BJP state chief Yeddyurappa's son Raghavendra is ahead of former CM Bangarappa's son Madhu Bangarappa of JD(S) by 36,351 votes in the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat.
Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
These results place a cordon sanitaire around the coalition government in the state. It would be injudicious to seek to topple it by unconventional means. The chemistry of the Congress – JDS alliance is being validated. Should the two sides come to an honorable seat sharing arrangement for the general election, they will sweep the state. BSY is past his sell by date. 2. In next door Maharashtra, the Congress and the NCP have agreed to an equal 24 – 24 settlement, with space to accommodate smaller parties. Should be SS stick to its Ekla Cholbe Re stance, it would spell disaster. Even fighting with the BJP, it will be at best an equal fight. UP, with the SP and the BSP together would be even more disruptive. 3. A tough general election looms. It will require a lot more than the spires of a mythical temple to recreate the magic of 2014.
These results place a cordon sanitaire around the coalition government in the state. It would be injudicious to seek to topple it by unconventional means. The chemistry of the Congress – JDS alliance is being validated. Should the two sides come to an honorable seat sharing arrangement for the general election, they will sweep the state. BSY is past his sell by date. 2. In next door Maharashtra, the Congress and the NCP have agreed to an equal 24 – 24 settlement, with space to accommodate smaller parties. Should be SS stick to its Ekla Cholbe Re stance, it would spell disaster. Even fighting with the BJP, it will be at best an equal fight. UP, with the SP and the BSP together would be even more disruptive. 3. A tough general election looms. It will require a lot more than the spires of a mythical temple to recreate the magic of 2014.