Siddaramaiah

Karnataka bypolls: BJP candidates file nominations as Yediyurappa, Pralhad Joshi join processions

BJP candidates Srinivas Dasakariyappa and Veeranna Charantimath filed their nominations for the Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly bypolls in Karnataka, accompanied by large processions and strong party backing.

Mar 23, 2026

Karnataka to increase commercial LPG supply after meeting with gas firms, hotel bodies

The move aims to curb irregularities and ensure smoother distribution. The Chief Minister highlighted a supply-demand gap, with only 1,000 cylinders being supplied daily against a demand of 50,000, causing closures of establishments. A follow-up meeting with hotel associations is planned to review the situation

Mar 23, 2026

Karnataka govt announces social media ban for children under 16

The government also announced several education reforms, including appointing mental health counsellors at 204 Block Resource Centres, upgrading schools and colleges, improving infrastructure, and introducing AI-based learning.

Mar 6, 2026

BJP accuses Karnataka govt of SC/ST 'funds chori'; asks Rahul Gandhi to speak up on issue

R. Ashoka alleged that out of ₹42,018 crore allocated for SC/ST welfare, nearly ₹35,000 crore was diverted, leaving only about ₹7,000 crore for targeted development. He termed it a "year-on-year loot" and accused the government of misusing funds meant for education, health, and empowerment.

Mar 4, 2026

Karnataka govt monitoring West Asia crisis; 109 Kannadigas stranded in UAE, Bahrain, Centre on high alert over communal unrest

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said 109 Kannadigas are stranded in the UAE and Bahrain amid West Asia tensions. Meanwhile, the Centre has alerted states over possible attempts to exploit the Iran crisis to incite communal unrest, with intelligence agencies closely monitoring the situation.

Mar 2, 2026

Bengaluru GAFX 2026: Karnataka leading AVGC-XR revolution, says CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka, the first state to introduce an AVGC policy in 2017, is now implementing its 2024–2029 policy focused on incentives, infrastructure, startups and original IP. The government is also expanding creative clusters beyond Bengaluru and promoting immersive technologies in tourism, education and healthcare.

Feb 27, 2026

Karnataka healthcare system 'crumbling': BJP demands Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's resignation

Ashoka warned that delays in payment could disrupt essential diagnostic services, severely affecting poor and middle-class patients, including accident victims and cancer patients. He questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the delay in releasing funds and urged him to remove the Health Minister from the cabinet.

Feb 19, 2026

K'taka Cong lawmakers on foreign tour amid leadership crisis, reject claims of political motive

Amid an ongoing leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress, a group of legislators left for a private foreign tour, triggering political speculation. The MLAs and MLCs, many considered close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, departed from Kempegowda airport.

Feb 18, 2026

No SCSP/TSP funds should be diverted for guarantees: Karnataka BJP tells CM

Karnataka BJP, led by R. Ashoka, urged CM Siddaramaiah not to divert SCSP/TSP funds for guarantees or general schemes, warning it would harm SC/ST welfare. The Congress government claims the funds still benefit SC/ST communities, while BJP and JD(S) allege misappropriation.

Feb 17, 2026

R. Ashoka urges Siddaramaiah to earmark Rs 15,000 crore for backward regions

Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to allocate at least Rs 15,000 crore in the upcoming Karnataka Budget. He called for a separate and exclusive allocation, warning against merging funds from other departments or development boards to inflate figures.

Feb 14, 2026

80–90 MLAs want Shivakumar as Karnataka CM: Congress MLA amid leadership tussle

Amid the ongoing leadership tussle in Karnataka Congress, MLA Iqbal Hussain has claimed that around 80–90 party MLAs want Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to become Chief Minister. Hussain said many legislators believe Shivakumar deserves the post in recognition of his hard work and struggles, and that a leadership change would benefit governance and upcoming elections.

Feb 12, 2026

CM Siddaramaiah targets Rs 10,000 crore chit fund transactions via MSIL, ensures secure investments

'I'm confident that Siddaramaiah will keep promise': Shivakumar's brother on Karnataka Cong crisis

Siddaramaiah, however, avoided directly addressing speculation about a leadership change, asserting that both he and Shivakumar would abide by the Congress high command's decision. He criticised the media for repeatedly raising the issue and maintained that the matter rests with the party leadership.

Feb 11, 2026

CM Siddaramaiah & I know what we spoke': DK Shivakumar on K'taka Congress 'crisis'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress state president D.K. Shivakumar downplayed reports of a leadership crisis, asserting that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are clear about their understanding reached with the party leadership.

Feb 10, 2026

K'taka Congress crisis escalates with fresh call for Shivakumar as CM

The leadership crisis within the Karnataka Congress has intensified as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's loyalists openly demanded that he be given a chance to serve as Chief Minister.

Feb 9, 2026

CM's son is our high command: K'taka Dy CM on Yathindra's 'no leadership change' remark

Shivakumar also discussed the foundation stone-laying ceremony for Congress offices in March and addressed allegations about caste-based exclusion, affirming that the Congress operates on principles, not caste or religion.

Feb 6, 2026

Metro fares not decided by State but fixed by panel set up by Centre: K'taka CM

In an official statement, the Chief Minister said the Bengaluru Metro is more than just a transport system and described it as a symbol of the city's aspirations and an everyday lifeline for lakhs of working people, students, and families. He said a responsible government must listen to citizens first and assured the people of Karnataka that their concerns would not be ignored.

Feb 6, 2026

Karnataka Congress crisis: Deputy CM Shivakumar denies rift, says Siddaramaiah and I stand together

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress President D.K. Shivakumar dismissed speculation of a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, asserting that the two leaders stand united and continue to support each other. Responding to BJP leader R. Ashoka in the Assembly, Shivakumar said there is no crisis within the Congress government and that both leaders are committed to fulfilling the promises made to the people. He acknowledged that political ups and downs .

Feb 3, 2026

Centre increased K'taka's share in taxes: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi dismisses Cong claims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar criticised the budget, calling it disappointing and claiming the state received little benefit. They argued that high-speed rail projects announced (Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru) do not sufficiently serve Karnataka, and allocations for centrally sponsored schemes have been reduced compared to last year. The leaders claimed the budget did not adequately support Karnataka or southern states.

Feb 2, 2026

Ajit Pawar death: Shocking CCTV footage shows plane erupting in fire on impact, AAIB takes over probe in Baramati plane crash

A special team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been constituted to probe the aircraft crash in Baramati. As part of the investigation, the team will recover and analyse key flight data systems, including the flight recorder, the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and the Digital Engine Electronic System (DEES), to determine the cause of the crash.

Jan 28, 2026

Maharashtra announces three-day state mourning after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash

The three-day state mourning implies that the Tricolour will be flown half-mast on all official buildings across the state, and all entertainment programs will remain cancelled during the period, said a government notification.