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Karnataka poised for 1st leadership swap in 17 years: CLP set to formally elect DK Shivakumar today; 5-10 ministers likely to take oath next week
DK Shivakumar is set to be formally elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Bengaluru, succeeding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. AICC leaders will attend the meeting where Shivakumar will be elected, followed by his submission of the CLP resolution to the governor to stake his claim in forming the new cabinet.
Karnataka has given the Congress a template to settle leadership feuds
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi’s success in persuading Siddaramaiah to step down may now provide the party a template to handle similar leadership disputes
From Ahinda to Mekedatu: With DK Shivakumar expected to take over reins, 5 challenges before Karnataka's new CM
Karnataka's new Congress government, led by DK Shivakumar, faces a critical transition. Key challenges include cabinet formation balancing caste and regional demands, sustaining welfare guarantees amid fiscal strain, and navigating the sensitive Mekedatu reservoir dispute with Tamil Nadu. Shivakumar must also retain the crucial Ahinda support base and ensure development extends beyond Bengaluru to rural areas.
CII Karnataka announces strategic roadmap for 2026-27
The trade body to accelerate competitiveness for its member companies; to accelerate business growth across tier-2 & tier-3 cities
Karnataka duo scales Mt. Everest, cautions against climbing without adequate training
Though their summit was completed in 46 days, the preparation for it began years ago
Liquor buyers allege overcharging despite Karnataka govt.’s price cut
The State government introduced a new excise duty regime on May 11, under which alcohol is taxed based on Alcohol in Beverage content rather than category
'Change is always good', Congress leader M Veerappa Moily backs Karnataka cabinet reshuffle
Karnataka Congress leader M Veerappa Moily advocates for cabinet changes to combat anti-incumbency and introduce fresh talent. He also emphasized the need for experienced leaders in the Rajya Sabha. Preparations for government formation are underway, with discussions on cabinet reshuffle, deputy chief ministers, and potential ministerial berths for key figures.
Siddaramaiah, a trenchant critic of Hindutva politics
How exactly will Siddaramaiah’s exit impact socialist, progressive politics in Karnataka’s landscape is a question weighing of the minds of many
D.K. Shivakumar politicising Mekedatu issue, alleges Tamil Nadu Law Minister
Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Nirmalkumar said Karnataka could not conduct bhoomi pooja for the construction of a dam across Mekedatu since the Supreme Court had merely sought the submission of a project report
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