Karnataka

If voted to power, the Congress will consider framing a law for Sabarimala that will uphold the belief of the faithful, said AICC general secretary K C Venugopal. Speaking at the ‘Indian Vottu Varthamanam’ organized by Kesari Memorial Journalists’ Trust here on Sunday, he said that the Centre which kept silent when the court pronounced its verdict, was now saying that it will try to convince the

Belagavi, Apr 15: The next government, irrespective of its party, will have to construct the Ram temple at the land of Babri Masjid, according to Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt. Speaking to media persons here the sere said the temple and the mosque can co-exist at Ayodhya, but the mosque should be at a distance from the temple to avoid any dispute. “I stand by my view that Ram mandir

Kasaragod, Apr 15: In protest against the authorities’ refusal to heed their 12-year-old demand for a fishing harbour, the fisherfolk of the coastal area of Ajanur, near Kanhangad, here have decided not to vote in the coming Lok Sabha election. The previous United Democratic Front (UDF) government had sanctioned funds for commissioning a study on the harbour project by the Pune-based Central Water

Magnaluru, Apr 14: In a shocking incident, city-based budding cartoonist and food blogger Nikhil Pai has allegedly committed under mysterious circumstances. According to police, the 29-year-old ended his life by consuming poison. It is not yet clear what exactly persuaded the married man to resort to the extreme step. The police said he had gone out after quarrelling with his mother at home

Bengaluru, Apr 14: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman said said on Sunday that Modi Government is working round the hour for the needs of common people and carry its fight against corruption, and it is for the country to decided to vote Narendra Modi back to power as the next Prime Minister. Speaking at a roadshow in support of Bangaluru South BJP Candidate Tejaswi Surya, she said after

Bengaluru, Apr 14: Electorate in Karnataka will not be allowed to carry smart-phones or mobile phones inside the polling booth while going to vote to prevent them from taking selfies or recording videos, an official said on Sunday. "The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) prevents voters from carrying mobile phones or smart-phones and cameras inside the polling booth. In fact, no voter will be allowed to

Apr 14: India's tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant's most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit endorsements to being hot-button issues themselves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election bid has received huge financial backing from corporate India, raising fears about the integrity of the world's largest democratic process, experts say. Meanwhile

Mysuru, Apr 14: On the home turf of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha segment, Congress strongman Siddaramaiah is facing an acid test in the lines of neighbouring Mandya where chief minister H D Kumaraswamy is waging high stakes in favour of his son. The election fever is turning hotter in the Mysuru segment which has turned a BJP stronghold after the advent of sitting BJP member and outspoken Pratap Simha

Tumakuru, Apr 14: It will be a tough challenge for Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) Supremo H D Devegowda, who after leaving his traditional seat Hassan LS seat to his Grandson Prajwal Revanna, is testing his political fortune from Tumakuru, where JD(S) has never won a LS seat in the past. Though his candidature was supported by Congress, coalition partner in the State Government, he has to

Vijayawada, Apr 14: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party national president N Chandrababu Naidu will campaign for JD(S) in Mandya constituency in Karnataka on April 15. TDP party sources said that the Chief Minister would campaign for former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s grandson and Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumar in Mandya constituency. The TDP sources