DK Shivakumar

Potholes Happen Due to Nature, Not Us, Claims DK Shivakumar

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "We are here to sort out the problem. The BJP is doing politics; let them do whatever they want. This evening, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also conducting a meeting. Potholes are caused by nature; no one wants to create them."

12 days ago

'Should Indians hail Italy's lady': K'taka BJP slams Dy CM Shivakumar over RSS anthem apology

Following criticism after singing the RSS anthem in the state Assembly and speculation about his proximity to the BJP, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar clarified on Tuesday that he would "die as a Congressman".

Aug 26, 2025

Defamation case: K'taka HC stays trial court proceedings against Dy CM Shivakumar

The BJP had filed a criminal defamation case against Shivakumar and the Congress party over the publication of a "corruption rate card" in regional newspapers and media, which was used as part of the party's campaign during the 2023 state Assembly elections.

Jul 4, 2025

K'taka Cabinet decides to rename Ramanagara as Bengaluru South district

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to rename Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South despite stiff opposition from the BJP and JD(S).

Jul 26, 2024

Congress govt came to power in K'taka under my leadership: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Congress government came to power in Karnataka under his leadership.

May 21, 2024

'PM has received wrong inputs on Shakti free bus travel scheme': DK Shivakumar

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that the Shakti scheme had resulted in a loss of revenue for the Bengaluru Metro, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that "the Hon'ble PM has received wrong inputs on the free travel scheme".

May 18, 2024

BJP jealous of Cong efficiently handling water crisis, says K'taka DyCM Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday slammed the BJP for saying that the Congress government was releasing water to Tamil Nadu at the time of severe drought and water crisis in Karnataka.

Mar 14, 2024

Supreme Court quashes ED case against Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a money laundering probe initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Mar 5, 2024

Himachal Pradesh political turmoil: How Congress saved a no-confidence motion in the nick of time [details]

Now with the disqualification of the six rebel Congress MLAs, the strength of the assembly has dropped to 62 and Congress been left with the 34 MLAs

Mar 1, 2024

Bengaluru's water crisis ahead of summer poses major challenge for IT capital; Is there a way out?

Karnataka's capital, currently houses a population of 1.3 crore and is one poor monsoon away from unprecedented water crisis. The measures to tackle the shortage need to be multiple and simultaneous

Feb 21, 2024

Our land & language always first: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that Karnataka's land and Kannada language were always the first priority of the state government.

Feb 14, 2024

Discussion to lower property tax penalties in B'luru going on: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government is in discussion with BBMP officials to reduce property tax penalties for certain types of properties in Bengaluru.

Jan 16, 2024

Telangana CLP authorises Kharge to name chief minister

The newly-elected MLAs of the Congress party in Telangana on Monday authorised AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge to name the leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

Dec 4, 2023

Karnataka BJP Senior leader D.B. Chandre Gowda passes away at 87

Senior BJP leader and former minister D.B. Chandre Gowda passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Daradahalli village in Mudigere taluk in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, family sources said. He was 87.

Nov 7, 2023

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM Shivakumar hold meeting together, convey message of unity

Putting an end to the speculations that all is not well between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar following "I am CM for five years" comment by Siddaramaiah.

Nov 4, 2023

Letter urging Foxconn to relocate to Bengaluru from Hyderabad is fake: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that a letter being circulated on social media urging Foxconn to relocate to Bengaluru from Hyderabad is fake.

Nov 4, 2023

IT raids across country being conducted with political motive: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar on Friday said that the IT raids across the country are being conducted with political motive.

Oct 13, 2023

Leaders from BJP-JD(S) ready to join Cong, discussing matter with CM: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State party president DK Shivakumar stated on Monday that leaders from the BJP and JD(S), who were disgruntled by the alliance, were coming forward to join the Congress.

Sep 25, 2023

B'luru Tech Summit 2023: Siddaramaiah releases brochure

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday released the brochure of the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit and interacted with the industrialists here

Sep 4, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, to felicitate scientists in Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would be felicitated officially by the government for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Aug 24, 2023