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Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge meet Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid power tussle: Sources
Karnataka | Jan 17, 2026, 07:31 AM ISTKarnataka 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 | Jan 15, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTA 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTCongress 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 | Jan 12, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTKarnataka 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 | Jan 08, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 08, 2026, 06:09 PM ISTIn 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 | Jan 08, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTKumaraswamy 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 | Jan 01, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTDK 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 | Dec 30, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTDK 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 | Dec 30, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTA 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 | Dec 27, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTDK 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 | Dec 25, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTDK 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 | Dec 24, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTMy 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 | Dec 21, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTMallikarjun 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 | Dec 19, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTTo 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 | Dec 13, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 12, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTRoyal 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 | Dec 11, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTKarnataka 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 | Dec 06, 2025, 08:20 PM ISTNational 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 | Dec 05, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTNational 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.