A new chapter in Karnataka's ongoing power struggle unfolded when Pranavananda Swamiji, a prominent seer, made claims regarding the state budget. The Swamiji alleged that mutts, or Hindu monasteries, that had supported Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s bid to take over as the state’s chief minister were deliberately sidelined in the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the seer, not a single rupee was allocated to these mutts, despite their vocal backing of Sh
A new chapter in Karnataka's ongoing power struggle unfolded when Pranavananda Swamiji, a prominent seer, made claims regarding the state budget. The Swamiji alleged that mutts, or Hindu monasteries, that had supported Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s bid to take over as the state’s chief minister were deliberately sidelined in the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the seer, not a single rupee was allocated to these mutts, despite their vocal backing of Sh
Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma has stepped down as the chairman of the party’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a position he held for nearly a decade. In his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharma said the department needs reconstitution to bring in younger leaders with potential and promise, ensuring continuity and fresh perspectives in its functioning.
Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma has stepped down as the chairman of the party’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a position he held for nearly a decade. In his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharma said the department needs reconstitution to bring in younger leaders with potential and promise, ensuring continuity and fresh perspectives in its functioning.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly shut down speculation about a possible leadership change, asserting that he will serve a full five-year term and lead the Congress into the 2028 assembly elections. Speaking exclusively to Media, Siddaramaiah stated, “I will be Chief Minister for five years,” reiterating that there was no pressure from the Congress high command to step down in favor of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly shut down speculation about a possible leadership change, asserting that he will serve a full five-year term and lead the Congress into the 2028 assembly elections. Speaking exclusively to Media, Siddaramaiah stated, “I will be Chief Minister for five years,” reiterating that there was no pressure from the Congress high command to step down in favor of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
The ongoing political drama surrounding the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka has now shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister, and DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, have arrived in the national capital. Their visit comes at a time when speculations about a potential leadership change in the state have been circulating, especially after recent claims by Karnataka MLAs about the need for a change in leadership.
The ongoing political drama surrounding the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka has now shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister, and DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, have arrived in the national capital. Their visit comes at a time when speculations about a potential leadership change in the state have been circulating, especially after recent claims by Karnataka MLAs about the need for a change in leadership.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were direct beneficiaries of ₹142 crore in proceeds of crime linked to the ongoing National Herald case. The explosive claim was made during preliminary arguments before Special Judge Vishal Gogne at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, intensifying one of the most politically sensitive legal battles in recent times. The probe agency informed the court that the allegations es
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were direct beneficiaries of ₹142 crore in proceeds of crime linked to the ongoing National Herald case. The explosive claim was made during preliminary arguments before Special Judge Vishal Gogne at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, intensifying one of the most politically sensitive legal battles in recent times. The probe agency informed the court that the allegations es
The BJP has launched a sharp political attack on the Congress after senior party leader Union Minister P Chidambaram publicly raised doubts over the cohesion and future of the INDIA opposition bloc. His candid remarks, made during the launch of a book co-authored by Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Mrityunjay Singh Yadav, gave the ruling party fresh ammunition ahead of critical state elections and the looming 2029 general polls. At the event on Thursday, Chidambaram remarked
The BJP has launched a sharp political attack on the Congress after senior party leader Union Minister P Chidambaram publicly raised doubts over the cohesion and future of the INDIA opposition bloc. His candid remarks, made during the launch of a book co-authored by Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Mrityunjay Singh Yadav, gave the ruling party fresh ammunition ahead of critical state elections and the looming 2029 general polls. At the event on Thursday, Chidambaram remarked