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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.

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  Siddaramaiah's son dismisses talk of leadership change in Karnataka, says high command made it clear

  Karnataka | December 11, 2025 13:32 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and MLC Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah firmly shut down the rumours of change in leadership.

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  DK Shivakumar condemns ED summons, calls it 'political vendetta' in National Herald Case

  India | December 06, 2025 20:20 IST

  National Herald Case: The Economic Offenses Wing of the Delhi Police has served a comprehensive notice to DK Shivakumar, requesting detailed financial records and transaction information related to the National Herald case.

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  Delhi Police’s EOW issues notice to Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar in National Herald Case: Sources

  India | December 05, 2025 22:40 IST

  National Herald Case: The notice issued on November 29 requires Shivakumar to either appear before the investigating officers or provide the requested information by December 19. Investigators have demanded detailed information about his personal background and connections with the Congress party.

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  'Shivakumar will become CM when Congress...': Siddaramaiah ends speculation amid power tussle

  Karnataka | December 02, 2025 23:50 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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  Nati Chicken steals spotlight at Siddaramaiah–DK Shivakumar breakfast: Simple recipe to try at home

  Food | December 02, 2025 15:50 IST

  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar met over a ‘power breakfast’ featuring Nati Chicken. Here’s why the dish is culturally important and how to make it at home.

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  'No dispute, will run government together': Siddaramaiah after second breakfast talk with Shivakumar

  Karnataka | December 02, 2025 12:31 IST

  Siddaramaiah was served with non-veg food for the breakfast as he had asked Shivakumar to arrange a chicken from the latter’s village during his visit. Shivakumar had dosa and upma as he is vegetarian.

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  Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar hold second breakfast meeting amid Karnataka power tussle

  Karnataka | December 02, 2025 10:43 IST

  This interaction follows a high-level meeting on Saturday at Siddaramaiah’s residence. Shivakumar had described that discussion as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities and the road ahead.”

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  Show of unity? Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar's second breakfast meeting today; BJP takes potshots at Cong

  Karnataka | December 02, 2025 7:29 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: The first breakfast meeting between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar held on Saturday at former's residence, following instructions from the Congress top brass.

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  After breakfast meet with Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah says 'no confusion, no differences'

  Karnataka | November 29, 2025 14:50 IST

  The development comes after Shivakumar pointed out that veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had made a 'sacrifice' by offering the prime minister's position to Dr Manmohan Singh in 2004.

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  Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar tussle: BJP mulls no-confidence motion if issue not resolved by December 8

  Karnataka | November 28, 2025 20:50 IST

  The internal power struggle within the Congress has escalated, fuelled by rumors of a possible change in the chief minister after the government reached the midpoint of its 5-year term.