Shivakumar

It was a year marked by leadership suspense, competing power centres, and growing governance strain in the most crucial southern bastion of the Congress.

DK Shivakumar asks Union govt to expedite approvals for five RRTS corridors, says it will aid Bengaluru’s satellite town plans

The proposal seeks to replicate the success of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, India’s first operational Regional Rapid Transit System, with trains running at up to 160 kmph and covering 90 km in an hour.

Bengaluru’s ORR Metro to be ready by Dec 2026, Hebbal-airport stretch by June 2027: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy chief minister and Bengaluru development minister said the city’s Metro network will expand to 137.11 km by end-2026.

Bengaluru Tech Summit: DK Shivakumar proposes international complex to house all global businesses in Bengaluru

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar said state is planning a world-class AI City on 9,000 acres near Bidadi and a second airport in South Bengaluru.

Tejasvi Surya seeks to scrap Bengaluru tunnel road project, DK Shivakumar says 'bring funds from Centre’ for public transport

Citing figures from the government’s detailed project report (DPR), Surya said the tunnel road would carry only about 1,800 vehicles per hour in one direction, while a Metro line can move up to 69,000 people at the same time.

Disclose CSR spending, stop using Bengaluru for PR: Shivakumar to industrialists, Nara Lokesh

Lashing out at critics, deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar said there is no match for Bengaluru, and those who criticise it do so only to market themselves.

After Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticises city’s infra, DK Shivakumar says, 'Instead of tearing Bengaluru down, let’s build it up'

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s tweet on Bengaluru’s infrastructure, recounting an overseas visitor’s comments during a visit to Biocon Park, has gone viral. Responding, deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the East Corporation will retain Rs 1,673 crore of its revenues to directly improve infrastructure across 50 wards, benefiting key IT corridors.

DK Shivakumar: Bengaluru tunnel road project to take over four years, won’t affect Vidhana Soudha or Lalbagh

Karnataka deputy CM says Bengaluru’s infrastructure problems receive disproportionate attention amid public criticism

Congress pulls up LR Shivarame Gowda with notice following Shivakumar’s warning on CM post talk

The disciplinary action follows Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s stern warning to party leaders and legislators against speaking on any change of guard in the state, asserting that such remarks were damaging the Congress.

After flak, DK Shivakumar denies congestion tax proposal in Bengaluru

A high-level meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on September 24 had discussed congestion pricing on Outer Ring Road.

BlackBuck CEO’s post on Bengaluru’s crumbling Outer Ring Road jolts Karnataka into action

Facing flak after public outrage and social media backlash ahead of the upcoming civic polls, the CM has set a one-month deadline to fill the city’s potholes.

Peenya Industrial Association flags pothole issue to DK Shivakumar; says many Bengaluru firms mull shifting to neighbouring states

Peenya is one of the largest industrial hubs in Asia, contributing significantly to the state’s economy, exports and job creation. However, the poor condition of basic infrastructure, especially roads, is a matter of serious concern for industrialists and investors, Peenya Industrial Association said in its letter.

BlackBuck ORR exit row: DK Shivakumar says govt won’t be blackmailed; officials inspect tech corridor, claim congestion will drop by up to 40%

BlackBuck’s co-founder and CEO Rajesh Yabaji on September 18 clarified that the company is only relocating to another location within Bengaluru, but its decision to move out of ORR over poor infrastructure has triggered a row in Karnataka.

'If even 10% of this energy...': Shivakumar hits out at BJP, rejects 'misleading images' on Voter Adhikar Yatra

"It's unfortunate (but not surprising) to see BJP-affiliated handles obsess over photo angles, seating arrangements, and who greeted whom-instead of addressing the real issue: vote chori," Shivakumar wrote.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to join Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar

While Shivakumar will take part in the march on Saturday and Sunday, Siddaramaiah will join on August 29.

KN Rajanna resigns as Karnataka minister following remarks critical of Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote-chori' claim

Rajanna resigned on Monday after his statement on ‘voter list fraud’ controversy went against the stand taken by the Congress leadership.

Bengaluru's infra body invites global bids for Rs 17,700 crore tunnel road project

While public criticism is mounting against the tunnel road project, the Congress-led government has decided to go ahead with it, a pet project of deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru to get 5 corporations, elections soon, says DK Shivakumar

The government will decide on ward reservations and only those working among the people will win, the Karnataka deputy chief minister said

Tejasvi Surya slams DK Shivakumar’s tunnel road project: 'Focus must be on moving people, not vehicles'

Bengaluru South MP called it a "vanity project" for the elite at the common man’s cost

After Bengaluru Metro's Amul tie-up sparks row, DK Shivakumar says Nandini outlets to open at 8 stations

Bengaluru Metro has signed a licence agreement with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which owns the Amul brand, to set up kiosks at 10 stations

Bengaluru stampede: DK Shivakumar’s image takes a hit as Opposition mounts pressure

While Opposition BJP and JD(S) demand Deputy CM Shivakumar’s resignation, his act of holding the IPL trophy of RCB team-owned by United Spirits Ltd- after the tragedy has reportedly not gone down well with the Congress high command

Bengaluru rains: Most flooded areas represented by BJP MLAs, says DK Shivakumar

Deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar alleges BJP has failed to address the city's flood problems.

Karnataka: DK Shivakumar's bike rally in Hosapete amid Bengaluru rain woes; Congress, BJP trade barbs

Karnataka Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar was in Hosapete on the eve of the Congress government's 'Sadhana Samavesha', an event marking two years of Congress rule in Karnataka.

‘Brand Bengaluru’ battered after rain: DK Shivakumar says 'issues we face today are not new'

Boats and tractors were seen on the roads of Bengaluru as office-goers were stuck in jams after heavy overnight rain flooded several parts of Bengaluru, once again exposing BBMP's claims of rain preparedness

DK Shivakumar proposes dedicated flyover from Bengaluru airport to Hebbal

Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, has appealed to the Centre for support in implementing various infrastructure projects across the city.