Tag: D.K. Shivakumar

Tarmac Talks
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Tarmac Talks

January 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the ongoing “Chief Minister’s chair battle” in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held separate conversations with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Mysore Airport yesterday. The brief but private exchanges, which took place on the Airport tarmac, have triggered intense curiosity in State political circles. Shivakumar reached the…

Together on arrival, separate on departure
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Together on arrival, separate on departure

January 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a telling moment amid the Congress leadership tussle, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who had flown together from Bengaluru to Mysuru to receive Rahul Gandhi, took separate routes on their return. Though the official itinerary had both leaders scheduled to fly back to Bengaluru on the same special aircraft,…

Efforts may fail, prayers will not
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Efforts may fail, prayers will not

January 14, 2026

Shivakumar’s cryptic post Mysore/Mysuru: Amid intense discussion over a possible change of Chief Minister in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar shared a cryptic post. The post, shared on X this morning at 8, read: “Efforts may fail, but prayers never fail.” The post has assumed significance amid strong speculation that…

Hello Rahulji…
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Hello Rahulji…

January 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the leadership issue in the ruling State Congress continues to be a topic of hot debate in political circles, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in city this afternoon at 2.10 from Bengaluru by a special aircraft to meet Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi…

No speech, quiet exit…
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No speech, quiet exit…

January 6, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when the Congress High Command’s silence on the simmering power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar continues to fuel speculation, the CM chose restraint over rhetoric at a public event in city last evening. During the inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi Dragon Pond at Karnataka Exhibition Authority premises,…

After 36 years… KPCC mulls over reviving Student Union elections
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After 36 years… KPCC mulls over reviving Student Union elections

December 29, 2025

Bengaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has constituted a Committee of party leaders to study the process and modalities for conducting Student Union elections in the State and to submit a report. It’s a significant development since the State Government is considering revoking a 36-year ban on student elections in the…

Power sharing pact… High Command decision is final
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Power sharing pact… High Command decision is final

December 22, 2025

I am making it clear once and for all, asserts CM Siddaramaiah in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Even as speculations and discussions in political circles over leadership change issue in Karnataka continues, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted that the decision of the Congress High Command is ultimate and binding on everyone in the party. Speaking to press…

Gold Watches, Rusting Governance
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Gold Watches, Rusting Governance

December 13, 2025

When Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stepped out after their second ‘unity breakfast meeting,’ the real headline wasn’t the unity. It was what gleamed on their wrists — Gold watches. NDTV identified the identical gold timepieces on the CM and Dy.CM’s wrist as Santos de Cartier, each estimated at over Rs….

Cabinet to decide on future of cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium today
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Cabinet to decide on future of cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium today

December 11, 2025

Belagavi:  Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the future of cricket at Bengaluru’s historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will be decided after discussing the matter in the cabinet meeting to be held this evening. The meeting will also decide whether Bengaluru will host the IPL matches to be held next year. Speaking to media persons…

Winter Session begins in Belagavi
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Winter Session begins in Belagavi

December 8, 2025

BJP to lay siege to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha tomorrow Belagavi: The 10-day Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislature commenced this morning at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, opening against the backdrop of an unmistakable power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar (DKS). The political undercurrent was hard to miss, especially…

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