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  Karnataka power huddle: CM Siddaramaiah to resign tomorrow, seeks time from Governor

  Karnataka | May 27, 2026 16:53 IST

  Political developments in Karnataka had intensified on Tuesday after the Congress held a lengthy six-hour meeting. Although the party maintained that the discussions focused only on the Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka, speculation continued over major decisions concerning the state government.

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  Karnataka may get three Deputy CMs, new CM likely to take oath on May 30: Sources

  Karnataka | May 27, 2026 14:04 IST

  This comes amid reports that the Congress leadership has asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down from his post and offered him a larger organisational role at the national level, along with a seat in the Rajya Sabha.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 26, 2026

  India | May 26, 2026 21:01 IST

  Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a strict approach towards illegal immigration, saying a system has been introduced where those arrested by the police will be handed over directly to the BSF.

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  Siddaramaiah to resign as Karnataka CM, Congress offers Rajya Sabha seat as consolation: Sources

  Karnataka | May 26, 2026 23:50 IST

  The latest turn of events adds another layer to the tussle involving the Congress-led government in Karnataka, which has witnessed several calls for leadership change in the past, with one faction of the party repeatedly backing DK Shivakumar to be given the chief ministerial post.

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  Rahul Gandhi asks Siddaramaiah to consider Rajya Sabha role, Karnataka CM seeks time: Sources

  Karnataka | May 26, 2026 19:39 IST

  Leadership change chatter in Karnataka keeps cropping up from time to time, igniting debate whether the Congress has agreed to an internal pact between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to take on the chief minister's post simultaneously.

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  Congress downplays Siddaramaiah vs DK power tussle in Karnataka, says RS polls discussed in key meet

  Karnataka | May 26, 2026 18:50 IST

  Congress has denied reports of any leadership change discussions in Karnataka after a key meeting in Delhi involving Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar and top party leaders. The party said the talks were only focused on upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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  Siddaramiah, DK Shivakumar meet at Congress headquarters amid key leadership huddle

  Karnataka | May 26, 2026 12:39 IST

  Several party leaders are worried that the leadership issue is having its impact on the governance and the image of the Congress government. They have openly demanded that the high command resolve the issue keeping the party's prospects in the 2028 Assembly polls in mind.

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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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  PM Modi inaugurates Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Temple in Karnataka's Mandya | Video

  Karnataka | April 15, 2026 12:45 IST

  The temple has been constructed in memory of the 71st pontiff of the mutt, Balagangadharanatha Mahaswami. It stands at a site believed to be associated with his spiritual practices. A statue has been installed at the exact place where he is said to have meditated.

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  Karnataka Cabinet shuffle buzz: Congress MLAs gather in Delhi; Shivakumar warns against indiscipline

  Karnataka | April 13, 2026 14:24 IST

  Among those present in Delhi are TB Jayachandra, Ashok Pattan, Hampanagouda Badarli, Puttaranga Shetty, Vinay Kulkarni, Puttaswamy, Belur Gopalakrishna, GS Patil, JT Patil, AR Krishnamurthy, Shadakshari, Narayanaswamy, Rajshekhar Patil Hatnal and B Shivanna, among others.

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  'I eat meat on Ugadi and Shivratri, I don't believe in Rahu Kaala': Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | March 25, 2026 20:31 IST

  Siddaramaiah said he does not follow concepts like Rahu Kaala or Gulika Kaala. As per reports, he clarified that the timing of the budget was decided after consulting officials and family members, including his wife.

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  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces strict ban on 'social media' for children under 16

  Karnataka | March 06, 2026 12:17 IST

  Karnataka's ban draws from stark data on smartphones' harm to kids, with over 70 per cent of 10-15-year-olds logging more than three hours daily on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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  Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah govt grants 90-day maternity leave to female guest lecturers

  Karnataka | March 06, 2026 12:17 IST

  Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah said the state government has started the process of filling 56,432 posts in various government departments this year. He said considering the delay in the recruitment due to cases pending in courts, the state government has given age relaxation of 5 years.

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  'Need of the hour...': First time Karnataka MLAs write to Congress top brass, seek Cabinet berths

  Karnataka | February 23, 2026 20:30 IST

  The MLAs pointed out that no first-time MLAs were included in the 34-member cabinet when the government was formed and urged that at least five new ministers be appointed during the reshuffle.

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  Siddaramaiah snaps at youth Congress workers amid 'DK, DK' chants at rally against VB-G RAM law

  Karnataka | January 27, 2026 22:38 IST

  Along with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, several senior Congress leaders attended the rally, including party general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers, MPs and MLAs.

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  Man attempts suicide by consuming poison in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

  Karnataka | January 24, 2026 19:33 IST

  The Karnataka police personnel on duty immediately intervened, stopped the man, and brought the situation under control within a few minutes.

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  Karnataka Assembly Session: Governor Gehlot finishes address in three lines; CM Siddaramaiah fumes

  Karnataka | January 22, 2026 23:59 IST

  Earlier, it was reported that Gehlot had planned not to address the joint sitting of the state legislature scheduled for Thursday. A high-level delegation, led by Karnataka’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, met the Governor at Lok Bhavan to discuss the matter.

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  Buzz mounts on Karnataka CM change after Shivakumar's Delhi meetings, says 'time will answer'

  Karnataka | January 19, 2026 19:25 IST

  Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly interacting with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport while en route from Tamil Nadu to New Delhi, further fueling rumors surrounding the ongoing leadership struggle.

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  Video of police kicking a biker while managing traffic for CM Siddaramaiah goes viral in Mysuru

  Karnataka | January 19, 2026 7:12 IST

  Thousands of people had flocked to the fair, resulting in a traffic jam stretching for several kilometers. Police had a difficult time clearing a path for the Chief Minister's convoy on the narrow roads.

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  'Even if efforts fail...': Shivakumar's cryptic post after meeting with Rahul Gandhi sparks buzz

  Karnataka | January 14, 2026 12:56 IST

  Congress 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.