D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah will travel to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and finalise Karnataka’s new cabinet. Purpose: The meeting aims to decide ministerial berths, balance caste and regional representation, manage loyalist groups, and prepare for the June 3 swearing-in. Karnataka Cabinet Talks Move To Delhi Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New

DK Shivakumar Named Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is set to become Karnataka’s new Chief Minister after the Congress Legislature Party elected him as its leader in Bengaluru. Congress Picks DK Shivakumar DK Shivakumar is set to take charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka after being elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader. The decision was taken at a CLP meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru after Siddara

L K Atheeq Recalls Siddaramaiah’s Discipline During Personal Grief   Personal Loss And Public Duty Siddaramaiah’s political journey is often discussed through elections, welfare schemes, and budget decisions. But a recollection by bureaucrat L K Atheeq gives a more personal view of the Karnataka Chief Minister. After the death of his elder son, Rakesh Siddaramaiah, in 2

Karnataka Congress New Leader   Karnataka Congress Enters Transition Phase Karnataka Congress is moving towards a major leadership change after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister and the state Cabinet was dissolved. The Congress Legislature Party is set to meet at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to elect its new leader, with DK Shivakumar widely expected to take charge. DK Shivakumar CM Role In Focus

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on May 29, 2026, a day after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister. The meeting is expected to focus on Siddaramaiah’s future role, possible Rajya Sabha offer and the leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar emerges as the likely successor. Siddaramaiah is set to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on Friday, a day after stepping down as Karnataka

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Chief Minister on May 29, 2026, after returning from Madhya Pradesh. Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until Congress finalises the next leader and alternative arrangements are made. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation from the post of Chief Minister, marking a major political transition in the state. The resignation was

Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on May 28, 2026, after following the Congress high command’s direction and submitting his resignation letter at the Governor’s office in Bengaluru. The move has triggered major political attention in Karnataka, with focus now shifting to the Congress party’s next Chief Minister choice. Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday, marking a major political turn in the state after days of specu

Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad has dismissed speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, saying the discussions between state leaders and the party high command are focused on governance and future political strategy, not replacing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala in Delhi amid renewed polit

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

In a historic move, Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16 during the state’s 2026–27 Budget presentation. This decision is driven by growing concerns about smartphone addiction, online safety risks, and excessive screen exposure, which have become major issues for young users. Karnataka is now the first state in India to take a definitive stance on regulating children’s access to social media, with other states lik

In a surprising turn of events, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has launched a sharp attack on President Mohammed Shahabuddin, following his public criticism of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime. Rahman’s comments, which came shortly after Shahabuddin revealed his experiences under the Yunus administration, inadvertently exposed a deeper connection between Bangladesh’s Islamist groups and the interim regime, hinting at a tacit alliance that has shaped the country's po

Karnataka BJP Chief BY Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his government, accusing them of "lying and cheating" instead of addressing the state's critical issues. Speaking at a press conference, Vijayendra questioned the long-standing leadership of Siddaramaiah, who has presented the state budget a record-breaking 16 times, and demanded that the CM provide solutions to the burning problems facing Karnataka, rather than continuing to offer excuses.

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Karnataka as Congress leaders await the high command’s final decision on a possible change of chief minister before the December 1 Parliament session. Amid growing speculation, Rahul Gandhi has finally responded to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar after a week of continuous attempts from the Karnataka leader to speak with him. According to party sources, Rahul replied through a brief WhatsApp message saying, “Please wait, I will call you

Global star Ram Charan, who is currently in Mysore shooting a massive song for his upcoming film Peddi, took time to pay a courtesy call on Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The meeting was arranged at the cordial invitation of the CM, where Ram Charan presented him with a shawl as a mark of respect and appreciation. The two shared a warm discussion about the film, with Ram Charan providing Siddaramaiah some insight into the movie's pro

Rahul Gandhi is set to lead a protest in Bengaluru on August 5, accusing the ruling BJP of "vote theft" during the 2024 Karnataka Lok Sabha elections. According to Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the party has gathered concrete evidence supporting claims of electoral fraud. The protest will be followed by a formal representation to the Election Commission of India, demanding accounta

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.

Amid the growing speculation over a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the issue, stating that the decision lies in the hands of the party’s high command. Responding to media questions, Kharge remarked, “It is in the hands of the party high command. No one can say what is going on in the high command,” suggesting that the leadership change, rumored to see D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief

A significant political shake-up appears imminent in Karnataka, with the Congress high command reportedly preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Senior party leader Rahul Gandhi is said to be dissatisfied with the current state leadership, particularly following the tragic stampede during the RCB felicitation event in Bengaluru, which left 11 people dead and many injured. Sources reveal that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwar

What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a heartbreaking tragedy at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, where 11 people died and 47 were injured in a stampede during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL victory event. The youngest victim was a 14-year-old girl, and all the deceased were under the age of 40. Among those who lost their lives were teenagers and young adults who had gathered with fri