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And the expected counter: Vokkaliga leaders S.M. Krishna and H.D. Deve Gowda, long-time rivals, suddenly came together on a common platform last week, and were even heard praising each other, setting off speculation that the community leaders were uniting to counter the threats that could be posed by Caste Census numbers.

By Invitation: Old lies, new statistics, and a coming upheaval

Since the 1931 census, a caste profile of Karnataka emerged that was widely believed to be true.

1 May 2016 2:50 AM IST

Farmers from drought-hit areas in Dharwad district arrive at Hubballi railway station.

Hubballi: For a meal, drought-hit farmers flee to cities

As many as 30 families from the village have moved.

1 May 2016 2:40 AM IST

Farmers and labourers affected by the drought in Kalaburagi district boarding a train in Kalaburagi railway station in search of jobs in cities and towns. (Above) The tank at Gundalli village in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district has dried up.

North Karnataka drought: Not even 1972 can match this disaster

The plan, conceived in 2011 by Channapatna MLA C.P. Yogeshwar, was completed in December 2014.

1 May 2016 2:35 AM IST

Students are asked to appear for both NEET 1 and CET.

Appear for both NEET 1, CET: Ministers to students

Law and Higher Education Minister T.B. Jayachandra said the govt would appeal against the SC order on NEET.

1 May 2016 1:58 AM IST

Even Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been touring the districts to get a first hand experience of the drought.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi won't risk it, Siddaramaiah to stay

Her decision, however, has been interpreted as a brief respite for the Chief Minister by those demanding a change in...

1 May 2016 1:41 AM IST

The incident came to light when a neighbour went to the house and found the girl hanging from the ceiling around 12 noon. (Representational image)

Bengaluru school girl ends life after parents advise to stay away from...

The deceased, Pavitra, was a ninth standard student in a private school.

30 April 2016 7:28 AM IST

While RTI activists are filing complaints against politicians, the public are not coming forward to file cases of corruption against government officials.

Going slow? ACB yet to probe cases against Siddaramaiah

Public still unaware ACB will handle corruption cases against govt officials.

30 April 2016 7:19 AM IST

CM Siddaramaiah at his Janata Darshan in Mysuru

Siddaramaiah defends government action, says we are managing drought...

If he assembles two lakh people, we will assemble four lakh. He is not the only strongman in Karnataka, says...

30 April 2016 7:06 AM IST

In the 40-member Hassan ZP, 23 members belong to JD (S), 16 are of Congress, while the BJP has won a single seat.

Congress' Swetha Devaraj set to be Hassan zilla panchayat chief

Swetha Devaraj represents Bageshapura, a seat reserved for members of ST falling under Arasikere assembly segment of the...

30 April 2016 6:57 AM IST

Union government declined to sanction matching grants to Karnataka to help provide infrastructure to lower courts including constructions of court buildings.

TB Jayachandra : Fund crunch has crippled lower courts

The state government has earmarked Rs. 671 crore for 2016-17.

30 April 2016 6:52 AM IST

A file photo of ministers V. Srinivas Prasad and Dr H.C. Mahadevappa with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Mysuru ZP: Will JD(S) men bite Congress bait?

Already, Dr Mahadevappa has reportedly started negotiating with three to four JD(S) members.

30 April 2016 6:35 AM IST

Even Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been touring the districts to get a first hand experience of the drought.

Siddaramaiah's confession: BJP tour woke us up

However, co-operation minister Mahadevprasad dismissed allegations that the government reacted very slowly.

30 April 2016 3:47 AM IST