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PM Modi thanks people of Karnataka for electing BJP as single largest party

May 16, 2018, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked the people of Karnataka for making the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) the single largest party in the state as the counting is about to end for the Karnataka Assembly elections.

President of India Kovind visits exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy Technologies at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Inaugurates DAE Facilities

May 16, 2018, at 12:35 am

New Delhi, may 15 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited an exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) technologies at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai on Tuesday.

Karnataka: Congress-JD(s), BJP meet Governor over claiming stakes to form government

May 15, 2018, at 11:55 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which emerged as the single largest party in the state but fell short of touching the majority mark, competed with the JD(S)-Congress team in meeting governor Vajubhai Vala to stake claim to form the government in Karnataka.

Congress, JD(S) make BJP swallow its Goa-Manipur formula in Karnataka

May 15, 2018, at 11:17 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): In a day of dramatic change of political fortunes in Karnataka, the Congress has roped in the Janata Dal (Secular) to form an alliance government in the state after the prospects of the BJP suddenly nosedived in the later stage of the counting, even as it seemed that the saffron was heading for a clean sweep.

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed to serve second term as independence ICC Chairman

May 15, 2018, at 10:29 pm

Dubai, May 15 (IBNS): Shashank Manohar will serve a second term as the independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after he was the sole nominee put forward by the ICC Board, the international cricket governing body confirmed on Tuesday.

HD Kumaraswamy of Janata Dal Secular accepts Congress support, stakes claim in Karnataka

May 15, 2018, at 10:22 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): In a major development in the political paradigm of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal Secular has claimed to form government in Karnataka by accepting Congress' support.

This is a verdict for BJP: BS Yeddyurappa on Karnataka polls

May 15, 2018, at 10:01 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): With the saffron party emerging as the single largest party in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said people of the southern state have voted to completely reject the Congress.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wins Badami seat, loses Chamundeshwari

May 15, 2018, at 09:49 pm

Bangalore, May 13 (IBNS):Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has won the  Badami  Assembly seat as results of the state polls were declared on Tuesday.

Will decide on future after knowing final figures: B.S. Yeddyurappa on Karnataka poll results

May 15, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): At a time when the Congress has roped in the Janata Dal (Secular) to form the next Karnataka government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is playing safe by waiting for the final results of the assembly elections to get released before revealing its decision.

BJP strongman BS Yeddyurappa registers victory in Shikaripura assembly seat

May 15, 2018, at 09:27 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP strongman BS Yeddyurappa won the Shikaripura assembly seat on Tuesday.

Hindan Air Forces station to host summer adventure camp

May 15, 2018, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): A Summer Adventure Camp was organised at Air Force Station Hindan for children and families from May 12 to 15, officials said on Tuesday.

Congress to support JD(S) to form next Karnataka government

May 15, 2018, at 08:53 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): In a massive turnaround in the Karnataka politics, the Congress has said it will extend  support to former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda's Janata Dal (Secular) to form the next state government, to keep out of power the  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),  which emerged as the single largest party in the assembly polls.

President Inaugurates 4th Global Exhibition on Services; says India’s large talent pool gives it natural advantages in Services

May 15, 2018, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) :  President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 4th Global Exhibition on Services and launched a portal on 12 Champion Sectors in Services in Mumbai on Tuesday. 

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti congratulates BJP for Karnataka poll victory

May 15, 2018, at 07:53 pm

Srinagar, May 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for emerging as the single largest party in the southern state of Karnataka.

Karnataka uprooted corrupt Congress government and chosen BJP's development politics: Piyush Goyal

May 15, 2018, at 07:21 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said the people of Karnataka have uprooted the 'corrupt' Congress government in the state and voted in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) development politics, as the saffron party is likely to form the next government.

Karnataka poll results: BJP slips below majority mark, leads in 108 seats

May 15, 2018, at 06:54 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): In a slight twist to the Karnataka poll results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slipped below the majority mark as the saffron outfit is presently leading in 108 seats, according to the latest trends.

BSF jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation in LoC

May 15, 2018, at 06:08 pm

Srinagar, May 15 (IBNS) : A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was killed in a cross-border firing as Pakistani troopers violated ceasefire  along the international border in Jammu’s Samba sector on Monday night, media reports said.

Karnataka results would have been 'different' had Congress allied with JD(S): Mamata Banerjee

May 15, 2018, at 05:48 pm

Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): As the  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heads for a  clean sweep in the Karnataka election, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who is also a strong proponent of a united opposition, has said the poll results in the southern state would have been "different" had the Congress stitched an alliance with H.D. Deve Gowda's Janata Dal (Secular).

Thanks to Karnataka people for rejecting Congress' divisive politics: Nirmala Sitharaman on BJP's poll victory

May 15, 2018, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Reacting to the  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heading for a clean sweep  in Karnataka assembly polls, Defence Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Nirmala Sitharaman, has taken a dig at the  Congress' alleged "divisive politics".

Karnataka poll results: Congress' Siddaramaiah leads in one seat, trails in other

May 15, 2018, at 05:10 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): Karnataka's outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had contested from two assembly constituencies, is leading in Badami but trailing in Chamundeshwari as the state poll results are being declared on Tuesday.

Karnataka poll results: BJP crosses half way mark, set to form government

May 15, 2018, at 04:28 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): Demolishing the Congress in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are on the way to form the next state government on their own as the recent trends are predicting a clean sweep for the saffron outfit in the southern state.

Karnataka poll results: BJP inching closer towards majority mark, likely setback for Congress

May 15, 2018, at 03:48 pm

Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): Riding on Narendra Modi's charismatic campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to reach the majority mark as the Karnataka poll results are coming out on Tuesday.

Karnataka Assembly polls: BJP takes strong lead, Congress lagging behind

May 15, 2018, at 03:39 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken major lead against ruling Congress as counting of votes for the crucial Karnataka Assembly polls is currently going on on Tuesday.

Karnataka Assembly Results: BJP surges ahead of Congress, JDS may play key role

May 15, 2018, at 03:06 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): The ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are fighting closely as the counting of votes for the crucial Karnataka Assembly polls is currently going on Tuesday.

Karnataka Assembly Results: Close fight between Congress, BJP, shows early trends

May 15, 2018, at 02:35 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The ruling Congress on Tuesday maintained its slender lead against key rival Bharatiya Janata Party as counting of votes for the Karnataka Assembly polls is currently going on.

Karnataka Assembly polls: Counting of votes on, Congress marginally ahead

May 15, 2018, at 01:52 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): Counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Karnataka has started with the ruling Congress marginally leading against rival Bharatiya Janata Party, as per early trends on Tuesday.

Karnataka Assembly election results today

May 15, 2018, at 01:24 pm

Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): Counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Karnataka will start shortly on Tuesday.

Shashi Tharoor leaves Twitter for a while after chargesheet on Sunanda names him

May 15, 2018, at 04:53 am

New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Monday announced that he is taking a break from Twitter for a while after the chargesheet filed by the Delhi police named him in the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Assam youth dies after falling into Brahmaputra river while taking selfie

May 15, 2018, at 04:00 am

Guwahati, May 14 (IBNS): A shocking news has come to light as a youth died after falling into Brahmaputra river in Guwahati city while he taking selfie. 

Cabinet rejig: Srmiti Irani removed as I&B Minister, Piyush Goel gets finance temporarily

May 15, 2018, at 03:54 am

New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet underwent a mini reshuffle on Monday evening in which Union Minister Smriti Irani lost the charge of Information and Broadcasting ministry and Piyush Goel got an additional responsibility of the Finance ministry till Arun Jailtey's recovery.