Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra resigns amid Valmiki Corporation scam row

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra has resigned from the Cabinet, breaking down in tears while announcing his decision at a press conference in Bengaluru Nagendra, who was re-inducted into the Cabinet earlier this month, has been facing renewed pressure over the alleged ₹89-crore Valmiki Corporation scam

26 days ago

Karnataka Dy CM admits he wanted to be CM, but has accepted high command's decision

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara acknowledged that he had wanted to become Chief Minister and confirmed that former CM Siddaramaiah had proposed his name to the Congress high command.

27 days ago

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah appointed Leader of House in Legislative Council

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Minister for Urban Development and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, was appointed Leader of the House in the Legislative Council as the Monsoon Session

Aug 14, 2026

'Karnataka has enough water': TN moves Supreme Court seeking full Cauvery share

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has sparked fresh dissent within the Congress, with several MLAs protesting after being denied ministerial berths despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's appeal for patience.

Aug 3, 2026

Portfolio decision in high command's hands: Shivakumar

Just 48 hours after becoming Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar is facing internal dissent over cabinet portfolio allocations. Senior leader Ramalinga Reddy offered his resignation, while K.H. Muniyappa publicly expressed displeasure.

Jun 6, 2026

Day after getting portfolio, K'taka Minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns, Shivakumar responds

The resignation is seen as an early challenge for Shivakumar's leadership and comes amid growing discontent over portfolio allocation within the state government.

Jun 5, 2026

With Constitution in hand, D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM; G. Parameshwara sworn in as deputy CM, crowd chants 'Vande Mataram'

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, holding a copy of the Constitution during the ceremony. Dr G Parameshwar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, while several MLAs joined the Cabinet.

Jun 3, 2026

Siddaramaiah Elevated To Congress Working Committee Ahead Of DK Shivakumar's Swearing-In As Karnataka CM

The appointment comes amid a carefully managed leadership transition in Karnataka, where the Congress high command resolved a long-standing leadership arrangement by naming Shivakumar as Siddaramaiah's successor.

Jun 3, 2026

Siddaramaiah to Retain Official CM Residence as DK Shivakumar Set to Take Charge

Unique arrangement allows outgoing Karnataka chief minister to continue staying at Cauvery bungalow while successor operates from another residence.

Jun 2, 2026

The Party Got It Right, Just Three Years Too Late

What made Congress finally decipher the key to change leadership in Karnataka? It's more than power-sharing formula, writes columnist Akhlaq Siddiqi.

May 31, 2026

From 'troubleshooter' to CM: Inside D.K. Shivakumar's Rs 1,400 crore empire as he prepares to become Karnataka CM

The Congress has formally initiated a leadership transition in Karnataka, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the state's next Chief Minister. The move follows months of speculation over a possible change in leadership and marks a significant political shift within the ruling party.

May 30, 2026

Karnataka Politics Update: Congress Huddles Over Cabinet Reshuffle, Delegation to Meet Governor Today

Mr. Siddaramaiah tendered his one-line resignation to the special secretary of the Governor on Thursday (May 28, 2026), in the absence of Mr. Gehlot, who was away in Indore for personal reasons.

May 30, 2026

'Chosen for Five Years': Karnataka Congress Leader Backs Siddaramaiah Amid CM Change Speculation

Karnataka MLC BK Hariprasad backed Siddaramaiah and said he had been selected to serve a full five-year term and would continue leading the state.

May 26, 2026

Karnataka: Eight, including seven women, drown in river; President Murmu condoles loss of lives

At least eight people, including seven women from the same family, drowned in the Thatte Hakkalu river in Karnataka while reportedly collecting mussel shells. Several others were swept away by strong currents, triggering a major rescue operation.

May 24, 2026

Congress Leader VD Sathesan Takes Oath As Kerala CM

Senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister at a ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. His 20-member Cabinet includes Congress, IUML and Kerala Congress leaders such as Ramesh Chennithala and K. Muraleedharan.

May 18, 2026

K'taka: Six devotees killed in Koppal highway accident

Six devotees, including a one-year-old child, were killed and several others injured after a truck collided with a tractor on National Highway 50 near the Koppal-Vijayapura border in Karnataka. The impact caused the tractor to fall off a bridge. Two injured persons remain in critical condition.

May 15, 2026

K'taka BJP attacks CM Siddaramaiah over 'bias' against Hindu symbols, traditions

BJP leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of showing bias against Hindu symbols and traditions while allegedly appeasing minority communities. The BJP also claimed the move was politically motivated following the Davanagere bypoll fallout and aimed at consolidating minority votes.

May 15, 2026

Karnataka withdraws 2022 school uniform order, permits wearing of hijabs, sacred threads

The Karnataka government has withdrawn its 2022 uniform order and allowed students in schools and colleges to wear limited religious symbols, including hijabs, turbans, sacred threads and Rudraksha beads, along with prescribed uniforms.

May 14, 2026

Karnataka alert on SIR process, seeks to avoid 'Bengal-like' controversies

G. Parameshwara said Karnataka will closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to avoid controversies similar to those seen in West Bengal. He said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already reviewed the matter and instructed party workers, Booth Level Agents and officials to carefully track additions and deletions in voter list

May 10, 2026

BJP attacks Siddaramaiah govt on rise in farmer suicides, calls it 'guarantee politics' repercussion

BJP leader and Karnataka LoP R. Ashoka criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government over the sharp rise in farmer suicides in Karnataka, calling it a consequence of "guarantee politics. Ashoka said farmer suicides in the state rose 22.6 per cent from 2,423 in 2023 to 2,971 in 2024, despite a national decline in such deaths.

May 8, 2026