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Karnataka Assembly Elections

Starstruck fans, bid to carve ‘own niche’ — meet actor Divya Spandana, Congress star campaigner for Karnataka

Three years ago, the Kannada actor, better known as 'Ramya', quit as head of Congress’s social media wing and took a social media hiatus. She is back in action ahead of the 10 May polls.

It’s a battle of ‘billionaires’ in Karnataka’s Ballari. ‘Kanakambaram’ and ‘khakhra’ are key to votes

In Ballari City, Rs 800-crore net worth of 4 election candidates, including two from Reddy mining family, surprises no one. Money talks more here than governance or caste, experts say.

BJP plans Hanuman Chalisa recitals in Karnataka after Modi attacks Congress for pitching ‘Bajrang Dal ban’

Faced with anti-incumbency in state, BJP seems to be using Bajrang Dal issue to consolidate its Hindu vote base. Congress has said Lord Hanuman & Bajrang Dal can’t be equated.

In Karnataka, it’s a battle of Congress’s perception management versus BJP’s micro-management

Congress’s strategy is to expose alleged shortcomings in governance. BJP, meanwhile, is doing what it does best — seat-by-seat micro-management while focussing on the PM’s appeal.

Rahul promises ‘free public bus travel’ to Karnataka women, ‘already in budget’ says CM Bommai

While BJP and Congress are yet to release formal manifesto for 10 May assembly elections in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) released one Thursday. All 3 parties made tall promises.

With its infra crumbling & green cover eroding, Bengaluru may vote over same issues in elections

Assembly polls are scheduled for 10 May. Calling development in city a 'nightmare', BJP says 'unregulated growth has exacerbated challenges & policy makers trying hard to play catch up'.

How losing Lingayat heavyweights Jagadish Shettar, Laxman Savadi to Congress could cost BJP Kittur-Karnataka

Miffed over ticket distribution, Savadi & Shettar joined Congress earlier in April. This could pose a challenge for BJP in Kittur-Karnataka, a region that sends 50 MLAs to assembly.

BJP & JD(S) edge out Congress in direct fights — analysing strike rates in Karnataka polls

More than 80% of seats BJP won in last 4 Karnataka polls saw direct contests with Congress. BJP improved its strike rate against JD(S) to 65% in 2018 from 31.25% in 2004.

‘Not parivarwaad’? BJP faces heat as ‘34 dynasts’ fielded in Karnataka, rule bent to give 4 families 2 tickets each

Congress has lashed out at BJP for seemingly violating its own policy against ‘dynastic politics’. BJP says it defines a dynasty differently.

Denied ticket, former Karnataka deputy CM Laxman Savadi quits BJP, joins Congress

On 12 April, Savadi resigned as Legislative Council member and from BJP’s primary membership after the party reportedly asked him to make way for newcomers.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.