Lok Sabha polls: Karnataka BJP: Will elaborate plans, Modi’s image trump undercurrent of dissidence?

March 16, 2024 08:50 pm | Updated 08:51 pm IST - BENGALURU For the Opposition BJP, which is keen to win at least 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka with its ally JD(S), the announcement of poll dates coincided with the formal launch of public campaign by …...Read More

Congress has lost its prominence in UDF, says Padmaja

March 16, 2024 08:46 pm | Updated 08:47 pm IST - KANNUR Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of former Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently has claimed that the Congress has lost its prominence in the United Democratic Front (UDF). Speaking at the inauguration of the …...Read More

Yaduveer calls on senior JD(S) leaders

March 16, 2024 08:46 pm | Updated 08:46 pm IST - MYSURU BJP candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar called on senior Janata Dal (Secular) leaders during the last 24 hours and sought their backing and support for the forthcoming elections. While he met former MLA …...Read More

RGIA sees a dip in passenger traffic in February

March 16, 2024 08:44 pm | Updated 08:44 pm IST - HYDERABAD The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) witnessed a dip in passenger traffic and aircraft movements during February, according to data released by GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited. In February, RGIA handled 20.7 lakh passengers, marking a 9% increase compared …...Read More

KMB invites EOI for passenger ship service to Gulf from Kerala

March 16, 2024 08:41 pm | Updated 08:41 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) has invited expression of interest (EOI) from firms for starting a passenger ship service to Gulf countries from Kerala. Firms with expertise in operating passenger ships, cruises, vessels, and inland vessels can apply. …...Read More

Polling for Shivamogga Lok Sabha on May 7, the administration prepared to implement model code of conduct

March 16, 2024 08:41 pm | Updated 08:41 pm IST - Shivamogga The model code of conduct has come into effect and the public can complain to the Election Commission if they notice any violations of the code through the Cvigil application, said Gurudatta Hegde, Deputy Commissioner of Shivamogga. Addressing …...Read More

Yediyurappa dares Congress to win single seat in Karnataka in Lok Sabha elections

March 16, 2024 08:40 pm | Updated 08:40 pm IST - KALABURAGI Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has challenged Congress to win at least a single seat in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Addressing the gathering during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mega rally at Nutan Vidyalaya ground in …...Read More

Karnataka: Janata Dal (Secular): The challenge of identity and relevance in an alliance with saffron party

March 16, 2024 08:38 pm | Updated 08:39 pm IST - Bengaluru In its 25th year of founding, the Janata Dal (Secular) will be fighting a crucial election this time after a severe drubbing in the assembly elections in May. In a reversal of alliance, the regional outfit that aligned …...Read More

All-women e-auto rally makes it to Hyderabad

March 16, 2024 08:34 pm | Updated 08:57 pm IST - HYDERABAD A mother of three from Charminar, a homemaker until 10 months ago, has taken to plying autorickshaws in the bustling streets of the Old City after being trained by the Moving Women (MOWO) Social Initiative. Naseem is among …...Read More

More than 20 lakh eligible to vote in April 26 elections to Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency

March 16, 2024 08:33 pm | Updated 08:37 pm IST - MYSURU A total of 20,72,337 people are eligible to cast their votes in the elections to Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency scheduled to be held on April 26. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru after the Election Commission of India …...Read More