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Karnataka polls: Brisk voting underway in Hubbali-Dharward
Dharwad district also reported heavy polling in the initial stages. R. Muniyappa, a trader after voting at Hubbali central said, "I generally go for a morning walk and I thought that I would vote and go back home. Hence am the first among the few to vote. Now there is a light rush in my booth."After experiencing rains on Tuesday night.
High voter turnout expected in Karnataka Assembly polls
People started lining up outside the centres well before polling began at 7 a.m. The centres were abuzz with voters and staff were seen busy in coordinating the balloting process. As of now, no untoward incidents have been reported from anywhere in the state. People from all walks of life have come out of their homes to exercise their franchise.
Karnataka polls: CM Bommai offers special prayers at Hanuman temple before voting
He was accompanied by his son Bharat and daughter Aditi. Chief Minister Bommai took 'pradakshina' of the sanctum sanatorium of the temple and was seen deeply immersed in prayers. The Chief Minister is seeking election from Shiggaon constituency in Haveri district. Party National President J.P. Nadda has indicated that Bommai.
Bengal Guv refers to 'Hamlet', minister hits back with 'Macbeth' jibe
Just a day after Governor C.B. Ananda Bose said at a public function that he will not remain silent like 'Hamlet' in case there is a constitutional crisis in West Bengal, state Education Minister Bratya Basu on Tuesday hurled a 'Macbeth' and 'Caesar' jibe at the constitutional head of the state. Rather, I feel the Governor is behaving.
Polling begins for Lok Sabha seat in Punjab's Jalandhar
Electors could be seen reaching polling stations even before voting started at 8 a.m. A total of 16.21 lakh voters will cast their ballots till 6 p.m. to decide the fate of 19 candidates, including four women. Around 8,000 security personnel have been deployed. The counting will take place on Saturday.
Want to ban polygamy in Assam, says CM Himanta
"For that purpose, an expert committee will be formed that will look at whether the state legislature can be empowered to introduce any such law," he stated. The committee would look into the provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act of 1937 in conjunction with Article 25 of the Indian Constitution
Dhirendra Shastri a coward and traitor: Tej Pratap Yadav
Bageshwar Baba (Dhirendra Shastri) is a "coward and traitor", Tej Pratap said while accusing Shastri of spreading disharmony between Hindus and Muslims. "We will strongly object if he would do Hindu-Muslim on the soil of Patna," he added. I want to tell Dhirendra Shastri that we will welcome him if he will talk about the unity of the country.
T.R. Baalu's son T.R.B. Rajaa to be Tamil Nadu minister, Governor approves CM recommendation
Meanwhile, Dairy Development Minister S.A. Nasser has been dropped from the cabinet. However, DMK sources told IANS that there could be a few more changes before the swearing-in of Rajaa. State Finance Minister P.T.R. Thiaga Rajan is likely to be shifted to a minor portfolio, following differences of opinion cropping up between him and Stalin's family after the leak of an audio in which a person, alleged to be the Minister.
Who is Bageshwar Baba, asks Union Minister R.K. Singh
Asked about Shastri's Patna visit, Singh said: "Who is Baba Bageshwar? I have no knowledge about him. I don't know any Bageshwar Baba." The statement of Singh, the MP from Arrah, at a function in his home town Arrah to lay the foundation stone for 220/132 KV powergrid sub-station, shocked everyone present at that place. Considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Singh's response seems to indicate that he is not pleased with the Hindutva agenda of the BJP in Bihar.
Delhi CM's residence construction: NGT sets up committee to probe violation of environmental norms
The petition filed with the NGT alleged that permanent and semi-permanent structures were erected, and more than 20 trees were felled during the development of 6, Flag Staff Road (the CM's residence) and 45-47 Rajpur Road (properties adjacent to it). Recognising the importance of adhering to environmental regulations regarding tree.
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