Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) In the inaugural phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, a notable surge in voter turnout characterised the electoral landscape across 14 constituencies on Friday.
Ballari, April 26 (UNI) Using colorful language, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday dubbed the BJP as "Bharatiya Chombu Party." and accused it of plundering public funds and leaving citizens with empty promises.
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The Election Commission revealed on Friday that a case has been registered against BJP candidate Dr. K Sudhakar for alleged bribery and undue influence on voters, alongside the seizure of Rs 4.8 crore in cash.
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Friday released preliminary figures indicating a diverse voter turnout across Karnataka in the ongoing elections.
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The electoral fervor swept across Karnataka on Friday as citizens queued up to exercise their franchise for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Bengaluru, April 25 (UNI) Karnataka is on the cusp of a pivotal electoral contest as the state braces for parliamentary elections to 14 out of its 28 seats this Friday. The state has become a focal point for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress party, and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS)-led NDA alliance, setting the stage for an intense political battle.
Bengaluru, April 25 (UNI) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Thursday announced to summon the Karnataka Chief Secretary over the state government''s decision to grant "blanket reservation" to the Muslim community.
Bengaluru, April 25 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s recent claims regarding reservation policies in the state, and labeled Modi''s assertions as a "blatant lie" accusing him of lacking basic knowledge on the issue.
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) Public campaigning for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka concluded at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, with the elections set to take place on Friday.
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has taken action against the official X handle of the State BJP.
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has expressed concerns over the Karnataka government''s decision to extend reservation benefits to the entire Muslim community.
Hubballi (Karnataka), April 24 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP candidate for Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, Pralhad Joshi, has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of leaking photos from the mobile of Neha Hiremath''s alleged killer.
By BD NarayankarBengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka mark a critical juncture for the Janata Dal (Secular), which is grappling with the challenge of retaining its political relevance following a significant setback against the Congress in last year''s state assembly elections.
Bengaluru, April 23 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday demanded the immediate suspension of Karnataka Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel, accusing him of colluding with the Congress government by allowing a protest against the Centre on the Vidhana Soudha premises.
Chitradurga (Karnataka), April 23 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressing a large election rally here on Tuesday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s ''''biased approach'''' towards states in crisis, citing the example of Himachal Pradesh.
Hubballi, April 23 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President, Vijayendra Yediyurappa, has urged the Congress-led state government to transfer the investigation of the tragic murder of student Neha Hiremath to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 23 (UNI) A cyclonic circulation lies over South Interior Karnataka & neighbourhood at 1.5 km above mean sea level, Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
By BD NarayankarBengaluru, April 21 (UNI) The Hubballi murder case has taken centre-stage in Karnataka, intensifying the political rhetoric between the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the parliamentary elections.
Bengaluru, Apr 20 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s scheduled visit to Karnataka, state Congress workers staged protests across the city on Saturday. The protestors carried empty pots as symbolic representations of the alleged neglect and lack of support towards the state by the central government.
Bengaluru, April 20 (UNI) The murder of MCA student Neha Hiremath continues to stir emotions and spark debates as new developments unfold.
Bengaluru, Apr 20 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s scheduled visit to Bengaluru here on Saturday, tensions have escalated between the Congress party and the central government over the alleged non-release of relief funds to Karnataka.
Belagavi, April 19 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Friday alleged that the "appeasement policies" of the state''s Congress government was "increasing Jihadi activities".
Belagavi, April 19 (UNI) Jagadish Shettar, the BJP candidate from the Belagavi parliamentary constituency, has expressed serious concerns over the "increasing Jihadi activities in Karnataka." He attributed this rise to the appeasement policies of the Congress government, alleging a collapse of law and order in the state.
Hubballi, Apr 18 (UNI) In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across Karnataka, a BCA student brutally stabbed his classmate to death in broad daylight in Hubballi. The horrifying incident was captured on camera, and the video has since gone viral on social media platforms.
Hassan, April 16 (UNI) Confident of NDA prospects, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday predicted the collapse of the Congress government in Karnataka after Lok Sabha elections.
Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) Karnataka BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 13 (UNI) The second day of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men''s National Football Championship 2024, being played at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here, saw a host of goals in the Group C matches on Saturday.
Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Lok Sabha poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14, a BJP official said on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, April 8 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday criticised the central government for the delay in providing drought relief to the state, citing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman''s acknowledgment that the announcement of general elections contributed to it.
Chitradurga, Apr 7 (UNI) The overturning of a private bus near Holalakere town in Karnataka on Sunday resulted in the loss of four lives and caused injuries to approximately 30 individuals, with eight of them in critical condition.
Bengaluru, April 7 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticised the Central Government''s delay and apparent confusion regarding the allocation of NDRF funds, accusing Union Ministers Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman of evading timely decisions and attempting to confuse the public with misleading statements.
Bengaluru, Apr 6 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday acknowledged the delay in providing drought relief to Karnataka and attributed it to the complexity of the procedure, involving multiple departments and assessment stages.
Kolkata, Apr 4 (UNI) The men''s teams from Maharashtra and Karnataka emerged triumphant to lift the 70+ and 80+ trophies after beating Delhi''s B side and Delhi, respectively, in the UTT 30th Masters National Table Tennis Championships at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Vijayapura, Apr 4 (UNI) A two-year-old boy, who fell into a 16-foot-deep borewell in Lachyana village of Indi taluk in the district, was rescued here on Thursday.
Bengaluru, April 4 (UNI) The Economic Cell of Karnataka BJP on Thursday said that the budget presented by the current Congress government for 2024 shows a deficit of Rs 27,000 crore, a significant departure from the surplus budget presented in 2023 by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Basavaraj Bommai.
Vijayapura, Apr 3 (UNI) A two-year-old boy fell into a borewell in Lachayan village of Indi taluk in Karnataka. Rescue operations are currently underway to retrieve the child, with multiple authorities and emergency services actively participating in the efforts.
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, represented by Senior Advocate Ravivarma Kumar, reiterated before the Karnataka High Court that there is no substantial evidence supporting the claims that the Congress election manifesto constituted bribery to lure voters during the 2023 elections.
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (UNI) On Wednesday, several candidates, among them Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and V Somanna, filed their nominations for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 26 in Karnataka.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) The teams from Delhi and Karnataka topped their respective groups of three teams each in the Men''s Team 80+ category and ensured a medal each on the first day of the UTT 30th Masters National Table Tennis Championships at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, April 3 (UNI) A man attempted to end his life by allegedly slitting his throat in the presence of Chief Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria, on the premises of Karnataka High Court here on Wednesday, police said.
Chikballapur, April 2 (UNI) The political scenario in Chikballapur and Kolar parliamentary constituencies seems to be heating up with the induction of two senior leaders into the Congress party.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet leaders of the BJP and JDS during his first campaign visit to Karnataka ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has a busy schedule planned for his day-long visit to Karnataka, which includes participating in a road show scheduled for Tuesday.
Bengaluru, March 30 (UNI) Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal voiced her condemnation on Saturday against remarks made by Karnataka Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa concerning the female candidate from BJP Gayathri Siddeshwara hailing from Davangere, Karnataka,Shivashankarappa''s remarks, made during a party workers'' meeting, implied that women should be confined to the kitchen and questioned Gayathri''s capability to understand the city''s issues.