Although the outcome of these bypolls is unlikely to have an immediate impact on state politics, the contest is seen as a matter of prestige for both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.
Counting of votes for bypolls to two assembly constituencies in Karnataka -- Bagalkot and Davanagere South -- will be held on May 4, amid tight security, election officials said Sunday.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasised that the party high command follows a structured consultative process involving senior leadership before arriving at any conclusion on key organisational and political matters.
The latest decision follows the Cabinet's April 24 resolution that cleared a revised internal reservation formula within the overall 15 per cent SC quota, paving the way for long-pending government recruitment.
Power tussle within the ruling Congress intensified after the government completed half of its five-year term on November 20, 2025
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the performance as a result of "strong governance and strategic direction" in a post on X.
Hampi rewards slow travel, and its low costs make it perfect for travellers on a modest budget.
"People outside Karnataka can say what they wish to, but we should keep in mind the contribution this man has given," said Kichcha Sudeep
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25.
India's diverse bread culture features unique regional varieties beyond naan and roti, each with distinct ingredients and preparation methods.
The cabinet expansion in Karnataka has been under discussion for months, amid growing pressure within the state unit.
A massive fire that broke out at an LED goods warehouse in Bengaluru's Nandini Layout late Sunday night spread rapidly to a neighbouring women's paying guest accommodation, forcing around 50 residents to jump from upper floors to escape the blaze.
Ranveer Singh faced massive backlash on social media following the Kantara row
KEA has released provisional answer keys for KCET 2026 across all subjects for candidates to estimate scores before final results.
He stated that having friends in Bengaluru helped him understand the local culture better.
A Karnataka auto rickshaw driver converted his vehicle into a mini library offering books and candies.
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department on Saturday said the bird flu outbreak reported at a government poultry training centre in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has been successfully contained following a 10-day intensive surveillanc
Devdutt Padikkal credited his stint as captain of Karnataka cricket team and some tactical tweaks for sharpening his game awareness and aiding his evolution into a more complete T20 batter.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said government had initially proposed 17 per cent reservation for Scheduled Castes and 7 per cent for Scheduled Tribes
As the controversy took a political turn, the college suspended the invigilator pending inquiry. The government also ordered a probe.
In the 17th century, returning from a pilgrimage to Mecca, Baba Budan is said to have smuggled seven coffee beans from Yemen to India in his beard
The bypolls in Bagalkot and Davanagere South were not just local contests, but a test of how united the Karnataka Congress really is.
Karnataka SSLC Results 2026: The state records highest ever with 94.10% pass percentage. Girls outperform boys and over 8.65 lakh students appeared.
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