Karnataka assembly elections 2018

Karnataka polls: BS Yeddyurappa, others files nominations

BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday filed his nomination papers from Shikaripura segment.

Apr 20, 2018, 00:54 AM IST

Karnataka polls: Sacrifice sleep to bring BJP to power, Amit Shah tells booth-level workers

Polling for Karnataka Assembly elections will be held from 7 am to 5 pm across the state on May 12. Votes will be counted on May 15.

Apr 19, 2018, 20:52 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: This is a Hindu vs Muslim election, BJP lawmaker sparks row with hate speech

He also repeatedly brought up the Ram mandir issue in his speech.

Apr 19, 2018, 20:15 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: BJP CM face Yeddyurappa files nomination from Shikaripura, says confident of big win

Yeddyurappa filed the nomination papers a day after BJP chief Amit Shah urged cheering crowds to call at least 50 people each and persuade them to vote for his party in the May 12 Karnataka assembly polls.

Apr 19, 2018, 14:59 PM IST

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: Serious criminal cases against several Congress, BJP and JDS candidates

The BJP has announced 154 candidates in its two lists so far, Congress released a list of 218 candidates, while the JDS has released a list of 126 candidates so far.

Apr 19, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says he is under pressure to contest from north Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he is still under pressure to contest from north Karnataka, fuelling speculation again whether he would opt for an alternative or a second constituency in the May 12 assembly elections. However, the chief minister, who has been fielded from Chamundeshwari, also said he has made it clear to the Congress high command about his unwillingness to contest from two constituencies.

Apr 18, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

Facebook begins fact-checking news in poll-bound Karnataka

Zuckerberg said Facebook will ensure that its platform is not misused to influence elections in India and elsewhere.

Apr 18, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

PM Modi's government has done more for Karnataka in 4 years than 4 generations of Congress: Amit Shah

"Congress had four generations in command here but what did each generation do to help?"

Apr 18, 2018, 13:36 PM IST

BJP is a party of criminals: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah has been leading Congress' charge against BJP in Karnataka - attacking the party on numerous issues.

Apr 18, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

BJP doesn't need social media to spread fake news, they have PM Modi: Divya Spandana

In an interview to DNA, Spandana said that the Prime Minister made allegations which had no basis at all.

Apr 18, 2018, 07:24 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Notification for May 12 polls issued

April 24 is the last date for filing nominations while scrutiny will be taken up on April 25. The last date for withdrawal is April 27.

Apr 17, 2018, 22:36 PM IST

BJP attacks Congress on poll ticket to lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi

Nirav Modi and Choksi are among the accused in the scam related to alleged cheating of the Punjab National Bank to the tune of about USD two billion.

Apr 17, 2018, 17:42 PM IST

Congress puts Madikeri seat on hold after reports of candidate being Mehul Choksi’s lawyer

The Congress had on Sunday announced its first list of 218 candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections.

Apr 17, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections: Why does Modi government favour corporates over millions of farmers, asks Siddaramaiah

Earlier in April, Siddaramaiah had dared BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa to contest from the Varuna constituency.

Apr 17, 2018, 13:57 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj's favourite Bellary brothers are back in BJP, tweets Congress Somashekar Reddy

The BJP's fielding of Reddy brother in upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections has become a contentious factor, with Opposition pointing at the party's penchant for “the corrupt and the tainted.”

Apr 17, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: On BJP's second list, Reddy brother, tainted ministers, and rape accused

The party has so far announced 154 candidates for the 224 seats.

Apr 17, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Denied ticket, BJP leader breaks down in front of cameras - Watch

It seems to be heartbreak season for politicians in all parties in Karnataka.

Apr 17, 2018, 00:13 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: BJP announces second list of candidates for 82 constituencies

The party has so far announced 154 candidates for the 224 seats.

Apr 16, 2018, 17:00 PM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM to skip contesting in Karnataka polls, will support Janata Dal (Secular)

Asaduddin Owaisi has now confirmed that his party All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will not contest the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018. The Hyderabad MP however confirmed that the party will extend its support to Janata Dal (Secular).

Apr 16, 2018, 13:55 PM IST