DK Shivakumar

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

The Congress party attempted to hold a protest in Bengaluru as part of the party's nationwide 'Speak Up for Democracy' campaign. But, party leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were detained by the police from proceeding with the protest.

Jul 27, 2020

Waive property tax of hotels, reduce BESCOM charges during Covid: DKS to BSY

DK Shivakumar asks Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to take into consideration the pandemic and reduce the BESCOM charges and waive property tax for hotels.

Jul 24, 2020

Sachin Pilot won't quit Congress: DK Shivakumar calls Rajasthan Dy CM 'a sincere Congressman'

Shivakumar expressed confidence in Sachin Pilot and said that he is a very sincere Congressman just like his father, Rajesh Pilot.

Jul 13, 2020

Karnataka's Kanakapura town self-imposes lockdown till July 1 as Covid-19 cases spike

Kanakapura Assembly constituency will observe a 'voluntary lockdown' till July 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases there are on a rise. The decision was made at a meeting chaired by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president-designate DK Shivakumar

Jun 22, 2020

KPCC president DK Shivakumar gives Rs 1 crore to KSRTC for ensuring free transport to migrants

KPCC president DK Shivakumar has given Rs 1 crore cheque to KSRTC for ensuring 'Free Transport' to our working class and labour people.

May 3, 2020

Clash over 144-ft Christ statue in DK Shivakumar's bastion: RSS, BJP oppose; say 'We don't want Jesus statue'

RSS, BJP and other pro-Hindu parties protested against the proposal of the construction of 114-ft tall Jesus Christ statue in Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.

Jan 13, 2020

Former Karnataka CMs HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah booked for defamation, sedition

Top cops including then city police commissioner T Suneel Kumar, former DCP East Rahul Shadpurwad and 6 others have been booked for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by protesting outside Income Tax office.

Nov 29, 2019

Our Judgements are not to be played with: SC warns Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

The SC bench, comprising Justice RF Nariman and Justice S Ravindra Bhat, found that the petition against DK Shivakumar was a copy of the petition against P Chidambaram.

Nov 15, 2019

Relief for DK Shivakumar: Supreme Court dismisses ED's plea challenging Delhi HC judgment

The apex court refuted earlier reports that claimed a notice was issued to Shivakumar after hearing ED's appeal.

Nov 15, 2019

Congress leader DK Shivakumar admitted to Bengaluru hospital following chest pain

Shivakumar was admitted to a Bengaluru hospital after he complained of chest pain.

Nov 12, 2019

Is DK Shivakumar the next president of KPCC?

DK Shivakumar is reportedly eyeing for the presidential post of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), which is currently held by Dinesh Gundurao.

Oct 29, 2019

DK Shivakumar's rally mounts trouble for Congress, FIR lodged against party workers

Two FIRs have been registered against Congress workers and supporters of DKS for separate charges after two policemen filed a complaint against them.

Oct 29, 2019

Karnataka Congress upset with DK Shivakumar holding JD(S) flag at rally

Several party leader including Opposition leader Siddaramaiah has expressed malaise against Shivakumar for doing such a stunt during the procession.

Oct 28, 2019

What is DK Shivakumar's position in the present Karnataka Congress?

The party leadership in Karnataka has changed after Shivakumar was arrested and Siddaramiah's appointment as the opposition leader, a position which was eyed by DKS.

Oct 25, 2019

Money laundering case: Congress leader DK Shivakumar granted bail by Delhi High Court

The bail has been granted to DK Shivakumar after Congress chief Sonia Gandhi visited him on Wednesday morning.

Oct 23, 2019

ED summons DK Shivakumar's wife, mother in connection with money laundering

DK Shivakumar's mother and wife have been summoned after the ED found evidence over some financial transactions in connection with the case after the agency questioned a few people over the case.

Oct 14, 2019

Tough times ahead for Karnataka's DK brothers as ED grills Suresh for money laundering

The investigating agency questioned Suresh for seven hours on Thursday, October 4, regarding the alleged hawala transactions to the Congress high command.

Oct 4, 2019

Is BJP targeting DK Shivakumar for refusing to join the saffron party?

Congress MLC CM Lingappa has filed a complaint against ED with the Karnataka Human Rights Commission (KSHRC), claiming that the former minister is being treated like a Pakistani terrorist.

Sep 29, 2019

Man poses as DK Shivakumar's gunman; dupes Bengaluru youth of Rs 1.6 lakh

A conman posing as DK Shivakumar's gunman duped a juice vendor in Majestic of Rs 1.6 lakhs after promising him a government job.

Sep 23, 2019

Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar produced before Delhi court

Shivakumar was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Tuesday, following intense interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Sep 4, 2019