News for 'South Karnataka'

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

After three days of intense search operations, forest department officials tracked the wild cat in the city's outskirts at Kudlu Gate near Electronic City in Bengaluru South.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said his son and party's state Vice-President B Y Vijayendra will be contesting 2023 assembly polls from his Shikaripura constituency, which he will be vacating.

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'The wife will not only abuse her husband for giving her less money, but also abuse the government.' 'Look at the price of a cooking gas cylinder, it is Rs 1,200.'

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A depression over the southeast Arabian Sea, south of Porbandar in Gujarat, is likely to move northwestward and intensify into a cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If they wish to have any chance next year, the Congress and the alliance must quickly settle all issues, draw up an alternative agenda, and create a cohesive campaign.

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The complaint was lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Malviya.

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The African Union on Saturday joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies, a major diplomatic achievement of India's presidency.

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a 'safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'.

Key bypolls in Karnataka tomorrow

Key bypolls in Karnataka tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

It will be a litmus test for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka when it battles the Congress and the Janata Dal (S) in the by-poll to the eight constituencies in Karnataka on Saturday.

NaMo or Sonia? Who is trending in South India?

NaMo or Sonia? Who is trending in South India?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

With only four days to go for the big battle to begin, psephologist Dr Sandeep Shastri discusses with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa the trends in South India this poll season.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Some abandoned boats have been recovered in the Sir Creek area, Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C of the Army's Southern Command, told reporters at an event near Pune.

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Crop loss would the highest in Karnataka (where a little more than 75 per cent of the national output comes from), followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

BJP sources suggest that the upcoming elections will likely revolve around the renewed enthusiasm for the temple unless another theme with religious and nationalist undertones emerges.

Injured Gaikwad out of New Zealand T20Is

Injured Gaikwad out of New Zealand T20Is

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Gaikwad has played one ODI and nine T20s.

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sukanta Majumdar, the state BJP president, said, "Amit Shah has set a target of 35 seats. We will achieve that".

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In Vijayapura, Yediyurappa said neither he nor his son have made any such statements, and would not like to react to comments made by someone close to Vijayendra.

How Karnataka politics plays out in resorts

How Karnataka politics plays out in resorts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

It appears today that Karnataka legislators have spent more time in resorts than at the Karnataka legislative assembly or even their respective constituencies

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Don't make any claim till SC order: Shah to K'taka, Maha CMs

Don't make any claim till SC order: Shah to K'taka, Maha CMs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Karnataka-Maharashta border row escalated into violence after vehicles from both states were attacked and damaged in Belgaon and Pune.

BJP to hold 2-day meet in Hyderabad from July 2, aims expansion in South

BJP to hold 2-day meet in Hyderabad from July 2, aims expansion in South

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

This will be the first physical meeting of BJP's key decision-making body outside he national capital after a gap of five years.

Kerala, Karnataka to jointly tackle terror

Kerala, Karnataka to jointly tackle terror

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

A high-level meeting of police officers of Kerala and Karnataka has decided to jointly tackle terrorism. The meeting was inaugurated by the Additional Director General of Police Mahesh Kumar Singla at Kannur.

At least 30 killed as bus plunges into canal in Karnataka

At least 30 killed as bus plunges into canal in Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Most of the victims are school children, officials said, adding that they were returning home after half-a-day at school.

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Who's providing all this money to the BJP? And who's providing all this money to the Congress?' 'Where did all this money come from?' 'Who is enabling all these MLAs to be bought for Rs 50, 60 crores?' 'There's one MLA on whose behalf somebody claimed that the BJP invited him for Rs 60 crores. Whose money is this?'

Flood batters AP, Karnataka; 194 dead

Flood batters AP, Karnataka; 194 dead

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Heavy rains and surging flood water continued to batter Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, claiming 194 lives and inundating vast swathes of land.

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

"The Congress have gone and made promises in Punjab, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh that they never fulfilled," Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed.

South pips north in car, durables & realty

South pips north in car, durables & realty

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Good pay hikes, positive macroeconomic factors and the taming of inflation have had a positive effect on purchases

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Advani-Rajnath cold war behind Karnataka crisis?

Advani-Rajnath cold war behind Karnataka crisis?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Some BJP leaders believe the issue is not about Yeddyurappa's moves to contain the mining interests of the Reddy brothers in Bellary. The Rajnath Singh camp, which is pitted in a bitter battle with the Advani camp, has been accusing former Union minister Ananth Kumar, who is close to Advani, of triggering the crisis.

Karnataka: Railways suspends recruitment drive

Karnataka: Railways suspends recruitment drive

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

The decision to defer the recruitment process was in response to a request by the Home Department. Activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike had started an agitation on January 3, when the recruitment process began in Hubli, Bangalore and Mysore, alleging that Kannadiga youth had got a raw deal in the recruitment, as a majority of candidates came from Bihar, Jharkhand and other states. The Railways had rejected the allegation of the Vedike.

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Almost three months after announcing his new party, former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy on Monday announced 'football' as its poll symbol, the first list of candidates, and also manifesto, ahead of the assembly elections due by May.

Karthik to lead South Zone in Deodhar Trophy quarters

Karthik to lead South Zone in Deodhar Trophy quarters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Tamil Nadu's Dinesh Karthik will lead a 15-member South Zone squad in their quarter-final match against East Zone in the Deodhar Trophy in Guwahati on Sunday.

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'