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Congress storms to power in Karnataka with 135 seats, BJP tally drops to 65, JD(S) reduced to 19

Karnataka Election Results 2023 highlights: Shivakumar says had 'assured high command will deliver Karnataka'. Bommai tells reporters BJP will 'take results in its stride'.

Advantage Congress as 3 exit polls give it majority in Karnataka, 5 say it’ll be largest party

Two of ten exit polls predict BJP win & five, which say Congress will emerge as single largest party, hint at possibility of Karnataka heading towards hung assembly.

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).

Astrologers predict me becoming CM in Karnataka, even BJP believes this: HD Kumaraswamy

In an interview, former CM Kumaraswamy also asserts that he has no regrets about sharing power with BJP in 2006, and that both Congress & BJP are JD(S)'s rivals in Karnataka.

Eshwarappa’s son loses out, BJP’s final Karnataka list has a Lingayat candidate for Shivamogga

While there has been resentment over ticket distribution, sitting MLA Eshwarappa, who opted out of race last week, says party has to ensure candidate Channabasappa’s win by big margin.

Congress lead in Bengaluru, JD(S)-leaning Old Mysuru, BJP ‘Hindutva lab’ — how Karnataka voted in 2018

Karnataka is broadly divided into Kittur-Karnataka and Kalyana-Karnataka, coastal and southern Karnataka. However, there are other sub-classifications.

‘Countering BJP’s Hindutva narrative’: Why Kumaraswamy has gone after Peshwa Brahmins

The Gowdas are not anti-Brahmins. Deve Gowda,  Kumaraswamy and Revanna, all are known to consult Brahmin astrologers and priests frequently.

Ageing Deve Gowda, feuding sons, and ‘Shakunis’ — what’s ailing JD(S) ahead of Karnataka polls

Several MLAs are already restless over Gowda family's excessive representation in the party. Worse, patriarch doesn't have much say anymore as his sons battle it out for control.

Hassan seat in demand as Deve Gowda’s daughter-in-law appears keen in run-up to Karnataka polls

The seat is turning out to be a major bone of contention, as she has not relented, despite JD(S) leader and her brother-in-law H D Kumaraswamy making it clear that she will not be fielded.

As 8th Gowda looks to enter Karnataka politics, JD(S) says, ‘Anyone can contest’

Ex-PM H.D. Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna announced herself as JD(S) candidate from Hassan Tuesday. Family is second only to Nehru-Gandhis in political representation.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.