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BV Shiva Shankar is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Times of India, Bengaluru.

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Win for Congress in Davanagere, Bagalkot bypolls may trigger power struggle in Karnataka
Win for Congress in Davanagere, Bagalkot bypolls may trigger power struggle in Karnataka
Bagalkot bypoll: Rift in BJP clouds its prospects
Bagalkot bypoll: Rift in BJP clouds its prospects
Bypoll sparks competition among Muslims in Cong
Bypoll sparks competition among Muslims in Cong
Muslim backlash in Davanagere South puts Congress in a spot
Muslim backlash in Davanagere South puts Congress in a spot
Govt faces heat from own ranks over doctor shortage, transfer policy
Govt faces heat from own ranks over doctor shortage, transfer policy
Siddaramaiah’s dinner meeting with ministers sparks speculation of cabinet rejig
Siddaramaiah’s dinner meeting with ministers sparks speculation of cabinet rejig
Announcement of bypolls could shift focus in budget session
Announcement of bypolls could shift focus in budget session
Ambitious revenue target sets stage for year-end revision
Ambitious revenue target sets stage for year-end revision
As bypolls near, Congress & BJP scramble for winnable faces
As bypolls near, Congress & BJP scramble for winnable faces
BJP, community groups slam govt over honour killing bill
BJP, community groups slam govt over honour killing bill
State, ECI head for showdown over special voter roll revision
State, ECI head for showdown over special voter roll revision
EVMs out, ballots in: Karnataka move sparks unease within Congress; DK Shivakumar’s brother calls it a ‘step back’
EVMs out, ballots in: Karnataka move sparks unease within Congress; DK Shivakumar’s brother calls it a ‘step back’
Now, tussle in BJP–JD(S) alliance over Karnataka CM face; BY Vijayendra camp pushes 2028 pitch, rival factions resist
Now, tussle in BJP–JD(S) alliance over Karnataka CM face; BY Vijayendra camp pushes 2028 pitch, rival factions resist
Karnataka power tussle spirals into cooperative sector
Karnataka power tussle spirals into cooperative sector
Greater Bengaluru elections offer Bengaluru MLAs opportunity to build cadre
Greater Bengaluru elections offer Bengaluru MLAs opportunity to build cadre
Factionalism in Congress deepens as cabinet rejig takes a back seat
Factionalism in Congress deepens as cabinet rejig takes a back seat
Governor’s walkout gives BJP leverage to checkmate Congress on G RAM G
Governor’s walkout gives BJP leverage to checkmate Congress on G RAM G
Row over speech critical of Centre: Now, Karnataka sees governor–govt showdown; Siddaramaiah stands firm on MGNREGA
Row over speech critical of Centre: Now, Karnataka sees governor–govt showdown; Siddaramaiah stands firm on MGNREGA
Now, Karnataka heads for guv-govt showdown
Now, Karnataka heads for guv-govt showdown
Now, K’taka heads for guv-govt showdown
Now, K’taka heads for guv-govt showdown
Voter roll integrity row threatens to cloud Greater Bengaluru polls
Voter roll integrity row threatens to cloud Greater Bengaluru polls
Bypolls to Davanagere South, Bagalkot assembly seats pose challenge for Congress
Bypolls to Davanagere South, Bagalkot assembly seats pose challenge for Congress
After Malayalam row, CM Siddaramaiah advised to hold off on Kannadiga job quota bill
After Malayalam row, CM Siddaramaiah advised to hold off on Kannadiga job quota bill
G-RAM-G row a test for Vijayendra and Karnataka BJP
G-RAM-G row a test for Vijayendra and Karnataka BJP
Khandre emerges top contender for top Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha post
Khandre emerges top contender for top Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha post
Karnataka yet to see a CM serve for a decade
Karnataka yet to see a CM serve for a decade
Anti-hate speech & SC quota bills still under Karnataka governor’s scrutiny
Anti-hate speech & SC quota bills still under Karnataka governor’s scrutiny
Kogilu demolition draws Pak attention
Kogilu demolition draws Pak attention
'Serious concern': Bengaluru bulldozer action draws Pakistan’s attention; no minority appeasement in crackdown, says DK Shivakumar
'Serious concern': Bengaluru bulldozer action draws Pakistan’s attention; no minority appeasement in crackdown, says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka govt may opt for fiscal prudence over fresh loans
Karnataka govt may opt for fiscal prudence over fresh loans
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