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Political waves are stirring in Karnataka following remarks from the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He hinted that his father's time in office may be winding down and put Minister Satish Jarkiholi in the spotlight as a potential heir. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded by affirming his commitment to the party's choices in these uncertain times. Belagavi (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah's statement on Wednesday that his father was a ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday visited Cubbon Park in Bengaluru, interacted with locals and listened to their concerns. This meeting is part of Shivakumar's 'Bengaluru Nadige' (Walk with Bengaluru) campaign, and today's meeting will be conducted till 10 am. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: Preparations Underway in Full Swing Across Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal (See Pics). Speaking to ANI, Congress MLA NA Haris called it a ...Read More >
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) slammed attempts to curb the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), terming them "unfortunate". Speaking to reporters in Thane during the Diwali celebrations, Mr. Shinde affirmed the Sangh's "strong nationalist credentials and commitment to public service". "Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a staunchly patriotic and nationalist organisation. The RSS always steps forward to help when the country is in cr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal claimed on Saturday that the ruling BJP was out to finish its allies, and deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde "rushed" to Delhi to save his party. The Bharatiya Janata Party wanted its allies -- the Shiv Sena led by Shinde and the NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar -- to contest the coming local body polls on their own in order to finish them politically, he alleged. "Realising this plan, Shinde rushed to Delhi to plead for h ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday slammed BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for opposing Tunnel Road project. He sought to know Tejasvi Surya and his party's contribution in easing traffic problem in Bengaluru. "Let anyone oppose (tunnel road). I am least bothered. I know that they (BJP) have put a PIL. They don't want the government to flourish and get a good name," Shivakumar told reporters here. Wondering why the BJP was opposing the tunnel road project, ...Read More >
"Shaniwar Wada is a historic site. It is a symbol of our victory, the centre from which the Maratha Empire expanded from Attock to Cuttack. If someone comes here and recites Namaz, we will not tolerate it...," Kulkarni wrote on X in the aftermath of the incident, invoking criticism not only from the Opposition but also from her Mahayuti partners. On Tuesday, Shiv Sena (Shinde)-BJP union leader Ravindra Dhangekar targeted Medha Kulkarni, accusing her of disturbing the peace and harmony of Pune. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to the declaration of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and BJP leader Jaiveer Singh on Friday said the people of Bihar are "not in a mood to tolerate Lalu's family once again." Speaking to IANS, Jaiveer Singh said, "The entire state of Bihar witnessed what it was like 20 years ago -- the jungle raj, hooliganism, looting, and illegal land en ...Read More >
Mukesh Sahani has been named the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan in poll bound Bihar, parties representing the Opposition bloc announced on Thursday. The alliance, which includes the RJD, Congress, Left parties, and Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), has already picked Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face. Sahani's selection could be seen as a strategic move to consolidate support among Bihar's fisherman and other backward communities and strengthen the a ...Read More >
The Opposition fears an "imminent defeat" in the upcoming local body polls, he said, adding that the ruling Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, will sweep the elections. Leaders of various Opposition parties, including the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, NCP (SP) and MNS, recently met the State Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer, while claiming that there are duplicate names in the electoral rolls across different addresses and assembly segments. They ur ...Read More >
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discuss Bengaluru's growth and innovation. This meeting follows a public disagreement over the city's infrastructure, with Shaw previously highlighting poor road conditions and garbage management. Shivakumar had earlier suggested industrialists could develop roads themselves if dissatisfied. Biocon chief and industrialist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday morning met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ...Read More >
BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy has called for a judicial probe into alleged gun threats and corruption involving Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. She questioned police inaction and demanded transparency, while former Minister Satyavati Rathod claimed law and order had collapsed under Congress governance. Hyderabad: BRS MLA and former Minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy on Sunday demanded a judicial probe into the gun culture and corruption within the Congress government. She q ...Read More >
Surat: The number of MLAs from South Gujarat inducted into the state cabinet has risen to six, even as two MLAs from the region were dropped in the recent reshuffle. Among the new appointments, the elevation of Harsh Sanghavi to the post of deputy chief minister stood out as the most significant, bringing cheer to his supporters in Surat. Sanghavi, who has represented the Majura constituency in Surat since 2012, had been serving as minister of state for home since 2021 in the Bhupendra Patel gov ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday expressed confidence that the National Conference (NC) will emerge victorious in the upcoming Nagrota Assembly by-election, asserting that the people of J&K have complete faith in the leadership of Omar Abdullah. Speaking to reporters during an interaction at Nagrota, Choudhary said the NC has nominated Shamim Begum as its candidate for the by-election and voiced optimism about her victory. "The people of Jammu and Kashmi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) project around Bengaluru city, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said. The project will take two years for completion. The proposed corridor will originate and terminate at Tumakuru road. About 73 km of this road will be in North Bengaluru and the rest in South Bengaluru," he said, adding that the project would reduce the congestion in the city by 40%. The project was originally estimated to cost Rs 27,000 cror ...Read More >
Thane, Oct 20 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday criticised the Opposition for its "dual role", saying while it initially demanded local body polls be held on priority, it is now seeking their postponement over alleged discrepancies. The Opposition fears an "imminent defeat" in the upcoming local body polls, he said, adding that the ruling Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, will sweep the elections. Leaders of various Opposition parties, ...Read More >
Following a major reshuffle-cum-expansion of his cabinet, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday allotted the important portfolios of home and industries to Harsh Sanghavi who has been elevated as deputy CM. IMAGE: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat administers the oath to Gujarat deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi (left) during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gujarat cabinet, in Gandhinagar, October 17, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Sanghvi was also given transport, sports and youth affairs a ...Read More >
The exchange between Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has reignited debate over Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis. Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has responded sharply to Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's remarks suggesting she had a "personal agenda" in criticising Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure. Shivakumar, while leading his "Bengaluru Nadige" walk in KR Puram on Sunday, questioned why Shaw had not spoken up d ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Karnataka government has prepared a comprehensive ₹1.04 lakh crore development plan for Bengaluru, which will be implemented over the next four to five years. The initiative includes tunnel roads, elevated corridors, double-decker flyovers, buffer roads, LED streetlight installations, and city beautification projects such as decorative lighting. Speaking to reporters after interacting with citizens at the "Bengaluru Nadige" (Wa ...Read More >
The whispers about a change in leadership in Karnataka are no longer whispers. They are loud, persistent, and politically loaded. Several Congress MLAs have openly stated that Siddaramaiah must soon hand over the reins to Shivakumar -- a statement that has once again brought to the surface the long-running undercurrent within the Congress government over the question of succession. When Shivakumar visited the Hasanamba Temple this week, his words reignited the buzz. "Only I and God know when I ...Read More >
Mumbai: Although cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are yet to announce a formal alliance for the BMC polls, UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the parties will ally together for the polls to the Thane Municipal Corporation and will win with at least 75 seats.He was responding to the BJP's slogan in Thane, "Abki Baar 70 paar" (this time we will cross 70)."The SS UBT and MNS will contest Thane and we will come to power. Our slogan is that we will cross 75 seats. Two Thackerays will create a storm, ...Read More >
Thane, Oct 19 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the government is fully committed to compensating flood-affected farmers in the state and will not let their Diwali be dark. On the speculation of an alliance between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and his cousin Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the upcoming local body polls in the state, Shinde on Saturday said those who don't stand by their principles will be rejected by the people. "So ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday held a 'Bengaluru Nadige' (Walk for Bengaluru) program at the Koramangala park in Bengaluru, where he interacted with locals and listened to their concerns. Addressing the gathering, Shivakumar he listened to the problems faced by people in Koramangala. He said, "We are here only to talk to the citizens. We are not here to talk to political leaders; there is another place for that. This is ...Read More >
The Karnataka government is facing embarrassment after netizens raised questions over the credibility of certificates claiming 'world records' for the highest number of women availing free travel tickets under the Shakti scheme and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) as the most award-winning road transport corporation. On October 16, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah posted on X: "Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of Wor ...Read More >
Leaders accuse both the SEC and the ECI of failing to maintain transparency and allowing manipulation of voter dataIn a rare show of unity, Maharashtra's opposition leaders came together on Tuesday to raise serious allegations of large-scale irregularities in the voter lists for the local body elections. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray jointly led the charge, accusing both the State Election Commission (SEC) and the Election Commi ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar is known for his early-morning visits to various key project sites under his jurisdiction. On Wednesday, during one such visit to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, a heartwarming moment between Pawar and a group of senior citizens stole the spotlight and is now going viral on social media. Watch Videos: While reviewing the Tanpura Pedestrian Bridge near Shaniwar Peth with Maha Metro Managing Director Shravan Hardik ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 16 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said that he preferred to go to jail by refusing to destabilise the Congress-JD(S) coalition government and declining to take up the Deputy CM post offered by the central BJP, during the 2019 political instability in the state. He said this on Wednesday while speaking at the launch of a book on him -- "A Symbol of Loyalty D K Shivakumar "-- written by K M Raghu. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Asho ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that his government's 'Shakti' scheme, facilitating free bus rides for all women domiciled in the state, has been certified by the 'London Book of World Records' for the highest number of free bus rides availed by women. He also said the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been registered in the 'London Book of World Records' for the most award-winning road transport corporation in the world. "Karnataka enters the global ...Read More >
Bengaluru's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has responded to criticism about the city's roads and garbage. He stated that the government is actively working on repairs, with significant funds allocated. Major infrastructure projects are also underway to improve the city's global competitiveness. Shivakumar urged collective effort to build Bengaluru up, emphasizing its importance to India's image. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said the city of Bengaluru does not deserve cons ...Read More >
Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) Founder Tej Pratap Yadav confirmed his party will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with candidates to be announced soon. The announcement follows the Election Commission's schedule for the polls, which will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11. Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) Founder Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday confirmed that the party will actively contest the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Speaking on the recently announced poll ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished for the recovery of the injured. "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon", PM Modi said, according to a post by the Prime Minister's Office on X. Also Read | 7 patients killed after massive fire at SMS Hospital ...Read More >
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