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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at more than 15 locations linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his associates over alleged overseas investments and financial transactions. The FEMA probe covers properties and financial dealings reportedly linked to South Africa and Uganda

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has not ruled out Planning Minister B Nagendra’s resignation amid BJP pressure over alleged tribal welfare irregularities. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Shivakumar expected to seek Congress high command approval before accepting his resignation

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra is likely to resign from the Cabinet amid BJP protests and Opposition pressure over his induction into the ministry. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Chief Minister D K Shivakumar awaiting Congress high command approval

Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the Congress government of misusing the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision process. Vijayendra alleged that booth officers are operating out of mosques and being used for party propaganda ahead of cabinet expansions

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has demanded that the Election Commission resolve the Congress party's structural objections before launching its Special Intensive Revision drive, raising critical concerns over algorithmic transparency, unfair voter deletions, and a lack of official clarification

Karnataka LoP R. Ashoka has accused the Congress government of endangering farmers' land rights by allegedly marking over 1.80 lakh land records (RTCs) with Waqf-related entries, demanding an immediate halt to the process and a comprehensive public White Paper

Karnataka BJP Chief B.Y. Vijayendra slammed the Congress government for politicizing the Election Commission's voter roll revision, while accusing Home Minister Priyank Kharge of raising manufactured rows over RSS funding to mask fiscal deficits.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi to discuss escalating portfolio discontent within his newly formed cabinet. Accompanied by disgruntled minister K.H. Muniyappa, Shivakumar seeks high command intervention to pacify senior leaders dissatisfied with their ministerial assignments

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced his resignation from the Cabinet, alleging Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reneged on a promise to allocate the Bengaluru Urban portfolio. Reddy said he would remain a Congress MLA while leaving the leadership to decide on his resignation

Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister in favour of DK Shivakumar marks the culmination of a long-running Congress power struggle

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

The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following directives from the Congress High Command, has ignited a fierce political showdown. While the BJP claimed the move signals internal collapse, Congress leaders defended the transition, ending weeks of leadership speculation in the state

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development

Mallikarjun Kharge said there is no immediate change in Karnataka leadership, affirming Siddaramaiah will continue as CM. Amid speculation and factional claims supporting D. K. Shivakumar, Kharge stressed any decision rests with the party high command

G Parameshwara said the government awaits official details after Enforcement Directorate raids on NA Harris-linked properties in a Bitcoin-linked money laundering case, as SIT probe nears completion amid calls for accuracy over speed

A cryptic social media post by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reignited speculation over the state’s leadership tussle. Amid rumours of high-command talks after Sankranti, Congress leaders downplayed speculation even as political circles buzzed about a possible change

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

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress high command will take the final decision on Karnataka’s leadership issue. His remarks come amid tensions between the Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps, even as MLAs voiced concerns over guarantee schemes and funding priorities

The Karnataka Cabinet is set to consider a stringent new hate speech and hate crimes bill, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara insisting it is not aimed at the BJP. The proposed legislation, expected to face opposition pushback, may be introduced in the winter session