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  VIDEO: Karnataka erupts in celebration ahead of Shivakumar's oath, 10 lakh laddoos to be distributed

  Karnataka | June 02, 2026 23:49 IST

  Ahead of DK Shivakumar's swearing-in as Karnataka Chief Minister, Nelamangala is preparing to distribute 10 lakh laddoos across up to 90,000 households. Massive celebrations and key political meetings have added to the excitement surrounding the event.

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  DK Shivakumar not in favour of four-deputy CM formula; Karnataka CLP meeting today

  Karnataka | May 30, 2026 9:55 IST

  DK Shivakumar is understood to have conveyed that the Congress has a large number of senior leaders in Karnataka, and selecting a few for deputy chief ministerial posts while leaving others out could create dissatisfaction.

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  'Pillar of strength': DK Shivakumar's note for Siddaramaiah after latter's exit as Karnataka CM

  Karnataka | May 29, 2026 11:33 IST

  Calling Siddaramaiah’s political life a symbol of resilience and social justice, DK Shivakumar thanked him for his years of service and welfare-driven governance.

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  Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah summoned to Delhi by Congress high command

  Karnataka | May 25, 2026 11:18 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: Reports emerged time and again about a power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. The power-sharing issue intensified after the Congress government completed its halfway mark in November last year.

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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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  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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  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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  SC notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on poll plea over Congress guarantees in Varuna seat row case

  Karnataka | December 08, 2025 20:36 IST

  The Supreme Court has sought Siddaramaiah's response to a plea challenging his 2023 Varuna election victory over Congress poll guarantees. The case revisits the larger legal debate on whether manifesto promises and freebies can amount to corrupt practices.

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  'Have to go to Delhi and discuss with CM': DK Shivakumar sparks fresh buzz of power tussle

  Karnataka | December 01, 2025 13:50 IST

  The comment came just days after DK Shivakumar visited CM Siddaramaiah for a breakfast meeting, followed by a joint press conference aimed at projecting unity.

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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 reiterates he will be Karnataka CM for 'full five-year term'

  Karnataka | October 01, 2025 19:13 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would complete full five-year term.

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  Siddaramaiah denies rift in Karnataka Congress: 'Our govt will last for 5 years like a rock'

  Karnataka | June 30, 2025 13:43 IST

  Amidst speculations about Siddaramaiah's differences with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka CM held his hand while addressing reporters in Mysuru. The Chief Minister also asserted that the Congress government will remain intact in the state.

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  BJP worker dies by suicide in Bengaluru, blames Karnataka CM's legal advisor in note

  Karnataka | April 04, 2025 12:55 IST

  BJP worker Vinay Somaiah had recently been arrested by Madikeri city police over allegations that he mocked Ponnanna in a WhatsApp post. The arrest was prompted by a complaint filed by a local Congress leader in Madikeri.

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  MUDA chairman K Marigowda resigns amid controversy over site allotment to Karnataka CM's wife

  Business | October 16, 2024 16:15 IST

  The Lokayukta police registered a case on September 27 against Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B M, and brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy in connection with the case.

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  MUDA scam: Siddaramaiah's wife offers to surrender 14 plots allotted to her by Mysuru authority

  Karnataka | October 01, 2024 6:17 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and Devaraju and others have been named in the FIR registered by the Mysuru-located Lokayukta police establishment on September 27.

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  MUDA case: Karnataka HC rejects Siddaramaiah's plea, upholds Governor's sanction to prosecute CM

  Karnataka | September 24, 2024 14:36 IST

  It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife in the prime location of Mysuru city. In its interim order passed on August 19, the Karnataka High Court had granted a temporary relief to Siddaramaiah.

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  Karnataka: Acid attack survivor to work with CM Siddaramaiah as he offers her job at his secretariat

  Karnataka | July 01, 2023 9:46 IST

  Karnataka: An acid attack survivor has been offered a job to work with CM Siddaramaiah at his secretariat on a contract basis.

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  Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar take oath amid Opposition's 'show of unity'

  Elections | May 22, 2023 15:21 IST

  Karnataka Govt formation: Top brass of the Congress party including the Gandhi family members - Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge were present on the occasion.

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  'Congress party will work as a family...': Siddaramaiah's first reaction after being named K'taka CM

  Karnataka | May 18, 2023 14:27 IST

  Karnataka govt formation: Chief Minister-designate said that the Congress party will always be united to protect the welfare of Kannadigas.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to be next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy as Congress impasse ends

  Karnataka | May 18, 2023 12:22 IST

  Karnataka CM race: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge worked till late night to break the political deadlock and arrived at a consensus for government formation.