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Deve Gowda’s daughter-in-law pitches claim for Hassan seat, stirs family tensions
January 26,2023 11:58:45 AM
Bhavani Revanna statement comes against backdrop of rivalry with Kumaraswamy side of the family; he says there is another, "capable" candidate in the fray
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Indian student unfurls Karnataka flag at graduation ceremony in London, triggers debate on regional identities
January 23,2023 17:53:39 PM
Adhish R Wali tweeted a video of his graduation ceremony at City, University of London, in which he is seen unfurling the yellow and red flag of Karnataka.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
With communal harmony panel, development boards, Congress 10-point plan for coastal Karnataka
January 23,2023 14:22:18 PM
The Dasha Sankalpa charter for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts includes budget outlays and packages for Mogaveera fishermen and OBC Bunts
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Why PM Modi has distributed land title deeds to Banjaras, an SC group in Karnataka
January 20,2023 09:25:20 AM
Days before the event, JD(S) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy questioned the PM's presence at the event. How have such deeds been distributed in the past, and what has changed in the run-up to state elections in Karnataka? We explain.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Wary of Panchamasali anger, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai may be hunting for new seat
January 19,2023 17:30:13 PM
Four-time MLA from Shiggaon, Bommai will have on his mind the seat's Panchamasali population, and a 2021 bypoll loss from nearby constituency
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Karnataka Congress’ Laxmi Hebbalkar: ‘Rs 2,000 promise will gain confidence of women, their family… One woman is not a single vote, but equivalent to five’
January 18,2023 10:48:52 AM
“Roopakala M, Anjali Nimbalkar, Sowmya Reddy and I won from constituencies where Congress had rarely won... We are giving our own example to the high command to convince them to field women in such constituencies.”
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Panchamasali leaders’ slugfest deals a body blow to Karnataka BJP ahead of polls
January 16,2023 14:02:09 PM
The no-holds-barred feud between industries minister Murugesh Nirani and ex-Union minister Basangouda Patil Yatnal, raging Since 2021 over the Panchamasali quota issue, has given Congress fresh ammunition against BJP
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Congress shakes things up with free power promise in Karnataka, BJP says ‘irresponsible’
January 14,2023 15:30:36 PM
After Gujarat, Himachal, promise enters Karnataka poll lexicon, Cong says trying to ease people's burden; power tariff saw three hikes in 2022 in the state
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
After Amit Shah attack, JD(S) may get second wind as BJP looks to trump Congress in Old Mysuru
January 11,2023 09:04:26 AM
The face-off between Amit Shah and HD Kumaraswamy ahead of the Karnataka Assembly polls may take the sting out of Congress's campaign accusing JD(S) as a 'B team of BJP'
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Mahadayi water sharing row between Goa, Karnataka: What is the issue, why it has flared up
January 03,2023 15:48:14 PM
We explain what the Kalasa Banduri Nala project is, why it has been stuck for decades, and what positions Goa and Karnataka have taken on it recently.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Behind CM Bommai scotching of Nandini-Amul buzz: Opp milking of row, regional flare-up fear
January 02,2023 18:10:41 PM
Seizing on Amit Shah's remark that Nandini and Amul will cooperate, Oppn in poll-bound Karnataka has accused BJP of making a bid to 'merge' them
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Ahead of Karnataka polls, BJP tries to make the most of Assembly Winter Session
January 01,2023 17:25:38 PM
The Assembly approved an increase in SC and ST quotas even as the Bommai Cabinet allowed the reclassification of the Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities. Another highlight of the Belagavi session was the simmering border dispute with Maharashtra.
Sun, Jan 01, 2023
Nobody can dare occupy an inch at Indo-China border when ITBP is on patrol: Amit Shah
December 31,2022 21:13:47 PM
The Union home minister announces 100-day leave for forces serving at the border and promises to implement it before the next Lok Sabha elections.
Sun, Jan 01, 2023Lingayats and Vokkaligas recategorised in quota matrix, BJP on guard against blowback
December 31,2022 12:33:41 PM
Some in the ruling party in Karnataka fear that the Cabinet’s decision will lead to other caste groups raising similar demands about hiking their quota share.
Sat, Dec 31, 2022
Karnataka reclassifies Vokkaligas, Lingayats to raise their OBC quota sharePremium Story
December 30,2022 05:00:18 AM
The decision comes ahead of Assembly elections in the state next year -- and at a time when the Panchamasali sub-sect of Veerashaiva Lingayats has demanded inclusion in the 2A category which has 15% quota from their current 3B category which has 5% quota.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Vokkaligas and Lingayats, two dominant communities in Karnataka, get more reservation
December 29,2022 22:16:50 PM
According to the government, the new categories will not affect the reservation provided to other communities.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Border row a ‘do or die’ situation for Karnataka: Former PM Deve Gowda
December 29,2022 19:50:25 PM
When the border row was at its peak in 2006, the then chief minister HD Kumaraswamy convened a legislature session to announce Belagavi as the second capital of Karnataka.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Amid spectre of hung House, all eyes on BJP, Congress battle in Karnataka
December 29,2022 14:01:05 PM
The HD Deve Gowda-led JD(S) is hoping to play the 'kingmaker' role after the Karnataka Assembly polls slated for April 2023
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Karnataka polls: Amit Shah set to launch campaign with rally in Cong, JD(S) stronghold
December 28,2022 15:55:10 PM
The BJP targets a crowd of 1 lakh plus for the Mandya public meeting.
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Karnataka CM calls Maharashtra’s resolution on border row ‘worthless’
December 27,2022 20:39:07 PM
His statement came hours after the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to pursue the inclusion of 865 Marathi-speaking villages of Karnataka.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Karnataka passes Bill for new traffic authority: What is this body, how it will work
December 27,2022 19:01:48 PM
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru, which can potentially deter investors, is a major worry for the state government. Here is how Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority aims to fix traffic woes.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Newsmaker | From Republic of Ballari to original Op Lotus to muddied waters, Janardhan Reddy’s long run
December 27,2022 17:58:31 PM
Once one of Karnataka's most influential politicians, the Ballari Reddy has seen enough roller-coasters to risk another one
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Basavaraj Bommai heads to Delhi; will K S Eshwarappa and Ramesh Jarkiholi return to Karnataka cabinet?
December 26,2022 19:42:06 PM
BJP leaders are wary that these two could hurt the party's prospects in 10-15 constituencies if their demands are not met.
Tue, Dec 27, 2022
Inflation in Karnataka slower than the national average: Report
December 26,2022 14:52:01 PM
The state also had a better growth rate than the national average.
Tue, Dec 27, 2022
A Ballari brother makes news again, but BJP not too worried about Janardhan Reddy
December 26,2022 13:39:20 PM
With friend B Sriramulu and the two other Reddy brothers still in BJP, Janardhan's influence might be limited; bigger concern could be where leans Yediyurappa.
Tue, Dec 27, 2022