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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

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would clear contractors’ dues only as per budget provisions, responding to a strike threat over pending bills. He blamed the previous BJP government for financial mismanagement and assured payments based on available funds

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Rahul Gandhi conveyed no political message during their brief interaction and only asked the state government to continue its work. He dismissed speculation linking the meeting to the ongoing power tussle in the state

Deputy CM D K Shivakumar met over 30 Congress legislators for a dinner in Belagavi amid ongoing speculation about a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering followed similar meetings a day earlier as the party navigates power sharing concerns

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

PM Modi humourously noted women prefer Bengaluru Metro over Karnataka’s free bus scheme during Yellow Line inauguration. The Rs 7,160 crore project marks a key step in Metro expansion, with Modi also laying foundation for Phase 3’s Orange Line

The Karnataka High Court stayed defamation proceedings against D K Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s "corruption rate card" ads targeting BJP during the 2023 elections. The BJP alleges the campaign damaged its image with claims of 40 per cent commission governance

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation about leadership change, affirming he will serve a full five-year term. Amid BJP claims and power-sharing rumours with D K Shivakumar, Congress leaders asserted party unity, denying any internal discord or CM replacement plans

Speculation over leadership change in Karnataka reignites as Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain claims DK Shivakumar may become CM within three months. Amid hints of major political shifts, he affirms the Congress high command will decide at the right time

At Vidhana Soudha, a playful bicycle spill sparked serious debates on environmental reforms and future leadership, proving even mishaps can drive change