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Karnataka Assembly Elections

Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar are poster boys of corruption, says IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

As curtains fall on Karnataka campaign, the BJP leader talks about his party’s chances in Karnataka, corruption allegations against Bommai govt, and ‘The Kerala Story’.

BJP seeks EC action against Sonia Gandhi for reference to Karnataka’s ‘sovereignty’, but she never used word

In complaint submitted Monday, BJP election management committee convener Shobha Karandlaje also urged EC to direct registration of FIR against Congress former president.

In coastal Karnataka, Bajrang Dal finds new ‘josh’ to campaign for BJP after Congress’ ‘ban’ promise

Bajrang Dal, which Congress promised to 'ban' if voted to power, has presence in coastal Karnataka. The issue, though not a 'game-changer' will likely neutralise anti-incumbency in state.

BJP calls on EC, wants action against Sonia Gandhi over ‘Karnataka sovereignty’ tweet

After a Sonia rally in Hubbali Saturday, the Congress had tweeted it would not allow anyone to pose a threat to the state’s ‘sovereignty’

Eight CMs since 2008, but 25% of Karnataka’s seats have stuck to the same party since 2008

Voters of 58 of Karnataka's seats chose the same party in 2008, 2013 and 2018. Of these, 25 seats are with Congress, 23 with BJP and 10 with JD(S).

Lingayat turf Belagavi wonders if BJP’s still best bet, ‘mistreatment; of Yediyurappa, Shettar, Savadi stings

Belagavi is divisional headquarters of Kittur-Karnataka, where Lingayats are possibly the biggest influencers. Members of the community say they have much to deliberate upon before voting.

In ‘heart-to-heart’, Congress CM hopefuls Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar discuss polls & health, project ‘party unity’

Amid rumours of rivalry, Congress veterans Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar discuss each other's health, a near-miss, and the party's poll promises for Karnataka.

Modi charisma, quota rejig, free vaccines: 3 factors BJP’s banking on to break JDS spell in south Karnataka

In the 10 May assembly polls, the party is expecting a good show in traditional strongholds in north Karnataka, but its focus is on the south, which is a Vokkaliga belt.

How can Congress compare Bajrang Dal to PFI? Does Shivakumar not worship Hanuman, says Sadananda Gowda

BJP’s north Bengaluru MP and former Vokkaliga CM of poll-bound Karnataka says he is confident party will achieve absolute majority and win 130 of the 224 assembly seats.

‘Playing with Hindu faith’ — BJP heavyweights fan out across Karnataka, target Congress days ahead of polls

While PM Modi held a massive roadshow in Bengaluru, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath & other senior BJP leaders attacked Congress over the Bajrang Dal row.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.