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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government will promote industries in tier-2 and tier-3 cities through FAR concessions to create local jobs. It also plans 2,000 CSR-funded rural schools and a ‘Yuva Setu’ platform to connect skilled youth with employers

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar denied allegations of government interference in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, asserting the process is overseen by the Election Commission. He urged the EC to investigate opposition complaints while accusing BJP and JD(S) of politicising the exercise

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ordered a review of quarrying operations after a stone quarry collapse in Bengaluru South killed eight workers. The state will issue fresh safety guidelines, investigate possible violations, and act against illegal quarrying to prevent future tragedies

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar launched Bengaluru's 2.5-km Mehkri Circle-Hebbal twin tunnel road project, assuring it will be toll-free. He said the initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and forms part of a ₹1.5 lakh crore long-term infrastructure development plan

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana agreed to work towards a permanent solution to interstate water-sharing issues during the inauguration of Tungabhadra Dam's new spillway gates. The states also backed desilting efforts and greater cooperation to safeguard farmers' interests

D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to hold talks with C. Joseph Vijay on the Mekedatu project, urging both states to set aside politics and focus on water security, drinking water needs, power generation and regional development

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Congress has filed nominations for three Rajya Sabha and five Legislative Council seats. The party fielded Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House elections

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy said he would wait for the outcome of discussions between Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress leaders regarding his resignation. He maintained he never sought a specific portfolio and expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will not accept minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, stressing the matter will be resolved internally. The dispute arose over portfolio allocation, with Congress leadership stepping in to manage the situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar admitted promising the Bengaluru Development portfolio to senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, but said the party high command decided otherwise. Reddy resigned, alleging humiliation over the portfolio allocation

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced a separate secretariat to address public grievances and appointed officials to prepare departmental action plans within 15 days. He urged bureaucrats to work transparently, resist political pressure, and focus on accountable governance

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

C Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu project proposal, alleging it violates Cauvery tribunal and Supreme Court rulings. He expressed concern over the project’s impact on Tamil Nadu farmers dependent on Cauvery waters

Senior Congress leaders met in Delhi amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar held discussions with the party high command as internal power-sharing debates intensified

Political activity has intensified in the Karnataka Congress as D K Shivakumar meets central leaders in Delhi while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah holds discussions with his supporters, signalling a possible revival of the leadership debate within the party

Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar criticised the Centre over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging lack of consultation and poor timing. He claimed the Bill’s defeat was a democratic victory, warning delimitation could reduce South India’s representation

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the government is discussing banning mobile phones in schools amid pressure from parents. Home Minister G Parameshwara said a decision would be taken after studying the issue