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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Answering questions on the subject, the Chief Minister said that the former Karnataka Chief Minister had written to the Union Education Minister seeking inclusion of the Gita in the curriculum.

1 day ago

Siddaramaiah Blames Centre for Karnataka's Rs 12,000 Crore GST Shortfall

Attacking Union Minister H.D. Kumarawamy for questioning his (Siddaramaiah) contributions to the Ahinda communities, the Chief Minister asked why Kumaraswamy is not questioning such things, as he is a Member of Parliament from Mandya.

1 day ago

Congress ex-MLA RV Devaraj passes away at 67 after cardiac arrest in Mysuru

A three-time MLA and known SM Krishna loyalist, Devaraj had represented the Chickpet constituency and had previously served as Chairman of the Slum Development Board. He was also a member of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

5 days ago

Breakfast politics continues in K'taka Congress, CM Siddaramaiah reaches Dy CM Shivakumar's residence

The authorities have barricaded the surrounding roads, and security has been beefed up in the backdrop of the CM's visit. Former MP and Shivakumar's brother, D.K. Suresh, said on Tuesday that he would not comment for now. Dy CM Shivakumar was seen smiling and greeting the media outside his residence before the arrival of CM Siddaramaiah.

5 days ago

K'taka CM post not vacant, Siddaramaiah will stay till 2028: Minister Zameer Khan

When asked what would happen if CM Siddaramaiah is asked to step down, Minister Zameer replied: "That question does not arise. Siddaramaiah will continue in his position."

10 days ago

K'taka releases Rs 1,033.60cr top-up input subsidy to farmers after monsoon crop loss

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated transfer of the additional compensation amounting to Rs 1,033.60 crore into the bank accounts of 14.24 lakh farmers whose crops were damaged.

10 days ago

Shivakumar's cryptic X post heats up K'taka power tussle amid Kharge's move to contain crisis

Shivakumar has also said he would refrain from further comments as his statements were being misinterpreted. He noted that his remarks at Indira Gandhi's anniversary event and his comment on bait fishing on World Fisheries Day had been taken out of context.

10 days ago

Siddaramaiah will serve full term, says CM's economic advisor, rules out power-sharing pact

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Economic Advisor and senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy strongly dismissed any possibility of a power-sharing arrangement within the ruling party. Amid internal speculation, he asserted that Siddaramaiah will serve the full five-year term as CM and said he would oppose any move to replace him.

12 days ago

BJP dares Rahul Gandhi to confirm Siddaramaiah's five-year term as CM

Addressing a press conference at the party office, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, released a poster on the completion of 2.5 years of the Siddaramaiah government, criticising it for the "price hike" of essential commodities.

16 days ago

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

When asked whether he would present the state budget this year and for the rest of the term, the Chief Minister replied, "Why are you (media) asking this question? Yes, I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budget."

16 days ago

No confusion in Congress, says K'taka HM on 'leadership crisis' in party

Meanwhile, seven-time MLA and the Karnataka government's Special Representative in Delhi, T.B. Jayachandra, noted that, "Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and he himself are like children of the same mother. Differences of opinion are natural".

16 days ago

'I wish him luck': Dy CM Shivakumar on CM Siddaramaiah's full term claim, defends MLAs' Delhi visit

Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka, with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Minister's post.

16 days ago

Bengaluru to become plastic and waste-free city, claims Siddaramaiah

"With public awareness and cooperation with the government, Bengaluru can become a plastic-free city by 2030," he said while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations (2025) of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), marking 50 years of the board's establishment.

18 days ago

Red Fort blast: Siddaramaiah expresses shock, directs police chief to maintain high alert in K'taka

The blast, which ripped through a car at a traffic signal outside Gate No. 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station, sent shockwaves through the bustling Old Delhi neighbourhood, igniting multiple vehicles and shattering nearby windows.

27 days ago

Sugarcane crisis: Karnataka CM slams Union Minister Joshi over claims on ethanol allocation

Issuing a statement on Friday, CM Siddaramaiah stated, "I demand that Union Minister Joshi apologise to the farmers of Karnataka for his false statements made with the sole intention of turning them against our government."

Nov 7, 2025

Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 kicks off: Karnataka aims to become $1 trillion Skill Capital by 2032

The summit was inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, and other senior dignitaries.

Nov 5, 2025

Siddaramaiah vexed by queries on Shivakumar succession, cabinet reshuffle after Bihar polls

CM Siddaramaiah, responding to queries about leaders of the Bihari community in Bengaluru expressing a desire to see Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister, retorted sharply, asking the reporter if there was no other subject to discuss.

Nov 3, 2025

Karnataka to host first-ever Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 to shape "Workforce 2030"

The Karnataka government will host the inaugural Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 from November 4–6, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to drive workforce innovation and global employability.

Nov 1, 2025

Question on possibility of Shivakumar taking over as K'taka CM 'irks' Siddaramaiah

When asked whether a change of leadership was likely in November as the Congress-led government completes half its term, Siddaramaiah grew visibly irritated and retorted, "Who has made a statement in this regard? Where have they said it? Did they tell you?"

Oct 31, 2025

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah behaving like Kerala Wayanad's District Collector: BJP

The Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka made the statement, "Karnataka doesn't need a CM who bows to the fake Gandhi family, spends our treasury like it's High Command's ATM, and forgets his own state's farmers who put food on his table. We elected a Chief Minister of Karnataka, not a Puppet of Delhi, not a Brand Ambassador of Wayanad."

Oct 30, 2025