K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar rejects reshuffle talk, says leaders survive only if party does

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar, when asked about his meeting with party President Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "It is natural for any State President to meet the National President. There is nothing special about it. The meeting was about party matters. There were issues concerning office inauguration, trusts and other matters." 9 days ago
BJP claims Siddaramaiah camp plotting to stop Dy CM Shivakumar from becoming CM

BJP claims Siddaramaiah camp plotting to stop Dy CM Shivakumar from becoming CM

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka said, "Deputy CM Shivakumar believed he would serve as CM for half of the tenure in the Congress-led government. However, he is now disappointed. CM Siddaramaiah's camp is strategising in such a way that Shivakumar should never become CM." Oct 23, 2025
'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

Ashoka further slammed, "Permission for the RSS foot march has been obtained from the municipality. Advertisement tax has been paid to the municipality for putting up banners and flags, and a receipt has been issued. Even then, you had the saffron banners and flags removed overnight, Minister Priyank Kharge. Do you think of yourself as the Nizam of Chittapur, or as a Razakar?" Oct 18, 2025
K'taka woman librarian dies by suicide over 'unpaid' salary; BJP blames Congress govt

K'taka woman librarian dies by suicide over 'unpaid' salary; BJP blames Congress govt

In her note, Bhagyavati stated that she was taking the extreme step due to severe financial distress caused by three months of unpaid salary. Her family alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the authorities about the pending salary, there was no response. She had struggled to meet household expenses and pay the school fees for her two children. Oct 14, 2025
Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

Responding to the shortfall in Central grants, he said that out of an estimated Rs 17,000 crore in grants due from the Centre, only Rs 3,200 crore has been released to Karnataka. While 18 per cent of Central funds are allocated to Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka receives only 3.5 per cent. Oct 3, 2025
Women healthier, families stronger, economies growing under K'taka's 5 guarantees: Jairam Ramesh

Women healthier, families stronger, economies growing under K'taka's 5 guarantees: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh issued a media statement in this regard, talking about the impact of the "successful" implementation of guarantees. "The verdict is unambiguous: Women are healthier, more mobile, and empowered in the family and in society. Families are making long-term investments in their health and education. Local economies are stronger, with demand boosted at the grassroots." Oct 3, 2025