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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- Why Congress' U-turn on Karnataka caste survey has left Siddaramaiah on sticky wicket
Siddaramaiah was on the verge of accepting the Karnataka caste survey report despite strong reservations from influential caste groups, until the party's central leadership stepped in and forced his hand.
- ED searches: Will not not support any violation of law, says CM Siddaramaiah
The ED conducted searches against Congress Ballari MP E Tukaram and three MLAs of the party as part of a money laundering investigation into the alleged Valmiki scam-linked money laundering case
- 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
- Bengaluru Stampede: CM Siddaramaiah raises compensation for victims from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh
The stampede occurred on June 4, 2025, when an estimated 2–3 lakh fans gathered for the IPL victory parade, far exceeding the stadium's 35,000 capacity.
- Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s political secretary sacked
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah’s political secretary, K Govindaraj, has been relieved from his post amid an uproar over the Bengaluru stampede case
- Bengaluru passport office, CM Siddaramaiah’s residence get suicide bomb threat
The email was sent by an individual named "Daudee Shankar Jiwal" and warned of suicide bomb attacks at both locations by 3:15 PM. THe email was reportedly titled "Holy event".
- Bengaluru stampede: Police Commissioner, ACP, Chinnaswamy Stadium in-charge suspended with immediate effect, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The Bengaluru police also registered an FIR against RCB, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and others under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, in connection with the stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium.
- Police warnings ignored, poor planning: How RCB victory celebration turned deadly in Bengaluru
Experts say rushed government decisions and crowd mismanagement caused a disaster that left 11 dead and around 50 injured.
- Karnataka High Court seeks report from Siddaramaiah govt over Bengaluru stampede case: ‘Do you have any SOP…’
The incident took place when a huge crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to get a glimpse of RCB team post their first win in the IPL after beating Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium
- Scattered shoes, broken iron gates: Horrifying visuals show Bengaluru stampede site as silence haunt streets
The horrifying visuals showcase the aftermath of the stampede tragedy outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru
- 50-60 people died in Kumbh Mela, did I or Karnataka govt criticise? : CM Siddaramaiah on Bengaluru stampede
A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased
- PM Modi condoles Bengaluru stampede deaths: ‘Absolutely heartrending’
In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones, said PM Modi
- Siddaramaiah vs Governor Gehlot over Karnataka Muslim quota bill: Twice rejected, why draft may head for President's nod
The proposed quota, which would fall under Category-2B, would reportedly push overall reservation for public works contracts to 47 percent.
- Mangaluru murder case: CM Siddaramaiah orders swift action, three held
The killing comes less than a month after the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in the same district, fuelling speculation of retaliatory violence.
- 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
- Covid: Karnataka takes all precautionary measures, including testing, says minister
There should be no lagging behind in taking precautionary measures, and hence testing kits have already been procured and they are being sent across the state, and officials have been asked to conduct tests, Rao said
- Caste census must be accurate, transparent: Mallikarjun Kharge to Karnataka government
Kharge raised strong objections over the alleged inclusion of the Beda Jangama community - traditionally considered part of the Lingayat sect - under the SC category in parts of North Karnataka.
- As Bengaluru floods, Siddaramaiah marks two years with Hosapete ‘guarantee rally’
The event, branded a “guarantee rally”, is aimed at bringing into the spotlight the government’s claim of Rs 80,000 crore spent on five flagship welfare schemes - Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti, Gruha Jyoti, Anna Bhagya, and Yuva Nidhi.
- Karnataka CM leads Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru to express solidarity with armed forces
The march was organised in support of 'Operation Sindoor', with the party hailing the courage of armed forces
- 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.
