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Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah (born 12 August 1948) is an Indian politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a position he assumed for the second time in May 2023. A senior leader of the Indian
...Read more- '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.
- As Karnataka CM rotation buzz intensifies, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar seek separate appointments with Rahul Gandhi
On Wednesday, Randeep Surjewala was in Bengaluru, holding meetings with ministers and MLAs to address their grievances.
- '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.
- 'I have a duty...': Siddaramaiah reacts to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, repeats claim on vaccine-heart attack
The Biocon founder objected to Siddaramaiah’s claim that Covid-19 vaccines were “hastily" approved and said rigorous protocols aligned with global standards for safety and efficacy were followed.
- ‘Deeply humiliated': Karnataka senior cop seeks VRS, alleges CM Siddaramaiah tried to slap him
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah had snapped at the police officer during a Congress rally today. The Chief Minister lost his cool and nearly slapped the Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) after he was shown black flags allegedly by BJP workers at the rally in Belagavi.
- ‘Misleading’: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw dismisses Siddaramaiah's claim on COVID-19 vaccines
Siddaramaiah had claimed, "It cannot be denied that the hasty approval and distribution of the Covid vaccine to the public could also be a reason for these deaths..."
- Karnataka HC orders CBI probe into Valmiki Corporation scam, setback for Siddaramaiah govt
The petitioners had urged the court to direct a central agency probe, alleging misappropriation and misuse of funds in the state-run body tasked with Scheduled Tribe development.
- Bengaluru stampede: CM Siddaramaiah says he was informed of deaths at 5.45 pm
The CM’s reaction came to the DCP (Vidhana Soudha security) letter written before the event warning against holding felicitations at Vidhana Soudha 'hastily', surfaced now
- Karnataka clears investment proposals worth Rs 17,183 crore; expects to generate 12,500 jobs
The 65th State High-Level Clearance Committee cleared proposals worth Rs 15,441.17 crore at its meeting held at Vidhana Soudha
- Caste census alone won't suffice, conduct socio-economic survey as well: Siddaramaiah tells Centre
In a major decision, the Centre on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be included in the forthcoming census exercise in a ‘transparent’ manner.
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Rahul Gandhi on preparing draft of Rohith Vemula Act
The move comes a day after Siddaramaiah said that the state government stands firm in its resolve to enact the Rohith Vemula Act in Karnataka at the earliest
- Amid strong opposition, special cabinet meeting on caste census in Karnataka ends without any major decision
Objections have been raised by various sections of society and there are also strong voices against it from within the ruling Congress.
- 'I sometimes get angry on Karnataka CM too...' Nitin Gadkari on how he deals with non-BJP CMs
Gadkari said there is no room for politics in developmental works, noting that he works in coordination with everyone for the sake of nation's development.
- Karnataka to collect 5% cess from aggregator platforms like Amazon-Flipkart, Ola-Uber for Gig Workers' Fund: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on April 3 in Delhi to discuss the Gig Workers' Bill after reported differences emerged among state ministers.
- Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to grant 'national monument status' to Rani Chennamma’s samadhi
Rani Chennamma holds a unique place in India's history as one of the first women to lead an armed resistance against colonial rule, Siddaramaiah stated.
- Karnataka Assembly passes 4% Muslim Quota Bill amid ruckus as BJP MLAs throw papers on Speaker | Watch
The Muslim Quota Bill - providing 4 percent reservation in public contracts - was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
- 'Heinous crime': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs 'immediate action' in Israeli tourist rape case
On the night of March 6, two women, including an Israeli tourist, were allegedly raped by three men near the Hampi heritage site in Vijayanagara district.
- Karnataka Budget outlay is estimated to surpass Rs 4 lakh crore in FY 25-26, revenue deficit to come down
The state government will invest over Rs 54,000 crore in the next three years to meet state capital Bengaluru’s infrastructure needs
- Relief for Siddaramaiah's wife in MUDA case as Karnataka HC quash ED summons
Siddaramaiah and his wife are key accused in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, or MUDA, land scam case.
