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The Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the CBSE OSM row, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign. The party alleged irregularities in the digital evaluation system and tender process, while accusing the government of failing to ensure accountability in education

The Election Commission has notified elections to four Rajya Sabha seats and seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats, with polling on June 18. The ruling Congress is expected to secure three Rajya Sabha seats and five Council seats based on its Assembly strength

Karnataka CM-designate D K Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah will meet the Congress high command in Delhi on June 1 to finalise Cabinet formation. Intense lobbying continues for ministerial posts, deputy CM positions, and portfolio allocation ahead of the June 3 swearing-in

The Congress alleged that answer booklets of 20 lakh CBSE Class 12 students were exposed online, raising serious privacy concerns. The CBSE denied any security breach, asserting that its evaluation portal remained secure and that allegations were misleading.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Rahul Gandhi of failing to deliver Congress’s 2023 promises to Telangana auto drivers, including welfare board and Rs 12,000 aid. He cited over 100 suicides, questioning fresh promises in Delhi while old commitments remain unmet 

A Sultanpur district court has summoned records from a lower court while hearing a plea challenging the rejection of an application seeking Rahul Gandhi's voice sample in a 2018 defamation case. The matter will be heard next on June 5

The Congress condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his Sonarpur visit, alleging inadequate security and BJP-backed politics of vendetta. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged authorities to ensure safety for opposition leaders and prevent political violence

D K Shivakumar was elected leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party, paving the way for him to become Chief Minister. The decision follows Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Shivakumar will be sworn in on June 3 at the Glass House in Bengaluru

The Congress attacked the Centre after technical glitches delayed CUET-UG exams, alleging mismanagement and corruption in the education system. The party linked the incident to earlier exam controversies, while the NTA said the issue was resolved and compensatory time was givenCUET-UG, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, Rahul Gandhi, Education system, NTA, Technical glitch, NEET, CBSE, Dharmendra Pradhan, Modi government, Exam delay, Student protests

The Congress alleged serious irregularities in CBSE's implementation of the On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams, raising questions over tender modifications and contractor selection. The party demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and a CBI investigation into the matter

The new Karnataka Chief Minister will be sworn in on June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. Congress leaders said the event will be conducted in a simple manner, with plans for a large gathering scaled down due to fuel and traffic concerns

Telangana Farmers’ Commission Chairman M Kodanda Reddy triggered controversy after stating that farmers required only three hours of electricity supply for agricultural operations. Opposition parties and farmers’ organisations criticised the remarks, alleging they signalled attempts to weaken the 24-hour free power scheme.

A day after resigning as Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss government formation and his future role. The Congress leader reportedly sought Cabinet berths for loyalists, while the party prepared for a CLP meeting to elect the new chief minister

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress of opposing ED actions only when its own leaders are targeted. Referring to searches linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter’s firm, Vijayan alleged the BJP uses central agencies against opposition parties while Congress fails to unite against such actions

Rahul Gandhi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan engaged in a sharp political exchange over alleged CBSE evaluation irregularities. Gandhi demanded a judicial probe into the OSM system, while Pradhan accused him of politicising the issue and defended the digital evaluation mechanism

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he politely declined the Congress high command’s offer for a Rajya Sabha seat, asserting his commitment to state politics. He said he would continue serving as Varuna MLA and remain active in public life and political battles

Siddaramaiah, once a strong anti-Congress leader from the Janata Parivar, rose through multiple political shifts to become Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister. After joining Congress in 2006, he served two terms, credited with welfare schemes but also faced controversies before stepping down in 2026

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor’s office in Bengaluru and informed cabinet colleagues that Deputy CM D K Shivakumar would succeed him following Congress high command directions. Shivakumar, accompanied by ministers, met Siddaramaiah during an emotional farewell gathering

The Congress claimed the Centre’s finances are weaker than projected after the Reserve Bank of India announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged the payout was boosted through adjustments to the contingency risk buffer

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift