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
Two persons were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs staying at a resort ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of orchestrating “Operation Lotus”.
Amid Karnataka’s Congress leadership tussle, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar left for Delhi while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a luncheon with K.C. Venugopal and AHINDA leaders in Mangaluru, triggering speculation about party dynamics and leadership assertions
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar rejected "misleading" social media claims about his role in the Congress-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, accusing BJP-linked handles of a smear campaign while affirming Congress’ commitment to democracy, Kannada pride, and unity
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah affirmed he'll complete his five-year term amid leadership change buzz. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar backed the statement, denying talks of power-sharing. Congress high command meetings focused on appointments, not CM rotation or political changes
Recently, the Indian postal department, during the inaugural function of TANAPEX 2025, released a picture postcard album titled ‘“Tamil Nadu 1960s” based on the drawings of actor and artist Sivakumar, who is also Suriya’s father.
"We are preparing to bring water from outside to face any emergency. There is no need to panic. The value of water should be known to everyone," Shivakumar said.
A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi deferred hearing the plea for a period of three weeks. The matter is likely to come up for hearing on October 16 as per the details available on the website of the apex court.
Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar are in the forefront for CM post and both are looking at Congress high command for its decision
Central government standing counsel Amit Mahajan, representing the ED, said documents were earlier called from the petitioners but now their presence is being sought as clarification is needed in certain documents.
