…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Kumaraswamy makes fresh allegations regarding sting operation, alleging death of man working with journalist

Addressing the sting operation, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy made fresh allegations. He stated that a man named Vicky, who was working…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Clash between Congress and BJP workers near Ambedkar College polling booth in Bengaluru

A clash occurred between Congress and BJP workers at Ambedkar College in Bengaluru during the Vidhana Parishad election polling process for…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Legislative Council elections for teachers and graduates held in Bengaluru

Elections for the Legislative Council seats for teachers and graduates are being held in Bengaluru on Friday, April 23. Voting is open from…