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Resort politics returns to Karnataka: Congress, JD(S) lock in legislators ahead of MLC polls

June 17, 2026 12:59 pm

Four Congress candidates and two BJP candidates are likely to win, but a fierce battle is emerging for the final seat as Congress relies on second-preference votes to block the BJP-JD(S) alliance.

Karnataka MLC polls: Congress clears 4 names, 1 more to go

June 04, 2026 9:45 am

The Karnataka Legislative Council elections for seven seats will be held on June 18. The Congress is expected to finalise one more candidate before the last date of filing nominations on June 8.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar have breakfast at the CM's house (X@siddaramaiah).

'No difference between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar': Karnataka CM, Dy CM put up united face after breakfast meet

November 29, 2025 2:48 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed talk of a Congress rift after a breakfast meeting, asserting unity ahead of a possible no-confidence motion and outlining their strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections.

CM Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar shared a stage for the golden jubilee of an Anganwadi programme. (Source: X/@siddaramaiah)

Day after social media duel with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, deputy D K Shivakumar says 'he wants nothing'

November 28, 2025 8:37 pm

The Congress state president said he will go to Delhi and meet the party high command, adding "Delhi is our temple."

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Narayana Murthy, apathy, and a boycott call: How Karnataka govt caste survey has hit a snag in Bengaluru

October 23, 2025 3:25 pm

After Infosys founder and his wife Sudha Murty, a Rajya Sabha MP, opt out of exercise, CM Siddaramaiah hits back: “Are the Infosys people Brihaspatis (Gods)?”

'Rahul's vote-theft charge doesn't stand scrutiny': At heart of row, Mahadevapura's BJP strongman

August 10, 2025 9:48 am

Three-time ex-MLA Aravind Limbavali, husband of current BJP MLA Manjula S, rebuts Rahul Gandhi's allegations with information collected through his BLAs, BJP workers

ED lens on Karnataka Home Minister and long-time wannabe CM: Who is G Parameshwara?

May 23, 2025 9:46 am

The educational trust of the Congress Dalit leader is alleged to have paid Rs 40 lakh to actor Ranya Rao, accused in a gold-smuggling case. Deputy CM Shivakumar backs Parameshwara, says it may have been a "wedding gift".

Mallikarjun Kharge puts Siddaramaiah in a spot over SC survey, calls inclusion of OBC group 'unfair'

May 21, 2025 5:45 am

At a rally to mark two years of Siddaramaiah government, Congress chief flags the inclusion of Beda Jangamas among SCs, saying they belong to the Lingayat community listed in OBC category

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in Mangaluru on Sunday that the state government was awaiting a response from the governor's office regarding the hate speech Bill. (File Photos)

Karnataka Cabinet okays draft amendment bill to remove governor, appoint CM as chancellor of state university

November 30, 2024 3:10 pm

The Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Draft Bill 2024 will now be tabled in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council. Once passed, it will go to the governor for his assent.