Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in Karnataka

In poll-bound Karnataka, where caste is one of the crucial factors in deciding the outcome of elections, it is key to understand the importance of the influential Lingayat or Veerashaiva-Lingayat......

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with Himachal Pradesh......

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

With less than a year for the assembly elections, some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have sought to project party strongman BS Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra as the future chief minister. IMAGE:......

'Pained' Yeddyurappa faxes his resignation to Gadkari

The 40-year old-association between B S Yeddyurappa and the Bharatiya Janata Party came to an end today. The former Karnataka chief minister, who has been threatening to quit for six months now,......