GT vs RCB: 45th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024

Match No. 45 of the IPL 2024 will be played on Sunday afternoon. This will be the clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium. These two teams will play two consecutive matches from here on. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill slammed a century in each when these two teams played a game last time in the IPL 2023. So more fireworks are expected in the coming game as well. Both teams need this win. RCB is in the last position, and GT is 7th on the table. GT vs RCB: Match Details Match Date : April 28, 2023 (Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad GT vs RCB: Live Streaming Details Cricket lovers can watch the GT vs RCB clash live on TV on Star Sports and regional channels in India. Fans can also enjoy the game on the Jio Cinema mobile app of its website, which is available for free. GT vs RCB: Head-to-Head Gujarat Titans are marginally ahead in the head-to-head competition between the two teams. GT has won two matches as compared to one win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in three games. GT vs RCB: Pitch Report The pitch in Ahmedabad usually slows down as the match progresses. Early on, there will be some swing for the pacers, and the spinner will come into play in the later half of the match. If you win the toss, bat second will be a good option. GT vs RCB: Predicted Teams GT: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal GT vs RCB: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Wriddhiman Saha Batters : Virat Kohli (Captain), David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill (Vice Captain), Sai Sudharsan All-rounders : Will Jacks, Cameron Green Bowlers : Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction : RCB won its last game and will be confident heading into the next game. Their key players are getting back in form, while GT has now lost easy games. As a result, we predict RCB to win here.

Zaheer Khan picks Pant as exclusive wicket-keeper for T20 WC; suggests India debut for Yash Dayal

Zaheer Khan picks Pant as exclusive wicket-keeper for T20 WC; suggests India debut for Yash Dayal Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has picked Rishabh Pant as the sole wicketkeeper in his team for the T20 World Cup while handing out international debut to left-arm seamer Yash Dayal to add a new dimension to the attack. One of Zaheer's most interesting selections was the 26-year-old Dayal, who represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. He has taken into account Mohammed Shami's injury layoff while picking his squad. ''When I talk about Yash Dayal, it's a floating spot when the 15 are announced because Mohammed Shami will not be available for the tournament. ''He's one bowler that if you need someone to bowl up, you have Yash Dayal. If you want a back-end bowler and if Siraj's form is spotty, he can be used there as well,'' Zaheer told Jio Cinema. Zaheer also selected Delhi Capitals' captain Pant as the only wicket-keeper in his squad, overlooking others such as Sanju Samson, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. ''Rishabh Pant is my only wicket-keeper. I have given more importance to bringing four pace bowlers. You don't want to sacrifice a fast bowler for another wicketkeeper. You have options like KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, and many want to see Dinesh Karthik. ''At this point, we can consider Mahendra Singh Dhoni as well because of his strike rate! I think they'll focus on current players like Samson, KL Rahul, and maybe even Jitesh Sharma. ''If you're building a team for a month-long tournament, your travelling reserve can be your wicketkeeper.'' Zaheer named 16 players in his squad, with the caveat that only one player between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be selected as Rohit Sharma's opening partner. ''The toughest decision the selectors will have to make will be choosing one opener out of two terrific options. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, I think only one of them will make it because the think-tank will want flexibility in the team. ''A player can't be limited to just one role, they might need to move around the batting order.'' Zaheer Khan's India squad for T20 World Cup: Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill/Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.

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Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IPL 2024: Hayden Labels Bairstows Unbeaten 108 As one Of The Great Innings Of T20 History

Star Sports Cricket Live: Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden heaped praise on Punkab Kings' extraordinary batting and called it a perfect chase after the Kings set the record of highest successful chase against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. After openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine slammed rollicking half-centuries while sharing an opening partnership of 138 runs in 10.2 overs to propel KKR to a mammoth 261/6, Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with a quick fifty, before Bairstow and Shashank dished out sensational knocks as PBKS now own the record for highest successful chase in T20 history. Yeah, it had to be the perfect run chase and it was, said Hyaden on Star Sports Cricket Live. I mean inside that power play they were extraordinary. They absolutely roasted anyone that came across them apart from Narine. It was a beacon of hope for just cutting short this enormous run chase. But reality is these batters are getting so good at hitting balls. It is a batting thon this IPL. And we are seeing some extraordinary scenes. Tonight who would have ever thought that we were going to witness something as grand as what we saw here. From Jonny Bairstow who hasn't been at this tournament of any kind of note this IPL, and he has arrived with a terrific hundred. Riding on the back of Jonny Bairstows unbeaten 108 and Shashank Singhs unbeaten 68, Kings' chased down the the biggest total of T20 history on Friday. The stage was set at the iconic Eden Gardens, where Punjab Kings embarked on an audacious chase of 262 runs. Jonny Bairstow, returning to the Kings' lineup after a stint on the sidelines, took center stage with a breathtaking display batting as he bludgeoned an unbeaten 108 off just 48 deliveries. Shashank Singh thrust into the spotlight at No. 4, embraced the challenge with gusto, smashing an unbeaten 68 off 28 balls to cement his status as one of the season's standout performers. Friday's fixture also produced the most sixes (42) in a T20 match. It surpassed the 38 hits by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad last month and by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SRH in Bengaluru last week. One of the great things that Jonny Bairstow said there is that it was an important way that we had to start. I mean we were working out before that his first game in T20 cricket was back in 2010. And he also had mentioned as well that the calmness at the crease. To be calm when you know you've got to break a record. In the history of IPL cricket, to win and still to have that presence. They're almost like forces batters into an absolute no-loss situation. They just go out with clarity. With definition. And they just have to do it. That calmness is such a unique element under pressure. And we've seen that delivered a few times, haven't we, this IPL. So we're seeing something very special here. And we have all these great conversations in the green room here as we're waiting. And our four bowlers, they've got the brunt of why it is under pressure they're not executing this IPL like we've seen, he added.

GT eyes collective improvement against revamped RCB

GT eyes collective improvement against revamped RCB In need of a total reboot, Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengalurus newfound firepower in the middle-order when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. The Giants are now seventh on the table with eight points from nine matches, and they require a victory to float above the growing pile, constituted by Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals who are also on eight points. To begin with, the Gujarat side needs their pacers to step up. Their pace bowling unit has been underwhelming throughout this IPL. Mohit Sharma (10 wickets, economy: 10.35), Umesh Yadav (7 wickets, 10.55), Sandeep Warrier (5 wickets, 10.85) have leaked runs in plenty while backup quicks such as Spencer Johnson and Azmatullah Omarzai too have not inspired much confidence. Their spinners Rashid Khan (8 wickets), R Sai Kishore and Noor Ahmad (6 wickets each) have been steady without being spectacular. The troikas task will be even harder now considering RCB have found a flicker of hope in their middle-order consisting of Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green. They can take consolation from the fact that dew will not be a significant factor in a day game, but tackling Patidar, in particular, and Green need much more than help from conditions. After a modest beginning to the season, Patidar has shown smidgeons of his batting skills, especially against the spinners. He made forceful fifties while tackling Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) and Mayank Markande (SRH) in the last two matches while batting through the middle phase. While his 23-ball 52 carried RCB nearly home against Kolkata, Patidars 20-ball 50 came in a winning cause against Hyderabad. The right-hander, whose strength is his excellent eye-hand coordination rather than innovation, will be eager to make a similar impact against the GT spinners. Green too was impressive during his 20-ball 37 against the Sunrisers that took RCB past the 200-run mark. It has also helped RCB reduce their dependency on Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror down the order for a late thrust, besides freeing opener Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis of the burden of scoring in almost every match. The GT batters would also like to take a cue from their RCB counterparts. Sai Sudharsan and skipper Shubman Gill have scored upwards of 300 runs in this IPL, making three combined fifties, but the GT middle-order has not really been able to do a follow-up act. The likes of David Miller (138 runs), Shahrukh Khan (30), Vijay Shankar (73) and Rahul Tewatia (153) have had fleeting moments but failed to carry on. The home side will require a heftier contribution from them against the RCB bowlers, who were on the money against SRH while defending 207. Their frontline pacers Mohammed Siraj (4-0-20-0) and Yash Dayal (3-0-18-1) were exceptional against a heavy-duty batting line-up, keeping it guessing with clever variations even on a smooth HCA Stadium surface. Leg-spinner Karn Sharma and part-time pacer Green picked up four wickets equally among them to support their lead bowlers. So, in a day-game they might be hoping for an even more improved show against a vacillating batting unit of GT. Teams (from): RCB: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan. GT: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, BR Sharath. Match starts at 3.30 PM.

Bengaluru did it again: Nearly half of the voters give Lok Sabha polls a miss

Bengaluru's voting apathy persists in 2024. Despite Election Commission efforts, Silicon Valley had low turnout. Urban areas like Bangalore Central, Bangalore North, and Bangalore South saw reduced percentages. Various initiatives were taken to boost voter turnout.

Just Normal Day In Bengaluru! Woman Attends Zoom Meeting On Scooter Amid Traffic Jam | Viral Video

The video of a woman in Bengaluru attending an online meeting while riding a scooter in traffic jam has gone viral on the internet.

LS Polls: WhatsApp Audio on Ballot Error in Bengaluru Goes Viral, ECI Responds With Fact Check

The ECI has ruled out any ballot error and stated that such reports circulating on social media are false and baseless

IPL betting racket busted; three men held, search on for another

Thane: The police in Maharashtra's Thane district have busted an IPL betting racket by conducting a raid at a hotel in Bhiwandi, and arrested three persons hailing from Chhattisgarh in this connection, an official said. The operation was conducted jointly by the officials of the Special Task Force and the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Thane police's crime branch on April 25, Deputy Commissioner of Police Shivraj Patil said in a press conference on Friday evening. Efforts are on to trace one more accused, who partnered with the arrested trio and operated the racket from Chhattisgarh, he said. The police had received a tip-off that some persons were inviting people to place their bets on the ongoing IPL cricket matches. Accordingly, a raid was conducted at a hotel in Kongaon village in Bhiwandi between 7.30 pm and 11 pm on Thursday, he said. The accused trio was caught taking bets on the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. They were making use of the mobile applications and collected a total of Rs 11,86,811 from people, the official said. The fourth accused, who operated from Chhattisgarh, collected Rs 7,03,000 from people on the bets, he said. The trio had obtained SIM cards by forging documents. During the raids, the police seized 12 mobiles, one tablet and laptop each collectively valued at Rs 1.97 lakh from them, Patil said. Assistant Commissioner of Police Shekar Bagde said the police have launched an operation to nab the fourth who operated from Korba in Chhattisgarh. The arrested accused were identified as Shannu Lalit Berival (31), Rajat Babula Sharma (30) and Vijay Sitaram Devgan (40), he said. A first information report (FIR) was registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 420 (cheating), 465, 467, 468, 471 (all pertaining to forgery) and 34 (common intention) at the Kongaon police station, the official said.

Former KPMG Partner, Jaideep Ghosh, joins Heartnet India's Advisory Board as the Chief of Strategy

Former KPMG Partner, Jaideep Ghosh, joins Heartnet India's Advisory Board as the Chief of Strategy PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27: Heartnet, a rapidly scaling digital health innovator committed to 'Delivering Quality and Affordable Healthcare for All,' announces the induction of Jaideep Ghosh to its Advisory Board as Chief Advisor: Strategy. Jaideep will advise on critical business strategies, including go-to-market initiatives, brand management, investor relations, and talent management, among others alongside the leadership team. He will take an instrumental role in directing Heartnet to accomplish its mission of reaching a target of 10,000 care points within the next 24 months, making cardiac care accessible and affordable across India. An alumnus of Columbia Business School in New York, Jaideep has a distinguished career of over two decades. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of Harvard Business Review and previously held leadership positions as Chief Operating Officer at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., a premium law firm, and a senior Partner, National Industry Head and COO at KPMG Management Consulting. He is also dedicated to social causes, holding an advisory board position at a grassroot organization providing education to underserved communities. We are highly delighted to welcome Jaideep Ghosh as our Chief Advisor: Strategy, says Arindam Sen, Founder CEO and Director of Heartnet. His proven expertise and global network will be invaluable in reinforcing Heartnet's position as a growing cardiac care enabler in India. His experience will help the company in developing critical business strategies and accelerate towards its aim more efficiently. As a seasoned consultant and CXO with over two decades of experience, I'm eager to contribute my knowledge and experience to Heartnet, comments Jaideep Ghosh. We will craft impactful strategies in an attempt to bridge the gap between urban and rural India, ensuring accessible and affordable cardiac care for all, in line with Heartnet's mission. Heartnet remains dedicated to improving the quality of cardiac care services throughout India. By providing advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options, even in remote areas, Heartnet is making a positive impact. By bridging the accessibility gap and promoting preventive care, Heartnet is all set to empower patients, optimise cardiac healthcare resource allocation, and ensure better cardiac health outcomes for all. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

There Was No Pulse...: Bengaluru Doctor Saves Woman Who Collapsed At Polling Booth

A doctor in Bengaluru sprang into action to save the life of a woman who collapsed at a polling booth in the city on Friday.

NRIs return home, line up for love of vote

Expatriates from the UAE, including Anwar Naha, returned to Kerala to vote, with chartered flights organized by KMCC. NRIs from various countries made efforts to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, some traveling to coastal states like Kerala and Karnataka, while others returned to Meerut in the north. Expatriates' participation, especially via chartered flights, drew attention in Kerala, while NRIs in Mangaluru and Bengaluru also prioritized voting. Harsha DM and Spoorthi CS flew from Sydney to cast their votes in Bengaluru's Bangalore North constituency.

In MM Hills, locals vandalise polling booth, injure officials

In Indiganatha, Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanur taluk, Chamarajanagar constituency, residents damaged EVM, boycotted polling over neglect, and faced transportation challenges due to lack of road connectivity for essential services.

Karnataka High Court quashes BJP MLAs conviction

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the order of conviction and sentence of Uday Garudachar, BJP MLA from Chikpet assembly constituency. He was sentenced to two months simple imprisonment with a penalty of Rs 10,000 by a magistrate special court in 2022 for not disclosing the criminal cases pending against him in the affidavit filed along with nomination papers in 2018. This order was confirmed by an additional city civil and sessions court designated to try cases against elected representatives, in 2023, by dismissing the appeal filed by him against the conviction and sentence for the electoral offence punishable under Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Following this, Garudachar moved the high court. Hearing the petition filed by him, Justice Krishna S Dixit quashed the order of conviction and sentence. The court noted that not every criminal case against a candidate by registration of First Information Report or by moving a private complaint has to be disclosed in the affidavit when charges have not been framed or cognizance of the offences alleged has not been taken.

Bengaluru hospitals help in-patients cast vote

BENGALURU: Upholding the democratic spirit of the country, Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), on Friday facilitated assisted voting for 41 patients aged between 25 and 103 years across Bengaluru constituencies. Patients, including 103-year-old cancer survivor Nanjunda Swamy, who is currently undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, under Dr Shabber Zaveri, Kalavathi (78), undergoing treatment for pneumonia, Srinivas Rao (76), who underwent uro-surgery on Thursday, and Madhan (25), an accident victim who is on the way to recovery, voted with the help of the hospital, EC and BBMP, said Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Hospitals, Karthik Rajagopal. He added that the patients showcased determination despite medical adversities. Manipal Hospitals, with its initiative, ensured inclusivity and civic duty, providing transportation and medical assistance, and allowing every citizen, regardless of health circumstances, to participate in the democratic process. Meanwhile, Sparsh Hospitals also came forward and provided transportation services, comprehensive medical assistance, and convenient access to polling booths for its in-patients. To ensure that our in-patients do not miss the opportunity to vote, we are providing wheelchair facility and ambulance services for them to go to polling booths, said Group COO, Sparsh Hospitals, Bengaluru, Jospeh Pasangha.

Barring chombu & gas, poll goes off smoothly in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Barring a few sporadic incidents, involving minor altercations between party workers at a few places, Bengaluru City largely witnessed peaceful polling during Phase II of the Parliamentary elections on Friday. At some polling stations, some voters, despite having their voter IDs, found their names missing from the voter list. After they were stopped from casting their votes, they vented their ire at the election officials. The police personnel deployed for security had to persuade them into exiting the polling booth. Members of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (KPYC) staged a protest at a polling station in Rajajinagar on Friday morning with a chombu (small water pot) and a gas cylinder. At some places, there were arguments between the Congress and BJP workers over gift cards being disbursed among voters. In Chamarajpet, BJP workers alleged that Congress workers were giving money to voters at their residences. A rowdy sheeter identified as Cutting Seena was accused of attacking a political party worker, and the police had to intervene to control the ensuing situation. At a polling station in RR Nagar, voters expressed anger as the initials of BJP candidate Dr CN Manjunath were written as CS Manjunath at the entrance of the polling booths. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda told The New Indian Express that the elections in the city were totally peaceful. Elections in all five parliamentary constituencies were totally peaceful. It was an incident- and violence-free election, the commissioner added. Security proceedings taken against rowdy sheeters ahead of the polls helped the police ensure smooth elections. The security forces deployed at each polling station had kept a hawks eye to ensure that no untoward incidents were reported from any part of the city. The Election Commissions efforts to keep a vigil through webcasting and the deployment of paramilitary forces at critical booths in Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru South led to the smooth conduct of the polls in Bengaluru. Under the Bengaluru Police Commissionerate, five Parliament constituencies went to the polls in the second phase, which was the first phase for Karnataka, wherein elections were held in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the southern part of the state. The constituencies under the commissionerate are Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru Rural, and Chikkaballapur. Senior officers supervised the security arrangements. More than 13,000 policemen working in the commissionerate, 4,000 Home Guards, 11 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), 14 Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), and 40 City Armed Reserve (CAR) platoons were deployed. As many as 7,533 firearms have been deposited in all the police stations. Section 144 had also been imposed. A liquor ban was also imposed from 5 pm on April 24 until midnight on April 26.

69% vote in Karnataka Phase-1 for 14 LS seats, Bengaluru limps to 57%

69% turnout in 14 Karnataka Lok Sabha seats, with Bengaluru at 57%. Mysuru exceeded 70%. 247 candidates contesting. Bangalore Rural had the highest turnout.

Karnataka: Buses, trains packed to the rafters as voters head home

BENGALURU: With the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) diverting most of its buses for the poll day, citizens had a tough time finding buses to reach their native places to cast votes. The non-availability of sufficient buses,which required the attention of the authorities concerned, dampened the spirit of voting among people exercising their franchise. Commuters were not able to gain entry into buses due to the crowds, which put out the question of even finding a seat. The throng, forced many voters to take the train but situation in the trains was no less. Besides, traffic on the Mysuru Road till the Kengeri crossing haunted motorists. The bus station at Satellite and the railway station at Kengeri were also overcrowded with passengers, who were desperately trying to go back to their home towns. On the other hand, those who failed to find crowd-free buses, thronged the railway station at Kengeri with hopes of boarding a train home. Hundreds of passengers were found crossing the tracks at Kengeri, desperate to somehow catch their trains. Boarding a train, holding his baby in one hand, Prasanna, a native of Pandavapura taluk in Mandya district who was travelling with his wife, narrated the plight of commuters who were seen cursing the authorities for not ensuring the required transport facilities to cater to the needs of the poll day. One of my friends wedding was fixed at 10am on Friday but it was later changed to 6.15am, to help friends and relatives attend the function and later go to vote. Therefore, I came on a two-wheeler from Rajajinagar to Ullal, where the wedding was held. We returned from the function, parked our two-wheeler at Kengeri railway station, and took the train to my native place to vote, as there were no sufficient buses. There was no space to even step inside the train, but we somehow managed to board the train, Prasanna said. Another commuter said that the weekend has worsened the situation, with people travelling to their native places to vote and then stay on for Saturday and Sunday.

Kerala: CPI criticises BJP candidate Rajeev for not exercising franchise

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrasekhars failure to cast his vote is snowballing into a controversy with the CPI questioning the Union ministers faith in the democratic process. It was when the media asked the minister about his vote that Rajeev revealed that he had missed the voting this time as he could not transfer his vote from Bengaluru where he is residing with family. I regret that I could not travel to Bengaluru to cast my vote. I have been voting there for years. However, this time my priority is to be here. I think this election will create history, he said. Rajeev is locked in a three-cornered fight in Thiruvananthapuram. Meanwhile, questioning the Union ministers faith in the democratic process, CPI leader and minister in the LDF government G R Anil termed Rajeev Chandrasekhars action an insult to the democratic process. Rajeev not exercising his franchise is proof of his lack of faith in democracy. It is a very serious issue. The ministers action reflects corporate interests. They have only business interests, he said.

Life on the fast track

BENGALURU: With just 24 hours to go before central Bengaluru decks up to celebrate the annual festival of running'the TCS World 10K Bengaluru Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the rising Kenyan star athlete, is looking forward to the race with a mixture of excitement and a sense of nonchalance. Fresh off a stunning performance in the Valencia 10K earlier this year, where she finished with a personal best of 28:57 to become the worlds second fastest woman over 10K distance, Achol is now in Bengaluru, stepping onto new ground with the TCS 10K Bengaluru. This is my first time in India, so Im not sure what to expect. For now, I havent set any specific goals or pace. Im mainly focused on just running because most of my preparation wasnt ideal, but my management encouraged me to come anyway. Although I wasnt fully prepared, I will try my best, the 24-year-old shares, before reflecting on her 'surprise performance in Valencia. She adds, I was in Valencia, and I didnt expect what happened. We were set to run, and then we found out that Agnes [Ngetich] was aiming for a world record. I was told, Just go with it, you might also break the record. I thought, if hes aiming to run under 29 minutes or so, I should at least be close to that. We werent really expecting it, but we were pushing ourselves. The organisers had arranged a pacemaker for me, but he wasnt keeping up the pace I needed, so I decided to follow Agnes pacemaker instead. About halfway through, at the 5K mark, the crowd started cheering that we were on track to break the record. That was exciting! I thought, Lets keep pushing. So we pushed all the way to the finish. And then, I saw the time. I was amazed; I couldnt believe it! For amateur runners taking part in Sundays run, Achol offers advice thats in line with her own approach: You cant rush things; everything should be taken step by step. Its important to be patient and to have trust in what youre doing. If you trust and enjoy what youre doing, you will likely find success and feel satisfied. And if you believe in yourself, youre going to be okay, she shares, adding, As for me, I easily find comfort in familiar things. For instance, I love eating ugali (a corn-based porridge) because it makes me feel strong. Now, being in India for the first time, everything is new and the food is spicy. Its a bit overwhelming!

**Revised Headline:** **Upcoming Sporting Events**

**Revised Headline:** **Upcoming Sporting Events** Sports Schedule for Saturday, Apr 27 CRICKET: *IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in Delhi at 3:30pm. *IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals in Lucknow at 7:30pm. *Preview of IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. *Preview of IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. *Other stories related to IPL, India and international cricket. FOOTBALL: *Stories related to Indian and International football. SHOOTING: *ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Shotgun) in Doha. *National Trials to pick squad for Paris Olympics in Delhi. ATHLETICS: *Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Dubai. GOLF: *Indians on various tour events across the globe. BADMINTON: *Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China. ARCHERY: *World Cup in Shanghai.

Woman suffers cardiac arrest in a polling booth, doctor saves her

BENGALURU: A woman in her fifties, who suffered a cardiac arrest in a polling booth in the city on Friday, was saved by a doctor who was waiting in a queue there to exercise his franchise. The incident occurred at the government school in Jumbo Savari Dinne, JP Nagar, 8th Phase. The woman collapsed in front of Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad in the booth (No 210) around 9am. Dr Prasad immediately resorted to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and saved her life. Dr Prasad, 36, hails from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. He works as a nephrologist at Narayana Health Centre in Bommasandra. The woman collapsed while taking water from a can at the booth. I checked her pulse but did not feel it. She was gasping for breath and I immediately resorted to CPR till her condition improved, Dr Prasad told TNIE. Netizens praise doc who saved woman She would have lost her life had there been a delay in attending to her, Dr Prasad said. He said, Vasovagal Syncope could have triggered the cardiac arrest. Her heart had stopped beating when I checked. Many factors, including anxiety, heat stroke or even fear when injections are given can cause the condition. Dr Prasad studied MBBS in Andhra Pradesh and completed Doctorate in National Board (DrNB) Nephrology at Narayana Health Centre. He worked in Tumakuru for two years. He joined Narayana Health Centre two years ago. The incident went viral after the doctor posted the videos on X. Many responded to the posts by him and TNIE . Most of them lauded Dr Prasad and stressed the need for people to learn CPR.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 27

Petrol and diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on April 27, 2023

Voters flock to eateries in Bengaluru for free benne dosa, ghee laddu

BENGALURU: Immediately after voting, people flocked to hotels and restaurants providing complimentary meals to those who voted. From benne dosa and filter coffee, to mocktails, eateries baited voters with tempting offers, resulting in long queues of people waiting for free dosas and ghee laddus. Nisarga Grand on Nrupatanga Road served about 6,700 customers with benne dosa, watermelon juice and ghee laddu. SP Krishnaraj, owner of the hotel, told TNIE that the restaurant had to get over 800kg of watermelon to supply juice. Voters waited patiently for their delicious dosa and fresh juice since 7.30am. Malgudi Mylari Mane in Koramangala also promised Mylari dosa and filter coffee, and served about 1,200 dosas and cups of coffee. Customers began lining up at 8.30am, and the restaurant continued serving people until 5.30pm. Cafe Udupi Ruchi in Rajajinagar provided complimentary mocktails and served more than 4,000 voters with refreshing mint lime juice and watermelon juice. Pubs will be giving customers 20% discount on bills on Saturday, with special discounts for first-time voters, like Social, and a complimentary beer at Deck of Brews in Kadubeesanahalli.

Director Kiranraj engages in dialogue with John Abraham Over 777 Charlie

BENGALURU: The excitement surrounding the Rakshit Shetty starrer 777 Charlie goes up to another level with its director Kiranraj ks recent meeting with Bollywood stalwart John Abraham. The actor-producer, who has openly expressed his fondness for the film, produced by Paramvah Studios, extended an invitation to Kiranraj to Mumbai recently, leading to a meeting filled with discussions about the film and beyond. Kiranraj, equally enamoured by this interaction, now contemplates a potential collaboration with the versatile actor and producer. My connection with John Abraham goes back to the time when we released the 777 Charlie trailer, recalls Kiranraj, reflecting on the genesis of their bond. He voluntarily shared the trailer on his social media platform, endorsing it with high praise. Since then, our communication has remained constant. Johns humble response to 777 Charlie struck a chord with Kiranraj, so much so, the director says, Apparently, John watched 777 Charlie again recently and said that he cried like a baby while watching the film. His admiration for the film sparked a desire to meet me, and when we met, he was keen to learn about my experience in making the film. During their discussion, Kiranraj also uncovered Johns deep affinity for animals. Johns love for animals, particularly dogs, caught my attention, Kiranraj admits. His involvement with various NGOs for animal welfare further solidified the bond between him and the film, he says. Interestingly, John expressed a keen interest in exploring potential collaborations with Kiranraj. With the directors multilingual project in the scripting stages, the possibility of partnering with a Bollywood heavyweight like John Abraham looms large. Once I finalise the script, which is in the final stages and will take a month more, only then will I plan to be involved in the creative process, Kiranraj says. Reflecting on Johns dual role as an actor and producer, Kiranraj acknowledges his admiration for both facets of the artiste. I admired his performance in Madras Cafe. However, his role as a producer, particularly in groundbreaking projects like Vicky Donor, showcases his discerning taste and vision, says the director. Kiranraj is taking time to begin his next project, and it will be a genre-bending horror-fantasy-thriller with yet again a dog in a significant role. Speculation arises about the nature of his collaboration with John Abraham, but Kiranraj, who didnt wish to divulge many details about it, asks for more time for further updates.

Karnataka: DK Shivakumar, HD Kumaraswamy call each other cowards over alleged gift distribution

BENGALURU: The political slugfest between DCM DK Shivakumar and JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy continued on Friday and they called each other cowards. Shivakumar campaigned for his younger brother and Congress candidate from the constituency of DK Suresh, while Kumaraswamy campaigned for his brother-in-law, Dr CN Manjunath, contesting on a BJP ticket. Kumaraswamy alleged that Shivakumar distributed gift coupons to the electorate in the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency in the night like a coward, as he could not face the elections. On Rs 10,000 coupons allegedly being distributed to voters, Shivakumar said, At least they (rivals) are fearing us. Kumaraswamy should have contested the elections in Bengaluru Rural. But he has run away to Mandya like a coward. Kumaraswamy retorted, Ranahedi (a coward) is not me, but those who feared contesting the election. The person who went in the night and distributed gift coupons with QR codes to the people is talking about cowardice. He said Rs 505, Male Mahadeshwara temple laddu and guarantee cards were distributed all night. Congress workers distributing the cards were stopped by JDS and BJP workers, and it was brought to the notice of the deputy commissioner and election officers. They did not take any action. Free and fair elections are not being held in Bengaluru Rural. he charged. Shivakumar said the party was only distributing manifesto cards. Kumaraswamy doesnt have any shame. He and Munirathna are giving out gold cards. We are only distributing our manifesto cards. On IT raids on Congress workers, Shivakumar said, An IT official asked a Congress block leader to join the BJP. They manhandled the wife and children of Sureshs driver. I will meet the DG to file a complaint.

All wasnt well at all booths

Voters faced EVM glitches and duty negligence at polling stations. Corrective measures were taken after complaints like missing ink on a long-time voter's finger and unactivated EVMs, highlighting the importance of election integrity.

Queuing up to vote, and to grab a bite!

City eateries incentivized voting with free food, like benne khali dosa and filter coffee. Voters were pleased with the gesture, enjoying a meal after casting their ballots in Bengaluru.

2 officials, 3 others die

During the Lok Sabha elections' first phase, multiple individuals died of various causes at different polling stations. The incidents included cardiac arrests and collapses post-voting, with some deaths occurring amidst violent clashes between party workers.

IT firms focus on Generative AI

BENGALURU: Generative AI has now become a part of every conversation that IT firms are having with their clients. IT firms recently in Q4 earnings call announced that excitement over this technology is substantial. Gen AI is steadfastly at the forefront of the technology trends and customers are on the lookout for POCs (proof of concept) on the efficiencies that can be enabled by Gen AI in application development, application maintenance and deployment automation, said K Krithivasan, CEO and MD, TCS Gen AIs ability to create new data and content is driving innovation across sectors. TCS is currently developing AI and Gen AI projects worth $900 million. Accenture recently reported $1.1 billion in revenue in new bookings from Gen AI in first half of the year (it follows Sept-Aug financial year). On Gen AI, the work we are doing is quite comprehensive, said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD, Infosys. We dont disclose revenue element of that work externally. However, what we are doing today is working across a large number of projects with several of our clients on not just proof of concept, but on actual programs, which they are deploying across the enterprise, he said. He added that the 3 million lines of codes that we have generated via large language models in Gen AI is absolutely industry leading. Wipro, Tech Mahindra and HCLTech too in their earnings call spoke about Gen AI and its significance.

Karnataka: Test is between person and personality

BENGALURU: Braving the scorching heat, people in the high-voltage Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency briskly cast their votes. Likening the election to a festival, local leaders of both the Congress and BJP-JDS alliance have invited voters of villages and towns settled in faraway places to come and vote, besides making all other efforts on the ground. This constituency is a test for voters to elect a person or personality, with candidates DK Suresh of the Congress and Dr CN Manjunath of the BJP in the fray. Voters joined serpentine queues even in villages to exercise their franchise. The influential DK Suresh, brother of DCM DK Shivakumar, a professional politician who has grown from the grassroots, is trying his luck to enter Parliament for the fourth time. On the other hand, Dr CN Manjunath, a renowned cardiologist and son-in-law of former PM and JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda, is new to politics. But he is seen as a rare person who has carved a niche in the hearts of countless people through his service in society. Being fielded as the NDA candidate, Manjunath has put up a tough counter to incumbent MP DK Suresh. We support JDS in the assembly and other local elections, but vote for DK Suresh in parliamentary elections, since he is a powerful person who is locally available, said Mujahid, a voter in Channapatna of Ramanagara district, which falls under Bengaluru Rural parliamentary constituency.

No big strides: Scorching heat, voters apathy a cause in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Despite efforts of the election commission and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to increase voting percentages in this general election, the numbers did not make strides in Bengaluru North parliamentary constituency, which has the highest number of voters in Karnataka. While many voters braved the heat, some others did not even bother to come out and vote. Segments of voters in slums and apartment pockets opined that voting is a waste of time, as once the election is over, elected candidates would never bother to come and meet the voters and ask about their welfare. Muneer Khan, 77, who brought his 70-year-old wife on a scooter, to a polling station in HAL ward, said it is appalling to see voters not keen on exercising their rights. Mufeeda Begum, another senior citizen, after casting her vote, said she has now the right to question her MP. Aishwarya, a young voter, stated that people can expect change only if they come out and vote. Syed Raheem, a social worker who arranged free autos to pick up and drop voters, said, The scorching heat forced many voters to stay at home and avoid voting. We have arranged over two dozen autos to ferry voters to booths from areas like LBS Nagar, Jyothi Nagar, Gaffar Layout, Reddy Palya, and Islampur in HAL Ward. We also went and asked voters to come out, but the response was poor, said Raheem. Further, S Ramesh Babu, BJP General Secretary, KR Puram Assembly, said, many voters in the North segment also have families and friends in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. With the polling day, falling on a weekend, many decided to take a long break. BJP North Lok Sabha segment president S Harish held BBMP and election commission officials responsible for the low turnout as he listed anomalies like name deletion and transfer of voters to other areas.

Spirit of democracy on show despite heat, long queues

BENGALURU: Despite a heatwave warning and a long weekend ahead, citizens from the Bengaluru South Constituency were committed to casting their votes. Polling peaceful, 14 constituencies in Karnataka record 69.23% turnout Many started their day as early as 7 am to tick off voting from their lists and get on with other daily chores. With the city recording a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, the makeshift tents outside government schools were of little relief and fell short at different locations. Water dispensers were also running dry within minutes, calling for constant refilling while voters waited for over an hour to vote. Despite being fatigued by the weather, determined many came out with their children to inspire them to become responsible citizens in the future. Some were also seen carrying bottles of water and juice cans bought at nearby stores to beat the heat while standing in long queues. Its so hot, but what can we do? We had to come out and vote. It is very crucial for every citizen, said Reshma in one of the booths in Govindaraja Nagar. A young software engineer from Chickpet, Supreet K, said, The queue is long, but I dont mind waiting. My key issues for this election are the infrastructure, the financial state of the country, and the deteriorating law and order situation in India. Senior citizens and disabled individuals too came out in large numbers, some in wheelchairs, while many chose to make their way on their feet. Some ramps were at a height, making it difficult to push wheelchairs. At Siddaganga Public School in Vijayapura, five booths were at a single location. But the narrow entrance left many stuck. Several citizens were also seen walking sideways to get into the school building.

10% jump in voting percentage in Bengaluru, but still not impressive

BENGALURU: Among the four Lok Sabha constituencies in Bengaluru, Bangalore Central has yet again put up the worst voter turnout, by recording only 52.81 per cent. Though the numbers have improved by 10 per cent, compared to the 2019 polls, the segment continues to bear the poor turnout title. In the 2014 election, the total poll percentage was 55.64 per cent, and plummeted to 42.43 per cent in 2019. While some blame the Election Commission for having an inflated voters list with people who are dead and who have moved to different areas, others blamed the attitude of people for not stepping out to exercise their democratic right once in five years. Cutting across religions and languages, people headed to polling booths in Bangalore Central at 7am and set the EVMs buzzing. From the injured on wheelchairs to auto drivers and street vendors casting their votes as early birds, and heading out to work, people across the spectrum exercised their democratic rights. Shalom Sanjay, a first-time voter who cast her vote at Morarji Desai School, which is nearing 100 years and has witnessed almost all the elections since Independence, said, I voted for a leader who will build the nation. On the other hand, 57-year-old Nasreens broken leg didnt stop her from casting her vote. She arranged for an auto to the polling booth. On her arrival, police and polling staff gave her a wheelchair to go in and cast her vote. There were many auto drivers, mechanics, street vendors and labourers who voted and then went to ply their trades as usual. There were also theme-based booths, like Yakshagana kiosks, in this constituency.

Electoral journey takes detour as Bengaluru voters make expressway escape

MYSURU: Amidst low turnout concerns in Bengalurus urban heart, a curious twist emerged as registered voters flocked to the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressways culinary havens and sought solace in Nagarahole and Bandipurs natural embrace. Tech-savvy denizens, predominantly hailing from North India, who are registered voters in Bengaluru, shunned ballot queues for a rendezvous with friends, citing the allure of an extended weekend. While a few took a casual drive or bike ride towards restaurants on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, zooming past civic duty, a spirited cohort of bikers roared into a weekend house bash, leaving voting booths in their rear-view. In a display of modern-day priorities, these people, along with their group of friends, while a few with their families, gathered around tables, engaging in conversations while relishing the gastronomic delights on offer. While a few headed to have a culinary delight, a few travel freaks and wanderers which they love to be called decided to find refuge in the lush greenery of Nagarahole and Bandipur. The majestic landscapes, echoing with the calls of wildlife, provided a serene backdrop for those seeking solace away from the urban hustle, forgetting the importance of exercising ones voting rights. One such voter, Rahul Singh, who had come with his friend for a bike ride early in the day, shared his perspective, saying, While I understand the importance of voting, I also value spending quality time with my friends. This weekend presented a rare opportunity for us to come together, and I didnt want to miss out on that. However, not everyone viewed this trend with a nonchalant attitude. Concerned citizens and activists expressed their dismay over the apparent apathy towards civic duty, emphasising the significance of each vote in shaping the countrys future. Nanjaiah, who has been actively voting since the last five decades and a vocal advocate for voter awareness, said, Its disheartening to see individuals prioritise leisure over their fundamental right to vote. Every vote matters, and its crucial for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process.

Tech corridor pulls out all stops to boost poll turnout

Parties in Bengaluru's tech corridor focused on mobilizing IT employees to vote. Door-to-door campaigns, voter awareness initiatives, and help desks were used to maximize voter turnout. Resident welfare associations played a key role in educating and assisting residents with voting procedures.

Karnataka: We heard no beep when we cast our vote

BENGALURU: Some Bengalureans complained that they did not hear the beep sound as they cast their vote. They had to complain to the poll officials before the problem was set right. Vincent Pinto, who voted at St Anns School, Cambridge Road, Ulsoor said, When the third presiding officer activated the EVM, I went up and pressed the button. I was waiting for the beep and the VVPAT for seven seconds, but nothing happened. I raised a complaint with the election officer, and he asked me to cast my vote for a second time. I pressed again, but the machine still did not beep. Only the third time it worked. The VVPAT had registered the vote correctly. Im a retired electronics engineer, and there were 1012 people who voted ahead of me, many of whom were senior citizens. There was no beep sound when they voted, I can vouch for it. This looks like a deliberate deception. I formally raised this complaint on the Election Commission of India website,he added. S Parameshwari, who voted at SBS Bandi Mutt School in Kengeri, Bangalore North, did not hear the beep when she cast her vote. She complained to the polling officer, but a sub-inspector and poll officials told her rudely, If you want to vote, you may, otherwise, go away. Shyla cast her vote at a booth in CV Raman Nagar, but did not hear the beep for 1015 seconds. She complained, and an official told another officer to press a button, and this time, when she voted, she heard the beep.

Polling peaceful, 14 constituencies in Karnataka record 69.23% turnout

BENGALURU: Fourteen constituencies in south and coastal Karnataka went to polls on Friday in Phase-2 of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, recording a polling percentage of 69.23 at 9.45 pmmuch better than 68.80 recorded in 28 constituencies in 2019. Phase-3 polling for the rest of the 14 constituencies will be held on May 7. In 2019, the same 14 constituencies, which went to polls on Friday, recorded an average poll percentage of 68.96. It was 67.73 in 2014. Karnataka polling percentage, so far, is better than the national average of 67.40. Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena told TNIE that the rise in voter turnout is because of increased awareness among people. The highest voting percentage of 81.48 was recorded in Mandya, followed by Kolar at 78.07. The lowest percentage of 52.81 was recorded in Bangalore Central, while the largest constituency in Karnataka, Bangalore North, recorded 54.42. The four constituencies in BengaluruBangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore South, and Bangalore Central recorded an average polling percentage of 56.91, marginally poorer than the polling percentage of 56.94 recorded in 2019. But the figure is likely to marginally improve as the final percentage is taken into account. Despite ban, phones make their way to booths Polling was largely peaceful, barring violence in Chamarajanagar, where a mob damaged a booth and burnt voting machines. Additional CEO Venkatesh Kumar said, Till 1.30pm, there was no voting at Indiganatha village in MM Hills area of Chamarajanagar constituency. Staffers deployed there started visiting homes urging people to vote. The staffers started bringing in people and nine had voted till 1.50pm. But then a mob came and damaged the EVMs and burnt them. The staffers fled the booth fearing for their lives. Voting stopped there at 3pm. The matter has been reported to the Election Commission. A case of death of an assistant presiding officer of Hottepanahalli Gollarahatti polling booth in Chitradurga constituency was reported. Yashodamma, 58, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. The ECI has been informed and a compensation of Rs 15 lakh will be given to her family, Meena said. The CEO said FIRs were filed against BJP leader CT Ravi on April 26 and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on April 25 for soliciting votes on religious grounds and promoting hatred and enmity through their social media handle - X. CONgress wants to give everything to Muslims in 2024. Then what did Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia and Rahul do for the welfare of Muslims for 50 years? Any idea @incindia ? C T Ravi (Modi Ka Parivar) (@CTRavi_BJP) April 25, 2024 Cases of technical glitches were reported in various constituencies, including Bangalore Central and Chitradurga. In the case of Bangalore Centrals Shanthinagar assembly constituency, a thorough check was done and the complaint that the ballot button of the control unit was not working, was found to be incorrect. Meena said voting took place for two hours in Chitradurga and then a glitch was reported. It was immediately rectified. Overall, an error of 0.7% in VVPATs was reported. With the help of Chunavane App, many people used pick-and-drop facilities to reach polling booths. Facilities for the specially challenged voters were made. Private hospitals in Bengaluru arranged special vehicles to bring voters to polling booths. Despite a ban on the use of mobile phones inside the booths, the CEO office recorded four instances of people videographing while voting. We found two cases in Bangalore South where voters are seen voting for BJP and Congress candidates, the official said.

Polling booth attacked, EVM set ablaze in Karnatakas Chamarajanagar

Bengaluru: Barring an incident of attack on a polling booth, voting in Karnatakas 14 Lok Sabha seats on Friday was largely peaceful, election officials said. A mob attacked a polling station at Idiginatha village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar and set an Electronic Voting Machine on fire. Also ReadAbout 69% turnout recorded in Karnatakas first Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Action now shifts to 14 seats in North Karnataka

BENGALURU: With polling for 14 Lok Sabha seats, including the Old Mysuru region, done and dusted on Friday, the political action now shifts to the remaining 14 seats in the northern part of the state. It will be a straight fight between the Congress and BJP in most of the seats, except in Shivamogga, where former minister KS Eshwarappa has joined the fray, and Davanagere, where Vinaykumar, an educationist, could tilt the balance. Both hail from the Kuruba community. With no candidates in the contest, JDS will play a supporting role for alliance partner BJP. Eshwarappa, who was suspended from the BJP, poses a challenge to former CM B S Yediyurappas son and sitting MP BY Vijayendra. Vinaykumar, who expected a Congress ticket, is likely to create trouble for Shamanur Shivashankarappas daughter-in-law, Prabha, wife of Minister S S Mallikarjun.There are a number of big leaders whose prestige is at stake: former chief ministers Basavaraj Bommai in Haveri and Jagadish Shettar in Belagavi, and Union ministers Prahlad Joshi in Hubballi-Dharwad and Bhagawant Khuba in Bidar. In Kalaburagi, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharges son-in-law, Radhakrishna Doddamani is testing the political waters. In Ballari, Congress has pitted Sandur MLA E Tukaram against former minister B Sriramulu. Young leaders are taking on veterans: Mrinal Hebbalkar, son of Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, is up against Shettar in Belagavi, while Forest Minister Eshwar Khandres son Sagar Khandre faces Khuba in Bidar. Anand Asuti is pitched against Joshi in Dharwad. The 14 seats going for polls on May 7 are Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikkodi, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Ballari, Koppal, Raichur, Shimoga, and Uttara Kannada.

Bullock carts, wheelchairs and more, people reach booths to vote in LS polls

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 : Three generations of a family and groom and brides lining up at polling stations and people reaching in bullock carts and centenarians in wheelchairs to vote. These were some of the snapshots of the Lok Sabha polls second phase in 88 constituencies in 13 states and Union Territories. In Bengaluru, long queues were seen outside many restaurants after they offered dosas, laddus, coffee and other food items free of cost or at discounted rates [] The post Bullock carts, wheelchairs and more, people reach booths to vote in LS polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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ECI Files Case Against Tejaswi Surya For Seeking Votes Basis Religion

Election Commission of India has filed case against South Bengaluru MP Tejaswi Surya For Putting Up A Video Seeking Votes In The Name Of Religion on Social Media

Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar spar over guarantee cards

As polling progressed in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused the Congress of distributing guarantee cards at the midnight on Thursday to entice and induce voters

EC registers case against Tejasvi Surya for religious vote solicitation

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The Election Commission has taken action against Tejasvi Surya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) and candidate for Bangalore South, for allegedly violating election laws. A case has been registered against him for purportedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes based on religious... The post EC registers case against Tejasvi Surya for religious vote solicitation first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

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Despite early morning rush, voter turnout in Bengaluru constituencies marginally lower than in 2019

The soaring mercury seemed to have had an impact. There was an initial rush in the morning, followed by thin crowds. The turnout picked up in the evening. The city recorded 35 degrees Celsius, while the Bengaluru Rural district had a forecast of 37 degrees Celsius

FM, Murthy and Nilekani among first to vote as Bengaluru goes to polls in soaring temperature

The three LS constituencies of the city, Bengaluru North (54.42%), Bengaluru Central (52.81%) and Bengaluru South (53.15%) recorded a turnout that was lower than the state-average (69.23%) for the 14 constituencies that went to polls in Karnataka on Friday. Long weekend, soaring temperatures and voter apathy may have caused the lower turnout in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru: Water, end to congestion on roads top demands from techies who voted

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Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections

Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and ended at 6 pm. Several states experienced intense heat conditions. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. The Election Commission (EC) said polling remained largely peaceful. The tentative figure at 8 pm of voter turnout was 63.50 per cent. It is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained, the EC said, adding voters reaching polling stations till the end of polling hour are allowed to cast their vote. The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. Election Commission data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.46 per cent polling, followed by Manipur at 77.32 while the turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85 per cent and Bihar 55.08 per cent. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh (Cong), and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJP's Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, ''Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDA's good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support.'' In Kerala, the turnout was 65.91 per cent. The election process, held amid tight security arrangements, was primarily incident free except for instances of bogus voting and breakdowns of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being reported in some booths of the state. Such incidents resulted in delaying the polling process in the affected booths. One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode. Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a turnout of 79.46 per cent. Election officials said there were some complaints from a few booths but those were ''promptly addressed''. A jawan of the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Force deployed on poll duty allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a government school where he was stationed in Gariaband district under the Mahasamund seat in Chhattisgarh, where a voter turnout of 73.62 per cent was recorded. A polling booth at Sivni village in Balod district (Kanker seat) was decorated like a wedding 'mandap', with a display of rituals of traditional weddings. Several brides and grooms, dressed in their wedding finery, cast their votes at several polling booths. The EC said people from 46 villages in Bastar and Kanker seats cast their votes in a polling booth set up in their own village for the first time in a Lok Sabha election. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, there was a turnout of 57.88 per cent. An estimated 71.11 per cent of the 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam that went to polls in this phase. In restive Manipur, where polling is being held under high presence of security personnel, the turnout was a significantly high 77.32 per cent. There were reports of intimidation by suspected militants, altercation between Congress workers and NPF supporters and damage of EVM at a polling station in the Tangkhul Naga-dominated hill district. At KK Leishi Phanit polling station in Ukhrul, irate voters destroyed an EVM and other items after alleged disturbances by armed miscreants. The overall voting percentage in Karnataka was 68.30. A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said. Another BJP leader CT Ravi was booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post. Various restaurants in Bangalore were offering free dosas, laddu, coffee and other food items at discounted rates to customers who cast their vote. A private hospital assisted 41 inpatients cast their vote with the help of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Green corridors were created for the ambulances across constituencies to ensure easy, hassle-free voting. Some EVMs were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not. Officials said an FIR is being filed the Election Commission will take a call after getting a detailed report. A voter turnout of 57.83 per cent was recorded in eight constituencies in Maharashtra, while in Rajasthan, the turnout was 64.07 per cent. Incidents of confrontation between the supporters of the Congress candidate and an independent candidate were reported at a couple of places during polling in Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Police said they were looking into the complaints besides some about fake voting from some places. The by-election for the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara district was also held simultaneously on Friday and 76.66 per cent voting took place. A voter turnout of 54.85 per cent was recorded in the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens dominated the early hours of voting in Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Some residents' welfare associations made arrangements for electric vehicles to ferry voters to and from the polling booths. In Bihar, the turnout was 55.08 per cent, 71.84 per cent in in West Bengal and 71.91 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha polls are the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. The Election Commission registered nearly 300 complaints in West Bengal, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning. After Friday's phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1). The third phase of elections for 94 seats across 12 states and Union territories will be held on May 7. Counting will be done on June 4.

About 69% turnout recorded in Karnatakas first phase of polling

Bengaluru: Voting was held on Friday for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, in 14 constituencies, with an estimated over 69 per cent turnout, as the Congress and BJP locked horns again on the electoral battleground in less than a year. According to poll officials, an approximate 69.23 per cent of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

First-time voters in Bengaluru exercise their franchise with enthusiasm

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Karnataka Ex-CM Kumaraswamy alleges voter inducements in Bangalore Rural segment, DKS hits back

RAMANAGARA: JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday alleged that cash and gift vouchers were distributed in Bengaluru Rural constituency, especially in Kanakapura Taluk, a charge rejected by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. D K Suresh, brother of Shivakumar, is seeking re-election from the seat for the fourth time. The NDA, of which JD(S) is a part, has fielded cardiologist Dr C N Manjunath, brother-in-law of Kumaraswamy and son-in-law of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who is contesting on BJP ticket. As the elections were in progress in 14 constituencies in the state, Kumaraswamy alleged that some supporters of BJP and the JD(S), were attacked in Kanakapura Taluk and their shirts were torn off. Benne dosa, filter coffee, chilled beer to boost voter turnout in Bengaluru Guarantee cards (gift vouchers) were distributed with which people can make purchases up to Rs 10,000. When our boys made a noise, they were attacked, he alleged. Money was also distributed since Thursday night, he said, adding that in Kunigal Taluk, a man died by suicide after Congress workers attacked, pestered and threatened him. Even after giving complaints to the Election Commission, no action was taken, Kumaraswamy said, and added sarcastically: I want to tell the EC to allow people to openly allow distribution. Dismissing the allegation, Shivakumar accused Kumaraswamy of specialising in blame shifting. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at his birthplace Dodda Aalahalli in Kanakapura Taluk in Ramanagara district, he said, It is Kumaraswamy's habit to shift blame to others after committing a crime. He distributes gift cards and money to voters but accuses the Congress of doing so. Regarding the allegation that Congress is giving gift coupons worth Rs 10,000 in Lulu Mall, Shivakumar said, Let him (Kumaraswamy) go and lodge a complaint with the Election Commission. It is easy to do hit-and-run without any proof. EC books BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting votes on ground of religion'

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MADIKERI: Smooth polling was recorded across Kodagu and the district recorded a voter turnout of 70.58% at 5pm. Voters from all sections of the society enthusiastically took part in the festival of democracy and cast their votes. The district had special polling booths even as foresters guarded the booths located in wildlife conflict zones. The minor glitches in EVMs were sorted out during the mock voting process held in all polling booths from 6 am to 7 am. From nearly 6.30 am, voters started to queue outside their respective polling stations with much enthusiasm to practice their duty. A total of 23 special polling booths including Sakhi and Model booths were set up across the district. At Maldare, Nagarahole, Hebbale, Malambi, Heruru and CB Halli, tribal themed polling stations were set up to woo the increased population of tribes. The tribes in large groups participated in the electoral process enthusiastically. The Sakhi polling stations were decked up in polling centers that had increased women voters even as Kodagu ADC Veena BN opted to vote from one of the Sakhi polling booths in Madikeri. Model polling centers with improved facilities also wooed the voters. However, the officers on election duty at the interior village of Vanachal were made to suffer for some time due to the unavailability of drinking water. Nevertheless, the voters of the center helped the officers and arranged for a drinking water facility. In Wildlife conflict zones including regions across Siddapura, Kushalnagar and Virajpet, a Range Forest Officer alongside a Rapid Response Team equipped with weapons were deployed to ensure the safety of the voters. Armed Forces from Gujarat guarded the naxal sensitive booths across the district including at Karike and Sampaje areas. A tragic incident was, however, reported at a polling station in B Shettigeri of South Kodagu. Manohar (58), a traditional drummer who played the chande instrument, died of a heart attack outside the polling station. Sources confirmed that he waited in the queue and cast his vote. However, he collapsed outside the polling center after he suffered a heart attack and died. Doctor saves woman who suffered cardiac arrest while voting in Bengaluru Outside a polling centre in Madikeri, the officials forcefully shut down shops that were located within 200 meters from the St Michael School polling station. However, DC Venkat Raja intervened and withdrew the closing down order. He, however, cautioned the shopkeepers not to allow campaigning from political parties at the shops. Venkat Raja, SP K Ramarajan and CEO Varnit Negi cast their votes at the taluk office in Madikeri and later visited the Raja Seat tourist spot to urge residents to go vote. While most of the tourist centers were open in the district, the Dubare Camp was shut for tourist visits as this was turned into a polling station for the tribal voters.

Tussle for Reins of AIADMK on the Cards

Chennai: A new tussle for holding the reins of the AIADMK is on the cards with V K Sasikala, erstwhile confidante of former party chief J Jayalalithaa, likely to throw in her hat with the hope of ousting present general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and regaining the position that she was divested of in the aftermath of her going to jail in 2017. Though she completed her four year sentence at the Parapana Agrahara prison in Bengaluru on January 27, 2021, and drove down to Chennai in style, so far she had been keeping her political aspirations to herself. But now, after her loaded statement outside the polling booth on April 19, the grapevine is abuzz with speculations on her next move. Now, it is said that her plan is to wait for the results of the Lok Sabha elections and then pounce on Palaniswami with the help of some disgruntled leaders and functionaries within the AIADMK. As she herself suggested on Election Day she said that the results would make some people regret their decisions - the AIADMK would be trounced and that could be used to raise a demand for a change in leadership. While she cannot do it on her own as she has been thrown out of the party by Palaniswami and his coterie, she has started writing letters to other functionaries and leaders in the lower rungs of the party to incite the rebellion against Palaniswami. The plan is to ask for the convening of the General Council and demand elections for the general secretary that Sasikala hopes to win. Sensing the trouble brewing for him, Palaniswami is said to have woken up to invigorate the cadre by issuing them fresh membership cards having his signature as general secretary and also photographs of founder M G Ramachandran, J Jayalalithaa and himself on them. The cards that would, as a party insider said, be distributed only to those whose loyalty to Palaniswami was confirmed. So, not only will the cards help the party workers gain a sense of identity but also ensure the re-election of Palaiswami as general secretary if the call of convening the general council turns vociferous, forcing the party honchos to accept it. Besides, the top leaders who are averse to the idea of Sasikala returning to helm the party, are also doing their best to ensure that Palaniswami remains in his present position. On the other hand there are fence sitters at all levels of the party hierarchy who might feel that there is a need for change in leadership. Since the mention of a new general secretary is likely to spring too many contenders to the fore in the party that once had just one leader, Jayalalithaa, with everyone else remaining loyal followers, Sasikala feels that she could emerge as the common candidate acceptable to the majority. It is a different matter that Sasikala might not be able to contest in any election till 2027 and hence cannot aspire to become the Chief Minister by leading her party to a win in the 2026 Assembly elections. That she can head the party, as there is no bar on that, and choose the Chief Minister candidate is enough motivation for her to go for the kill. The party chief post would also plunge her into the thick of politics once again and she could play the game from Poes Garden, from where Palaniswami and cohorts chased her out. She has managed to retrieve the palatial mansion opposite to Veda Nilayam, the house of Jayalalithaa, from the clutches of the Enforcement Directorate that had sealed the building even as it was getting ready for her to live there. Though she would have liked to play her political games from Veda Nilayam, which has been taken over by the government and converted into a memorial, she is happy to at least manage the affairs of AIADMK from its vicinity. Also she has regained control and revived the other landmarks associated with Jayalalithaa the Kodanad Estate in the Nilgiris, the Siruthavur bungalow and Payyanur bungalow. So to get into the shoes of Jayalalithaa, all she has to do is to get hold of the reins of the party. But with Palaniswami and his associates around, it might not be that easy. Whatever, a game of one-upmanship in the AIADMK is in the offing and that could offer an interesting political spectacle to watch.

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The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections has begun, with voters in 13 states and union territories casting their votes for 88 seats. Over 1200 candidates are contesting, including prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor. Kerala is witnessing intense contests in constituencies like Wayanad and Thiruvananthapuram. Amid the polls, a 91-year-old woman in Karnataka passed away shortly after voting. Leaders like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi have called for high voter turnout. Meanwhile, Bengaluru hotels are offering freebies to encourage voting.

Karnataka Elections: EC files case against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting votes on ground of religion'

Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024: A case has been filed against Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP and Bangalore South candidate, for allegedly seeking votes based on religion. The Election Commission announced this on Friday. Surya is contesting against Sowmya Reddy, Congress candidate and daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer stated that the case was registered at Jayanagar police station in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, five complaints were lodged with the Election Commission, including one against CM Siddaramaiah for speaking to workers inside a polling booth in Mysuru.

EC books BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting votes on ground of religion'

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday booked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and incumbent Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya for posting a video on a social media platform and allegedly soliciting votes on the ground of the religion. Case is booked against Tejasvi Surya MP and Candidate of Bengaluru South PC on 25.04.24 at Jayanagar PS u/s 123(3) for posting a video in X handle and soliciting votes on the ground of religion, Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka posted on X. Case is booked against Tejasvi Surya MP and Candidate of Bengaluru South PC on 25.04.24 at Jayanagar PS u/s 123(3) for posting a video in X handle and soliciting votes on the ground of religion. Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (@ceo_karnataka) April 26, 2024 The case has been filed with Jayanagar police station in Bengaluru. On Thursday, the BJP MP shared a video on X, showcasing the 'Surya Tilak' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, accompanied by the statement: Our generation was blessed to witness the majestic Surya Tilak on Bhagwan Shri Ram at Ayodhya on Ram Navami. A wait of almost 500 years & a wish of crores of Bharatiyas was fulfilled by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. For Bharatiyata to survive, vote for BJP! It is to be noted that the EC's Model Code of Conduct (MCC) clearly states: No party or candidate shall include in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic. The MCC also states: There shall be no appeal to caste or communal feelings for securing votes. Mosques, Churches, Temples or other places of worship shall not be used as forum for election propaganda. Earlier today, the BJP MP cast his vote in Bengaluru and claimed that the Congress party may not win more than 30 seats in the general elections. He is contesting against Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy, daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. In the first phase, the Congress contested in all 14 seats, while the BJP fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in September last year, in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar.

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Patenting in India: Deep-tech fuels surge, Tamil Nadu leads the way

Patenting in India: Deep-tech fuels surge, Tamil Nadu leads the way Intellectual Property (IP) rights, particularly patents, are gaining traction as innovation drives the economy, with a significant surge in patents filed in India led by the deep-tech sector, according to a recent study. It said that Tamil Nadu filed the maximum number of patents during FY23. Industry body Nasscom on Friday released the seventh edition of its annual 'Patenting Trends in India' study, highlighting approaches to fostering an IP-led digital economy. The study sourced insights from annual reports of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and Intellectual Property India, among others. According to the report, 83,000 patents were filed in India in FY2023, marking the highest surge of 24.6 per cent in the last two decades. The share of patents filed by women in India grew to 11.6 per cent in FY2022 from 10.2 per cent a year ago. With 9.3 per cent of total patent filings during FY23, Tamil Nadu surpassed Maharashtra (contributing 6.8 per cent) to take the top rank. Subsidies by the government for IP registrations for startups and MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises), facilitation centres, strong research and development ecosystem, literacy and an increased number of PhD scholars were named as some key drivers behind Tamil Nadu's top position. The number of patents granted also witnessed a significant growth rising over two times between FY2019 and FY2023, it said. Nasscom anticipated the trend to increase significantly on account of over 1,00,000 patents granted between March 2023 and March 2024. Over the past decade, the proportion of patents filed by residents (primary filers based in India) has almost doubled, climbing from 33.6 per cent of total filings in fiscal year 2019 to more than 50 per cent in FY23. ''This significant increase reflects a growing focus and heightened awareness of intellectual property rights in the country. Educational institutes have been a key driver to this growth,'' Nasscom said. The study highlighted the gathering steam around innovation in technology in India with major Indian deep-tech startups filing 922 patents since 2008. ''... India's emphasis on innovation is burgeoning. The filing of over 900 patents since 2008 by leading Indian deep-tech startups coupled with the submission of 32K Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications in India by other countries stood as a testament to this increasing focus,'' it said. The report noted that the Chennai patent office accounts for nearly 70 per cent of the India-origin filings by deep-tech startups as 25-30 per cent of these are based out of Bengaluru. The majority of these are in the AI and healthcare space, it said. After India, the US has been the key country of origin for patents across major deep-tech startups in India. Further, the report said India's share in patents filed globally is just above 2 per cent, which implies the need for more focused initiatives in this direction. ''The surge in patent filings within the last few years is a clear indication of India's growing innovation prowess, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence. To further enhance domestic patent activity, collaborations among key stakeholders are essential for fostering and increasing awareness of intellectual property rights,'' Nasscom president Debjani Ghosh said.

Critique of Congress' Proposed Inheritance Tax by Nirmala Sitharaman

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cast her vote on April 26 at a polling booth in Bengalurus BEs college. After casting her vote, she emphasized the need for a stable government and good policies. I want more and more people to come out and vote I think it is clear that people want a stable Government, they want good policies, progress and development and that is why they are coming out. They want to see PM Modi continue his term, Sitharaman said. She also criticized the Congress for advocating an inheritance tax-like law, stating that it could nullify Indias progress over the last decade. I remember earlier in 1968, there was a compulsory deposit scheme where peoples deposits were all 18 per cent, 20 per cent. Something was taken away. There was no justification given at that time If such wealth creators are going to be punished purely because they have some money kept behind, Indias progress in the last ten years would just go for a zero. And well probably be going back to that era when Congress imposed a 90 per cent tax. Youll probably not believe that the current generation, wouldnt even remember or know anything about it. There was India where under the Congress rule we paid 90 per cent of all that was earned by us as tax. Thats the socialist model which the Congress party is comfortable with she said. Sitharaman also said that the inheritance tax directly impacts the middle class and aspirational class. It (the inheritance tax) directly hits the middle class. It directly hits the aspirational class. They work hard, sweat and toil of theirs are saved in small savings here and there, or they buy a house, a dream house, and keep some fixed deposits. All this is going to be exposed to the so-called property tax, she told media. Accusing the Congress party of targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they have no positive agendas to speak about, Sitharaman said, Because they have no issue on their own in order to say this is what we will do for the people of India, take India forward, bring opportunities for the youth, take India in a global leadership role, they have none of these positive agendas to speak about. So they are constantly hitting at the Prime Minister, they are doing personal attacks, and even worse, they are bringing in things that they cannot implement. A controversy erupted after the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda, while emphasizing the need for a policy towards wealth redistribution, spoke about the concept of inheritance tax prevailing in America and said that these are issues that will need to be discussed. However, the Congress party has distanced itself from the remarks and said that inheritance tax laws do not reflect the position of the party. Delhi High Court Refuses Bail to ISIS Supporter Under UAPA Tragic Incident Unfolds: Two Brothers Found Dead Due to Starvation in Goa Residence Shiv Khera Seeks Supreme Court Direction: NOTA to be Treated as Fictional Candidate

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Kannada Film Industry's Stars Exercise Their Democratic Right in LS Polls

Kannada Film Industry's Stars Exercise Their Democratic Right in LS Polls The stars of Sandalwood did not disappoint in the election this time around too, as they trooped in and cast their votes on April 26. Not surprisingly, actors who also double up as political activists came in first. Prakash Raj was one of the early voters to come to the booth as soon as voting started. My vote is for the candidate that I have faith in, and secondly for the issues mentioned in the manifesto of the parties. I have voted against the hate and people who are dividing the country. I have voted for a good representative from my constituency, Raj told PTI Videos after casting his vote at St Joseph Indian High School which falls under Bengaluru Central constituency. Actor Darshan, who was seen campaigning for Mandya Congress candidate, Venkataramane Gowda, popularly known as Star Chandru, cast his vote in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, which is part of Bengaluru Rural constituency. He however rushed back as soon as he cast his vote and declined to comment. Actor and politician Upendra, who started his own political outfit, Uttama Prajaakeeya Party, was seen in Kathiriguppe (Bengaluru South). Vote for the country, for the state, for our children Its a very important day for democracy, everybody should respect this day. Everybody should vote, especially youngsters and first-time voters. On an average, 70% vote in Bengaluru. If the rest 30% vote too, then it will be a true democracy, he told presspersons after voting. Actor Kiccha Sudeep, who canvassed for the BJP during the Karnataka Assembly elections, decided to keep away from hustings this time. However, he was among the early voters at Bengaluru Souths JP Nagar. It is a big day. Voting is a hope, not an assurance. The problems are rising in our country. Now, the request should not be for people to come out to vote but for the political leaders for whom we are voting, he said while leaving the booth. Meanwhile, actor Ganesh was spotted standing in a long queue with his wife Shilpa Ganesh at his assigned booth in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. It doesnt matter if the queue is long and one must wait for some time. One must vote without fail since its also a responsibility bestowed upon every citizen of the country, he told the waiting reporters. The first family of Kannada film industry was also among the early voters at Poornaprajna Education Centre in Sadashiva Nagar (Bengaluru North). Actor and producer Raghavendra Rajkumar, his sons and actors Yuva and Vinay Rajkumar as well as Ashwini, wife of late actor Puneeth Rajkumar, were spotted at the booth, casting their votes. Voting is not an act of charity; it is a right. I urge all voters to vote for whoever they think can do the most for their people, said Raghavendra Rajkumar after voting. Superstar Yash came in with his wife, Radhika Pandit, to cast his vote at Hoskerehali (Bengaluru South) post-noon. After voting, the star said, The government should do what it is supposed to do and it should let people do what they are doing. I think interference should be less. Empowerment should be done, there are so many things that I expect as a citizen. Meanwhile, even as actor Dhruva Sarja was telling reporters that if needed, people must go back to their native places where they have registered themselves and vote, superstar Rishab Shetty sent his message from his native place, Dakshina Kannada. Shetty posted a picture of him flaunting his inked finger on social media, with the caption: We are proud to be citizens of a democratic country. Also, voting is not only our right but also our responsibility. To build a better society, vote without fail to elect a competent representative. I have voted for a better future for our Karnataka. Have you voted yet? His brother-in-law and superstar Rakshit Shetty was spotted at a booth in Udupi, which is also part of the 14 constituencies from Karnataka going to polls on April 26. Every time there is an election, we go back and see what happened in the last five years and what are we expecting for the next five years. Based on that we select the best leader who can lead us to the dream we have for our country and where we live, Shetty told PTI Videos after voting.

EC Files Case Against BJPs Tejasvi Surya For Religious Vote Solicitation

BJPs Tejasvi Surya, MP for Bengaluru South, faces charges for breaching election conduct rules by allegedly seeking votes based on religion. The case was filed on April 25, 2024, at Jayanagar Police Station under Section 123(3). The CEO of Karnataka shared this information on a specific platform. The post EC Files Case Against BJPs Tejasvi Surya For Religious Vote Solicitation appeared first on HW News English .

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