Karnataka

Karnataka's public campaigning ends; Silence Period is in effect [details]

The high-voltage campaigning for Karnataka's May 10 assembly election ended on Monday, with all three major political parties – the BJP, Congress, JD(S), and various independents – making a last-ditch effort to lure voters.

May 8, 2023

Average assets of 168 repeat candidates increased in Karnataka: ADR report

Of the 189 MLAs in Karnataka, who have been fielded again by their parties, assets of 168 MLAs have increased while the assets of the 21 MLAs have decreased, according to data that the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) published on Saturday.

May 6, 2023

PM Modi talks to BJP workers in K'taka ahead of elections; shares crucial tips towards victory [details]

The upcoming elections in Karnataka are receiving greater attention on a national level. The BJP continues to place a lot of faith in PM Modi to change the course of the election, frequently invoking the Prime Minister during the campaign.

Apr 28, 2023

K'taka Polls: DK Shivakumar 'fears' rejection of nomination papers

Fearing rejection, Shivakumar got his brother D.K. Suresh, file his nomination from Kanakapura constituency on Thursday.

Apr 21, 2023

Karnataka polls: Ayanur Manjunath to quit BJP and contest as Independent from Shivamogga

In yet another setback to Karnataka BJP, Ayanur Manjunath from Shivamogga district on Wednesday announced that he will resign as an MLC and also from primary membership of the party.

Apr 19, 2023

Man kills lover after celebrating her birthday in Bengaluru, arrested

Karnataka Police have arrested a person on charges of killing his lover after celebrating her birthday in Bengaluru, officials said on Saturday.

Apr 15, 2023

BJP releases list of 189 candidates; Bommai in fray from Shiggaon [see full list here]

The BJP on Tuesday released its first list of candidates for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections, comprising 189 names.

Apr 11, 2023

Amul vs Nandini: BJP in tricky spot ahead of elections; opposition calls Amul a threat [details]

Amul is a Gujarat state milk cooperative brand and its entry into Karnataka poses the risk of alienating a crucial electoral vote bank comprising local dairy farming community

Apr 10, 2023

Nandini Vs Amul: Pro-Kannada activists throw Amul products on street in protest

The members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike on Monday staged a protest by throwing Amul products on a street here to oppose the direct sale of milk by Amul in the state.

Apr 10, 2023

Amul vs Nandini row grips poll fever in Karnataka; Congress, JD(S) oppose, BJP defends

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said Congress is doing politics over the issue

Apr 10, 2023

Teenager stabs fiance on pretext of making reels in Karnataka

A 17-year-old teenager has been taken into custody on the charges of stabbing her fiance in neck on the pretext of making reels in Karnataka's Haveri district, police said on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2023

Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases, including poll-bound Karnataka

These states include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana.

Apr 7, 2023

Heavy rain forecast for five Karnataka districts

The Meteorological department has predicted heavy rain for five districts in Karnataka from Thursday.

Apr 6, 2023

Karnataka polls: BJP leadership meet to decide on candidates, Congress finalises 2nd list

With around a month left for the May 10 Assembly polls, all the parties have expedited their process of finalising the tickets in Karnataka.

Apr 1, 2023

Couple charred to death in Karnataka's Yadgir district

A couple was charred to death in Karnataka's Yadgir district on Monday due to an electric short circuit.

Mar 27, 2023

Karnataka: Security breach during PM Modi's roadshow in Davanagere district, one held

An incident of security breach was reported during the roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Davanagere district of Karnataka on Saturday.

Mar 25, 2023

Plea filed in SC challenging automatic disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi has been granted a bail and his sentence was suspended for 30 days to let him appeal the decision in a higher court.

Mar 25, 2023

K'taka 2nd PUC exams begin today, political events postponed for now

The examination is being held at 1,109 examination centres for 7,26,195 students.

Mar 9, 2023

K'taka bribe: Congress' poster campaign on absconding BJP MLA Virupakshappa

Karnataka Youth Congress pasted hundreds of posters in Bengaluru and Davanagere districts with a big photograph of the accused MLA and has "Missing" written in block letters.

Mar 7, 2023

PM modi to inaugurate Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shivamogga airport in poll-bound Karnataka on Monday.

Feb 27, 2023