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Draped in a traditional pink saree, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Udupi-Chickmaglur, along with BJP workers, climbed the ancient stone stairway barefoot to reach the 3,300 feet high summit of Chamundi hills which houses centuries-old Chamundeshwari temple. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: K'taka BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje offer prayers for Yeddyurappa to be next CM

Karandlaje had expressed her confidence that BJP will soon form the government in Karnataka after winning the floor test in the Assembly.

19 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

Kumar said that the law would take its course without any consideration as to who the person is, what the situation is. (Photo: File)

Will not be flexible for anyone, won't buckle under pressure: K’taka Speaker

The rebel MLA had alleged that the Assembly Speaker was delaying the process of accepting their resignations.

13 Jul 2019 12:31 PM

He asked Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar to fix the time for it. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Not here to cling to power: K'taka CM in Assembly, seeks trust vote

'After all these developments, I am seeking your permission and time to prove the majority in this session,' he added.

12 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (Photo: File)

Coalition looking for new Karnataka CM to end crisis

Kharge alleged that the Opposition BJP is engineering defections to overthrow governments in states ruled by Opposition parties.

08 Jul 2019 3:21 AM

Jadhav was among the four MLAs who had skipped two Congress Legislature Party meetings. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

K'taka rebel Congress MLA Umesh Jadhav resigns, likely to join BJP

The reason for his resignation was not immediately clear.

04 Mar 2019 11:31 AM

On media reports that some Congress leaders are planning to join the BJP, Yeddyurappa said he has no knowledge about it, but would wait for any such developments. (Photo: File)

Modi wave hasn't waned, BJP hopes to win more seats in LS polls: Yeddyurappa

'PM Modi's popularity has not waned. His wave is still on across the country,' Yeddyurappa said.

18 Feb 2019 6:57 PM

Congress leader HC Yogish said: 'Why they are scared of SIT? Believe in SIT and face consequences.' (Photo: ANI)

Audio clip row: Yeddy promised Rs 10 cr to each MLA, claims K'taka Cong leader

Cong leader said, 'We heard that Yeddyurappa may raise Rs 5k-10k per vote to come back to power.'

14 Feb 2019 3:19 PM

'They have been elected in the Congress party and living in the Congress party for two decades, I think some good sense has prevailed,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 dissenting MLAs are back, will see their actions: K’taka minister D K Shivakumar

K'taka Cong recommended disqualification of MLAs who did not attend ongoing state budget, as well as CLP meet ahead of budget.

13 Feb 2019 2:50 PM

The political war over charges of horse-trading had escalated in Karnataka Friday with Kumaraswamy releasing an audio clip in which Yeddyurappa is purportedly trying to lure a JD(S) MLA for destabilising the coalition government. (Photo: File)

K'taka CM announces SIT probe into audio clip row to 'bring out truth'

Kumaraswamy said he was also 'pained' at the charge against the Speaker and accepted his suggestion to form an SIT.

11 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

The chief minister said he would send the audio clips to Modi who, he said, claims about being 'the only saviour' of this country. (Photo: File)

'Show your real face': HD Kumaraswamy airs audio clips, attacks PM Modi

K'taka CM said that during purported conversation Yeddyurappa had also spoken about 'Rs 50 crore offer to book' assembly speaker.

08 Feb 2019 6:04 PM

He said the legislators Ramesh Jarakiholi, Mahesh Kumtalli, Nagendra, Umesh Jadhav and Ganesh JN were absent from the CLP meet held in January this year. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Siddaramaiah calls for suspension of 4 ‘missing’ K'taka Cong MLAs

Siddaramaiah said, 'All four dissenting lawmakers wrote a letter to me in which they said that they can't come before February 15.'

08 Feb 2019 3:20 PM

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy releases an audio clip of a conversation allegedly between BJP State Chief BS Yeddyurappa and JDS MLA Naganagowda Kandkur's son Sharana where Yeddyurappa made an offer Rs 25 lakh and ministerial post for his father. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Kumaraswamy releases audio clip, claims ‘Yeddyurappa trying to poach MLAs’

Kumaraswamy is set to present the state budget on Friday at 12:32 pm, which is considered an auspicious time.

08 Feb 2019 10:55 AM

Siddaramaiah, had earlier issued a whip to party legislators to be present in the Assembly during the budget session.(Photo: File)

What prevents BJP from moving no-confidence motion? asks Cong leader Siddaramaiah

During the uproar, the BJP MLAs claimed that the state government is a minority government and it does not have the required numbers.

07 Feb 2019 3:50 PM

The BJP leaders in the Assembly claimed that the Kumaraswamy-led Congress-Janata Dal (United) coalition government lacked majority as four Congress lawmakers were missing in the House on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

‘Let them try’: Cong leader Shivakumar on BJP moving no-confidence motion

Siddaramaiah has issued another notice to four dissenting party MLAs seeking an explanation before or after Assembly Session.

06 Feb 2019 5:38 PM

'Operation Kamala is still on. Even last night they (BJP) offered one of our MLAs, a huge amount of money and asked him where it should be sent. You will be surprised to know the gift amount. Our MLA responded that he did not need any gift and wants to be left alone. This is how they are still working on poaching,' Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

'Operation Kamala' still on claims K'taka CM, BJP refutes it

Former state chief minister and CLP leader Siddaramaiah also accused BJP of attempting to poach legislators.

26 Jan 2019 1:13 PM

'I have seen B Nagendra's reply who said he is loyal to party and they never met any BJP leaders. I haven't seen replies by the other two MLAs. We will take action accordingly after looking at all replies,' the former CM said. (Photo: ANI)

Notice served to 4 MLAs, no problem to govt, says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah said 3 of the MLAs had responded to notice with exception of Umesh Jadhav, who has not replied yet.

25 Jan 2019 12:14 PM

'No one is above the law. Already an FIR has been lodged. The party (Congress) also has taken disciplinary action by suspending him. Police and our department are doing their duty...we are looking out,' Patil said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

K'taka brawl incident: Cops on look out for MLA Ganesh, says home minister Patil

Home Minister MB Patil said Ganesh, who has been suspended from Congress, would 'not be spared' and would be arrested at the earliest.

23 Jan 2019 3:37 PM

Anand Singh was hospitalised after he was allegedly hit on the head with a bottle by JN Ganesh at Bengaluru's Eagleton resort, where Congress legislators were moved on Friday by the party, the local media reported. (Photo: File)

Will take legal action: Wife of hospitalised K'taka Cong lawmaker

'If it is true that Ganesh beat up my husband, my children and I will not keep quiet,' Laxmi Singh said.

21 Jan 2019 9:13 AM

Amit Shah was admitted to New Delhi's AIIMS on Wednesday due to a swine flu infection. (Photo: File)

Karnataka gamble: Congress, BJP spar on Amit Shah's swine flu

BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao accused Congress of supporting such ‘toxic’ statements.

18 Jan 2019 1:45 PM

Around 20 Youth Congress workers led by Haryana Pradesh Congress General Secretary Pradeep Singh raised slogans against the NDA government outside the five-star ITC Grand Bharat resort located on the outskirts of Gurgaon. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Karnataka political turmoil: Youth Cong workers protest outside Haryana resort

The protesters alleged that the BJP was 'disrespecting the Constitution and murdering democracy' in the country.

16 Jan 2019 12:56 PM

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