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    • Karnataka Cabinet Allocation: Siddaramaiah keeps finance; a look at some portfolios for state ministers

      Karnataka Cabinet Allocation: Siddaramaiah keeps finance; a look at some portfolios for state ministers

      Two days after the Karnataka cabinet reached its full strength of 34, the portfolios were allocated with Chief minister Siddaramaiah keeping Finance and his deputy getting the Major and Medium Irrigation, and Bengaluru City Development ministers. A look at some of the portfolios for Karnataka ministers.

    • Karnataka Government Formation: Siddaramaiah to be next CM, Shivakumar to be his deputy

      Karnataka Government Formation: Siddaramaiah to be next CM, Shivakumar to be his deputy

      After four days of uncertainty, Congress is set to announce Siddaramaih as the chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar as the deputy chief minister of the state. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on May 20.

    • Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Modi's ruling BJP voted out in key Indian state

      Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Modi's ruling BJP voted out in key Indian state

      India's opposition Congress party won power in a key state on May 13, partial election results showed, defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP a year ahead of national polls. It ousted Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from office in Karnataka, the only southern state controlled by the Hindu nationalist grouping.

    • Karnataka Election 2023: Congress likely to announce CM at CLP meeting in Bengaluru on May 14

      Karnataka Election 2023: Congress likely to announce CM at CLP meeting in Bengaluru on May 14

      Karnataka Election 2023: Mallikarjun Kharge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, K C Venugopal are amongst the leaders to be present in the CLP meeting.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections: BJP bids to retain power in south Indian bastion

      Karnataka Assembly Elections: BJP bids to retain power in south Indian bastion

      Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced a key test on May 10 as the only southern state where his Hindu nationalist BJP party holds power went to the polls a year before national elections.

    • Karnataka Elections 2023: Five-time MLA Yogeshwara vs JD(S)'s Kumaraswamy: It's a 'tight fight' in Channapatna

      Karnataka Elections 2023: Five-time MLA Yogeshwara vs JD(S)'s Kumaraswamy: It's a 'tight fight' in Channapatna

      Karnataka Elections 2023: Channapatna in Ramanagara district is witnessing a high-stake battle between JD(S) leader and two-time Chief Minister H D Kumaraswmy and BJP's C P Yogeshwara. Both belong to the dominant Vokkaliga community in the region.

    • Will BJP Succeed in mission ‘Finish Siddaramaiah’: Varuna Holds the Answer

      Will BJP Succeed in mission ‘Finish Siddaramaiah’: Varuna Holds the Answer

      The electoral outcome in Varuna will clearly have a bearing on the state’s political landscape post these elections.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Will the Gowdas regain Hassan this time?

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Will the Gowdas regain Hassan this time?

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: In the 2018 assembly elections, barring Hassan, JD -S had bagged all six seats from the district – Holenarasipur, Belur, Arasikere, Sravanabelagola, Saklespur and Arkalgud. The Gowdas are confident that their monopoly cannot be questioned by just one aberration.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Why Basavaraj Bommai is sitting pretty in Shiggaon constituency

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Why Basavaraj Bommai is sitting pretty in Shiggaon constituency

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: The incumbent chief minister may not get the top job in the state again. But his popularity among the Lingayats and the Muslims should all but guarantee the BJP leader’s return to the state assembly.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Can the Modi magic turn the tide in BJP’s favour?

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Can the Modi magic turn the tide in BJP’s favour?

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: North Karnataka is key to the electoral fortunes of political parties in the May 10 state assembly polls. The question is whether Modi’s charisma will tilt the vote in favor of the BJP or an anti-incumbency wave go in favour of the Congress.

    • EC asks Karnataka poll machinery to remain vigilant against attempts to influence voters, candidates

      EC asks Karnataka poll machinery to remain vigilant against attempts to influence voters, candidates

      Ahead of the May 10 polls the Commission has directed the CEO of Karnataka to ensure constant monitoring of ground situation and strengthen vigil over social media platforms for prompt and timely action against any attempt of bribery or intimidation to candidates and voters.

    • Tough task ahead for Somanna & Ashoka as they take on Congress CM prospects in their strongholds

      Tough task ahead for Somanna & Ashoka as they take on Congress CM prospects in their strongholds

      There’s a feeling among the BJP cadre that senior leaders are refusing to come out of their comfort zones and push the boundaries for the party. Thus, the BJP wants to activate its cadre in hitherto neglected seats.

    • Karnataka Election 2023: Shivakumar bats for Kharge as CM, upset Siddaramaiah wants clarity on post

      Karnataka Election 2023: Shivakumar bats for Kharge as CM, upset Siddaramaiah wants clarity on post

      Siddaramaiah, known for his obdurate actions at times, is aspiring to become CM for the second time and is capable of taking a tough stand not to contest the elections if he is disregarded.

    • Nandini vs Amul in Karnataka: Is it politics over milk or distrust for Amit Shah?

      Nandini vs Amul in Karnataka: Is it politics over milk or distrust for Amit Shah?

      Congress and JD(S) leaders have been hitting out at the BJP for silently allowing Amul to ‘dislodge’ the Nandini brand of milk and curd. Even pro-Kannada organisations have hit the streets over the issue.

    • BJP Parliamentary Board to meet tomorrow to finalise candidates for Karnataka polls

      BJP Parliamentary Board to meet tomorrow to finalise candidates for Karnataka polls

      Election notification will be issued on April 13, while the last date for filing nominations is April 20.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: BJP Parliamentary Board to meet tomorrow to finalise candidates for polls

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: BJP Parliamentary Board to meet tomorrow to finalise candidates for polls

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: The BJP which aims to come back to power with an absolute majority has set a target of winning at least 150 of the total 224 seats.

    • Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep backs CM Bommai as BJP gets 'star power' for campaigning

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep backs CM Bommai as BJP gets 'star power' for campaigning

      Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: The actor, however, said he is not entering politics and neither is he contesting the polls.

    • PM Modi to attend ‘Vijay Sankalpa Yatra’ closing ceremony in Karnataka ahead of Assembly Elections

      PM Modi to attend ‘Vijay Sankalpa Yatra’ closing ceremony in Karnataka ahead of Assembly Elections

      The Vijay Sankalp Yatra started on March 1 across Karnataka. The four parts of the yatra were launched from Chamarajanagar, Bidar, Belagavi, and Bengaluru.

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