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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

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.