Karnataka

Can D.K. Shivakumar navigate political tussles in Karnataka?

D.K. Shivakumar—the ‘Rock of Kanakapura’— has finally become chief minister. The road ahead, however, could be the real test of his mettle

Is Ramalinga Reddy still part of Karnataka Cabinet? Major statement from Congress's Surjewala; what we know so far

Calling Ramalinga Reddy's resignation fiasco a 'misunderstanding', the Karnataka Congress said that he would 'continue to work as a loyal soldier and minister of the party'

The Karnataka blueprint: Siddaramaiah’s smooth exit sets a new precedent for Congress

The transition in Karnataka, in contrast to the past challenges in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, shows a resurgence of the Congress high command's authority

Big jolt to D K Shivakumar: New minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio row

Despite attempts by D K Shivakumar to appease him, Ramalinga Reddy remains firm in his demand, escalating the political crisis

How Karnataka police targeted 8,750 illegal betting websites, apps and URLs

Officials say the crackdown was aimed not only at disrupting illegal betting networks but also at preventing further harm to people who might otherwise have fallen victim to such platforms.

D.K. Shivakumar's net worth: Karnataka CM richer than 10 Hindi heartland counterparts combined

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief D K Shivakumar on Wednesday met outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and invited them to his swearing-in ceremony, where he would take oath as the chief minister

Siddaramaiah appointed Congress Working Committee member ahead of DKS swearing-in as Karnataka CM

The formation of the new Karnataka cabinet is being finalised, with discussions including potential deputy chief ministers and ministerial berths for key figures

DK Shivakumar and his ambitious vision for Bengaluru

After taking over as Karnataka’s next Chief Minister, D. K. Shivakumar is expected to push some of the biggest and most controversial infrastructure proposals for Bengaluru. The Week looks into the costs, controversies, and political reasons behind these projects

Can Congress in Karnataka navigate the Siddaramaiah-D.K. Shivakumar rivalry?

The rivalry between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, known for his welfare politics and AHINDA coalition, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the party's organisational man, defines the current political landscape in Karnataka

Will Yathindra become deputy CM? D.K. Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3

Power, personality and politics: The diverse paths of Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar

Though both leaders belong to the same party and have shared power under an uneasy arrangement, almost everything else about them is different

Yatindra Siddaramaiah to get Cabinet berth after D.K. Shivakumar’s elevation as Karnataka Chief Minister?

Speculation is rife that there may be multiple Deputy CMs, and many ministers from the Siddaramaiah cabinet may not be retained.

Battles D.K. Shivakumar yet to win: The road so far was hard, but a harder path awaits DKS

D. K. Shivakumar may have won the power struggle against Siddaramaiah to become the next chief minister, but he still has two crucial battles left to win — one involving the legal cases against him and the other, winning the trust of AHINDA voters

5 D.K. Shivakumar facts: ‘Giant killer’, ‘troubleshooter’ - the story behind Congress icon’s many names

Known widely as DKS or DKShi, Shivakumar has long been a pillar for Karnataka Congress with extensive experience and dedicated service to the party over several decades

Siddaramaiah stays true to his style as he signs off from Karnataka’s top job

In his last presser as CM, he reflects on his journey, highlights his government's welfare achievements, and emphasises his commitment to constitutional values

Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka chief minister; says he obeyed Congress high command

Thanks people of the state, party leadership for supporting him during his stints as CM

‘There will be change in leadership’: Congress MLC and Siddaramaiah’s confidant Hariprasad tells THE WEEK

The Congress high command had, reportedly, requested Siddaramaiah to facilitate a leadership transition in Karnataka and, in return, he was reportedly offered a central role within the party, which could include a Rajya Sabha seat

Will Siddaramaiah resign this week? DKS likely to be Karnataka CM despite Congress's official denial: Sources

Siddaramaiah is likely to take a national role after taking up a Rajya Sabha berth while his son Yathindra is likely to deputy chief minister

Siddaramaiah to continue as Karnataka CM as Congress high command ends DKS 'May revolution' buzz

AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal clarified that the Congress top leaders' meeting with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar focused on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and Karnataka MLC seats

Will Kharge be Karnataka CM? Congress ponders over Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar power tussle

Congress high command is reportedly considering Mallikarjun Kharge as a compromise Karnataka CM candidate to resolve the Siddaramaiah and DK Sivakumar leadership tussle

Will DKS take over as Karnataka CM from Siddaramaiah? Speculations rife as both leaders head to Delhi

A power tussle is unfolding in Karnataka's Congress government as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar meet with the party high command in Delhi

Delhi call for Siddaramaiah fuels Karnataka CM change rumours; Shivakumar reacts

Karnataka leadership change speculation is rife as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi by the Congress High Command amidst ongoing disputes with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar over the top post

Bengaluru to receive rainfall until Friday; coastal Karnataka to get relief from heat

Interior Karnataka districts may also get some rainfall until May 29 as a cyclonic circulation develops over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD said

Chennai woman crushed to death by elephant at Dubare camp donates her eyes

A Chennai woman's family donated her eyes after she died due to injuries caused by an elephant falling on her at Dubare elephant camp, Karnataka

Will actor Darshan get bail? Kannada actor tells SC he is threatened by jail inmates

Renukaswamy (33) was allegedly killed by Darshan and his associates for derogatory social media remarks against the actor's friend Pavithra Gowda.