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EC announces Karnataka election schedule, promises action on its leakage

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Elections to Karnataka state assembly will be held in a single phase on May 12 and the results will be declared on May 15, announced the Election Commission on Tuesday, March 27.

The model code of conduct comes into force with immediate effect. The term of the 224-member Karnataka Assembly expires on May 28. At present, the state is under Congress government which has 122 seats in the state assembly against BJP’s 43.

The BJP is going all out to regain the only south Indians state where it has held power. It has projected former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa as its chief ministerial candidate, making an exception to its rule of retiring those above 75 years old from formal party or government positions. The Congress is going to polls with present incumbent Siddaramaiah as its CM face.

Before the EC could announce the dates at the press conference called by Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat, the news broke of BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya tweeting the dates.

Angry reactions followed, reporters questioned the CEC Rawat about the ‘leak’. Rawat said the matter would be investigated and action taken.

“Strict legal and administrative action will be taken on the leak of information,” Mr Rawat said. He had earlier seemed to imply to reporters that since the date of the results was wrong, it didn’t count as a leak. “We won’t comment on changing date because of a leak. The decision was just taken. They were wrong about counting date so it’s wrong to say they were prepared beforehand,” the CEC was quoted as saying by The Hindu.

The Indian Express reported, quoting EC sources, that probe on poll date leak was likely to be referred to IB & CBI.

As reactions to the ‘leak’ poured in, Amit Malviya quickly deleted his tweet, which had the date of counting wrong. The Karnataka results will be announced on May 15. The deleted tweet had it as May 18.

It soon emerged that the Congress’s social media in-charge in Karnataka put out a tweet at the same time – 11.08 am – a good 15 minutes before the announcement.

Asked about his “scoop”, Malviya credited the information to a television channel.

AltNews reported that it was TV news channel Times Now which had announced the dates a minute before Malviya.

Pratik Sinha, who runs AltNews, tweeted: It was @TimesNow that announced the Karnataka poll dates before @malviyamit did. Amit’s tweet is at 11:08, Times Now broke it at 11:06/11:07.

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Arvind Kejriwal wants to listen to PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat: IIT Kanpur’s exam question goes viral

After all, who knows? The next question might involve calculating the voltage drop across Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra route or designing a heat sink for Smriti Irani’s fiery speeches.

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In a move that’s equal parts genius and cheeky, IIT Kanpur has turned the spicy political rivalry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal into a brain-tickling engineering question. Forget boring old circuits and resistors—this exam question is all about political shade and FM radio frequencies.

The question sets the stage for Kejriwal’s crushing defeat in the Delhi elections and his now limited funds (ouch!). It then dives into the real challenge: Kejriwal wants to tune into PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat on 105.4 MHz, but there’s a catch. He needs to design a filter that lets him listen to Vividh Bharti while blocking out two neighbouring FM channels—Radio Nasha (107.2 MHz) and FM Rainbow Lucknow (100.7 MHz)—by at least -60 dB. Oh, and thanks to his election campaign spending spree, he’s on a tight budget and can only afford a 50-ohm resistor, a variable inductor, and a variable capacitor. Tough luck, Kejriwal.

The question then asks students to help the AAP chief design this filter and calculate (a) the quality factor (Q) and (b) the values of inductance and capacitance needed. Because, apparently, even in hypothetical exam scenarios, Kejriwal can’t catch a break.

As the question went viral, IIT Kanpur was quick to clarify that this wasn’t a political jab—just a creative way to make engineering problems more engaging. “This is a common practice employed by many teachers to keep students interested. The mention of the reference in the question was intended to make the topic more relevant,” the institute said in a statement. Sure, IIT Kanpur, we believe you—but we also see what you did there.

Meanwhile, students are probably wondering if they should brush up on their politics along with their circuit designs. After all, who knows? The next question might involve calculating the voltage drop across Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra route or designing a heat sink for Smriti Irani’s fiery speeches.

In the end, this hilarious yet brilliant question proves one thing: when politics meets engineering, even exams get a dose of drama.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says Congress, AAP didn’t address issues of people of capital, BJP did so on day one

The Chief Minister reassured Delhi’s residents that her government would deliver on every commitment made during the election campaign. “We began our work on day one by visiting Yamuna Ghat, and we will ensure that 100% of our promises are kept,” she said, reiterating her administration’s focus on public welfare and development.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who was sworn in on Thursday, February 20, along with six other ministers, launched a scathing attack on Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, accusing them of failing to address the concerns of Delhi’s residents during their respective tenures.

Gupta emphasized that her government had already taken decisive action by approving the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme on its first day in office, a move she claimed the AAP had stalled for years.

“The Congress ruled Delhi for 15 years, and after that, it was the AAP. Yet, neither of them truly addressed the issues faced by the people of Delhi. Now, just one day after we took office, they have started questioning our government,” Gupta said during a press conference.

Highlighting her administration’s commitment to swift and effective governance, Gupta stated, “We passed the Ayushman Bharat scheme in our very first cabinet meeting. We took the oath of office and, on the same day, approved the scheme that the AAP had delayed for years.” She urged the opposition to focus on their internal challenges rather than criticizing the new government. “Many of their members are ready to leave their parties, and they are worried because we are determined to fulfil all our promises,” she added.

Gupta also accused the opposition of fearing transparency under her government. “They are scared because, in the first assembly session, we will present reports that were never submitted before. The truth about their actions will be revealed to the people,” she asserted.

The Chief Minister reassured Delhi’s residents that her government would deliver on every commitment made during the election campaign. “We began our work on day one by visiting Yamuna Ghat, and we will ensure that 100% of our promises are kept,” she said, reiterating her administration’s focus on public welfare and development.

The BJP’s return to power in Delhi after more than 26 years marks a significant political shift, with the party promising to address long-standing issues and bring transparency to governance. As the new government sets its agenda, the focus remains on fulfilling its pledges and improving the lives of Delhi’s citizens.

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Days after criticising Sharad Pawar for honouring Eknath Shinde, Sanjay Raut calls NCP (SP) chief his guide, leader

He is our Mahadji Shinde,” Raut said after releasing the book Sansad Te Centra Vista (From Parliament to Central Vista) authored by Nileshkumar Kulkarni.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut likened Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar to the legendary Maratha general Mahadji Shinde, who conquered Delhi in the 18th century. Raut’s remarks came during a book release event where he shared the stage with Pawar, marking a shift in tone after weeks of tension between the two leaders.

Last month, the Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized Pawar for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with the Mahadji Shinde award, instituted by a Pune-based NGO. Shinde, who toppled the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government in 2022 with BJP support, has been a contentious figure for the Shiv Sena (UBT).

At the event, Raut praised Pawar as a guiding force for Maharashtra and a leader who commands respect in the national capital. “Sharad Pawar is not our opponent and never an enemy. He is our guide and our leader. He is our Mahadji Shinde,” Raut said after releasing the book Sansad Te Centra Vista (From Parliament to Central Vista) authored by Nileshkumar Kulkarni.

Raut drew parallels between Pawar and the Maratha generals who historically influenced Delhi’s political landscape. “The generals of the Maratha empire were kingmakers in Delhi and appointed rulers here after conquering it twice. However, if someone comes to Delhi with the intention to settle here permanently, he is unable to do so,” he remarked.

He further added, “This is a city of transition. Outsiders come here, rule, and go back. Those who are ruling Delhi today will also have to return. Some have returned to Rajasthan, some to Maharashtra, and some will return to Gujarat.” Raut also noted that betrayal and conspiracy are inherent to Delhi’s political culture.

Pawar, reflecting on his early days in politics, recounted his first visit to Delhi in 1962-63 for a Congress meeting. He shared how he and his colleagues were left awestruck upon seeing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in person, highlighting the reverence he holds for India’s political legacy.

Raut’s praise for Pawar signals a potential thaw in the strained relations between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (SP), as both parties navigate the complex political landscape of Maharashtra and national politics. The event underscored Pawar’s enduring influence and the respect he commands across party lines.

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