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  'My relationship with PM Modi not because of Rajya Sabha berth': Deve Gowda on Congress' dig

  Karnataka | June 10, 2026 15:01 IST

  The Congress accused the BJP of sidelining the JD(S) patriarch by not giving him another Rajya Sabha term. The party claimed the move was disrespectful not only to Deve Gowda but also to the people of Karnataka. It also said the BJP’s decision reflected poorly on its alliance politics.

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  ADGP files complaint against Kumaraswamy over alleged threats in illegal mining probe

  Karnataka | October 12, 2024 8:01 IST

  ADGP M Chandra Sekhar, head of the SIT probing illegal mining in Karnataka, files a police complaint against HD Kumaraswamy and his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, alleging threats aimed at halting the investigation.

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  JDS social media vice president Vijay Tata accuses Kumaraswamy of asking bribe of Rs 50 cr

  Karnataka | October 03, 2024 9:28 IST

  In the complaint, JDS social media vice president Vijay Tata has also requested for security.

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  Karnataka: Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31

  Karnataka | August 28, 2024 9:58 IST

  The Karnataka Congress announced the march in counter to the BJP's foot march demanding CM Siddaramaiah's resignation amid the MUDA scam controversy. Notably, state Governor, Thawar Chand Gehlot has granted permission to prosecute Siddaramaiah.

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  Ex-PM Deve Gowda says he's 90, won't contest Lok Sabha elections, praises PM Modi

  India | January 14, 2024 0:03 IST

  The JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year after a meeting Kumaraswamy, a former Chief Minister and Deve Gowda's son, had with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J P Nadda in New Delhi.

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  Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of adult film screenings amid poster controversy

  Karnataka | November 21, 2023 16:00 IST

  The verbal duel intensifies as Kumaraswamy disparages Shivakumar's political standing amid a backdrop of derisive posters. In response, Shivakumar vehemently denies the allegations, challenging proof of any wrongdoing in his constituency.

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  Shivakumar responds after Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of putting 'Electricity Thief' posters

  Karnataka | November 16, 2023 18:37 IST

  Kumaraswamy said it was not his fault but of a private decorator who gave the connection directly from a nearby electricity pole. When he got to know, he immediately got it removed and took the electricity connection from the meter board of the house, the former CM said.

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  Karnataka: Won't be surprised if JDS merges with BJP, says Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | November 15, 2023 22:40 IST

  Calling former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda-led party "communal" following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal (Secular), to remove the word 'Secular' from its name.

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  'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar

  Karnataka | November 04, 2023 23:30 IST

  DK Shivakumar countered JD(S) leader's accusation and said Kumaraswamy’s party is now a partner with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), whereas Congress has no connection with NDA.

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  Kumaraswamy tells Ibrahim to show 'his party is original' amid Karnataka JDS chief's rebellious tone

  Karnataka | October 17, 2023 18:35 IST

  Ibrahim on Monday said that there was no question of him quitting the JD(S) as he was the "real JD(S)". Kumaraswamy hit back at him asking to "put up a board that he is the original one".

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  BJP-JDS alliance leads in Karnataka, Congress gains 9 seats, predicts India TV-CNX opinion poll

  Karnataka | October 05, 2023 18:18 IST

  India TV-CNX conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood of the voters and predict which party they are likely to support if Lok Sabha elections are held today.

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  Karnataka: Will BJP-JDS alliance defeat Congress in 2024 Lok Sabha Election? A look at arithmetic

  Elections | September 25, 2023 17:00 IST

  The Janata Dal-Secular has long been a third player in Karnataka where the Congress and the BJP have been the two main parties.

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  HD Kumaraswamy, Amit Shah, JP Nadda to hold talks on BJP-JDS alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

  Karnataka | September 21, 2023 16:29 IST

  Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy is meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shan and BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi to discuss alliance for next year's Lok Sabha elections.

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  JDS to work together with BJP as Opposition in Karnataka's interest, says HD Kumaraswamy

  Karnataka | July 21, 2023 20:07 IST

  I have already said both inside and outside the assembly, as both BJP and JD(S) are opposition parties, it has been decided to work together in the interest of the state, said HD Kumaraswamy.

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  Karnataka: Electoral tie-up talks with BJP premature, says JDS leader Kumaraswamy

  Karnataka | July 17, 2023 15:54 IST

  Speculations have been rife that Kumaraswamy may join hands with the BJP and for this purpose, he has put forth a condition that he be given the post of the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, sources said.

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  Karnataka: Is JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy waiting for NDA invite for July 18 meet? Know here

  Karnataka | July 17, 2023 13:53 IST

  JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy is exploring his options to join hands with the BJP, amid the Opposition unity bid, sources said, adding that he is waiting for the invitation from the NDA.

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  Don't celebrate Hindi Diwas on taxpayer's money, disrespectful to Kannadigas: Kumaraswamy

  India | September 12, 2022 22:42 IST

  Hindi Diwas: Kumaraswamy wrote to CM Basavaraj Bommai requesting to not celebrate 'Hindi Diwas' on September 14 on taxpayer's money as it's disrespectful to Kannadigas.

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  JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy tests COVID-19 positive

  India | April 17, 2021 11:51 IST

  For the last few days, Kumaraswamy had been campaigning for the party candidate in Basavakalyan, which is going to bypoll today.

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  Ex-Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy opposes Hindi Diwas

  India | September 14, 2020 14:16 IST

  Taking a dig at Hindi Diwas, former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader, H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday asserted that he would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking communities in the country.

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  Photos from Nikhil Kumaraswamy-Revathi wedding that created massive furore

  India | April 17, 2020 18:10 IST

  Even as the country remains under a lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, some are just having their way, defying the norms of social distancing. The scenes were witnessed at the wedding of Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Revathi on Friday. Here are some photos from Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Revathi's wedding that kicked a massive furore.