Belagavi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of disrespecting Karnataka, while alleging that its President Mallikarjun Kharge, who hails from the state, was insulted by the party during its plenary session in Chhattisgarh.

Belagavi: With Assembly polls in Karnataka round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a massive road show in this district headquarters city, waving at a large number of enthusiastic crowd, who had lined up on both sides of the route.

"Those wearing 'hawai chappals' should travel in 'hawai jahaz' (aircraft). I'm seeing it happening", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he highlighted that India's aviation market is growing rapidly.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yeddiyurappa on Monday distanced himself from party's state chief Nalin Kumar Kateel's statement asserting the upcoming assembly elections in the state will be a "Savarkar vs Tippu battle".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal.
The event coincided with the 80th birthday of Karnataka BJP strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal and lay the foundation for various development projects in Belagavi.

K Mahadeva, JD(S) legislator from Periyapatna, has alleged that the BJP tried to lure him with an offer of Rs 40 crore and a minister’s post, immediately after his victory in the Assembly elections.

 Four people, including two children, died in an accident near Navile Gate on Tiptur Main Road on Saturday, when their two-wheeler collided with a tractor.