D K Shivakumar
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Karnataka government's proposed public spaces bill may hit RSS activities; here's why
Karnataka | Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe government is set to introduce new rules governing the use of public spaces and government schools by private organisations. Under the proposed rules, all organisations, whether registered or unregistered, will be required to obtain approval from the relevant authority before holding any event.
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'If anyone resigns, I'll accept it within minutes': Shivakumar's stern warning to disgruntled MLAs
Karnataka | Aug 04, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTShivakumar's remark came after Congress MLAs offered to resign from their legislative positions after missing out on ministerial posts in the Karnataka Cabinet expansion.
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Tensions in Karnataka Congress over Cabinet expansion, 2 MLAs offer resignation; CM looks to pacify
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTTwo Congress MLAs have offered to resign from their legislative positions after missing out on ministerial posts in the Karnataka Cabinet expansion. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged them to remain patient, citing his own political journey as an example.
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Karnataka Cabinet Expansion: 19 Congress leaders sworn in as ministers | As it happened
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2026, 09:26 PM ISTKarnataka Cabinet Expansion: The cabinet expansion was held at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, with 19 Congress leaders taking oath as ministers. The cabinet expansion took place place nearly two months after DK Shivakumar was sworn in as ministers.
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Karnataka Cabinet expansion today; full list of ministers to be inducted into DK Shivakumar’s team
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2026, 03:38 PM ISTThe cabinet expansion in Karnataka has been pending since Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister, replacing Siddaramaiah. Karnataka can have a maximum of 34 ministers, including the chief minister.
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Shivakumar urges pro-Kannada groups to call off Karnataka bandh: 'Will protect state's interests'
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTPro-Kannada organisations have called a bandh in Karnataka on August 13 in protest over Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's recommendation of releasing 3,500 cusecs of water for 15 days. However, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged the groups to call off their bandh.
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Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday, Cong top brass to finalise names before swearing in
Karnataka | Jul 30, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTThe cabinet expansion in Karnataka, which can have a maximum of 34 ministers, has been pending for a few weeks after DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister. However, it could final take place on Monday and the Congress top brass will finalise the list of ministers before the oath-taking.
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Cabinet expansion in Karnataka? CM Shivakumar's Delhi visit fuels speculations
Karnataka | Jul 26, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe cabinet expansion has been pending in Karnataka. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other leaders had visited Delhi last week, but discussions with Congress leadership couldn't be held as the top brass was busy in students' protests over NEET paper leak.
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Karnataka records sharpest FDI surge among major states as CM Shivakumar pushes AI agenda
Karnataka | Jul 23, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTKarnataka's FDI inflows rose from USD 6,619 million to USD 12,939 million, reinforcing its position as the country’s second-largest FDI destination.
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Karnataka to install CCTVs at temples after Ayodhya offering theft case: Here's what CM said
Karnataka | Jul 10, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTChief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that CCTV cameras would monitor the donation boxes placed near the sanctum sanctorum and every step of the counting process in all temples managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department.
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Shivakumar reviews Bengaluru's second airport plans, Harohalli reportedly joins list of contenders
Business | Jul 09, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTThe government has proposed a second airport in the city to decongest Kempegowda International Airport, which has emerged as the country's third-largest airport.
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Karnataka launches 'Praja Seva Department' to take govt to people's doorsteps: All you need to know
Karnataka | Jul 03, 2026, 11:36 AM ISTThe Karnataka government has announced the 'Praja Seva Department' and 'Praja Seva Abhiyana' to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. Ministers will visit districts twice a month, while a dedicated department will process complaints and coordinate with government officials.
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Why Chief Minister DK Shivakumar connected Karnataka welfare benefits to the SIR exercise
Karnataka | Jul 01, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka, which commenced across the state on June 30, will continue till July 29.
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Bidadi township project: How DK Shivakumar govt plan to ease Bengaluru's traffic, housing crisis?
Karnataka | Jun 21, 2026, 10:50 PM ISTKarnataka Bidadi township project is envisioned as a self-sustaining "work-live-play" ecosystem where residents can live, work and access essential services without depending heavily on Bengaluru city.
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Karnataka MLC polls: How Congress benefited from cross-voting by BJP, JD(S); a look at the numbers
Karnataka | Jun 19, 2026, 09:48 AM ISTWhile some BJP leaders suspect that several JD(S) MLAs switched sides, JD(S) leaders argue that their candidate, Govind Raju, secured 14 votes, indicating that only a handful of party legislators may have cross-voted.
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DK Shivakumar's woes continue, Karnataka minister miffed with portfolio allocation heads to Delhi
Karnataka | Jun 09, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTTwo Congress leaders from Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda and Rizwan Arshad, have travelled to Delhi to meet party leadership amid renewed dissatisfaction over Cabinet and portfolio allocations.
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'Ramalinga Reddy's resignation issue resolved': Why it was crucial for DKS to quell this rebellion
Karnataka | Jun 06, 2026, 02:00 PM ISTShivakumar held nearly two-and-a-half hours of discussion with Reddy at private hotel in Jayanagar on late Friday night. Several senior Congress leaders and Reddy's associates were present in it.
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'He maybe facing difficulties in...': What DKS said on Ramalinga quitting Karnataka Cabinet
Karnataka | Jun 05, 2026, 11:17 AM ISTRamalinga Reddy has announced his resignation from the Karnataka Cabinet, alleging that he was promised the Bengaluru Development portfolio but was instead allotted the Major and Medium Irrigation Department in the recent portfolio distribution by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
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Discord in Shivakumar govt? Karnataka Minister threatens to resign over portfolio allocation
Karnataka | Jun 05, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTRamalinga Reddy, who has been given the Water Resources department, has threatened to resign over portfolio allocation in Karnataka. Reddy, who represents the BTM Layout constituency in Karnataka Assembly, is an eight-time MLA.
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar allocates portfolios, keeps finance; Priyank Kharge gets home: Full list
Karnataka | Jun 04, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has allocated portfolios to 13 Cabinet ministers a day after the oath-taking ceremony. The Chief Minister retained Finance and DPAR, while key ministries such as Home, Revenue, Energy and Health were assigned to senior leaders.