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'If we have to make 'Congress-mukt Bharat' then it should be 'Congress Mukt Karnataka' first. It should begin from here," he said addressing an election rally at Kamalapurain Vijayanagar Assembly constituency from where Anand Singh is contesting on a BJP ticket. (Photo: File | ANI)

K'taka: Ahead of bypolls, Yediyurappa makes pitch for 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Yediyurappa said Cong and JD(S) could hardly register their presence in the LS election.

25 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said that if the BJP would have contested assembly elections in Maharashtra alone, it would have got two-thirds majority. (Photo: File)

Sena now wanted to enjoy power after 30 years: BJP's Sadananda Gowda

'I feel that there will be no party named Shiva Sena after six months,' Gowda said at a press conference.

24 Nov 2019 9:54 AM

In the north, property prices in Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR), and Mumbai were forecast to be stagnant in 2020.

India property market set for modest lift from govt measures: report

Earlier this month the government approved a 100 billion Indian rupee fund to help clear unfinished building projects.

22 Nov 2019 11:57 AM

Gurudasyal from Athani and Shivalinga Shivacharya Swamy from Hirekerur Assembly constituencies withdrew their nominations today, on the last day of withdrawal. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka bypolls: JD(S) candidates withdraw nomination from Athani, Hirekerur seats

JD(S) is supporting Sharath Bachegowda, an independent candidate in Hosakote constituency.

21 Nov 2019 8:30 PM

In separate letters to both Bachegowda fighting from Hoskote assembly constituency and Urs from Vijayanagara, the BJP said their contest against the party's official candidates was being considered as anti-party activity. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

K'taka bypolls: BJP expels 2 rebel MLAs for 'anti-party activities'

The rebel MLAs were contesting the upcoming assembly bypolls independent candidates.

21 Nov 2019 6:52 PM

Speaking to ANI, Jose MJ, Principal of Indraprastha Vidyalaya, said: "It has been observed that as the temperature of the environment rises, so do several health complications like stomach pain and drowsiness." (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka school introduces 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water

The objective is to make students drink enough water every day.

20 Nov 2019 3:02 PM

Pejavar Seer said if we had embraced cow, the symbol of love and innocence, then there would not have been any terrorists born in this country. (Photo: Facebook)

Make cow national animal instead of tiger to end terrorism, says Pejavar Seer

Theertha was speaking at the 'Santa Samagam' a congregation of saints in Udupi.

20 Nov 2019 2:36 PM

The bypolls were to commence from October 21 but they were postponed to December 5 as the Supreme Court was yet to deliver a verdict on the 17 disqualified MLAs. (Photo: File | Representational)

K'taka bypolls: Chief Electoral Officer rejects 54 nominations

Of the 248 candidates, 218 nominations, including 125 Independents, were found valid.

20 Nov 2019 2:24 PM

“Our agenda is to make sure that all the disqualified MLA lose the election. Whether JD(S) supports BJP or not, is not the issue to talk about at this point of time. They have to win at least 8 seats to touch 113 which is the majority number. 105+8 they have to win, to save the government,” Congress' Siddarmaiah said. (Photo: File)

K'taka bypolls: 'Agenda to make sure disqualified MLAs lose,' says Siddaramaiah

The polling for 15 constituencies will commence from December 5.

20 Nov 2019 11:36 AM

IT companies may shed 30,000-40,000 mid-level staff: Pai

Pai said about 80 pc of those who lose jobs would have employment opportunities in industries in general if they are specialists.

18 Nov 2019 5:04 PM

JD (S) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that it would be much easier for the Congress to enter into an alliance with BJP rather than going with Shiv-Sena as the former has "soft-Hindutva" face while Shiv Sena is known for its "Hard-Hindutva" stance. (Photo: File)

Congress should go with BJP instead of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra: Kumaraswamy

He said that in K'taka Assembly by-polls, JD (S) will win 8-10 seats out of 15 and this will start a new chapter in politics of Maharashtra.

18 Nov 2019 2:40 PM

The reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. An investigation into the incident is underway. (Photo: FIle)

K'taka Cong MLA Tanveer Sait attacked with knife, accused in custody

The MLA was rushed to a hospital and the attacker has been taken into police custody.

18 Nov 2019 11:46 AM

Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa, BJP state unit president Nalin Kumar Kateel and BJP national general secretary Muralidhar Rao hand over the party flag to MLA Anand Singh during a programme to induct the disqualified MLAs in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

Disqualified Karnataka MLAs join BJP, 13 get bypoll ticket

13 MLAs who played role in pulling down JD(S)-Cong govt get bypoll tickets.

15 Nov 2019 3:05 AM

Sonia Gandhi should become full- fledged President of the Congress to end uncertainty over the leadership issue, senior party leader M Veerappa Moily said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Sonia shouldn’t be left in uncertain situation, must become President: Veerappa Moily

'According to me, she has to be full-fledged President,' the former Karnataka chief minister said.

14 Nov 2019 3:13 PM

In what is seen as an indication that most of the disqualified legislators who joined BJP on Thursday will be party's candidates for December 5 bypolls, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa called them as "future MLAs and Ministers", as he assured of keeping up the promise made to them. (Photo: File)

I'm CM because of your sacrifice: Yediyurappa to K'taka Congress-JDS rebel MLAs

Yediyurappa also requested party men to work for their victory, by stating that 'ensuring their victory is on us, as BJP karyakartas'.

14 Nov 2019 2:41 PM

After an unsuccessful bid two months ago, India may attempt another soft landing on the Moon by next year-end, probably in November, sources in ISRO said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

India may again attempt ‘Chandrayaan-3’ landing on Moon next November

'The committee has been given a guideline to prepare the mission before the end of next year,' a senior ISRO official said.

14 Nov 2019 1:25 PM

In July this year, these 17 MLAs, including Baig, were disqualified by then Speaker KR Ramesh for rebelling against then Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and missing the trust vote. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

16 rebel Cong-JD(S) K'taka MLAs, barring Roshan Baig, join BJP

The rebel MLAs will join the BJP in the presence of Yediyurappa and State BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel.

14 Nov 2019 9:30 AM

BJP state President Nalin Kumar Kateel. (Photo: Twitter)

All 17 disqualified Karnataka MLAs to join BJP today

The disqualified MLAs met our national leaders in Delhi after the Supreme Court verdict and will join the BJP at its state office Thursday morning.

14 Nov 2019 3:02 AM

Following a complaint of chest pain, Shivakumar was admitted to the hospital on Monday night. (Photo: File)

Bengaluru: Congress leader DK Shivakumar discharged from hospital

Earlier, he was admitted to a hospital on November 1 following high blood pressure and variations in sugar level.

13 Nov 2019 7:52 PM

Upholding the then Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar's decision to disqualify them, the apex court had however struck down a portion of his order restricting them to contest polls till the completion of the present term of the House, which ends in 2023. (Photo: File)

Disqualified Karna MLAs welcome SC nod for contesting by-polls

Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar had disqualified the 17 legislators of the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition ahead of a trust vote in July.

13 Nov 2019 6:43 PM

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