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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

DK Shivakumar’s cryptic X post on “keeping one’s word” has intensified the Karnataka Congress power tussle, reviving debates over a reported power-sharing pact. With Kharge acknowledging the crisis, both Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have been summoned to Delhi for a final decision

Amid renewed speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the high command will resolve the issue after consultations with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar denied factionalism even as MLAs sought clarity on the alleged power-sharing pact

Amid speculation over a change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah urged Congress high command to resolve the confusion, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” among senior leaders. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge declined public comment on the matter

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stated he will continue in office if the Congress high command decides so, reiterating he will follow its instructions. Meanwhile, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar received blessings amid speculation over a possible leadership change

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” and a possible leadership change, calling it a media fabrication. He asserted that Congress has a five-year mandate, his position remains strong, and the government is committed to fulfilling its five guarantees

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said Bengaluru's potholes are not created intentionally but are caused by nature and heavy rain, amid BJP protests and criticism over worsening road infrastructure.

The Karnataka Congress has issued a disciplinary notice to MLA Shivaganga Basavaraju after his public claim that DK Shivakumar would become Chief Minister by December, stirring internal unrest. This development comes amid ongoing speculation over power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar, despite official denials of any transition plans.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged a “major conspiracy” in the Dharmasthala case, calling it baseless and urging a professional investigation. He stressed respect for all religions and dismissed claims of political interference while cautioning against media narratives

BJP leader Devarajegowda lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Governor seeking prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar over a viral audio clip alleging cash distribution during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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The Congress party has rejected the Election Commission of India’s directive demanding Rahul Gandhi submit an affidavit to substantiate his allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The grand old party is pressing for a thorough investigation into the electoral process

Amidst ongoing political discourse about D.K. Shivakumar’s potential rise to the Chief Minister’s post in Karnataka, Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain has strongly reaffirmed his support for the leader. His remarks have brought the ongoing debate over Shivakumar’s potential CM candidacy back to the forefront of Karnataka's political scene.

Given the unique characteristics of the two party top leaders—Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his ambitious deputy DK Shivakumar—in State, the Congress now appears to be in a tight spot over how to manage a transition, assuming that is on the agenda

Complaint by a Karnataka MLA accuses Dy CM DK Shivakumar of awarding Bengaluru contracts to Telangana contractors linked to Revanth's family for a 15 % commission

JDS supremo also said the cases against his son and MLA HD Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and kidnap of a woman, were “created”.

"Police are investigating; the government has given them a free hand. The government has taken the issue seriously," Shivakumar said.

Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is learnt to have spoken to former party chief Rahul Gandhi as also general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the Himachal developments.

Taking a jibe at the BJP, he said that during the last 10 years, not a single scheme was launched that changed lives.

The Governor has rejected the Ordinance on increasing the use of Kannada language in sign boards of all shops, malls and commercial establishments.