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  Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar may be called to Delhi if needed, says Kharge

  Karnataka | January 12, 2026 18:45 IST

  Karnataka 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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  'India's diversity is to be celebrated': P Vijayan vs Siddaramaiah over Malayalam Language Bill 2025

  India | January 10, 2026 16:58 IST

  In his letter to Vijayan, Siddaramaiah said the Karnataka government will constitutionally oppose Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, which mandates Malayalam as the compulsory first language even in Kannada-medium schools.

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  Karnataka govt transfers Ballari New Year's violence probe to CID amid political firestorm

  Karnataka | January 10, 2026 9:17 IST

  Ballari violence: The Congress-led Karnataka government transferred the Ballari violence case to the CID to guarantee a detailed and unbiased investigation into the shooting, arrests, and deep-seated political tensions.

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  Karnataka refuses to implement VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: 'Violation of right to work

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 21:04 IST

  The 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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  Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving chief minister, breaks Devaraj Urs' record

  Karnataka | January 07, 2026 9:56 IST

  Siddaramaiah becomes the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar acknowledged the milestone and wished him "good luck".

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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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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  '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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  Bengaluru: Heart attack victim dies on road as doctors, passersby fail to provide timely help

  Karnataka | December 17, 2025 10:20 IST

  Venkataramanan worked as a garage mechanic. He got married in January 2020 and is survived by his wife and two children. He was his mother’s only surviving son, the other five having passed away earlier.

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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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  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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  '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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  '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-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.