Malaysian PM Congratulates DK Shivakumar On Becoming Karnataka CM, Invites Him To Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian PM Congratulates DK Shivakumar On Becoming Karnataka CM, Invites Him To Kuala Lumpur

Last Updated:June 07, 2026, 5:11 PM IST DK Shivakumar receives call from Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, discusses strengthening Karnataka-Malaysia ties in education, technology and innovation. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday received a congratulatory call from Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during which…

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‘Would Have Loved To See At Least One Woman’: Senior Congress Leader On DK Shivakumar Cabinet Disparity

‘Would Have Loved To See At Least One Woman’: Senior Congress Leader On DK Shivakumar Cabinet Disparity

Last Updated:June 04, 2026, 09:48 IST the absence of female representation in 13 member Cabinet has drawn attention from senior party leader and former Governor Margaret Alva. Margaret Alva said she had hoped to see at least one woman minister in the new government. The composition of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s first Cabinet has…

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On Other Congress Leaders’ Swearing-In, DK Shivakumar Sticks To ‘Whatever High Command Decides’ Line

On Other Congress Leaders’ Swearing-In, DK Shivakumar Sticks To ‘Whatever High Command Decides’ Line

Last Updated:May 31, 2026, 4:52 PM IST Shivakumar said a low-profile swearing-in ceremony has been planned in Bengaluru on July 3 to avoid chaos in the capital city. Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar speaking to reporters. (PTI Image) Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar, who will soon take the mantle of Chief Minister, revealed that a…

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Video | DK Shivakumar Elected Karnataka CLP Leader Unanimously: KC Venugopal

Video | DK Shivakumar Elected Karnataka CLP Leader Unanimously: KC Venugopal

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal announced that the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party has unanimously elected DK Shivakumar as its leader after Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Chief Minister. Shivakumar’s name was proposed by Siddaramaiah and seconded by Dr. G. Parameshwara, with the high command’s backing. He will now meet the Governor to stake claim to form the…

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Siddaramaiah’s Resignation Accepted, To Continue As Caretaker CM As Congress Finalises Transition

Siddaramaiah’s Resignation Accepted, To Continue As Caretaker CM As Congress Finalises Transition

Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 08:10 IST Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah resignation, dissolves Council of Ministers, Siddaramaiah stays as caretaker as D K Shivakumar emerges frontrunner for Chief Minister Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference after announcing his resignation (Photo: PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation has been formally accepted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot,…

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Karnataka Politics Live Updates: At Breakfast Meeting, DK Shivakumar Hugs Siddaramaiah, Touches His Feet

Karnataka Politics Live Updates: At Breakfast Meeting, DK Shivakumar Hugs Siddaramaiah, Touches His Feet

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Thursday lambasted the Congress leadership in the state, asserting that the people’s interests will not be protected, no matter who takes charge as the Chief Minister, amid speculations around a leadership change. Speaking with ANI, the state BJP chief affirmed that CM Siddaramaiah is bound to resign today. Accusing…

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