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Siddaramaiah informed that the cabinet reshuffle in the state will be discussed with the Congress's top leadership following the Bihar assembly elections.

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets DK Shivakumar amid face-off over Bengaluru infrastructure

The controversy stemmed from a X post in which the Biocon founder highlighted concerns over "poor roads" and the amount of garbage in Bengaluru during her business visit in the city.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hits back at DK Shivakumar over Bengaluru roads: 'Both Mohandas Pai and I...'

The Biocon chief pointed out that her criticism of poor infrastructure is not new, and called for urgent action.

'No one is permitted to speak...': DK Shivakumar warns Karnataka Congress leaders against speaking on CM post

The controversy flared after Kunigal MLA HD Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, and former Mandya MP LR Shivarame Gowda claimed that the deputy CM would soon replace CM Siddaramaiah, with Gowda adding that it will happen in November.

Potholes even on roads outside PM's residence, Karnataka being targeted unfairly: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy chief minister last week dismissed worries about companies threatening to leave Bengaluru, saying the government was “least bothered about threats or blackmailing.” He highlighted the city’s talent pool, over 25 lakh engineers and about two lakh foreign professionals, as proof of its continued global appeal.

DK Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Karnataka Assembly, clarifies immediately

The episode unfolded when Shivakumar, while replying to the debate in the Assembly on the stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations, shot back at the Opposition that had demanded resignation of himself, chief minister and home minister, wondering if political leaders of other States including the Uttar Pradesh had taken responsibility for stampedes.

Deputy CM Shivakumar accuses BJP of politicising Dharmasthala mass burial case

"BJP did not speak anything initially, now all of them are speaking...Now those in BJP are engaging in politics, nothing else. They are going there (Dharmasthala) for the sake of politics," the deputy CM said in response to a question.

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar again? Rahul Gandhi's 'vote-chori' tirade stokes fresh rift in Karnataka Congress

A section of the Congress party in Karnataka has pointed out that the voter list revision was undertaken while the party was in power in the state and it was insulting that discrepancies occurred right under their nose.

80% of Metro project grant is ours, BJP's only 20% : Dy CM DK Shivakumar

According to Shivakumar, the construction of urban tunnels, the Bengaluru Business Corridor, integrated solid waste management plants, elevated roads along metro lines, flyovers, additional drinking water projects, new roads over storm water drains, and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) will require an estimated investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore.

Jibe at Siddaramaiah? Shivakumar’s ‘some don’t agree to share power’ remark sets off speculation

Though Shivakumar didn’t name anyone, his remarks have reignited speculation about a rift with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over a rotational chief ministership – a deal the latter firmly denied.

‘Let BJP-JD(S) leaders comment, if we speak…’: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on silence on life sentence for Prajwal Revanna

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar said, JD(S) leaders and their alliance partner BJP are competent to comment on the Prajwal Revanna issue, and questioned as to why they are not speaking.

Convoy vehicle of Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar overturns near Mandya; 5 injured

The incident occurred near Goudahalli–T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle hit a divider and flipped while escorting DK Shivakumar

'Not okay for me to repeat': Shivakumar steers clear of commenting on Siddaramaiah tenure after CM's remark

Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were in the national capital to meet the Congress high command earlier this week.

Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar outcome in Karnataka may hinge on ‘corruption scandals’

Shivakumar’s supporters through public statements are seeking to create conditions for a change in CM. All signs point to the current CM Siddaramaiah digging in and the Congress central leadership all at sea. The deadlock could be broken by adverse court rulings on ‘corruption scandals’ the CM confronts

'His turn now': Is Congress using Kharge playbook to 'fix' Siddaramaiah tangle in Karnataka?

The BJP has claimed that Siddaramaiah's appointment to a key OBC panel of the party is a bid to induct him into national politics and get him to vacate the Chief Minister's chair

‘Aspirations not wrong’: Shivakumar on support for his elevation as Karnataka CM

Shivakumar’s remark comes days after he publicly endorsed CM Siddaramaiah’s statement that he will finish his 5-year term.

Karnataka showdown: DK Shivakumar says 'no option' but to support Siddaramaiah

A section of Congress legislators in Karnataka have openly backed a mid-term leadership change and the appointment of DK Shivakumar as the new chief minister.

Siddaramaiah to be replaced as Karnataka CM? Mallikarjun Kharge says decision left to Congress high command

The Congress president's remark came on a day the party sent general secretary Randeep Surjewala to Bengaluru to resolve the crisis in its Karnataka unit.

ED summons D K Shivakumar, his brother in Aishwarya Gowda 'fraud' case

The federal probe agency had arrested the local woman — 33-year-old Aishwarya Gowda — in April following searches against her and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar to continue as KPCC chief, say sources

Shivakumar, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, visited New Delhi for two days last Thursday and Friday, during which they met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. This meeting holds importance as there is a growing movement to replace Shivakumar as the party's state president.

DK Shivakumar clarifies amid row over remarks on Constitution: 'Not in context of Muslim reservation'

Shivakumar claimed that BJP leaders were misquoting him and that he only made the remark casually and not in the context of "changing the Constitution" to provide Muslim reservation as the BJP had alleged.

BJP corners Congress over Shivakumar's 'Constitution will change' remark: 'Prioritising appeasement over national interest'

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Sunday referred to the legal challenges anticipated before the 4% reservation for Muslims could be implemented.

Amid Karnataka leadership change buzz, DK Shivakumar meets Mallikarjun Kharge

Amid increasing speculation about internal discord within the Karnataka Congress, senior party leaders, including Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga, advocated for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to be the state’s next Chief Minister.

D K Shivakumar calls out Kannada actors for skipping film festival in Bengaluru, draws criticism from opposition

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar voiced his disappointment over the sparse attendance of Kannada film industry stars at the inauguration of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), a state-sponsored event held in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 1.

DK Shivakumar will become Chief Minister by December: Congress MLA

There has been speculation in Karnataka’s political circles, particularly within the ruling Congress, about a possible change in leadership later this year