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Karnataka elections: Parties battle it out to woo crucial Lingayat vote bank
The leaders are believed to have asked BS Yediyurappa to convince the party to announce that its chief minister will be from the community.

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:06 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Despite Ajit’s clarification, unease in Pawar family, Ajit-Raut verbal war continues
There has been a flurry of activity in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut—who is considered close to NCP chief Sharad Pawar— demanded a response from Ajit on whether the BJP was attempting to break opposition parties. The BJP rushed to Ajit’s defence, saying that the MVA was maligning his image.

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Karnataka independent candidate from Yadgir deposits Rs. 10k in coins
An independent candidate from Karnataka's Yadgir constituency paid his deposit money of ₹10,000 entirely in coins to file nominations for the elections.

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 01:35 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
What drama in K’taka reveals
Dissent before polls is not new, but the logjam spotlights key aspects about nature of politics, money power and defections in Karnataka

Updated on Apr 12, 2023 06:36 PM IST
V-P Naidu says 'loopholes in anti-defection law, needs amendments'| Video
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said if a lawmaker wants to leave the party, he or she must also resign from the post. It is fine if the lawmaker wants to get re-elected but he or she shouldn't accept any post.

Published on Apr 25, 2022 07:48 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash