Karnataka elections 2013: Jagadish Shettar slugs it out to pull off a 5th win

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 11:50

A win on his home turf here has become a matter of both survival and prestige for Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar as he is going the whole hog for a fifth victory from Hubli-Dharwad constituency.

Over 35 lakh first time voters for May 5 poll

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 00:06

The May five assembly elections in Karnataka would have 35,58,862 first time voters (18-22 age category), including 5,34,548 in the city, eligible to cast their ballot in the state, where there would be 52,034 polling stations.

Karnataka polls 2013: Modi likely to address only one public rally

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 15:59

Contrary to claims by state BJP leaders that Narendra Modi would conduct an extensive campaign tour ahead of the May 5 elections in Karnataka, it appears that as of now the Gujarat CM would address only one public meeting.

Karnataka Elections 2013: Independents candidates make their presence felt

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 21:19

While various political parties are holding rallies to reach out to their voters, independent candidates in the elections fray are leaving no stone unturned to make their presence felt.

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013: Political leaders connect to voters via social networking sites

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 21:00

With the Karnataka polls fast approaching, political leaders seem to be going tech-savvy and are now using social networking websites to connect with their voters.

Average asset of Karnataka MLAs goes up by nearly Rs 10 crore

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 15:24

Average asset of recontesting MLAs in the May five assembly elections has nearly doubled and rose by about Rs ten crore compared to five years ago in Karnataka, according to two NGOs tracking the trend.

Karnataka Elections 2013: BJP will emerge victorious, says Rajnath Singh

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 17:22

Rajnath Singh rejected suggestions that the ruling BJP was "sinking" in the Assembly poll-bound Karnataka.

Karnataka Assembly Polls 2013: Four nabbed for distributing pamphlets

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 14:39

Four persons who were allegedly distributing pamphlets in favour of a candidate in fray for the May Assembly polls in Karnataka have been arrested, police said.

Karnataka elections 2013: Film stars struggle to shine

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 14:31

People in Karnataka are generally crazy about film stars but this adoration has not tempted many actors to enter politics.

Karnataka polls: BSR Congress manifesto vows common man’s Republic

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 22:10

The BSR Congress founded by former health minister Sreeramulu has said that it would have political parties ruling a ‘common man Republic’.

Karnataka polls: LK Advani warns against indiscipline, corruption

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 09:27

BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday warned that indiscipline in the party would not be tolerated and there was no question of compromise on corruption.

Karnataka Assembly elections 2013: Three mining barons finding it hard to contest polls

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 00:00

As polling date in Karnataka draws closer, three mining barons are finding it hard to contest polls from Hospet constituency after the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered cancelling of their mining leases.