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New Delhi, May 28: Within hours of Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister, the BJP launched a stinging attack on the Congress, accusing it of running a “highest-bidder-wins” system...
A wave of excitement swept through Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar locality as news broke that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had resigned, clearing the path for DK Shivakumar to assume leadership....
In a development that resolves prolonged speculation, Siddaramaiah has relinquished the post of Karnataka Chief Minister following explicit directions from the Congress high command. The 75-year-old...
Political circles in Bengaluru are abuzz after confirmation that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign today at 3 PM. The move follows a series of closed-door meetings that began in Delhi and...
In a strong rebuttal to swirling political rumors, Karnataka Congress legislator KN Rajanna declared on Tuesday that there is absolutely no question of replacing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah....
Tension inside Karnataka’s ruling Congress has pushed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the national capital for urgent consultations with the party high command. Accompanied by six cabinet colleagues,...
Friday's grand birthday festivities for Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar turned into a showcase of unwavering loyalty and ambition. Turning 64, the KPCC chief saw temples resonate with prayers for...
In a blistering critique, Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka targeted Congress leadership after a special NIA court convicted Mohammad Shariq, the prime accused in the December 2022 Mangaluru pressure...
In a decisive rebuttal, Karnataka Minister B. Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday debunked swirling rumors of defecting from Congress to JD-S. The Housing and Waqf portfolio holder, facing heat over...
In a fiery press interaction in Chamarajanagar on Tuesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led central government of deploying the Enforcement Directorate as a political tool to...
In a bid to soothe ruffled feathers within Karnataka Congress, Home Minister G Parameshwara announced on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi will chart the path forward amid grievances voiced by Muslim...
Pressure is mounting on the Karnataka Congress leadership for a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle, with around 15 MLAs making their way to Delhi for strategic discussions. The group convened at...
In a blistering critique, BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya on Wednesday hammered Congress over its media head Pawan Khera's apparent flight from justice. Khera, evading Assam...
In a scathing attack on the ruling Congress, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra announced Friday that public discontent with the state government has surged to unprecedented levels. Addressing the...
In a masterclass of political ambiguity, Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has left the door wide open on the state's leadership future. Speaking amid swirling rumors of internal Congress friction,...
Parliament's humorous moments took a sharper edge as H.D. Deve Gowda, ex-PM and Rajya Sabha MP, countered Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's wedding analogy with a divorce narrative. Kharge's...
In a blistering critique, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has charged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with neglecting state administration amid the raging phone tapping allegations. The Tuesday...
At 84, BS Yediyurappa remains a colossus in Karnataka politics, as Union Minister Prahlad Joshi celebrated during a grand birthday felicitation in Shikaripura. Joshi portrayed him as a leader who...
In a blistering critique from Bengaluru, veteran BJP figure A Narayanaswamy on Friday branded Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a betrayer of the Madiga community's long-standing internal...
In a decisive rebuttal to ongoing debates, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared on Thursday that the state's popular guarantee schemes are here to stay, regardless of voluntary...
In a blistering address from the national capital, BJP firebrand Shehzad Poonawalla dissected opposition failures across fronts. His sharpest jab targeted Congress's Karnataka power tussle, dubbing...
Karnataka's political landscape heated up as Home Minister G Parameshwara tackled the brewing controversy over chief ministership claims head-on. Speaking in Bengaluru, he validated his backers'...
In a blistering media briefing in Bengaluru, Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar of prioritizing internal power struggles...
In a pointed remark amid Karnataka Congress' leadership transition whispers, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Tuesday that reining in ministers and MLAs falls under Chief Minister...
In a fiery exchange amid Karnataka's political tussle, Minister Priyank Kharge rebuked BJP's outrage over Congress protests at the AI Impact Summit. 'They're blowing this out of proportion to hide...
Tensions boiled over in Bengaluru as BJP leaders hammered the Congress government for its mishandling of the city's worsening garbage crisis. On Thursday, amid piles of uncollected waste plaguing...
In a bold standoff over Bengaluru's escalating garbage crisis, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar fired back at BJP MLAs Wednesday, branding their tactics as blatant blackmail. The fiery Congress...
In a display of steadfast loyalty, Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed rumors swirling around leadership changes, insisting he thrives on optimism. 'Effort always bears fruit, and devotion...
In a heated moment during the Rajya Sabha's budget discussion, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's 'migrant' label for BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya ignited a fierce backlash. The Rajasthan-born...
In a fiery critique, Karnataka BJP's R Ashok has called out Rahul Gandhi for his conspicuous silence on the burgeoning Rs 2,500 crore liquor scam in the state's excise department. Speaking in...
A leadership storm is brewing in Karnataka's Congress unit, with MLA Iqbal Hussain claiming overwhelming support for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to replace Siddaramaiah. Addressing the media in...
New Delhi/Bengaluru: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar turned heads on Thursday with a pointed message after high-level meetings in the national capital. Dismissing idle speculation, he asserted his purpose:...
Internal rifts in Karnataka Congress threaten to deepen as whispers of power-sharing agreements grow louder. DK Suresh, influential Congress leader and sibling of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, voiced...
In a calculated move amid escalating leadership battles in Karnataka Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared on Tuesday that the national high command's verdict will stand unchallenged. The...
In a bold counterattack, Karnataka's ruling Congress has slapped an FIR on the BJP's state wing over a provocative social media post that vilified top leaders including CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM...
Karnataka's political landscape heated up as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dropped a major announcement: all 6,000 gram panchayat offices will bear Mahatma Gandhi's name. Made at a fiery protest in...
Karnataka Congress is in mourning following the passing of its veteran leader Bhimanna Naik, with national heavyweights Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi voicing heartfelt condolences. Naik's death...
HD Kumaraswamy, the influential JD(S) leader, has put to rest all doubts about his party's stance on aligning with the BJP for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru municipal elections. Speaking directly to...
The political corridors of Karnataka are buzzing, but Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar wants the chief ministerial speculation silenced. Speaking candidly to reporters, he declared, 'Deciding the...
Karnataka's BJP unit has escalated its offensive against the ruling Congress by writing directly to Amit Shah, demanding a thorough NIA investigation into rampant illegal settlements plaguing the...
The political temperature in Karnataka rose several notches as Home Minister G. Parameshwara launched a pointed attack on H.D. Kumaraswamy, rejecting his assessment that a solitary incident reflects...
Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has sent best wishes to CM Siddaramaiah for a successful full-term completion, firmly stating there exists no confusion between them. This declaration addresses...
Karnataka's top leaders, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, met at Shivakumar's residence for a breakfast gathering on Tuesday. This meeting occurs as speculation...
The political landscape in Karnataka remains dynamic as the Congress government navigates internal leadership discussions. Speculation has been rife regarding a potential shift in the Chief...
In a significant move to quell the leadership dispute in Karnataka, the Congress high command has instructed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also heads the...
Karnataka's Cooperation Minister, KN Rajanna, was removed from his position following his questioning of his own party's silence regarding irregularities in the voter list. This occurred after he...
Karnataka's Cooperation Minister, K.N. Rajanna, has resigned from his position. The resignation occurred after Rajanna publicly stated that "vote theft" occurred during the Congress government's...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential change in leadership within the state. He stated unequivocally that there are no internal discussions...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified his position regarding the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Other Backward Classes (OBC) Advisory Council. Contrary to media reports, he stated...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed speculation about a change in leadership within the state government, asserting that he will complete his full term in office. This comes...
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has rejected the BJP's demand for the resignation of Minister Priyanka Kharge in connection with the suicide of a contractor. He described the demand...