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  Buzz mounts on Karnataka CM change after Shivakumar's Delhi meetings, says 'time will answer'

  Karnataka | January 19, 2026 19:25 IST

  Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly interacting with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport while en route from Tamil Nadu to New Delhi, further fueling rumors surrounding the ongoing leadership struggle.

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  Leadership change in Karnataka? Deputy CM Shivakumar's 'time will answer' remark sparks buzz

  Karnataka | January 18, 2026 23:42 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: As the Siddaramaiah government marks the halfway point of its five-year term, talk of a leadership change has gained momentum.

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  Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar cancels Davos visit to attend party meetings ahead of Assam elections

  Karnataka | January 17, 2026 16:08 IST

  Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed that the Deputy Chief Minister’s visit to Delhi is purely organisational.

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  Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge meet Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid power tussle: Sources

  Karnataka | January 17, 2026 7:31 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar was in Delhi as he met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge amid the power tussle in the state, sources have confirmed.

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  Karnataka power tussle: DK Shivakumar likely to visit Delhi on Friday, may meet Rahul Gandhi

  Karnataka | January 15, 2026 16:21 IST

  A lot of speculations are being made in Karnataka after the Siddaramaiah government completed half of its five-year tenure in the state. After winning the 2023 assembly polls, the Congress top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year power sharing formula between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

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  'Even if efforts fail...': Shivakumar's cryptic post after meeting with Rahul Gandhi sparks buzz

  Karnataka | January 14, 2026 12:56 IST

  Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi held a brief conversation with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar in Mysuru separately for a few minutes.

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  Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar may be called to Delhi if needed, says Kharge

  Karnataka | January 12, 2026 18:45 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: After the Congress stormed to power in Karnataka in 2023, the party top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year formula for Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; although both the leaders have denied about it.

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  Karnataka refuses to implement VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: 'Violation of right to work

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 21:04 IST

  The Cabinet stated that the new provision completely ignores the states, with the Centre unilaterally deciding the terms and conditions while expecting states to contribute 40 per cent of the cost.

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  Karnataka Government allocates 69% of its ad budget to National Herald in 2024-25; BJP cries foul

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 18:09 IST

  In 2024-25, the Congress government in Karnataka spent a total of Rs 1.42 crore on advertisements in national newspapers, of which about 69 per cent went to the National Herald.

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  'JD(S) may soon merge with BJP, will be good for Congress': Shivakumar ups ante on Kumaraswamy

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar have regularly been at loggerheads lately, with the union minister recently criticising the deputy chief minister over the violence in Ballari and questioning why he convened a meeting of police officers. However, Shivakumar said he does not need tips from Kumaraswamy.

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  Karnataka local body polls in 2026, Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections in 2-3 months: DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka | January 01, 2026 23:44 IST

  DK Shivakumar also announced that application forms for aspirants seeking party tickets for elections to five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) have been made available.

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  I will speak in 2026: DK Shivakumar on the possibility of him becoming Karnataka CM

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 19:37 IST

  DK Shivakumar has hinted that he will address questions about becoming the CM in 2026 while expressing certainty that Congress will remain in power for the next 7.5 years in Karnataka. He dismissed speculative remarks from party colleagues and accused Kerala BJP's chief of misleading the public.

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  Amid row over Kogilu demolition drive, DK's 'don't want Keralites' remark draw fire from BJP

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 14:14 IST

  A political row broke out after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made remarks about Keralites while responding to questions on the Kogilu demolition drive in Bengaluru. The comment came after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolitions as anti minority.

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  DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: 'Don't interfere’

  India | December 27, 2025 23:42 IST

  DK Shivakumar said the area in question was an encroached waste dumpsite and alleged that land mafia interests were behind attempts to turn it into a slum."We have humanity. We gave people an opportunity to move to new places. Only a few of them are locals," he said.

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  DK Shivakumar meets Congress chief Kharge, sparks fresh speculations over Karnataka CM change

  Karnataka | December 25, 2025 16:58 IST

  DK Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Deputy Chief Minister.

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  'Priyanka Gandhi's only motive is to make Rahul Gandhi prime minister': Shivakumar on PM face buzz

  India | December 24, 2025 14:29 IST

  My leader is the AICC president, and my Leader of Opposition is Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka Gandhi's only motive is to make Rahul Gandhi the PM of this country, DK Shivakumar said.

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  'Confusion at state level': Kharge on power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka | December 21, 2025 20:22 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge's statement came amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar.

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  'Will continue as CM': Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with Shivakumar amid leadership row

  Karnataka | December 19, 2025 14:50 IST

  To dissolve contention over the issue Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met for breakfast on two different occasions. Both leaders said they will comply with the decision taken by the party high command. They also held a joint press conference to demonstrate party unity.

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  99 per cent chance that Shivakumar will become Karnataka CM on January 6: Congress MLA

  Karnataka | December 13, 2025 23:42 IST

  The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculations about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

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  RCB to play IPL 2026 matches in Bengaluru? Cabinet gives conditional nod to Chinnaswamy Stadium

  Cricket | December 12, 2025 18:38 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have got the conditional nod from the Karnataka government to play their home matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Karnataka DK Shivakumar confirmed the development to the reporters today.